I did not know, until today, that there is an Emmy for Outstanding Commercial. Now I will have to investigate this further. Although the ad industry gives out Clios and Addys, I think an Emmy is well deserved. After all, a good commercial is entertaining, and it is competing with the (supposedly) very entertaining TV we are watching. As those who work in ad production know, putting together a commercial is akin to making a small film. Casting, special effects, location scouting, and more are all involved.

The nominees for the Emmy this year are:
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<td align="left" valign="center"><strong>Brother Of The Bride - Hallmark</strong>
PYTKA, <em>Production Company</em>
Leo Burnett, <em>Ad Agency</em></td>
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<td align="left" valign="center"><strong>Carrier Pigeons - FedEx</strong>
MJZ, <em>Production Company</em>
BBDO New York, <em>Ad Agency</em></td>
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<td align="left" valign="center"><strong>Delivery - Travelers</strong>
MJZ, <em>Production Company</em>
Fallon, <em>Ad Agency</em></td>
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<td align="left" valign="center"><strong>It's Mine - Coca Cola</strong>
MJZ, <em>Production Company</em>
Wieden + Kennedy, <em>Ad Agency</em></td>
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<td align="left" valign="center"><strong>Swear Jar - Bud Light</strong>
Hungry Man, <em>Production Company</em>
DDB Chicago, <em>Ad Agency</em></td>
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