Ignite Design & Advertising Takes Top Prize at American Advertising Federation ADDY® Awards Ceremony

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., April 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ignite Design & Advertising shined bright Friday evening as the celebrated recipient of more than 20 awards at the prestigious American Advertising Federation's (AAF) Inland Empire ADDY® Awards District Level Gala held at the Historic Mission Inn in Riverside.

As a full service advertising agency, Ignite Design & Advertising has serviced a myriad of clients in the Inland Empire for the past five years.  Its hard work has paid off, receiving the top prize of Best of Show for "Right Kind of Rubber," a magazine ad for Kumho Tire and "Drive Kumho," a micro web site also designed for Kumho Tire.  Ignite Design & Advertising, working in conjunction with AndrewWilkin Advertising & Brand Development, received a third Best of Show as well as a Gold ADDY® Award for the animation and production of the University of Redlands TV Campaign.

"We are honored to have our creative talents recognized by the advertising industry's largest and most representative competition," said Chris Wheeler, president, Ignite Design & Advertising.  "The ADDY® just reinforces our commitment to providing comprehensive, innovative, and creative solutions for our clients.  We are thrilled to go home a big winner tonight, taking three of the four Best of Show Awards."

In addition to receiving three Best of Show Awards, Ignite Design & Advertising was also acknowledged with eight Gold ADDY® Awards, nine Silver ADDY® Awards, and two Bronze ADDY® Awards for its work with Kumho Tire, San Antonio Community Hospital, Loma Linda Children's Hospital, Foundations at Fairplex, and The Agency at Compton.

Conducted annually by the American Advertising Federation (AAF), the local Inland Empire ADDY® Awards is the first of a three-tier, national competition. Concurrently, all across the country, local entrants vie for recognition as the very best in their markets.  At the second tier, local winners compete against other winners in one of 14 District competitions. District winners are then forwarded to the third tier, the national ADDY® Awards competition. Entry in the 2011 Inland Empire ADDY® competition covers advertising that appeared January 1 through December 31, 2010, and is the first step toward winning a national ADDY®.

About Ignite Design & Advertising

Ignite Design & Advertising, based in Rancho Cucamonga, is a full service advertising agency providing a solution-driven approach to each client's needs.  Specializing in a myriad of services ranging from branding, marketing and advertising to communications and internet services, Ignite Design & Advertising works with clients in the entertainment, manufacturing, non-profit, and healthcare industries.  To learn more, visit www.clickandcombust.com.

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