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Ad agency The Johnson Group wins Addy for Chattanooga tourist campaign

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What better place to shoot an award-winning scene than in the Scenic City?

Through an entirely local effort, a Chattanooga firm has won a national best cinematography Addy award – the Oscar of the advertising industry.

The Addy went to local advertising company The Johnson Group.

When considering the effectiveness of the ad, which promotes Chattanooga as a tourist destination, the victory comes as no surprise, officials said.

“The campaign has not only won an award, which makes you feel great, but it’s been effective,” said Bob Doak, president of the Chattanooga Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. “I think it speaks well to the talent we have in Chattanooga,”