The VIA Group Wins 2006 Davey Award

The agency‘s “Teller Window“ TV spot for TD Banknorth bests thousands from the top small firms worldwide

Portland, Maine, November 16, 2006 – The VIA Group announced today that it has been awarded a Davey for its television spot “Teller Window,” created and produced for client TD Banknorth. The humorous spot was part of a series titled “We‘re Fans Too,” and promotes the bank‘s strong commitment to sports marketing. VIA‘s recognition with a Davey marks a year filled with creative successes for the agency.

The Davey Award is an international award focused exclusively on honoring outstanding creative work from the best small firms worldwide. In 2006 the Davey Awards received over 3,500 entries from firms including ad agencies, interactive and design firms, and public relations consultancies. The Davey is judged and overseen by the International Academy of Visual Arts (IAVA), an invitation-only body consisting of top-tier professionals from a list of acclaimed media, advertising and marketing firms.

Entries are judged to evaluate distinction in creative work. Gold and silver winners are judged on their merits based on a standard of excellence determined by the IAVA. VIA‘s recognized work was awarded a Silver Davey. The award-winning spot was created by a team including VIA‘s Chief Creative Officer Greg Smith, Associate Creative Director Ian Dunn and Executive Producer Mary Hanifin.

“Great clients lead to great work, and we were truly fortunate to have TD Banknorth as a partner in this creative endeavor,” said Smith. “This is an important award in that it recognizes the work of smaller agencies with clients that don‘t work with the budgets of the big guys. The playing field is leveled, and the best work is recognized. Taking into consideration the strength of the work submitted by our peers, we are very honored to receive this award.”

About the Davey Awards

The Davey Awards exclusively honor the “Davids” of creativity, the finest small firms, agencies and companies in the world. David defeated the giant Goliath with a big idea and a little rock─the sort of thing small firms do each year. The annual international Davey Awards honor the achievements of the “Creative Davids” who derive their strength from big ideas, rather than big budgets. The Davey Awards is the leading awards competition specifically for smaller firms, where firms compete with their peers to win the recognition they deserve. Please visit www.daveyawards.com for more information.

About VIA

Founded in 1993, VIA is an agency with a long track record of helping companies grow by solving their toughest marketing, branding and advertising problems. The bigger the challenge the happier we are. Current clients include Analog Devices, TD Banknorth, CBS RADIO, Silverstein Properties, Kash n‘ Karry/Sweetbay Supermarket, Dunkin‘ Donuts, Monster, HP Hood, and Arrow International, who are served from offices in Portland, Maine; Boston; and New York City. More information is available at www.vianow.com.