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Universal Studio Group's 'USG University' Pole Banner Campaign Highlights Below-the-Line Artisans Across Los Angeles

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Summary

Universal Studio Group (USG) has launched its annual pole banner campaign across Los Angeles to promote its FYC (For Your Consideration) contenders. This year's campaign, called "USG University," specifically highlights below-the-line artisans (craftspeople like editors, cinematographers, sound designers, etc.) as the stars of the banner creatives — potentially the first time such below-the-line talent has been featured this prominently. The campaign also supports a local charity or nonprofit, continuing USG's tradition of combining awards promotion with community giving.

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USG annually takes out pole banners all over Los Angeles to promote its FYC contenders, usually as part of a campaign that also supports a local charity or nonprofit.
This year's 'USG University,' which touts below-the-line contenders, will promote artisans as the stars of its pole banner creatives.
The studio believes this may be the first time below-the-line talent has been featured this prominently in such a campaign.
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