Devine Mulvey

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Big As Texas

2010 Reed Award— Best Statewide Advertisement
Recognized as the “Best Statewide Advertisement in 2010” by the Reed Awards and honored with a Gold Pollie from the American Association of Political Consultants, this spot tells the story of Farouk Shami. Arriving in the United States with 71 dollars in his pocket, Shami has built a multibillion dollar company that employs thousands of Americans. Farouk Shami is running for governor because he knows he can bring his entrepreneurial aptitude to Austin. To prove his commitment he will only accept a dollar a year for pay. In this spot, Farouk introduces himself to Texas voters by telling his incredible story - a story as “Big as Texas.”