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  • Gotham winner 'Identifying Features' comes to Siskel By Reel Chicago      Jan 15, 2021

  • City announces $2.5 million arts fund By Reel Chicago      Jan 15, 2021

  • Macaulay Culkin supports Trump out of Home Alone 2 By Reel Chicago      Jan 15, 2021

  • Groundbreaking doc 'What About Me' to air in Feb By Reel Chicago      Jan 14, 2021

  • Cutters Chris Claeys retires from editing By Reel Chicago      Jan 14, 2021

  • Harry Lennix confirms he's Martian Manhunter By Reel Chicago      Jan 13, 2021

  • Nicole Brandell Joins FCB as Chief Strategy Officer By Reel Chicago      Jan 13, 2021

  • Canon, FCBX present digital experience for CES By Reel Chicago      Jan 13, 2021

  • 100,000 industry views per month. Where's your ad?      Aug 7, 2020

$550 Million Powerball Jackpot for tonight’s drawing
  • REEL BUSINESS

$550 Million Powerball Jackpot for tonight’s drawing

By Reel Chicago Jan 13, 2021 0 Comment
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If you want the chance to win over a half billion bucks, then be sure to carve out a moment in your day to pick up a Powerball ticket as the jackpot continues to roll with an e...
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Energy BBDO’s new brand campaign for Home Instead
  • NEW WORK

Energy BBDO’s new brand campaign for Home Instead

By Reel Chicago Jan 12, 2021 0 Comment
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Home Instead, the leading provider of in-home care for older adults, has launched a new brand identity and campaign to promote the evolving organization. Created in partnership...
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Michael Apted prolific director, producer, writer has died
  • In memoriam

Michael Apted prolific director, producer, writer has died

By Reel Chicago Jan 12, 2021 0 Comment
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Michael Apted, producer, writer and actor, and one of the most prolific film directors of his generation has died at age 79. Born in 1941 in Aylesbury, England, Apted had an...
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McDonald’s introduces new Chicken sandwich
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McDonald’s introduces new Chicken sandwich

By Reel Chicago Jan 11, 2021 0 Comment
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2021 will see the Chicken Sandwich Wars rage on. McDonald’s has announced a new Crispy Chicken Sandwich, which is joining the roster of long-time favorites like the Big Mac...
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Schaumberg CEO fired after storming U.S. Capitol
  • BREAKING NEWS

Schaumberg CEO fired after storming U.S. Capitol

By Colin Costello Jan 11, 2021 0 Comment
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On the same day the U.S. Department of Justice filed charges in federal court against the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol building last Wednesday, Bradley Rukstales, a Schaum...
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Mill Chicago’s Hilbert fired for insurrection tweets
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Mill Chicago’s Hilbert fired for insurrection tweets

By Colin Costello Jan 10, 2021 0 Comment
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BREAKING NEWS ON REEL 360 Reel 360 has confirmed that Erica Hilbert, who was The Mill Chicago’s managing director since 2019, has been fired due t...
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2020 in Review: Mark Egmon of The Team Companies
  • Year in Review

2020 in Review: Mark Egmon of The Team Companies

By Barbara L. Roche Jan 8, 2021 0 Comment
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Editor’s Note: In 2020, the world changed right before our very eyes. Ad agencies, production companies and post houses were forced to adapt and begin a “new normal”...
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PPP Loans begin Monday. Here’s what you need to know
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PPP Loans begin Monday. Here’s what you need to know

By Chris Amundson Jan 8, 2021 0 Comment
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Let's begin by saying the White House just confirmed that PPP Loan applications will open beginning on Monday morning. There will be an ordering process on all applications. On...
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Two weeklong Best of the Midwest Film Festival Awards
  • AWARDS

Two weeklong Best of the Midwest Film Festival Awards

By Reel Chicago Jan 8, 2021 0 Comment
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The Midwest Film Festival will be hosting the Best of the Midwest Film Festival Awards for the 2020 season through January 14th. The event will include access to streaming of t...
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Two Chicago Bachelorettes vie for Matt James’ rose
  • TV

Two Chicago Bachelorettes vie for Matt James’ rose

By Reel Chicago Jan 8, 2021 0 Comment
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Thirty-two incredible women went in for love with Matt James when the exciting, landmark 25th edition of The Bachelor premiered on MONDAY, JAN. 4 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT), on A...
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2020 in Review: Mary Caddy of The Colonie
  • Year in Review

2020 in Review: Mary Caddy of The Colonie

By Barbara L. Roche Jan 8, 2021 0 Comment
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Editor’s Note: In 2020, the world changed right before our very eyes. Ad agencies, production companies and post houses were forced to adapt and begin a “new normal”...
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Cutters promotes David Rubin to editor
  • REEL MOVES

Cutters promotes David Rubin to editor

By Reel Chicago Jan 7, 2021 0 Comment
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High-end editorial boutique Cutters announces the promotion of David Rubin to Editor. The announcement was made by Cutters Studios President/Managing Director Craig Duncan and ...
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2020 in Review: Director, Jeremy Pinckert of Explore
  • Year in Review

2020 in Review: Director, Jeremy Pinckert of Explore

By Barbara L. Roche Jan 6, 2021 0 Comment
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Editor’s Note: In 2020, the world changed right before our very eyes. Ad agencies, production companies and post houses were forced to adapt and begin a "new normal" working...
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WTTW explores intergenerational poverty in Chicago
  • TV

WTTW explores intergenerational poverty in Chicago

By Reel Chicago Jan 6, 2021 0 Comment
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In Chicago, your birthplace often determines your destiny. Children born in one West Side census tract between 1978 and 1983 grew up to have a median annual household income of...
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Leviathan adds to account & creative teams
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Leviathan adds to account & creative teams

By Reel Chicago Jan 6, 2021 0 Comment
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The principals of specialized creative agency Leviathan has announced the addition of Account Manager Meg Miller, Art Director Mackenzie Suben, and Designer Morgan It...
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WGN America hires Ashleigh Banfield for Nightly News
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WGN America hires Ashleigh Banfield for Nightly News

By Reel Chicago Jan 6, 2021 0 Comment
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WGN America has hired longtime journalist Ashleigh Banfield for a new nightly news talk show. Banfield leaves Court TV where she hosted Judgment with Ashleigh Banfield. She ...
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Tim Mattimore to lead Digitas as ECD
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Tim Mattimore to lead Digitas as ECD

By Colin Costello Jan 6, 2021 0 Comment
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Tim Mattimore has always been a creative leader. Now, Digitas, the connected marketing agency, has recognized that. The agency has announced that Mattimore joins the agency as ...
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2020 in Review: Film Editor Bill Ebel reflects back
  • Year in Review

2020 in Review: Film Editor Bill Ebel reflects back

By Barbara L. Roche Jan 5, 2021 0 Comment
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Editor’s Note: In 2020, the world changed right before our very eyes. Ad agencies, production companies and post houses were forced to adapt and begin a "new normal" wo...
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Burrell spot for Toyota Sienna celebrates spontaneity
  • NEW WORK

Burrell spot for Toyota Sienna celebrates spontaneity

By Reel Chicago Jan 4, 2021 0 Comment
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The adventurous life awaits! "The Sienna Life" campaign, kicking off today, welcomes a refined and versatile minivan featuring bold design, available all-wheel drive, and enhan...
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2020 in Review: Top Chicago advertising campaigns
  • Year in Review

2020 in Review: Top Chicago advertising campaigns

By Colin Costello Jan 2, 2021 0 Comment
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It's hard to remember back in February 2020, when the Kansas City Chiefs bested the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV and Parasite was winning Best Picture, no one was talk...
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