BarkleyOKRP is expanding its ‘Big Indie’ model with the launch of a new brand called MissionOne Media. With over $1.1 billion in billings and 200 employees, MissionOne will be overseen by
The finding that only 36% of Black-owned businesses have physical stores, led Putney, the Black-owned agency within independent BarkleyOKRP, to create digital storefronts for 34 online shops in Chicago throughout Black History
Suja Life has selected BarkleyOKRP as its creative agency of record. The Kansas City-based agency will oversee all creative efforts for Suja starting in January 2025, marking a significant milestone
Independent creative agency BarkleyOKRP has been named the agency of record for Signature Aviation, one of the world’s leading global aviation companies. Following a competitive review, the agency will handle
BarkleyOKRP has launched a powerful new AI-powered campaign, Unfinished Legacies, aimed at raising awareness about the fentanyl epidemic and the tragic loss of lives to accidental overdoses. The campaign uses
Chicago Sky, in partnership with advertising agencies BarkleyOKRP and Putney, is taking a bold step forward with its “Block the Negativity, Post Up Positivity” initiative aimed at combating online harm
Director Didier Charette is joining the Quriosity Productions’ roster after having completed two productions for them in the last few months, both for BarkleyOKRP and their Premier Protein client. His
The Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium have found a new creative partner in Laughlin Constable. The independent full-service agency has been named the creative agency of record for both
Editors Note: Reel Chicago’s The Reel Black List isn’t just about February—it’s about honoring the Black creatives, leaders, and visionaries who shape Chicago’s film, TV, advertising, music, and media industries
When it came to creative brilliance, Chicago’s agencies showed the rest of the world how it’s done in 2024. Highdive, BarkleyOKRP, Quality Meats, and other Windy City powerhouses didn’t just
Southwest Airlines has kicked off a new phase in its “That’s a Big Flex” campaign by teaming up with the iconic Chicago eatery Mr. Beef. For one day only, they
The full-service creative agency, HLK, has officially opened its second Midwest office in Chicago’s vibrant West Loop neighborhood. Located at the corner of West Washington Boulevard and North Morgan Street,
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize industries, the world of search engine optimization (SEO) is poised for radical transformation. Traditional search engines like Google and Bing have long dominated
Metro by T-Mobile is shaking up the advertising world with its latest creative initiative: a faux reality dating series titled Nada Yada Island. In a clever parody of the popular
BetMGM has launched a new TVC campaign for the 2024 football season featuring Academy Award and GRAMMY Award-winning actor Jamie Foxx. The campaign, created by Highdive, showcases Foxx’s diverse character
Sullivan University, a trailblazer in career-focused education, presents The School of Doing, an innovative campaign developed in partnership with Doe-Anderson and directed by the acclaimed filmmaker from Method & Madness,
AutoZone has initiated a creative review process, ending a decade-long partnership with Havas Chicago. The agency has been AutoZone’s creative agency since 2014, with contributions from other Havas entities like
Celebrated on June 19th, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. This holiday has been observed by Black Americans for nearly 160 years but was only made
Highdive has received a substantial investment from Svoboda Capital, a Chicago-based private equity firm. While the exact financial details of the deal remain undisclosed, both parties confirmed the investment according
