In continuing recognition of Renetta McCann, chief inclusion experience officer at Publicis Groupe, whom the Chicago Advertising Federation (CAF) honored with its 25th Silver Medal Award earlier this year, advertising industry leaders
Leading multicultural agency Burrell Communications Group has earned top industry honors from the American Advertising Federation – a Gold National “ADDY” for the Comcast/NBC Universal digital campaign, “Visions of King.”
“Transformational” marketing veterans Jack Klues and Rishad Tobaccowala lend vision to Austin-based audience company Marketing data science company Affinity Answers has added to their roster of advisors Jack Klues and
The Windy City has never been afraid to take on an issue or let you know exactly how they feel about things.
After Publicis-Groupe CEO, Arthur Sadoun, shocked not only the
It seems odd that a French firm would poop on the party known as the Cannes International Festival of Creativity, but here we are.
According to an AdWeek report, a recent memo
Perhaps the Chicago Ad Federation, host of the annual Addy Awards, will be inspired to change the name of the
The marriage of two agencies that analysts doubted would work was called off before the wedding. Publicis Groupe and Omnicom Group terminated
Leo Burnett Chicago is welcoming a new CEO to its ranks, with Kate Jeffers set to take on the role effective May 15. Jeffers, currently serving as president and partner
Acclaimed actor Andre Braugher, known for his impactful performances in Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Homicide: Life on the Street, has passed away at the age of 61. The news of his
In a significant development, Burrell Communications Group, a renowned Black-owned advertising agency, has been acquired by Evolve Holdings, a consortium led by Channing Johnson, an attorney at Loeb & Loeb
Leo Burnett has announced the appointment of Samantha Cescau as its new Head of Strategy. Samantha will be based at the agency’s Chicago headquarters and will report to Gareth Goodall,
Reid Brody’s ColorNation is celebrating its first anniversary by welcoming two esteemed colorists to its roster. Vincent Taylor, a seasoned artist based in Los Angeles, and Lea Mercado, a talented
Leading healthcare advertising and marketing communications network AbelsonTaylor Group has hired innovative creative leader Janet Barker-Evans as executive vice president, chief creative officer. She will build on and expand the
The Chicago Alliance of Film Festivals (CAFF) was launched on June 6, 2023 by FACETS, home of the almost 40-year-old Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (CICFF.) The special event took place at the Chicago
Emma Montgomery returns to Chicago, in a surprising move as she exits her post as CEO of Leo Burnett Australia and begins her position as CEO at DDB Chicago. She
The AICP Awards released the Shortlists for the 2023 editions of its three competitions: The AICP Show: The Art & Technique of the Commercial, the AICP Next Awards and the AICP
Broadcaster, journalist, actor, producer, lawyer, and former mayor of Cincinnati, Jerry Springer has passed away at age 79. Springer died Thursday morning, peacefully at his home in suburban Chicago, publicist
Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA), the fast-growing farmer-owned dairy co-op, has announced its selection of Leo Burnett, leading advertising agency within Publicis Groupe, as its lead creative agency, following a rigorous and highly competitive
Editor’s Note: Five years ago we had an idea. Being a woman-owned publication, it made sense to celebrate women who were making a difference in the industries we cover. So,
