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Author: Barbara Roche

The Onion buys Alex Jones’ Infowars; faces challenges
  • REEL BUSINESS

The Onion buys Alex Jones’ Infowars; faces challenges

By Reel Chicago Nov 19, 2024
Last Thursday, the Chicago-based Onion acquired conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' forced sale of Infowars for $7 million, including $1.75 million in cash and future revenue share...
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Ted Lega and Sam Wackerle launch Lucky Kraken to redefine branded entertainment
  • REEL BUSINESS

Ted Lega and Sam Wackerle launch Lucky Kraken to redefine branded entertainment

By Reel Chicago Nov 18, 2024
In today’s binge-watching world, streaming platforms and networks are hungry for fresh, engaging content like never before. Enter Lucky Kraken, the innovative branded en...
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Leo Burnett to close Detroit office, lays off 70
  • REEL BUSINESS

Leo Burnett to close Detroit office, lays off 70

By Reel Chicago Nov 15, 2024
Leo Burnett’s Detroit office is closing on December 31, and 79 employees will be let go by the end of the year after the agency lost key accounts with General Motors. Accordi...
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McCann Worldgroup lures Britt Nolan away from Leo Burnett
  • REEL MOVES

McCann Worldgroup lures Britt Nolan away from Leo Burnett

By Reel Chicago Nov 13, 2024
McCann Worldgroup has made a significant new hire, bringing on Britt Nolan from Leo Burnett to serve as North America's chief creative officer—a newly created role that will ...
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Film Workers’ Holiday Market pop-up back by popular demand
  • Events

Film Workers’ Holiday Market pop-up back by popular demand

By Reel Chicago Nov 12, 2024
Back by popular demand, it's the 2nd Annual Film Workers’ Holiday Market Pop-up! Come shop and support Chicago's talented film workers! The market will take place on Satu...
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An inside look at the 4 candidates for Local 476 Business Manager
  • UNION

An inside look at the 4 candidates for Local 476 Business Manager

By Barbara Roche Nov 12, 2024
The Business Manager position for IATSE Local 476 has drawn interest from several qualified candidates in this election year, each bringing unique backgrounds and goals focused...
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2024 Camp K winners celebrated in Chicago
  • AICP

2024 Camp K winners celebrated in Chicago

By Reel Chicago Nov 12, 2024
The annual Camp Kuleshov trailer competition, better known as Camp K, has once again recognized the outstanding talents of emerging creative artists in post-production. Held ac...
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Chicago EGOT Jennifer Hudson brings joy in Old Navy holiday campaign
  • HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Chicago EGOT Jennifer Hudson brings joy in Old Navy holiday campaign

By Reel Chicago Nov 11, 2024
This holiday season, Old Navy brings the joy of togetherness and style with its latest campaign, “Love is in the House,” featuring Chicago-born, EGOT-winning star Jennifer ...
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Chicago Fire’s Daniel Kyri released from hospital
  • ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Fire’s Daniel Kyri released from hospital

By Reel Chicago Nov 9, 2024
Chicago Fire actor Daniel Kyri, known for his role as firefighter Darren Ritter, recently shared that he had been in the hospital. In a heartfelt post on social media durin...
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Governor JB Pritzker delivers strong message after election
  • REEL POLITICS

Governor JB Pritzker delivers strong message after election

By Barbara Roche Nov 8, 2024
In the wake of the recent election, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker held a press conference, delivering a strong message of solidarity and resilience. Pritzker issued a clear...
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Eventnoire first annual Curators Summit November 9
  • Events

Eventnoire first annual Curators Summit November 9

By Reel Chicago Nov 8, 2024
Eventnoire Curators Summit will host a series of panels with industry leaders on Saturday November 9th at the Merchandise Mart. Speakers include Karen Civil, Dia Simms (P...
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‘Christmas on the Ranch’ rides high on Hulu’s Top 15 List
  • CHICAGO MADE

‘Christmas on the Ranch’ rides high on Hulu’s Top 15 List

By Barbara Roche Nov 8, 2024
The Chicago-made Christmas on the Ranch, released exclusively on Hulu on November 1, has become an instant holiday favorite, making a strong impression on Hulu’s Top 15 Lists...
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2024 AICP Tour comes to an end in Chicago
  • AICP

2024 AICP Tour comes to an end in Chicago

By Reel Chicago Nov 6, 2024
The AICP Awards Tour, which has traveled across the U.S. celebrating achievements in marketing and advertising, will conclude this November with events in Dallas and Chicago. ...
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In a stunning victory, Donald Trump is elected 47th President
  • REEL POLITICS

In a stunning victory, Donald Trump is elected 47th President

By Reel Chicago Nov 6, 2024
Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, making an extraordinary political comeback after a four-year hiatus marked by controversy and legal batt...
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Grubhub and PetSmart shake paws on new partnership
  • REEL BUSINESS

Grubhub and PetSmart shake paws on new partnership

By Reel Chicago Nov 4, 2024
Grubhub has partnered with PetSmart, marking its first foray into pet retail delivery. Now, pet owners across the U.S. can access PetSmart's extensive inventory—including foo...
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Kleenex perfectly captures First-Day of School moment
  • CREATIVE

Kleenex perfectly captures First-Day of School moment

By Reel Chicago Nov 4, 2024
The first day of school can be an emotional rollercoaster, with parents and children alike feeling a mix of excitement, nerves, and maybe even a few tears. For some, it’s the...
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Chicago-born icon, Quincy Jones, passes away at 91
  • In memoriam

Chicago-born icon, Quincy Jones, passes away at 91

By Reel Chicago Nov 4, 2024
Quincy Jones, an extraordinary musician, composer, and cultural icon who helped shape the sound of modern music and entertainment, passed away at 91. His legacy spans an as...
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Somebody Somewhere premieres its final season
  • CHICAGO MADE

Somebody Somewhere premieres its final season

By Barbara Roche Nov 1, 2024
Somebody Somewhere celebrated the premiere of the third and final season of the Chicago-made series with a special screening event of episodes 1 & 2 hosted by the historic ...
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Meet the newest member of Chicago P.D.
  • ONE CHICAGO

Meet the newest member of Chicago P.D.

By Barbara Roche Oct 31, 2024
Chicago actor, Toya Turner joins Chicago P.D. as Officer Kiana Cook, the newest member of the Intelligence Unit. To her benefit, Turner has appeared on both Chicago Fire a...
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Chicago P.D.’s LaRoyce Hawkins is busy sharing his gift
  • ONE CHICAGO

Chicago P.D.’s LaRoyce Hawkins is busy sharing his gift

By Barbara Roche Oct 31, 2024
LaRoyce Hawkins is livin' the dream as a poet, speaker, comedian, and successful working actor, who is well known as Officer Kevin Atwater on Chicago P.D. LaRoyce refers t...
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