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AWARDS

Ogilvy Tops the WARC Creative 100 as the World’s Most Creative Agency

By Reel Chicago Dec 7, 2021

The World Advertising Research Center (WARC) has named Ogilvy the most creative agency network in the world. WARC released the results of its annual Creative 100 ranking of...

HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Wrigleyville Wonderland brings the holiday spirit to Chicago

By Reel Chicago Dec 7, 2021

19 Wrigleyville businesses transform into holiday themed spots for everyone offering picture-perfect moments, movies, food and drink specials and more. The Lakeview Eas...

Reel Ad of the Week

Director Joe Otting captures the greatness of Whiskey Acres

By Reel Chicago Dec 6, 2021

“Greatness isn’t born from punching a clock,” says the voiceover in a stirring new two-minute brand short, directed, shot and edited direct-to-client by Joe Otting. “Gr...

AWARDS

Congratulations to the winners of the 63rd Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards

By Barbara Roche Dec 6, 2021

Congratulations nominees and winners! There were 71 categories this year with 80 award winners. The 63rd Annual Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards, held on Sunday evening was a wel...

REEL MOVES

UPDATE: Burrell CCO Lewis Williams to join Weber Shandwick

By Colin Costello Dec 5, 2021

Yesterday, Reel Chicago broke the story that award-winning Chief Creative Officer, Lewis Williams, had resigned from Burrell Communications. He will join Weber Shandwick as EVP...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Med final episode in 2021 Secret Santa Has A Gift For You

By Barbara Roche Dec 4, 2021

Chicago Med has a new episode titled Secret Santa Has A Gift For You airing this Wednesday at 7 PM CST on NBC 5. This will be the final episode for Season 7 in 2021. Chic...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Fire gets into the holiday spirit by saving Santa in ‘Winterfest’

By Barbara Roche Dec 4, 2021

Chicago Fire gets into the holiday spirit this week with a new episode titled Winterfest. The holiday fun has begun at Firehouse 51. The decorations are up, the gifts are u...

FILM

Chicago made ‘Christmas Again’ premieres on Disney Channel

By Reel Chicago Dec 3, 2021

Filmed on location in Chicago, Disney Channel Original Movie Christmas Again, premieres on Disney Channel and Disney+. Christmas Again was directed by Andy Fickman (Race to...

Reel Ad of the Week

NHL and Highdive debut partnership with launch of Nothing Regular

By Reel Chicago Dec 3, 2021

Chicago-based Highdive Advertising and the NHL debuted its partnership over the weekend with the launch of the NHL’s new ad campaign, Nothing Regular. The teams have work...

CELEBRITY

Home Alone home is offered on airbnb and hosted by Buzz

By Reel Chicago Dec 3, 2021

If you’re lucky and fast enough, you can be left Home Alone by booking a one night stay for you and 3 of your friends, family members, or mischief makers at the home of the g...

Events

Digital Cinema Society and Atomic Studios hold live educational event

By Reel Chicago Dec 3, 2021

With the safety and success of their first post-pandemic in-person event last month in L.A., the Digital Cinema Society has taken their show on the road and scheduled a DCS Chi...

NEW WORK

The Salvation Army helps people Keep It Going in new Camp Lucky PSA

By Reel Chicago Dec 3, 2021

Camp Lucky is honored to help bring to life The Salvation Army’s new giving campaign PSA, Keep It Going. The film, via agency LERMA/ and directed by Jeff Bednarz, is a holida...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Chicago Independent Producers Lab accepting applications for 2022

By Reel Chicago Dec 3, 2021

Full Spectrum Features has opened applications for the 2022 Chicago Independent Producers Lab, a nine-month project incubator designed to cultivate inclusive, diverse voices in...

AWARDS

List of nominees for the 63rd Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards Dec 5

By Reel Chicago Dec 3, 2021

The 63rd Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards will be a virtual presentation held on Sunday, December 5 at 7:00 pm. Comedian Pat McGann, the South Side Chicago native who hosted the...

REEL MOVES

One at Optimus signs directors Ashley C. Battle and Chris Vanderwall

By Reel Chicago Dec 1, 2021

Ashley C. Battle and Chris Vanderwall join the directorial roster of ONE, the production arm of Optimus. The latest in a series of moves marking significant growth for ...

ACCOUNT WINS

Two by Four scores ad agency of record for Club Champion

By Reel Chicago Dec 1, 2021

Two by Four, an independent, full-service advertising agency headquartered in Chicago, has been named advertising agency of record for Club Champion, the number one premium go...

NEW WORK

Cox gives immigrants away from family the chance to hug again

By Reel Chicago Nov 30, 2021

As many of us return to our social lives and plan to celebrate the holidays together, Cox wanted to support those who continue to remain separated from loved ones. Immigra...

REEL PRO

Mark Gross takes the Highdive into creating spots for Super Bowl LVI

By Colin Costello Nov 30, 2021

We are now less than 100 days away from Super Bowl LVI. Seventy-five to be exact. While the first quarter of the Big Game has yet to be played, ad agencies, across the country,...

REEL MOVES

Navy Pier names Amanda Willard as VP of Marketing and Communications

By Reel Chicago Nov 30, 2021

Navy Pier announced the appointment of Amanda Willard to the position of Vice President of Marketing and Communications. In her new role, Willard will lead the Pier’s m...

HOLIDAY SPIRIT

The Distillery Project makes merry for Meijer in midwest holiday campaign

By Reel Chicago Nov 30, 2021

Full-service ad agency The Distillery Project (TDP) has created a holiday brand campaign for retailer Meijer. The earnest and reflective spot highlights the ...

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