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Laughlin Constable goes “Bucks” wild
  • NEW WORK

Laughlin Constable goes “Bucks” wild

By Colin Costello Feb 12, 2018
A new, retro-flavored, funk-inspired campaign from Laughlin Constable’s in-house production company, Hive, should have Milwaukee Bucks fans cheering and dancing in their arm c...
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Yearlong spike in business fuels expansion at The Colonie
  • REEL MOVES

Yearlong spike in business fuels expansion at The Colonie

By Daniel Patton Feb 12, 2018
The Colonie has promoted and hired several employees to accommodate a surge in broadcast and social media work that began in 2017, according to a press release issued today. ...
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Intel VR Series brings athletes’ journeys to life
  • OLYMPICS

Intel VR Series brings athletes’ journeys to life

By Colin Costello Feb 9, 2018
Santa Clara-based Intel is transforming the Olympic Games into a dynamic and engrossing experience by bringing the excitement of the games to athletes’ hometowns around the gl...
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The Campus’ Rachel Bryant has passed her “Scream” test
  • Reel Indie

The Campus’ Rachel Bryant has passed her “Scream” test

By Colin Costello Feb 9, 2018
Even drenched in blood — and I do mean buckets of blood, like a Carrie amount of blood — there are still undeniable things that stand out about actress, writer and producer ...
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The Reel Black List: Jim Glover, Creative Director/Writer
  • THE REEL BLACK LIST

The Reel Black List: Jim Glover, Creative Director/Writer

Jim Glover Feb 9, 2018
Jim Glover has worked for general market and black agencies and his work has always been on the cutting edge, which many believe is why he has won so many accolades in the biz. ...
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Leo B launches first spot for new Serta campaign
  • Reel Ad of the Week

Leo B launches first spot for new Serta campaign

By Daniel Patton Feb 9, 2018
Leo Burnett’s first commercial for Serta’s new campaign uses Monty Python styled humor to make an effective selling point. Titled, Rick Blomquist, the spot relies on the...
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Five Agencies. Three Cities. One Merge.
  • BREAKING NEWS

Five Agencies. Three Cities. One Merge.

By Colin Costello Feb 8, 2018
Ron Bess, you would make AARP proud. I first met Bess when I joined FCB, Chicago. I knew at the time the ad vet, who was sporting a tan that could rival George Hamilton’s, was...
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The Reel Black List: Okema Gunn, Film Critic and Writer
  • THE REEL BLACK LIST

The Reel Black List: Okema Gunn, Film Critic and Writer

By Okema "Seven" Gunn Feb 8, 2018
Okema "Seven" Gunn has been an educator for several years in New York City and the Chicagoland area. She has a Bachelors degree in Psychology and Masters in Secondary Education ...
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“What’s On Tap” is all about the beer, and more
  • Reel Indie

“What’s On Tap” is all about the beer, and more

By Daniel Patton Feb 8, 2018
Kinzie Street Studio’s upcoming weekly series What’s On Tap adds a most essential ingredient to the food and travel show menu: beer. Lots and lots of beer. “Servin...
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Chicago Feminist Film Festival
  • Reel Indie

Chicago Feminist Film Festival

By Daniel Patton Feb 8, 2018
According to an ongoing study at San Diego State University, a mere 18% of 2017’s top 500 grossing films were directed by women. In other words, audiences are missing out....
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Wendy Clark is the new Global President & CEO at DDB
  • BREAKING NEWS

Wendy Clark is the new Global President & CEO at DDB

By Colin Costello Feb 7, 2018
Well, that didn’t take long. Omnicom Group Inc. President and CEO John Wren announced the appointment of Wendy Clark, who joined the agency in 2016, as President and CEO o...
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Barry Burdiak leaves DDB for Epsilon, other recent moves
  • REEL MOVES

Barry Burdiak leaves DDB for Epsilon, other recent moves

By Colin Costello Feb 7, 2018
Barry Burdiak leaves DDB for Epsilon Barry Burdiak, a nearly 30-year veteran of DDB Chicago, has left the agency to lead data-driven Epsilon Chicago as Senior Vice President,...
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The Reel Black List: Denise O’Neal, Writer
  • THE REEL BLACK LIST

The Reel Black List: Denise O’Neal, Writer

By Denise O'Neal Feb 7, 2018
Longtime Windy City writer Denise O'Neal is a freelance screenwriter, blogger, and novelist. In 2012, she served on the board of the Chicago Screenwriters Network. Her interview...
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DDB & Skittles reveal teen’s reaction to Schwimmer stunt
  • Super Bowl

DDB & Skittles reveal teen’s reaction to Schwimmer stunt

By Colin Costello Feb 7, 2018
With all due respect to the creative team at DDB Chicago, I did not and could not turn away from my beloved Eagles, and their win over the Patriots, to watch what was perhaps th...
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Erv Dahl “nails” Rodney Dangerfield in new Lampoon film
  • Reel Indie

Erv Dahl “nails” Rodney Dangerfield in new Lampoon film

By Daniel Patton Feb 7, 2018
Chicago performer Erv Dahl plays Rodney Dangerfield in the recently released Netflix movie, A Futile and Stupid Gesture, about the rise and fall of National Lampoon magazine. ...
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Angelina Jolie, DGA Awards, Box Office, SNL in the news
  • REEL LA

Angelina Jolie, DGA Awards, Box Office, SNL in the news

By Colin Costello Feb 5, 2018
  Angelina Jolie wins at Annie's The Vince Lombardi trophy wasn’t the only award handed out this weekend. In Los Angeles, The Directors Guild of America and The Annie...
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The Reel Black List: Harold Dennis, Actor
  • THE REEL BLACK LIST

The Reel Black List: Harold Dennis, Actor

By Harold Dennis Feb 5, 2018
Harold Dennis is an American actor with twenty years in the business and over one hundred and fifty film credits. Dennis enjoys playing complex characters with a myriad of confl...
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Reel Chicago’s most & least favorite Super Bowl spots
  • Super Bowl

Reel Chicago’s most & least favorite Super Bowl spots

By Reel Chicago Feb 5, 2018
This year, the commercials were the best part of the Super Bowl for everyone who doesn't live in Boston or Philadelphia. In keeping with the couch potato, post-game, armchair...
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Celebrity Super Bowl ads: what’s in it for your brand?
  • Super Bowl

Celebrity Super Bowl ads: what’s in it for your brand?

By Doug Kamp Feb 5, 2018
There were plenty of eye-popping fireworks during this year’s Super Bowl in terms of both offense on the field and the amount of high-profile celebrity helmed ads. While i...
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BETC Paris dominates 2017 Mobius Awards
  • BREAKING NEWS

BETC Paris dominates 2017 Mobius Awards

By Daniel Patton Feb 5, 2018
BETC Paris earned Best of Show nods in two categories of the 2017 Mobius Awards, which were announced on February 1. Founded in 1971, the Mobius Awards is an annual culminati...
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