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NBC renews all three Dick Wolf Chicago series
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NBC renews all three Dick Wolf Chicago series

By Colin Costello May 11, 2018
GREAT NEWS FOR THE CHICAGO PRODUCTION COMMUNITYChicago Fire Chicago P.D. Chicago Med renewed for 2018-2019! Deadline and Variety today reported that all three of the s...
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Laughlin Constable named top workplace in Milwaukee
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Laughlin Constable named top workplace in Milwaukee

By Colin Costello May 10, 2018
Hot off being named by Crain's Chicago (and reported here) as one Chicago's "Top 100 places to Work," Laughlin Constable has done it again. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ha...
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New creative to get your week going — 05.08.18
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New creative to get your week going — 05.08.18

By Colin Costello May 8, 2018
For your viewing pleasure, here's a collection of inspiring spots and trailers that got Reel Chicago's attention.   McDonald's Agency: Burrell Communications Nothin...
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McD’s leaves Barkley, Goodman and Union “Speechless”
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McD’s leaves Barkley, Goodman and Union “Speechless”

By Colin Costello May 8, 2018
Apparently McDonald's has accomplished something even Shaq can't - silencing Charles Barkley. All it took was introducing a new 100% fresh beef Quarter Pounder burger to quie...
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Ogilvy, Optimus, Mrs. Meyer’s show us flower power
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Ogilvy, Optimus, Mrs. Meyer’s show us flower power

By Colin Costello May 7, 2018
Can gardening grow a more compassionate generation? That's the question that SC Johnson's Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, a home cleaning and personal brand inspired by gardening, a...
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mcgarrybowen mints cryptocurrency backed by bacon
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mcgarrybowen mints cryptocurrency backed by bacon

By Colin Costello May 7, 2018
After 100 years of making bacon and hot dogs, Oscar Mayer is paving the way in the burgeoning cryptocurrency landscape by introducing "Bacoin," the first-ever cryptocurrency bac...
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Chili’s names O’Keefe Reinhard & Paul Agency of  Record
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Chili’s names O’Keefe Reinhard & Paul Agency of Record

From Toni Lee Communications May 4, 2018
(Chicago — 4 May 2018) Chili's Grill & Bar, a leading casual dining restaurant brand owned by Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT), has named O’Keefe Reinhard & Paul its a...
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gyro offers bottles of hope for World Wish Day
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gyro offers bottles of hope for World Wish Day

By Colin Costello May 4, 2018
To remind us that 89 percent of health professionals believe hope can have positive psychological benefits for children diagnosed with critical illnesses, Make-A-Wish Illinois t...
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Jack in the Box introduces “Jackboxicus Major” for May 4
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Jack in the Box introduces “Jackboxicus Major” for May 4

By Colin Costello May 4, 2018
May 4 is synonymous with Star Wars, and also marks "National Space Day." In celebration of these two pop culture moments, Jack in the Box is making history with fast food’s fi...
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Bill Cosby removed from AAF Advertising Hall of Fame
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Bill Cosby removed from AAF Advertising Hall of Fame

By Colin Costello May 3, 2018
Fall out from last week's guilty verdict for Bill Cosby continues. After being removed from the Television Hall of Fame, Adweek is reporting that the American Advertising Federa...
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“Infinity War’s” new box office record and other news
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“Infinity War’s” new box office record and other news

By Colin Costello May 2, 2018
In Disney/Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War, intergalatic despot Thanos, otherwise known as the "Mad Titan," hurls a moon at Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man. The same can be said...
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“Geek Lounge” leads comedy lineup at May’s MIFF
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“Geek Lounge” leads comedy lineup at May’s MIFF

By Colin Costello Apr 27, 2018
Larry Ziegelman's funny poke at geek culture will be one of several short films and web series screening at the May 1st Midwest Independent Film Festival 2018 Comedy Shorts Nigh...
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DDB’s Mel Routhier: From Texas intern to Chicago leader

DDB’s Mel Routhier: From Texas intern to Chicago leader

By Colin Costello Apr 27, 2018
Last month, as reported in Reel Chicago, DDB Chicago promoted Melissa "Mel" Routhier to Executive Creative Director from State Farm Group Creative Director. After spending a...
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Fusion92 hires away FCB Creative Director Josh Hurley
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Fusion92 hires away FCB Creative Director Josh Hurley

By Colin Costello Apr 26, 2018
Independent award-winning innovation agency, Fusion92, has named uber-talented FCB Chicago Creative Director Josh Hurley, as its new Executive Creative Director. Prior to joi...
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Havas Chicago goes “Westworld” for Carl’s Jr
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Havas Chicago goes “Westworld” for Carl’s Jr

By Colin Costello Apr 26, 2018
To celebrate the fanboy and girl in all of us for Westworld's return, Carl’s Jr has released a seriously close version of Westworld's opening theme song via their Twitter acco...
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ThinkLA announces 2018 IDEA awards finalists
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ThinkLA announces 2018 IDEA awards finalists

From ThinkLA Apr 26, 2018
(Los Angeles — 24 April 2018) ThinkLA has announced the finalists for the 2018 IDEA Awards. For the eighth year, the association celebrates Southern California's advertisi...
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Ridley Scott to curate Saatchi’s Cannes Director Showcase
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Ridley Scott to curate Saatchi’s Cannes Director Showcase

By Colin Costello Apr 25, 2018
RSA Films recently announced that the director of Alien, The Martian and Gladiator has been tapped to curate this year’s New Directors' Showcase at the Cannes Lions Internatio...
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Elizabeth Banks helms “snug” Tommy John spot
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Elizabeth Banks helms “snug” Tommy John spot

By Colin Costello Apr 23, 2018
I've been a huge fan of Elizabeth Banks ever since I first caught her in Steven Spielberg's Catch Me if You Can (2002). My fondness for her only grew more as she portrayed J. Jo...
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Katie Ward Gerard (re) joins Liz Laine Reps
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Katie Ward Gerard (re) joins Liz Laine Reps

From Liz Laine Reps, Inc. Apr 22, 2018
(Chicago - 19 April 2018) Liz Laine Reps, Inc is proud to welcome and reunite with Katie Ward Gerard as sales representative. Katie, based in Toronto, will be heading up sales i...
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22nd annual Colcoa French Film Festival lineup announced
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22nd annual Colcoa French Film Festival lineup announced

By Shari Mesulam Apr 22, 2018
(Los Angeles — 22 April 2018) The Franco-American Cultural Fund announced the program for the 22nd Colcoa French Film Festival, which will run April 23-30 at the Directors Gui...
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