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OKRP creates new ‘ITA!’ campaign for Chili’s
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OKRP creates new ‘ITA!’ campaign for Chili’s

By Reel Chicago Feb 18, 2020
O'Keefe Reinhard & Paul celebrates the experience of dining at Chili’s in a new spot titled, Go Out to 'Ita. Packed with family, friends, and food, it is the multi-sensory...
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Marquee Network signs exclusive Chicago Cubs deal
  • BREAKING NEWS

Marquee Network signs exclusive Chicago Cubs deal

By Daniel Patton Feb 17, 2020
This Saturday, the Marquee Sports Network will make its debut as exclusive television home of the Chicago Cubs by airing the team’s first Spring Training game against the Oakl...
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Asian Pop-Up Cinema unveils full schedule for 10th season
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Asian Pop-Up Cinema unveils full schedule for 10th season

Feb 17, 2020
Asian Pop-Up Cinema is thrilled to announce the full line-up for its 10th Season by celebrating with 16 new films from Asia. Many of these will feature the top actors and direc...
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SocialDeviant ‘Kindness’ campaign pays it forward
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SocialDeviant ‘Kindness’ campaign pays it forward

By Reel Chicago Feb 17, 2020
To prove its long-held belief that everyone has an instinct for kindness, SOCIALDEVIANT is about to go on a binge of do-goodery in downtown Chicago, purposefully spreading and i...
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Stephanie Jeter, filmmaker
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Stephanie Jeter, filmmaker

By Stephanie Jeter Feb 17, 2020
Stephanie Jeter, filmmaker and co-founder of OTV Studio, joins the 2020 edition of Reel Chicago Black List, an annual celebration of African-American creativity published during...
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Chicago becomes center of basketball universe tonight
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Chicago becomes center of basketball universe tonight

By Daniel Patton Feb 15, 2020
In a few short hours, the United Center will become the heart of the basketball universe as hoop fans around the globe witness the thrills of the NBA’s All-Star Saturday Night...
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‘Sixteen Candles’ ranked as IL’s favorite romantic comedy
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‘Sixteen Candles’ ranked as IL’s favorite romantic comedy

By Reel Chicago Feb 14, 2020
Chicago’s favorite romantic comedy is the John Hughes’ classicSixteen Candles, according to a report issued this week by research company Comparitech. The 1984 coming-of-ag...
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Sneak peek at State Farm’s new ‘Not the One’ spot
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Sneak peek at State Farm’s new ‘Not the One’ spot

By Reel Chicago Feb 14, 2020
After meeting Jake, a new face of State Farm who appeared during the company’s Super Bowl pregame spot, consumers might be wondering where the brand is headed next. Now, the ...
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Chicago-made ‘Flavor of Poland’ airs on WTTW
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Chicago-made ‘Flavor of Poland’ airs on WTTW

By Reel Chicago Feb 14, 2020
Flavor of Poland, a new culinary travel series about Poland, is currently airing on WTTW Channel 11. The first, full television series to focus exclusively on Poland in the hist...
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Chi Comedy Fest to screen ‘Waikiki PD’ at March show
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Chi Comedy Fest to screen ‘Waikiki PD’ at March show

By Reel Chicago Feb 14, 2020
Aaward-winning filmmaker, Jeff Orig, wrote, directed, edited, and produced his first feature film, Waikiki PD, which was just selected for the Chicago Comedy Film Festival. A Cr...
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Behind the scenes of the Chicago-made ‘Conrad’ series
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Behind the scenes of the Chicago-made ‘Conrad’ series

By Daniel Patton Feb 14, 2020
Jennifer A. Goodman and Ryan Atkins traveled separate journeys before finding one another and partnering up to create Conrad, a highly anticipated Crime Drama television show th...
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mcgarrybowen announces new US strategic leadership
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mcgarrybowen announces new US strategic leadership

By Reel Chicago Feb 14, 2020
Jennifer Zimmerman, Global Chief Strategy officer at mcgarrybowen, today announced changes in the agency's U.S. strategic leadership. Jamie Shuttleworth has been promoted from ...
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Mary Datcher, founder, Global Mixx Music & Film Forum
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Mary Datcher, founder, Global Mixx Music & Film Forum

By Reel Chicago Feb 14, 2020
Mary Datcher, founder of the annual Global Mixx Music & Film Forum, joins the 2020 edition of Reel Chicago Black List, an annual celebration of African-American creativity p...
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Josh Goleman films Leithauser video with Ethan Hawke
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Josh Goleman films Leithauser video with Ethan Hawke

By Reel Chicago Feb 13, 2020
Chicago director Josh Goleman teamed up with Ethan Hawke and Hamilton Leithauser, former frontman of The Walkmen, to create an absurdist teaser for Leithauser’s song Here They...
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Cannabis operator Cresco Labs hires new CCO Greg Butler
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Cannabis operator Cresco Labs hires new CCO Greg Butler

By Reel Chicago Feb 13, 2020
Cresco Labs, one of the largest vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operators in the United States, has hired Greg Butler as its first Chief Commercial Officer in the U.S...
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Billy Dec launches COACT marketing agency
  • BREAKING NEWS

Billy Dec launches COACT marketing agency

By Daniel Patton Feb 12, 2020
Chicago restaurateur, club owner, media personality, actor, and all-around Renaissance man Billy Dec has launched a new Windy City-based marketing agency called COACT. Boasting...
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Oscar winner Matthew A. Cherry to speak at Macy’s
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Oscar winner Matthew A. Cherry to speak at Macy’s

By Reel Chicago Feb 12, 2020
Macy's on State Street will celebrate Black History Month with a screening of the Academy Award-winning short film Hair Love followed by a thoughtful discussion with the film's ...
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Strange Loop signs Yvette Represents
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Strange Loop signs Yvette Represents

Feb 12, 2020
Chicago-based production company Strange Loop Studios is elated to announce signing West Coast Representation with Yvette Lubinsky of Yvette Represents. With over 20 years of e...
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Actor Jussie Smollett indicted, again
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Actor Jussie Smollett indicted, again

By Daniel Patton Feb 12, 2020
Multiple news outlets are reporting that former Empire cast member Jussie Smollett will be indicted on six counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly leading police on an expens...
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Local 476 appoints Connelly to increase commercial work
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Local 476 appoints Connelly to increase commercial work

By Daniel Patton Feb 12, 2020
I.A.T.S.E. Local 476 is sending VP Joe Connelly on a mission to forge partnerships with advertising agencies and commercial shops throughout the city. A production industry supp...
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