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Reel Ad of the Week

David&Goliath launch new Universal Parks campaign

By Colin Costello Feb 23, 2018

I don’t know if I’m lucky or not that I live 10 minutes from Universal, Hollywood. You’re welcome stalkers. That said, I sure do love going to the theme park when my daugh...

NEW WORK

SCC obsesses over new Portillo’s campaign

By Colin Costello Feb 22, 2018

Who doesn’t obsess over a Portillo’s hotdog? When I lived in Chicago, I couldn’t wait to have my once-a-year dog from the Midwest mecca known for its Italian beef sandwich...

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gyro and Make-A-Wish offer a teaspoon of hope

By Colin Costello Feb 20, 2018

gyro Chicago/Denver has brought the Make-A-Wish Foundation to life by transforming the organization’s name into the tagline. Make A Wish. This bright, beautiful campaign...

Reel Ad of the Week

Cramer-Krasselt & Porsche cobble together a visceral spot

By Colin Costello Feb 16, 2018

Well, this Reel Ad of the Week from Cramer-Krasselt made me smile. I was not aware of perhaps the coolest Italian cobbler this side of Geppetto, but Porsche USA and Cramer-Krass...

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Haddish to Groupon users: “Let’s get weird” for V-Day

By Daniel Patton Feb 14, 2018

In keeping with the attitude that made her a favorite among Super Bowl viewers, Girls Trip star Tiffany Haddish combines firm advice with genuine enthusiasm in a new Groupon Val...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Super Bowl

Chris Pratt sings “I Like Beer” in 2nd Michelob Ultra spot

By Colin Costello Feb 2, 2018

Supporting its mantra that drinkers can stay fit and enjoy beer, Michelob Ultra has scheduled, for the very first time, two Super Bowl spots. The first, titled, The Perfect ...

Super Bowl

Watch Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler drive a Kia in reverse

By Colin Costello Feb 1, 2018

Many of us often wonder what it would be like to go back in time. How would it feel? Would we love it or rush back to the present? Kia AOR David&Goliath has delivered a power...

Super Bowl

Kraft Super Bowl spot focuses on “real families”

By Daniel Patton Jan 30, 2018

Leo Burnett persuaded Kraft to bench the Hollywood celebrities and let real families take the field during this year’s Super Bowl. In a 30-second teaser titled “Calling A...

Super Bowl

Watch Martha Stewart take on Jack in the Box

By Colin Costello Jan 30, 2018

Sunday, I will be watching my beloved Eagles take on the hated Pats. And truth be told, I will be chowing down on a genuine cheese steak from Philly’s West in Westwood. How...

Super Bowl

Watch Chris Pratt in new Michelob Ultra spot

By Colin Costello Jan 30, 2018

"These days, I'm trying to stay in top shape for work. So, when I see a beer I can't help but squint my eyes and imagine a treadmill.” No, that’s not me talking. It’s ...

Super Bowl

Schwimmer pushes Skittles for Super Bowl

By Colin Costello Jan 26, 2018

Last week, Mars Wrigley Confectionary brand, Skittles, announced that it would create the most exclusive Super Bowl ad ever, and would only screen it to only one person, and tha...

Super Bowl

Lexus, Black Panther team up for Super Bowl LII

By Colin Costello Jan 26, 2018

Step aside Audi, there’s a new luxury ride in Marvel films. And it’s the vehicle of Kings. Or one King to be exact – T’Challa from the upcoming Disney/Marvel film, Black...

Super Bowl

OKRP unveils Tiffany Haddish / Groupon Super Bowl spot

By Daniel Patton Jan 25, 2018

O'Keefe Reinhard & Paul (OKRP) capitalized on the timeless hilarity of a football-to-the-groin in Who Wouldn’t, a Groupon commercial set to air during the fourth quarter of Su...

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DDB helps Dodge reveal the 2019 Ram 1500

By Colin Costello Jan 23, 2018

Wow. I’m used to DDB Chicago making me laugh and warm my insides. I can’t say they have ever really gotten my head nodding and my foot tapping musically though. ‘Til no...

Reel Ad of the Week

Fallon replaces Culligan man with Princess Bride

By Colin Costello Jan 19, 2018

“Hey, Culligan M—” Oops can’t say that anymore During the Golden Globes, Culligan and Fallon debuted the first national campaign in more than half-a-century for the R...