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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Optimus editor Rynne helps create a Nike female force

By Colin Costello Jan 19, 2018

Lucasfilm CEO Kathleen Kennedy first came out with the shirt that said, “The Force is Female” last year, thrusting her into the SJW (Social Justice Warrior) spotlight. N...

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Chrissy Teigen leads new McD’s dollar menu campaign

By Colin Costello Jan 18, 2018

Reel Chicago is loving the new McDonald’s work. Chrissy Teigen toplines a hilarious new national introduction of McDonald’s new $1 $2 $3 Menu led by AOR We Are Unlimited...

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Burrell & Comcast celebrate Dr. King’s dream through art

By Colin Costello Jan 15, 2018

To celebrate the memory and life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Burrell and Comcast have launched a dynamic new campaign titled Visions of King, using the hashtag #Keepmarching...

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Minnie Driver voices new spot for Lexus by Team One

By Colin Costello Jan 12, 2018

After completing two tours of duty with Lexus, I can say that Lexus is not easy to work on: the brand constantly challenges its agencies to deliver campaigns that exceed the exp...

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Leviathan helps MGM guests step into the digital world

By Daniel Patton Jan 8, 2018

Leviathan dazzled up the Las Vegas MGM Grand Hotel & Casino with an interactive display in the lobby of the iconic landmark on the strip. Titled, “Mirror Mirage,” the in...

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DDB & State Farm continue ‘Neighborhood of Good’

By Colin Costello Jan 5, 2018

What happens to the concept of giving back when the decorations come down and the red Starbucks cups disappear? DDB Chicago continues their strong "Neighborhood of Good" Stat...

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Burnett, Mayhem make new resolution for Allstate

By Colin Costello Jan 4, 2018

During a season when people make resolutions, why shouldn’t that pesky character from Allstate, Mayhem, make some as well? The character whom Leo Burnett pitched to Allsta...

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gyro creates first Sentry spot in over 30 years

By Colin Costello Jan 2, 2018

In 1984, Ronald Reagan was president. Marvin Gaye passed away. Terms of Endearment won the Oscar for Best Picture. The Celtics beat the Lakers in seven exciting games, and Princ...

Reel Ad of the Week

Best of “Reel Ad of the Week”

By Reel Chicago Dec 28, 2017

In 2017, we launched Reel Ad of the Week (RAW), a regular feature that showcases the commercials coming out of the Midwest and, perhaps more importantly, celebrates the people w...

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New holiday spots that are funny as #&%!

By Colin Costello Dec 15, 2017

Two new indecently hilarious spots hit the marketplace this week. The first is from O’Keefe Reinhard & Paul, an agency doing the kind of work that made me want to get into...

Reel Ad of the Week

Kraft & Leo B want you to #FamilyGreatly

By Colin Costello Dec 15, 2017

Today, I was telling a friend that I really want to be a better parent to my daughters, Chloe and Max. Around this time of year, I feel that I somewhat abandoned them when I got...

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User data powers Spotify’s new outdoor campaign

By Colin Costello Dec 13, 2017

As a former advertising creative, I can’t honestly say my ears always perked up at the mention of “User Data.” Typically, it was the driest portion of any meeting, ca...

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David&Goliath build a wall for immigration rights project

By Colin Costello Dec 6, 2017

Ahhhh, let’s talk about Trump’s border wall. You know – the one that should really be dubbed, “Trump’s Folly?” No, Im not hiding my disdain for his great big won...