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Serta, Leo Burnett and ICF want you to “stay home, send beds”

By Reel Chicago Apr 3, 2020 0 Comment

As COVID-19 continues to spread through communities, health care workers struggle to provide resources from their patients and themselves. In addition to last week’s announce...

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Kartemquin Films’ Quinn diagnosed with COVID-19

By Colin Costello Mar 20, 2020 0 Comment

There are now 134 reported new cases of Coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 422, with at least four deaths. This according to the Chicago Tribune. Unfortunately, among...

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Pritzker mandates shutdown of public events over 1,000

By Reel Chicago Mar 12, 2020 0 Comment

Today in a formal announcement, Illinois Gov JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot have join other states by placing restrictions on large gatherings. Pritzker asked tha...

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COVID-19 claims Chicago & NY St. Patty’s Day parades

By Reel Chicago Mar 11, 2020 0 Comment

The mayor was not alone in her decision as New York City, Boston, Dallas, Dublin and other cities dropped their festivities for the holiday. According to the Chicago Tribune, M...

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DDB Worldwide ranked Second Most Creative Agency

By Reel Chicago Mar 5, 2020 0 Comment

The World Advertising Research Center (WARC) has released the results of its second annual Creative 100, ranking the most creative agencies, networks and campaigns in the world...

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Walmart prepares online challenge to Amazon Prime

By Daniel Patton Feb 27, 2020 0 Comment

With more than 4,000 stores in the US alone, Walmart is by far the nation’s largest brick and mortar retailer. But online, it ranks behind Amazon, which claims nearly 40 perce...

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BBDO’s ‘Back-to-School’ wins One Screen Short Fest

By Reel Chicago Feb 26, 2020 0 Comment

BBDO New York's Back-to-School Essentials, created behalf of Sandy Hook Promise, led the way at the eighth annual One Screen Short Film Festival last night, winning three award...

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One Club, Spotify partner for Portfolio Night All-Stars

By Reel Chicago Feb 24, 2020 0 Comment

The One Club for Creativity, the world's foremost non-profit organization recognizing creative excellence in advertising and design, has announced a partnership with Spotify to ...

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Illinois production scores another record-breaking year

By Reel Chicago Feb 18, 2020 0 Comment

A quintet of leaders gathered to announce another record-breaking year of film, television, and media production in Illinois this morning at Kennedy-King College's 6,000 square ...

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Marquee Network signs exclusive Chicago Cubs deal

By Daniel Patton Feb 17, 2020 0 Comment

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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Chicago becomes center of basketball universe tonight

By Daniel Patton Feb 15, 2020 0 Comment

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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Billy Dec launches COACT marketing agency

By Daniel Patton Feb 12, 2020 0 Comment

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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Actor Jussie Smollett indicted, again

By Daniel Patton Feb 12, 2020 0 Comment

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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Center for Creative Entrepreneurship unveils schedule

By Reel Chicago Feb 10, 2020 0 Comment

In an effort to further strengthen Illinois’ creative economy, The Coleman Foundation has supported the launch of the Center for Creative Entrepreneurship, empowering creative...

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R/GA’s Tiffany Rolfe to serve as 2020 AICP Judging Chair

By Reel Chicago Feb 6, 2020 0 Comment

Matt Miller, President and CEO of AICP, announced today that Tiffany Rolfe, EVP and US Chief Creative Officer for R/GA, has been named as the 2020 AICP Next Awards Judging Chair...