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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...

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Facets hires Karen Cardarelli as Executive Director

By Reel Chicago Feb 5, 2020 0 Comment

The Facets Board of Directors is very happy to announce its new Executive Director, Karen Cardarelli, Co-Founder and former Executive Director of the Emerald City Theatre. The ...

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JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival unveils 2020 lineup

By Reel Chicago Jan 29, 2020 0 Comment

The JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival proudly announces its film selections for the 2020 festival, running February 28 through March 15. This year's lineup features 52 films at ...

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Emmy-winner Jane Lynch joins STORY

By Reel Chicago Jan 27, 2020 0 Comment

Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actress Jane Lynch is joining STORY as a director for advertising projects. Lynch, who currently stars in the Amazon series The Marvelous Mrs...

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Chicago production company re-brands as Hike Creative

By Reel Chicago Jan 27, 2020 0 Comment

Chicago’s Third Wheel started the New Year by rebranding as Hike Creative. Founded in 2012 by Chicago producer Megan St. John, the company remains focused on video production ...

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Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ wins Spoken Word Grammy

By Daniel Patton Jan 27, 2020 0 Comment

Former First Lady, native South-Side Chicagoan, and all-around modern-day Renaissance Woman Michelle Obama won the Grammy for Best Spoken Word for her 2018 memoir, Becoming, at ...

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Shortlist for 8th annual One Screen Short Film Festival

By Reel Chicago Jan 22, 2020 0 Comment

Shortlisted entries from 15 countries have been announced for the eighth annual One Screen Short Film Festival, the premiere short film festival that celebrates and awards globa...

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McDonald’s ID among Mobius Best of Show winners

By Reel Chicago Jan 22, 2020 0 Comment

McDonald’s new visual ID system created by Turner Duckworth is among the Best of Show (Grand Prix) winners of the 2019 Mobius Awards. Recognizing outstanding advertising, des...

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Bing Liu among United States Artists 2020 USA Fellows

By Reel Chicago Jan 22, 2020 0 Comment

United States Artists (USA) is pleased to announce its 2020 USA Fellows. This year, fifty artists across ten creative disciplines will receive unrestricted $50,000 cash awards. ...

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Erica Duffy describes her Midwest Film Fest vision

By Daniel Patton Jan 20, 2020 0 Comment

For the past 15 years, the Midwest Independent Film Festival has been showcasing Midwest filmmakers at monthly screenings known as “First Tuesdays.” Over the past two years,...