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Viola Davis narrates Leo Burnett’s first work for BOA

By Reel Chicago May 29, 2020 0 Comment

Created by Leo Burnett in partnership with Groupe Connect—Leo Burnett’s first work for Bank of America—this spot is a lesson in how creative decisions can work in service...

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What’s the perfect way to shoot a spot during lockdown?

By Reel Chicago May 11, 2020 0 Comment

A look behind the scenes with Tessa Films at putting together the perfect spot during lockdown. What’s the perfect dish for a lockdown night at home? Why pizza, of course!...

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Burrell posts powerful COVID-19 video on IG

By Colin Costello Apr 20, 2020 0 Comment

During her appearance on CBS' Face the Nation earlier this month, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot told host Margaret Brennan while the novel coronavirus COVID-19 has impacted the ...

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Mayor Lightfoot is back with more stay-at-home tips

By Colin Costello Apr 16, 2020 0 Comment

Welcome to Week number five of staying-at-home due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. While Chicagoans are hunkered down, Mayor Lori Lightfoot has been busy with creat...

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Jane Lynch, Jason Beghe “in” Illinois PSAs from OKRP

By Reel Chicago Apr 3, 2020 0 Comment

Governor JB Pritzker launched a new statewide effort today called ‘All in Illinois' to reinforce the state's core message, backed by scientists and public health experts: sta...

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Jack Daniels, Energy BBDO respond to social distancing

By Colin Costello Mar 26, 2020 0 Comment

With social distancing the new normal, due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, many brands are now looking at their marketing and developing new strategies to reach the...

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Reel Chicago joins creative director in COVID rebrands

By Colin Costello Mar 19, 2020 0 Comment

Fred Rogers’ mother once advised him to “look for the helpers” whenever bad news broke or disaster happened. She believed artists lead us to human truths can guide us thr...

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Picture North debuts new Special Olympics PSA

By Reel Chicago Dec 10, 2019 0 Comment

Director Martin Rodahl and Picture North continue their decade-long relationship with Special Olympics Illinois with their 2019 fundraising PSA Listen to the Mustn'ts. Weaving ...

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BOO! DDB drops first Skittles Halloween spot in 5 years

By Colin Costello Oct 10, 2019 0 Comment

The Blair Witch would be proud. Or at least laugh her wrinkly, green ass off. Some of the best and most innovative advertising to come out of Chicago, and let's be real - str...

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The voice of America’s overlooked healthcare population

By Reel Chicago Sep 23, 2019 0 Comment

Picture North helps nonprofit managed care org Community Health Choice build a new platform for its members to speak Director Jake Zalutsky and Production and Editori...

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McDonald’s shared fries on national FF Day

By Colin Costello Jul 17, 2019 0 Comment

We love McDonald’s fries. Like, really love. We are not alone of course. It’s a known fact that people around the world love those crispy, golden potato sticks of joy....

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Home Instead makes memories with new music video

By Colin Costello Jul 2, 2019 0 Comment

Energy BBDO creates new music video and original song with singer Jilian Linklater In a time where America’s population is aging rapidly, generating awareness of in-ho...

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DDB, Miller Lite, Eric Andre play ‘The Cantroller’

By Colin Costello Jun 11, 2019 0 Comment

After you drink the beer inside, the Cantroller continues to operate your video games I'm suddenly reminded of the line Tim Robbins said in The Coen Brothers' Hudsu...

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Copywriter gives self-promotion the ‘Shaft’

By Colin Costello May 23, 2019 0 Comment

Award-winning freelance Copywriter Shelton Scott creates bad, bold and bald" self-promotion social campaign Since I broke into advertising in the early 90's, the ong...

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Extra Gum helps an unlikely friendship form

By Colin Costello May 9, 2019 0 Comment

More than ever, connections between human beings are so critical in order for us to move forward. Extra Gum and Energy BBDO, through a heartwarming story that truly touches t...

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This Bud’s for Dwayne Wade

By Colin Costello Apr 12, 2019 0 Comment

The Chicago native and former Bull gets a Hall of Fame style sendoff from Budweiser, VaynerMedia and Cutters NY Okay, Dwayne Wade and his Miami Heat soundly beat my...

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Beer Wars: Miller Lite goes medieval on Bud Light

By Colin Costello Mar 22, 2019 0 Comment

New creative from agency DDB and a lawsuit take the battle to a whole new level Marsellus Wallace would be proud. The #corntroversy between Bud Light and Miller...

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Unltd helps CTA turn the red line into the ‘Blood Line’

By Reel Chicago Jan 16, 2019 0 Comment

Non-profit Vitalant teams up with We Are Unlimited to help increase Chicago's blood supply Looks like We Are Unlimited will be doing just fine with a little less Mc...

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Energy BBDO helps seniors with Home Instead campaign

By Colin Costello Oct 17, 2018 0 Comment

Home Instead Senior Care debuts touching new campaign advocating for seniors to live at home The first work from Home Instead Senior Care and creative partner Ene...

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Quaid makes commercial debut in new Esurance spot

By Colin Costello Aug 15, 2018 0 Comment

The actor’s humorous performance embodies the brand’s straightforward approach to insurance "I like Dennis Quaid" is a line from a new Esurance spot that ma...