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Barbara Scharres retires from Gene Siskel Film Center

By Reel Chicago Nov 25, 2020 0 Comment

After more than 45 years of service, Barbara Scharres (MFA 1972) will retire from her position as Director of Programming at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Gene...

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AbelsonTaylor hires Scott Moers as Senior DBD

By Reel Chicago Nov 24, 2020 0 Comment

AbelsonTaylor, one of the world’s premier health and wellness advertising agencies, has hired Scott Moers as senior director of business development. He will lead a stron...

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Director Tyler Davis joins Tessa Films

By Reel Chicago Nov 18, 2020 0 Comment

Director Tyler Davis, a wry, funny and multi-talented filmmaker, writer, musician and improv artist, has brought his unique combination of talents to the roster of Tessa Films,...

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Juan Woodbury joins FCB to transform branded content

By Reel Chicago Oct 30, 2020 0 Comment

FCB Chicago has announced that prolific producer Juan Woodbury has joined the agency as EVP, Director of Branded Content & Entertainment. In this newly created role, Woodbu...

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Annie Tsikretsis promoted to VP at Two by Four

By Reel Chicago Oct 29, 2020 0 Comment

Two by Four, an advertising & design agency headquartered in Chicago, announced the promotion of Annie Tsikretsis to Vice President. As Vice President, Tsikretsis will ...

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Luke Sloma promoted to editor at Whitehouse Post

By Reel Chicago Oct 27, 2020 0 Comment

Continuing their tradition of growing exceptional editorial talent, Whitehouse Post proudly promotes Luke Sloma to Editor A 2010 graduate of Bowling...

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TWO BY FOUR appoints Jessica Romaniuk as VP

By Reel Chicago Oct 27, 2020 0 Comment

Two by Four, an advertising & design agency headquartered in Chicago, announced today the promotion of Jessica Romaniuk to Vice President. As Vice President, Romaniuk will ...

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Leo Burnett promotes Kaylin Goldstein, Head of Planning

By Reel Chicago Oct 27, 2020 0 Comment

Kaylin Goldstein has been promoted to Head of Planning for Leo Burnett Chicago. Goldstein will report to Chief Strategy Officer, Aki Spicer, who dubbed her his “strategic...

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Editor Jen Dean joins Cut+Run’s award winning lineup

By Reel Chicago Sep 28, 2020 0 Comment

Cut+Run announces the addition of editor Jen Dean to its family of talent. A native Texan, Jen went from studying experimental cinema with Stan Brakhage and Phil Solomon i...

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Susan Carlson leaves NBC-5 to focus on family

By Colin Costello Sep 24, 2020 0 Comment

Who hasn't had a crush at one time or another on Susan Carlson, who has been one of the queens of local news for 29 years. Some of the Reel Chicago team never missed her mornin...

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Havas Chicago names McGarry as Chief Growth Officer

By Reel Chicago Sep 22, 2020 0 Comment

Furthering its commitment to building iconic brands through craft and culture, Havas Chicago has named Jamie McGarry as Chief Growth Officer to help ignite a new phase of grow...

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Craig Duncan takes on role of President of Cutters Studios

By Reel Chicago Sep 17, 2020 0 Comment

Cutters Studios' Managing Director and Partner Craig Duncan has been promoted to the position of President. As announced by CEO Tim McGuire, in addition to his responsibilities...

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Radio host McNeil fired after ‘Degrading’ tweet

By Reel Chicago Sep 16, 2020 0 Comment

Chicago-area radio host Dan McNeil was fired by the station’s owner, Entercom, after a “degrading and humiliating” tweet about ESPN reporter Maria Taylor. On Monday, T...

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Abelson Taylor promotes Erica Rivera to VP

By Reel Chicago Sep 14, 2020 0 Comment

In CHICAGO, Abelson Taylor, one of the world’s premier health and wellness advertising agencies, has promoted Erica Rivera from senior director to vice president of engagem...

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Davis returns to Sarofsky as VFX/Finishing Supervisor

By Reel Chicago Sep 14, 2020 0 Comment

Continuing its growth and its investments into excellence, design-driven production company Sarofsky is proud to announce the return of Cory Davis to its full-time staff. A...

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Stept adds Doug Stephen for their roster of directors

By Reel Chicago Sep 10, 2020 0 Comment

Integrated production house Stept Studios now has a new partnership with stalwart commercial representative Doug Stephen for their roster of directors. Doug Stephen & ...

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Kartemquin announces leadership change

By Colin Costello Sep 3, 2020 0 Comment

Kartemquin Films has announced that current Executive Director Jolene Pinder will be leaving the organization as of October 1. According to the production company, Pinder, who ...

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SCC acquires PR and digital agency TimeZoneOne

By Reel Chicago Aug 31, 2020 0 Comment

Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) has acquired 100 percent of the operations of TimeZoneOne (TZO), a multi-faceted PR and digital agency based in Chicago with offices in New Zealan...

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TDH welcomes Lisa Groot as VP, Account Director

By Reel Chicago Aug 25, 2020 0 Comment

Craft creative agency, Tom, Dick & Harry Creative Co. (TDH), has hired Lisa Groot as Vice President, Account Director, Managing Partner Greg Reifel announced today. In h...

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Chicagoan Stefan Holt returns to anchor NBC 5 News

By Reel Chicago Aug 21, 2020 0 Comment

Stefan Holt, son of NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt, will be relocating to the Chicago area with his family to anchor NBC 5 News at 4pm and 10pm on weekdays. NBC 5...