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McDonald’s says До новой встречи to Russia

By Reel Chicago May 18, 2022

After more than 30 years of operations in the country, McDonald’s Corporation announced it will exit the Russian market and has initiated a process to sell its Russian busine...

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Director Greg Popp joins the roster at SEED Media Arts

By Reel Chicago May 17, 2022

Veteran Writer/Director, Greg Popp, has joined SEED Media Arts, bringing his outstanding comedic storytelling to their rapidly expanding roster. Popp’s seasoned experience...

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Burrell names Khari Streeter as new Chief Creative Officer

By Reel Chicago May 13, 2022

Burrell names Khari Streeter as its new Chief Creative Officer, effective immediately. In this role, Streeter will lead the agency's dynamic, award-winning creative teams in de...

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Creative agency, Battery hires a dozen new team members

By Reel Chicago May 13, 2022

Battery, the highly esteemed Los Angeles, Toronto and Chicago-based creative agency, experiences a wave of growth across every department, welcoming twelve new full-time hires ...

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rEvolution acquires Centigrade to broaden industry expertise

By Reel Chicago May 10, 2022

rEvolution, the world’s largest independent sports marketing agency, has acquired Detroit-based integrated marketing agency Centigrade. The acquisition bolsters rEvolut...

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Fusion92 acquires Michigan marketing agency DP+

By Reel Chicago Apr 28, 2022

Fusion92, an award-winning marketing innovation company, announced it has acquired DP+, Michigan’s largest independently owned marketing agency, to further expand Fusion92’...

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Mars Wrigley to build global research and development hub on Goose Island

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2022

Mars announced the company will soon break ground on a new, best-in-class, global research and development hub adjacent to the company's existing Global Innovation Center on Go...

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Strange Loop Studios signs East Coast representation

By Reel Chicago Apr 26, 2022

Live-action, Chicago based production company, Strange Loop Studios announces signing East Coast representation with Brandon Pico and Amanda Lemiuex of Hapa. With numerous ...

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Backyard Productions signs directors Mac Eldridge and John M. Lopez

By Reel Chicago Apr 18, 2022

Backyard Productions announces the additions of Mac Eldridge and John M. Lopez to their roster of acclaimed directors for US commercial representation. Mac Eldridge is...

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The Mill Chicago adds colorist Kris Smale and producer Nubia Lima

By Reel Chicago Apr 18, 2022

The Mill Chicago has added two new senior members to its color grading team in Chicago. Servicing the Midwest advertising market are colorist Kris Smale and color producer Nubi...

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Production veteran Kate Smith returns to Flavor as Executive Producer

By Reel Chicago Apr 12, 2022

Flavor and Cutters Studios announce the return of production veteran Kate Smith in the role of Executive Producer. The announcement was made by Flavor’s Managing Director Nea...

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Christine Wolf joins Picture North as senior editor

By Reel Chicago Apr 12, 2022

Picture North adds seasoned editor Christine Wolf to their growing post-production team. Transitioning from Whitehouse Post, Wolf brings over 15 years of experience and lead...

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Flavor and Cutters Studios announce design team promotions

By Reel Chicago Mar 31, 2022

Flavor and Cutters Studios announced promotions for several long-standing team members. According to Flavor’s Executive Producer Neal Cohen, Brian McCauley rises to Execu...

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Banner expands their roster and capabilities with new hires

By Reel Chicago Mar 26, 2022

Banner expands roster and capabilities with additions to production and post production teams. The crew at Chicago-based digital content studio, Banner is growing with the ...

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NBC News announces changes in correspondents

By Reel Chicago Mar 26, 2022

NBC News announced some recent changes in correspondents. Maggie Vespa will join NBC News and MSNBC as a correspondent based in Chicago. NBC News correspondent Meagan Fitzgera...

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Leila Rahimi first female to take lead sports anchor position on NBC5

By Reel Chicago Mar 23, 2022

It's a big goal for the girl's team as multiple sources including NBC5 and Rahimi herself, announce that 39 year old Leila Rahimi has been promoted to the full-time position of...

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OddMachine welcomes Marcus K. Jones to its directorial roster

By Reel Chicago Mar 21, 2022

Chicago and LA based Production and Post company OddMachine has welcomed a new talent to its Directorial roster: New York based Director Marcus K. Jones. Jones brings a bevy...

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9Rooftops welcomes Jason Uzarraga as Associate Creative Director

By Reel Chicago Mar 18, 2022

9Rooftops welcomes Jason Uzarraga as an Associate Creative Director bringing over 20 years of experience in content development, video, design, experiential marketing and socia...

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Strange Loop Studios signs commercial director Kiki Allgeier

By Reel Chicago Mar 17, 2022

Live action production company Strange Loop Studios has announced the official addition for commercial representation of director/writer Kiki Allgeier. The filmmaker brings ...

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1o8 adds top creative talent Jen Bills as EVP/ECD

By Reel Chicago Mar 17, 2022

Chicago-based 1o8, the evolved performance marketing agency, attracts top creative talent Jen Bills in the new role of Executive Vice President / Executive Creative Director. ...