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WGN names first female anchor team for Midday

By Reel Chicago May 5, 2020 0 Comment

WGN, the Nexstar flagship in Chicago, has announced that Julie Unruh will join Dina Bair as co-anchor, making them the first female duo to lead the WGN Midday News. She re...

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DDB Chi reportedly reduces staff by 30

By Reel Chicago Apr 23, 2020 0 Comment

The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect ad agencies, causing reductions of staff, salary cuts and furloughs. DDB, Chicago is the latest agency forced to slightly r...

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Potbelly appoints Cirulis as CFO and Strategy Officer

By Reel Chicago Apr 13, 2020 0 Comment

Sandwich shop Potbelly which calls Chicago its "neighborhood," has announced that Steven W. Cirulis will be joining the QSR executive team as Senior Vice President, Chief Finan...

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Havas bolsters data-driven creative leadership

By Reel Chicago Apr 6, 2020 0 Comment

Harnessing the power of data, technology and creativity to build meaningful American brands through craft and culture, Havas Chicago Group has hired three key executives to enh...

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Michael Fassnacht to serve as Chicago CMO

By Reel Chicago Apr 6, 2020 0 Comment

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and World Business Chicago (WBC) Vice Chair Mellody Hobson today announced that WBC will name Michael Fassnacht as the Chicago Chief Mark...

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FCB’s Hill to lead North American Integrated Production

By Reel Chicago Mar 31, 2020 0 Comment

FCB has announced that Kerry Hill, who has led its Chicago office production for 10 years, has been promoted to North American Director of Integrated Production. In this newly ...

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The Mill has New Creative Leadership Team in Chicago

Mar 27, 2020 0 Comment

The Mill announced today the promotion of several key creatives within its Chicago Studio. In a restructure and bolstering of the studio’s creative offering, several new...

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Director Paul Stone joins mountain of talent at Backyard

By Reel Chicago Mar 17, 2020 0 Comment

Bi-coastal commercial director and documentary filmmaker, Paul Stone, known for his visually striking and honest storytelling, has joined the roster at Backyard. &nbs...

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Squeak E. Clean adds Chris Clark as Executive Producer

By Reel Chicago Mar 9, 2020 0 Comment

International creative audio network Squeak E. Clean Studios has added former Leo Burnett Director of Music Chris Clark as Executive Producer of their Chicago studio. A hig...

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Celia Williams joins Marketing Arm as VP/EP

By Reel Chicago Mar 5, 2020 0 Comment

Celia Williams is coming back to Chicago. Let's say it again, Celia is coming back to Chicago. It would seem the only way to bring the veteran producer back to the Windy City, ...

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OKRP hires Aubrey Walker as Group Creative Director

By Reel Chicago Feb 27, 2020 0 Comment

Veteran agency copywriter and creative leader Aubrey Walker is joining O'Keefe Reinhard & Paul as a Group Creative Director. Walker has previously worked at such agencies as...

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CD Justin Hori returns to Squeak E. Clean Studios

By Reel Chicago Feb 25, 2020 0 Comment

International creative audio network Squeak E. Clean Studios welcomes Justin Hori back as a Creative Director out of the Chicago office. A talented composer, Hori has developed...

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Optimus promotes Emily Hayes, Ben Winter to editor

By Reel Chicago Feb 20, 2020 0 Comment

Leading production and post house Optimus today announced that it has promoted both Emily Hayes and Ben Winter to Editor. The two have proven themselves with their unique creat...

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Framestore Chicago hires four new artists

By Reel Chicago Feb 19, 2020 0 Comment

Framestore Chicago continues to grow in its third year with the addition of four artists to the team. The office has welcomed Senior Nuke / Flame Artist Ruairi Twohig, Nuke Comp...

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Maestro Rob Churchill joins Cutters Studios’ Flavor

By Reel Chicago Feb 19, 2020 0 Comment

The leaders from creative production studio Flavor are very proud to announce the addition of Rob Churchill to their Chicago staff in the position of VFX Director. The announcem...

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mcgarrybowen announces new US strategic leadership

By Reel Chicago Feb 14, 2020 0 Comment

Jennifer Zimmerman, Global Chief Strategy officer at mcgarrybowen, today announced changes in the agency's U.S. strategic leadership. Jamie Shuttleworth has been promoted from ...

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Cannabis operator Cresco Labs hires new CCO Greg Butler

By Reel Chicago Feb 13, 2020 0 Comment

Cresco Labs, one of the largest vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operators in the United States, has hired Greg Butler as its first Chief Commercial Officer in the U.S...

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Strange Loop signs Yvette Represents

Feb 12, 2020 0 Comment

Chicago-based production company Strange Loop Studios is elated to announce signing West Coast Representation with Yvette Lubinsky of Yvette Represents. With over 20 years of e...

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Director Josh Cohen signs with Minimal

By Reel Chicago Feb 10, 2020 0 Comment

Chicago-based boutique production company Minimal Productions has added Brooklyn-based commercial director Josh Cohen to their creative roster. Cohen is a multi-disciplinary di...

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Colorist Jennifer Gaida makes The Colonie a one-stop shop

By Reel Chicago Feb 4, 2020 0 Comment

The Colonie continues to grow its roster of talent and services with the addition of Colorist Jennifer Gaida. The hiring of the creative and technically savvy talent marks the ...