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DDB’s new look is a celebration of the past

By Daniel Patton Mar 22, 2019

“This visual identity perfectly captures our heritage and legacy … and positions us for the future.” DDB CEO Wendy Clark DDB Worldwide unveiled a new visual i...

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OKRP expands Whiskey & Banana Studio

From Toni Lee PR Mar 21, 2019

After completing thousands of TV, radio, and social projects, since launching three years ago, the operation moves into a home of its own Independent marketing agency O...

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Arkells rock Cramer Krasselt

By Daniel Patton Mar 20, 2019

One of the hottest bands in North America shares music and wisdom with a Chicago ad agency Three members of the Canadian rock band Arkells demonstrated why their full...

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WGA puts talent agencies on blast in new report

By Reel Chicago Mar 19, 2019

"Agents unwilling to represent writers will have to find another line of work" - WGA A scathing new report issued Monday morning from The Writers Guild of America has...

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9th Chicago Comedy Film Festival, April 5-7

By Reel Chicago Mar 15, 2019

With nearly three-dozen films for about $12 apiece, the program offers top-notch viewing for comedy lovers The Chicago Comedy Film Festival has released an all-st...

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Will Chicago be first city to see ‘Star Wars’ trailer?

By Colin Costello Mar 15, 2019

Lucasfilm announced "Episode IX" director JJ Abrams and Producer Kathleen Kennedy will appear on a panel at Chicago convention next month. Keep your light sabers cau...

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Irish creative animation spreads around the globe

From BrandDefinition Mar 15, 2019

The fast-growing Irish digital creative industry has long been a cornerstone of a vibrant business sector It's often said that Ireland is a nation of storyteller...

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Filmscape to keep Chicago production “on the forefront”

By Daniel Patton Mar 10, 2019

The two-day September event will feature more of what made its predecessor a success, plus a few new things Filmscape Chicago is a two-day, pro-level series of e...

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Cramer Krasselt panel talks about “Changing the Narrative”

By Daniel Patton Mar 8, 2019

An industry group discussion helps launch a new chapter on diversity and inclusion in advertising Cramer Krasselt’s Changing the Narrative panel discussion on Feb...

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2019 AICP Show Curatorial Committee Announced

From avagnoni communications Mar 4, 2019

Winning selections for "the most important advertising showcase in the U.S." will be preserved in The Museum of Modern Art Matt Miller, President and CEO of AICP, a...

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Chicago International Film Festival call for entries

From CIFF Feb 25, 2019

Submit work by July 8 (late deadline) to be considered for CIFF’s 55th annual run, October 16-27 The Chicago International Film Festival has announced entries are n...

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2019 Academy Awards Review

By Colin Costello Feb 25, 2019

Colin Costello recounts the thrill passion, and spectacle of Hollywood’s biggest night of the year There’s no way to prepare for the spectacle that is the Oscar ce...

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Rage against the Oscar keeps growing

By Reel 360 Feb 14, 2019

The Academy's impending ceremonial snub continues to spark outrage among film industry groups and professionals This may be talked about more than the "whoops" moment ...

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Jussie Smollett performs in L.A.

By Reel Chicago Feb 5, 2019

The "Empire" star talks about the assault and his recovery during an emotional Saturday-night set at the Troubadour "I fought the f--k back." Only four days aft...

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AICP Post Awards announces change with call for entries

From avagnoni communications Jan 30, 2019

Revamped and rebranded competition to focus on editorial, audio, VFX and color while opening entries to all AICP has announced the Call for Entries for the AICP P...

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Local 476 Studio Mechanics keep moving the earth

By Daniel Patton Jan 25, 2019

"Bobcats and big machines have become a part of our Greens Department." Bradley Matthys IATSE Local 476 President The Chicago Studio Mechanics Union Local 476 will ...

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The “Force” will be with Chicago this April

By Colin Costello Jan 23, 2019

Jedis, droids and Wookies scheduled to invade the annual Star Wars Celebration coming to McCormick Place This April, geeks will not have to go to a galaxy far, far aw...

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Jason Peterson hangs new shingle

By Reel Chicago Jan 22, 2019

The controversial former CCO of Havas North America has opened a new agency called The Times Well, that didn't take very long. According to the Chicago Business ...

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‘Favourite’ and ‘Roma’ lead 91st Oscar noms

By Colin Costello Jan 22, 2019

"A Star is Born," "Vice," and "Black Panther" follow closely behind with eight nods apiece Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick) and Tracee Ellis Ross (Black-ish) unveiled th...

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2019 Best of the Midwest Awards

By Daniel Patton Jan 18, 2019

"The film festival is about bringing people together and supporting all of the members of the filmmaking community." MIFF Executive Director Amy Guth The Midwest Inde...