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Translation replaces Burrell as McDonald’s Black agency
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Translation replaces Burrell as McDonald’s Black agency

By Reel Chicago Jul 25, 2025
McDonald’s has tapped Translation as its new agency of record for the African American consumer market, officially parting ways with its longtime partner, Burrell Communicat...
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Geletka+ kicks off second half of 2025 with breakthrough national campaigns
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Geletka+ kicks off second half of 2025 with breakthrough national campaigns

By Reel Chicago Jul 25, 2025
Geletka+ is making waves with two new national campaigns that highlight its growing reputation for bold, fast-moving creative. The Chicago-based full-service agency, known for ...
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Blueberries go big with new campaign led by Chicago’s SCC
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Blueberries go big with new campaign led by Chicago’s SCC

By Reel Chicago Jul 23, 2025
Just in time for National Blueberry Month, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has unveiled a bold new national marketing platform: “Blueberries. GO BIG.” And behin...
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New IPA leadership seeks to enhance Film Tax Incentive
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New IPA leadership seeks to enhance Film Tax Incentive

By Reel Chicago Jul 18, 2025
The Illinois Production Alliance (IPA), the state’s leading voice for the film, commercial, and television production industry, announced the election of IATSE Local 476 Busi...
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UScellular offers a  “Pinky Promise” ring to help you digital detox
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UScellular offers a “Pinky Promise” ring to help you digital detox

By Reel Chicago Jul 18, 2025
We’ve all felt it — that tiny, annoying dent on your pinky finger from endlessly scrolling your phone. UScellular has decided to turn that weird little quirk into a full-bl...
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Chicago-Based Swym Good Films debuts new Horror short
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Chicago-Based Swym Good Films debuts new Horror short

By Reel Chicago Jul 18, 2025
Chicago’s independent filmmaking scene continues its genre resurgence as Swym Good Films, the rising Black-owned production company founded by Chris Paicely and Miles August,...
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CBS cancels Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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CBS cancels Late Show with Stephen Colbert

By Reel Chicago Jul 18, 2025
On July 17, CBS dropped a late-night bombshell: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end its run in May 2026, and with it, CBS will retire the Late Show franchise altogether...
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MFF partners with AICP for the 10th Anniversary of AdComm Night
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MFF partners with AICP for the 10th Anniversary of AdComm Night

By Reel Chicago Jul 17, 2025
Midwest Film Festival (MFF) and AICP Midwest will reunite for a AdComm Night on Monday, July 28th at the Claudia Cassidy Theater at the Chicago Cultural Center. For a decade...
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Illinois holds its ground as Top 5 U.S. Production Hub amid rising coastal competition
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Illinois holds its ground as Top 5 U.S. Production Hub amid rising coastal competition

By Reel Chicago Jul 16, 2025
Despite fierce competition from rising power players like New Jersey and New Mexico, Illinois remains one of the top five production hubs in the country, boasting $725 million ...
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KFC enters Comeback Era with new campaign from Highdive
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KFC enters Comeback Era with new campaign from Highdive

By Reel Chicago Jul 16, 2025
After years of falling behind in the chicken wars, KFC is flipping the script—literally. With the help of Chicago-based agency Highdive, the fast-food giant is launching its ...
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The Bear roars with 13 Emmy nominations
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The Bear roars with 13 Emmy nominations

By Reel Chicago Jul 16, 2025
FX and Hulu’s The Bear is back at the table, and it's serving more than just chaos in the kitchen. The critically acclaimed Chicago-made series scored 13 Emmy nominations for...
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State Farm’s ‘Batman vs. Bateman’ marks 3rd Emmy nom for Highdive
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State Farm’s ‘Batman vs. Bateman’ marks 3rd Emmy nom for Highdive

By Reel Chicago Jul 15, 2025
Highdive has once again cracked the Emmy ceiling. The agency’s wildly popular “Batman vs. Bateman” spot for State Farm has earned a nomination for Outstanding Commercial ...
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Women in Film Night celebrates femme and queer creative voices
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Women in Film Night celebrates femme and queer creative voices

By Reel Chicago Jul 15, 2025
The third annual Women in Film Night lit up Kinowerks Studio on Saturday, June 28, with a vibrant celebration of femme and queer voices in filmmaking. What began as a perso...
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Pixquid 3.0 set to launch on July 26 at CineCity Studios
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Pixquid 3.0 set to launch on July 26 at CineCity Studios

By Reel Chicago Jul 14, 2025
On Friday, July 26, Pixquid will unveil Pixquid 3.0, a groundbreaking platform that merges streaming, community engagement, and marketplace functionality into a single destinat...
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Geletka+ scales up with new key senior hires and office expansion
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Geletka+ scales up with new key senior hires and office expansion

By Reel Chicago Jul 10, 2025
Geletka+, the Chicago-based full-service agency, has expanded once again, adding three new key senior hires to support its rapid growth. As the team and client roster continue ...
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Could Marvel TV give Ironheart Season 2 and 3 ?
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Could Marvel TV give Ironheart Season 2 and 3 ?

By Reel Chicago Jul 9, 2025
After a rocky run of underperforming films and lukewarm series, Marvel Studios is banking on fresh faces and bold new stories to reclaim its cultural dominance. And the one cha...
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CAF Summer Diversity Mixer returns with ‘In The Season’ theme
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CAF Summer Diversity Mixer returns with ‘In The Season’ theme

By Reel Chicago Jul 7, 2025
The Chicago Advertising Federation (CAF) has announced its highly anticipated 2025 Summer Diversity Mixer, taking place on Thursday, July 17 at The Metropolitan Club in downtow...
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International Delight uses hidden camera to prove people hate plain coffee
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International Delight uses hidden camera to prove people hate plain coffee

By Reel Chicago Jul 7, 2025
This week’s Reel Ad of the Week is anything but plain — and that’s exactly the point. International Delight, with creative agency FCB Chicago, just dropped a brilliantly ...
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Forge Virtual Studios to open in Western suburbs
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Forge Virtual Studios to open in Western suburbs

By Reel Chicago Jul 7, 2025
Forge Virtual Studios is set to launch a full-scale virtual production facility just outside Chicago. Built from the ground up for commercial filmmakers, branded storytellers, ...
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The Best Chicago movies to stream on July 4th
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The Best Chicago movies to stream on July 4th

By Reel Chicago Jul 4, 2025
Sure, you could just light some sparklers and call it a holiday—but why not lean into your patriotic duty and stream some movies that actually feel like Chicago? These pic...
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