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Columnist: Colin Costello

Laughlin Constable among Chi’s “Best Places to Work”
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Laughlin Constable among Chi’s “Best Places to Work”

By Colin Costello Apr 16, 2018
Well, this should have people pounding on Laughlin Constable's door. The agency, which bills in excess of $280 million, was named one of Chicago's "Best Places to Work" in 2...
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Chicago actor Max Jenkins gets “Lost in Space”

Chicago actor Max Jenkins gets “Lost in Space”

By Colin Costello Apr 13, 2018
Exclusive interview with the cast member of the Netflix's series premiering today At 12-years-old, one can't really say Lincoln Square resident Max Jenkins has had a long and...
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Immesoete directs Epsilon’s new Cracker Barrel spots
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Immesoete directs Epsilon’s new Cracker Barrel spots

By Colin Costello Apr 12, 2018
I have to admit, I do love me some Cracker Barrel. When I lived in the Midwest and the fam would take a drive into Wisconsin, dinner always seemed to end up at one of their rest...
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“Stranger Things” closes out 35th annual PaleyFest
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“Stranger Things” closes out 35th annual PaleyFest

By Colin Costello Apr 10, 2018
Yes, yes this news is a tad late about the 35th annual Paley Fest that I had the pleasure of attending for a first time, but it's never too late to talk about Netflix's hit seri...
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Durable Goods signs Liz Hinlein, other SoCal moves
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Durable Goods signs Liz Hinlein, other SoCal moves

By Colin Costello Apr 9, 2018
Helmer Hinlein moves to Durable Goods Venice, CA-based production company Durable Goods has signed director Liz Hinlein for U.S. commercial representation. As an accomplished...
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WGA members urge board away from NRA
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WGA members urge board away from NRA

By Colin Costello Apr 6, 2018
In light of the Parkland, Florida killings, as well as other recent mass shootings such as Las Vegas, 129 concerned members (of which I am one) of the Writers Guild of America W...
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Ferrell and McHale get real in Hammer Museum short
  • Reel Ad of the Week

Ferrell and McHale get real in Hammer Museum short

By Colin Costello Apr 6, 2018
Hmm, do I even call this 6-minute video from Hecho en 72, "Reel Ad of the Week?" Or at 6-minutes long, should it be "Branded film of the Week?" "Branded short-form video Ad of t...
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Lexus pulls a fast one for an April Fool’s Day prank
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Lexus pulls a fast one for an April Fool’s Day prank

By Colin Costello Apr 6, 2018
If one had stumbled across Lexus' press room this week, one would have read a new release about Lexus' amazing new customization for new drivers. Through a partnership with Mou...
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Spoiler-free review: Colin Costello on “Lost In Space”
  • TV

Spoiler-free review: Colin Costello on “Lost In Space”

By Colin Costello Apr 5, 2018
Audiences will want to get lost with these Robinsons Confession. I was never into Star Trek reruns as a kid. Yeah, I watched them and thought Lt. Uhura (Nichelle Nichols) had...
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Cubs’ Javier Baez reigns in New Era work
  • NEW WORK

Cubs’ Javier Baez reigns in New Era work

By Colin Costello Apr 3, 2018
Well, this is dope. Just in time for opening day, 72andSunny New York and New Era Caps has launched "We Who Reign," a new, multi-platform campaign that juxtaposes traditional ki...
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We Are Unlimited, Energy BBDO among Webby noms
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We Are Unlimited, Energy BBDO among Webby noms

By Colin Costello Apr 3, 2018
Chicago's We Are Unlimited, FCB, Onion Labs and Energy BBDO are among the ad agency and post-production companies nominated for this year’s Webby Awards, the International Aca...
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Spotify & Janelle Monáe kick off Black History year-round
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Spotify & Janelle Monáe kick off Black History year-round

By Colin Costello Apr 2, 2018
Well, it's about time. Thank you, Spotify! Spotify will celebrate Black creators beyond the month of February with the launch of "Black History Is Happening Now." Artists, c...
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Pacifico’s new campaign advises, “live life anchors up”
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Pacifico’s new campaign advises, “live life anchors up”

By Colin Costello Mar 30, 2018
Hey dudes and dudettes, Cramer-Krasselt has launched the first national integrated campaign for Pacifico Beer. The brand was developed in 1900 and brought to Baja, California in...
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Mel Routhier promoted to ECD of DDB Chicago, more
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Mel Routhier promoted to ECD of DDB Chicago, more

By Colin Costello Mar 30, 2018
Earlier this week, DDB announced the promotion of popular Mel Routhier to Executive Creative Director from her previous position of Group Creative Director. Routhier and fellow ...
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Periscope praises “Empire,” Trump calls “Roseanne”
  • TV

Periscope praises “Empire,” Trump calls “Roseanne”

By Colin Costello Mar 29, 2018
Half of 'Empire's' mid-season premiere filmed as one-act play (Spoiler alert: Please don’t read ahead unless you’ve seen "Empire's" midseason premiere.) Sheesh, it sur...
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Merman’s Brad Turner helms IBM film ‘Outage’
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Merman’s Brad Turner helms IBM film ‘Outage’

By Colin Costello Mar 29, 2018
Mobile technology’s impact on humanity comes to life in IBM Mobile’s thrilling interactive film, Outage created in partnership with Los Angeles-based Merman and directed by ...
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Kartemquin’s Oscar-nom’d docs headline MIFF
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Kartemquin’s Oscar-nom’d docs headline MIFF

By Colin Costello Mar 27, 2018
The Midwest Independent Film Festival announced that April's First Tuesday will be a celebration of sorts for Chicago's own Kartemquin Films with a special double feature showca...
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SXSW: 72andSunny, Dropbox get active through murals
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SXSW: 72andSunny, Dropbox get active through murals

By Colin Costello Mar 26, 2018
If it's early March, then that means SXSW beckons for artists from film, TV, music and advertising to make an annual pilgrimage to Austin, Texas and explore, inspire and create....
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FCB, Shatner ask Amazon to boldly go to Chicago
  • NEW WORK

FCB, Shatner ask Amazon to boldly go to Chicago

By Colin Costello Mar 26, 2018
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is a "Trekkie." Who knew? And he's a rabid fanboy at that, having gone as far as to make a cameo as an alien Starfleet officer in the JJ Abrams-helmed Para...
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“SNL’s” Rachel Dratch in new Ruby Tuesday campaign
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“SNL’s” Rachel Dratch in new Ruby Tuesday campaign

By Colin Costello Mar 23, 2018
Confession time. I've always had an odd crush on Rachel Dratch. Yeah, Debby Downer. Her. I can't explain it, but I have always found the Second City alum kind of alluring throug...
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