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Chi native produces immigration stories in ‘#WeLAGente’

By Colin Costello Aug 14, 2019

When you attend the 15th annual Oscar-qualifying Hollyshorts, you never know what treasure you will stumble upon. Make no mistake, whatever the block, it will be a thought-p...

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Next stop for AICP awards tour – Detroit

By Colin Costello Aug 1, 2019

Coming off a successful Los Angeles panel and party, which you can see photos of here, The AICP Next Awards motor into The Detroit Historical Museum tomorrow, August 1. The ...

Locals show us Englewood’s funny side in ‘South Side’

By Colin Costello Jul 26, 2019

Chicago brothers, Bashir and Sultan Salahuddin, find humor in everyday struggles of working class, aspirational locals. Wow, that was funny. Like really funn...

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McDonald’s shared fries on national FF Day

By Colin Costello Jul 17, 2019

We love McDonald’s fries. Like, really love. We are not alone of course. It’s a known fact that people around the world love those crispy, golden potato sticks of joy....

NEW WORK

Jeremy Renner stars in Jeep campaign by HighDive

By Colin Costello Jul 13, 2019

I did not know Hawkeye could sing. Avengers, Mission Impossible and Bourne star, Jeremy Renner, is now not only featured on screen in a new Jeep brand television campaign tha...

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Mauro wraps production on 4th film ‘Voci del diario’

By Colin Costello Jul 2, 2019

(Entries) features an all-Italian cast and was shot on location in Northern Italy Chicago-based writer/director Lucia Mauro and husband/producer Joe Orlandino – th...

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Home Instead makes memories with new music video

By Colin Costello Jul 2, 2019

Energy BBDO creates new music video and original song with singer Jilian Linklater In a time where America’s population is aging rapidly, generating awareness of in-ho...

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Chatter: Is new ‘Matrix’ filming in Chicago 2020?

By Colin Costello Jun 24, 2019

If rumors are to be believed a new Matrix, helmed by the Wachowskis could be filming in town as early as next year There is a new rumor making the rounds that ComicBoo...

Melody Smith sets up Go Fund Me for breast cancer

By Colin Costello Jun 17, 2019

One of the great aspects about writing for Reel Chicago, and quite frankly sets us apart from other publications, is our ability to really dive into our own advertising, film, T...

NEW WORK

Laughlin Constable, Byrider explore the power of ‘If’

By Colin Costello Jun 12, 2019

Laughlin Constable and RW2 Productions' directors Lyndon and Lindsey Wade help rebrand auto financier Byride with new campaign Sobering but true fact about this "boomin...

NEW WORK

McDonald’s brings international flavor to U.S.

By Colin Costello Jun 11, 2019

New Worldwide Favorites campaign brings taste of Spain, Canada, Australia and the Netherlands to U.S.stores Ever wonder what McDonald's menu is like around the wor...

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DDB, Miller Lite, Eric Andre play ‘The Cantroller’

By Colin Costello Jun 11, 2019

After you drink the beer inside, the Cantroller continues to operate your video games I'm suddenly reminded of the line Tim Robbins said in The Coen Brothers' Hudsu...

BREAKING NEWS

Graham Metzger opens Filmbutcher

By Colin Costello Jun 7, 2019

"If I don't do it now, when will I?" - Graham Metzger Accomplished creative editor Graham Metzger has ventured out on his own and opened a new editorial/motion graphics/de...

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Gentleman Jack, Codeblack get reel at Park West

By Colin Costello Jun 6, 2019

Winner of national competition will receive $10,000 and an opportunity to screen at the American Black Film Festival Last week, Gentleman Jack Double Mellowed Tenn...

NEW WORK

Fusion92 “lunches” new campaign for Buddig

By Colin Costello Jun 4, 2019

New hyper-targeted marketing push looks to redefine "lunchtime" Lunch is actually my favorite meal of the day. Who doesn't like a good sandwich? Apparently Carl ...

BREAKING NEWS

Energy BBDO wins Champion Sportswear Global

By Colin Costello Jun 4, 2019

The Chicago shop came out on top of an internal review for the Winston-Salem-based athletic sportswear's global account Champion Sportswear must really like Chicago. L...

NEW WORK

Laughlin Constable campaign on track for Amtrak

By Colin Costello May 30, 2019

If you have a college student who's a Cubs or Brewers fan, Amtrak has a way to get them out of the house so they can catch the Cubs/Brewers series in late July and early August....

NEW WORK

Wendy’s new chicken sandwiches are anything but basic

By Colin Costello May 30, 2019

Wendy's AOR VMLY&R has launched a tasty new spot to launch the three new sandwiches appearing on the fast food restaurant's menu. The new menu items include the BBQ Chicken ...

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Copywriter gives self-promotion the ‘Shaft’

By Colin Costello May 23, 2019

Award-winning freelance Copywriter Shelton Scott creates bad, bold and bald" self-promotion social campaign Since I broke into advertising in the early 90's, the ong...

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Escape Pod & Merrick Pet Care launch ‘The Barklorette’

By Colin Costello May 15, 2019

Did you know that according to Match.com, 75% of women now say they wouldn't date someone without their dog's approval? True story. Apparently, dogs are in charge even when ...