Daniel Patton Archives · Page 3 of 26

NEW WORK

Demo Duck creates tech-friendly Lenovo animation

By Daniel Patton Dec 13, 2019

Demo Duck created an enjoyable way of demonstrating how “intelligent telemetry leads to informed decisions” in a new spot for the Lenovo ThinkSmart Manager. ThinkSmart Mana...

NEW WORK

FCB, banana help Glad transform art into charity

By Daniel Patton Dec 12, 2019

With help from FCB Chicago, Glad put a banana in a Flex’n Seal bag, taped it on a wall, and called it #ProtectedBanana to comfort the less fortunate. Shared in a December 12 ...

BREAKING NEWS

Chaz Ebert named Laureate of Beethoven Spirit Award

By Daniel Patton Dec 10, 2019

The Chicago-based International Beethoven Project (IBP) announced today that entrepreneur, publisher, author, producer, and philanthropist Chaz Ebert is the 2019 Laureate of thi...

SPOTLIGHT

Cascio’s ‘A Tribute to Valor’ honors Pearl Harbor vets

By Daniel Patton Dec 6, 2019

Eight years ago, Paolo Cascio began searching for the final survivors who were aboard the USS Arizona during Pearl Harbor to say thank you and honor their heroism through his ar...

NEW WORK

Biscuit stars in new spot by EP+Co and Quriosity

By Daniel Patton Dec 6, 2019

Quriosity Productions captured the beauty of breakfast in a new commercial for Bojangles restaurant by New York and Greenville-based agency EP+Co. Directed by Mike Maes, the 30...

NEW WORK

McDonald’s teams up with DJ Shawn Wasabi

By Daniel Patton Dec 4, 2019

Wildly popular DJ Shawn Wasabi takes a break from a gig to fuel up on some McDonald’s in a new spot showcasing the restaurant’s Bacon BBQ Burger and Snickerdoodle McFlurry. ...

REEL THINGS

The simple recipe of Phlearn’s blockbuster success

By Daniel Patton Dec 3, 2019

Since launching in 2010, Chicago-based production company Phlearn has attracted nearly two million YouTube subscribers, released thousands of videos, and scored more than a hund...

SPOTLIGHT

Interview with Oscar winning-editor Paul Hirsch

By Daniel Patton Nov 27, 2019

Film Editor Paul Hirsch achieved success long before he started working on Planes, Trains & Automobiles in 1987. Besides winning the Academy Award for his work on Star Wars ...

NEW WORK

mcgarrybown creates a galaxy for United Airlines

By Daniel Patton Nov 26, 2019

mcgarrybowen is bringing consumers together with Star Wars: The Rise of the Skywalker in a new campaign for United Airlines. Anchored by a Star Wars-themed Boeing 737-800, Fly ...

In memoriam

In Memory of Melanie Kapoor

By Daniel Patton Nov 26, 2019

Melanie Kapoor passed away on Monday night due to complications from a sudden illness. She was 49 years old. The tragedy leaves Chicago’s advertising, film, and hospitality i...

Reel Indie

‘Brothers from the Suburbs’ updates a film tradition

By Daniel Patton Nov 25, 2019

Chicago filmmaker Patrick Wimp sheds new light on the drama of high school life The Chicago-made web series Brothers from the Suburbs is on a winning streak that includes B...

Reel Indie

Layne Marie Williams unveils official ‘Scutly’ trailer

By Daniel Patton Nov 21, 2019

Long-awaited Chicago-made adventure tale reflects collective film community effort Chicago filmmaker Layne Marie Williams released the trailer for her long-awaited short fi...

NEW WORK

Alexan highlights Chelios Massage in new video

By Daniel Patton Nov 19, 2019

Healing technique comes alive with endorsements from Blackhawk Chris Chelios and Cub Randy Hundley To highlight the power of the Chelios Massage Method, Chicago filmmaker K...

SPOTLIGHT

Behind the scenes with Zack Schor

By Daniel Patton Nov 18, 2019

Former Chicagoan talks about his upcoming role on Amazon’s ‘Hunters,’ starring Al Pacino Actor Zack Schor lost 35 pounds, learned to speak Polish, and worked in a “...

REEL THINGS

Alex Pissios to chair A Safe Haven anniversary

By Daniel Patton Nov 15, 2019

Cinespace President joins film, media, and arts leaders at event to benefit ASH's ‘award-winning model to solving homelessness’ Cinespace Chicago President Alex Pissios...

Reel Indie

Chicago legend Benjamin Marshall celebrated in film

By Daniel Patton Nov 15, 2019

Doc about the Windy City architect regarded as a ‘scandal-free Great Gatsby’ premieres next week at Siskel Center Summarizing the life of a legend like Benjamin Marshal...

SPOTLIGHT

Taking off with Bottle Rocket Media

By Daniel Patton Nov 13, 2019

Award-winning Chicago-based video content agency wields a startling variety of depth and expertise Chicago video content agency Bottle Rocket Media fuels traditional expert...

Reel People

The eighth annual 3% Conference

By Daniel Patton Nov 12, 2019

Every year, the annual 3% Conference transforms a highly professional agenda into a warm and spontaneous vibe. Inspired to change the fact that only 3% of agency creative direct...

BREAKING NEWS

Kwielford, Guth step down from MIFF leadership

By Daniel Patton Nov 9, 2019

Midwest Independent Film Festival’s President and Executive Director announce their resignations on Saturday-morning Facebook posts Midwest Independent Film Festival Pres...

NEW WORK

iComfort is the place to be in new spot by Leo Burnett

By Daniel Patton Nov 6, 2019

Serta's iconic sheep mascot takes a whimsical trip from sticky sepia to cool blue Leo Burnett offers consumers a journey to a better place in a new commercial for the iComf...