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CREATIVE

Burnett’s Wingstop OOH campaign is very human

By Reel Chicago Apr 28, 2020

Leo Burnett and Wingstop have taken a new approach to OOH ads with limited-edition streetwear. That's right the billboards are people and it's a pretty dope campaign. Accord...

THE NEW NORMAL

Lightfoot launches weekly series ‘Stay Home. Hit Play.’

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Citadel today announced the launch of Stay Home. Hit Play., a twice-weekly video series on WTTW that will bring engaging, educational programmi...

‘The Last Dance:’ Jordan, Rodman and Electra

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2020

When the Chicago Bulls acquired Dennis Rodman from the San Antonio Spurs for 7-foot center Will Purdue before the 1995 season, it transformed the frontcourt of an already uber-...

REEL BUSINESS

Potbelly returns $10 million small business loan

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2020

After succumbing to public pressure, Chicago-based sandwich chain Potbelly said Saturday that it will return its $10 million loan from the Paycheck Protection Program intended f...

MUSIC

Midwest resources for music creators from Grammys

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2020

The Recording Academy's Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Ohio chapters are committed to sharing resources for music creators and professionals affected by the covid-...

THE NEW NORMAL

Pritzker and Wellington the Penguin in ‘All In Illinois’ PSA

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2020

Governor JB Pritzker got some help from Wellington the Penguin and several other friends at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium in a new All in Illinois video that reinforces the message ...

CELEBRITY

Kanye West buys childhood South Shore home

By Reel Chicago Apr 26, 2020

Yeezy is coming back to his South Shore neighborhood. Or at least he has his old house. Kanye West, also known as the Louis Vuitton Don, has recently purchased his childhood ho...

ACCOUNT WINS

Allstate leaves Leo Burnett after 60 years for Droga5

By Reel Chicago Apr 25, 2020

Following a review, Northbrook-based Allstate has tapped New York agency Droga5 to lead its creative account. Allstate had been a client of Leo Burnett's for 60 years, callin...

‘Empire’ finale delivers best ratings since October 2019

By Reel Chicago Apr 24, 2020

This is the way to end a series. Empire signed off with its premature series finale on Tuesday night, after the coronavirus forced the Fox show to shorten its production at Cine...

‘Chicago Fire’ ‘Med’ season finales #1 and #2 in ratings

By Reel Chicago Apr 23, 2020

NBC’s Chicago Fire and Chicago Med led the network in total viewers. The shows ended their season ranking #1-2, respectively. The season-concluding Chicago P.D. captured the s...

THE NEW NORMAL

Local 727 purchases thousands of masks for members

By Reel Chicago Apr 23, 2020

When employers wouldn’t step up, Teamsters Local 727 stepped in—recently purchasing thousands of masks for distribution. On March 21, Governor Pritzker mandated a “she...

SOCIAL MEDIA

Chicago creatives create filters for social distancing

By Reel Chicago Apr 23, 2020

Chicago creatives may be social distancing and shut in due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, but their creativity is not shut down. If anything, the Reel Chicago team has se...

THE NEW NORMAL

Cinespace hosts dinner for 200 healthcare workers

By Reel Chicago Apr 23, 2020

This week, Cinespace Chicago Film Studios surprised 200 healthcare workers and caregivers at Mount Sinai Hospital with a warm dinner from Inspired Catering & Events of...

CREATIVE

Heinz commits $1m in grants for diner initiative

By Reel Chicago Apr 23, 2020

Who doesn't love a diner? Especially if it's a greaZy diner cheeseburger (with iceberg lettuce, white onions) and fries. They are the best. And the ketchup that is always there ...

REEL MOVES

DDB Chi reportedly reduces staff by 30

By Reel Chicago Apr 23, 2020

The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect ad agencies, causing reductions of staff, salary cuts and furloughs. DDB, Chicago is the latest agency forced to slightly r...

BREAKING NEWS

One Club announces finalists for ADC 99th Annual Awards

By Reel Chicago Apr 22, 2020

Design studios, ad agencies, production companies, brands and freelancers in 32 countries have made the cut as finalists for the prestigious ADC 99th Annual Awards, as announ...

THE NEW NORMAL

Mayor Lightfoot launches citywide ‘Make a Mask’ drive

By Reel Chicago Apr 22, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) today announced that the City of Chicago is launching the “Chicago Together! ...

CREATIVE

Oscar Mayer, mcgarrybowen are Feeding America

By Reel Chicago Apr 22, 2020

Grilling season, of which the Reel Chicago Team are massive fans of, is about to kick off. But of course we are in the middle of a global pandemic and social distancing. So, ho...

THE NEW NORMAL

McHenry Drive-in to re-open with prehistoric classics

By Reel Chicago Apr 22, 2020

With the coronavirus global pandemic affecting so many of Illinois' outdoor activities, the McHenry Outdoor Theater thinks it may have the answer to alleviate those feeling sti...