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Reel Ad of the Week

“Spills Happen” in hilarious new Rain-X spot

By Reel Chicago Apr 3, 2025

Rain-X is taking a big bite out of interior car messes—literally. In a new campaign created by Chicago agency Cramer-Krasselt, the water repellent brand debuts its Rain-X Pro...

Telemundo Chicago hires award-winning journalist Santiago Gallego

By Reel Chicago Apr 3, 2025

Telemundo Chicago (WSNS-TV) has announced nine-time Emmy Award-winning journalist Santiago Gallego will join the station's Noticiero Telemundo Chicago team as reporter / anc...

AWARDS

Hysterical wins Podcast of the Year at 2025 Ambie Awards

By Reel Chicago Apr 1, 2025

The 5th annual Ambie Awards, held Monday night at McCormick Place, celebrated the best in podcasting with a ceremony that balanced earnest calls for truth with plenty of self-a...

SPORTS

Jessica Mendoza narrates “legendary” AUSL campaign

By Reel Chicago Mar 31, 2025

Get ready to rewrite the record books—softball’s big league moment is finally here. Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) just debuted its boldest, most dynamic campaig...

Reel Ad of the Week

SKITTLES wants you to legally acknowledge the Rainbow (Yes, Really)

By Reel Chicago Mar 28, 2025

In a move that only SKITTLES could pull off, the iconic candy brand has launched a hilariously over-the-top campaign to announce its latest product twist—SKITTLES POP'D. And ...

AWARDS

Midwest Film Festival and AICP Midwest reunite for AdComm Night

By Reel Chicago Mar 27, 2025

Advertising Community Night will be returning to the Midwest Film Festival (MFF) and the special submission process for filmmakers in the advertising industry will be active vi...

SPORTS

White Sox continue “It’s Better at the Ballpark” campaign for 2025

By Reel Chicago Mar 27, 2025

Spring is here and so is baseball season — and the Chicago White Sox are hoping fans return to Guaranteed Rate Field not just for the action on the field, but for the full ba...

FESTIVALS

Chicago International Film Festival sets dates for 2025

By Reel Chicago Mar 27, 2025

Cinema/Chicago, the presenting organization of the Chicago International Film Festival, announced its slate of programs, festivals, and series leading up to the 61st edition o...

SPORTS

Cubs launch 2025 campaign, “Be Here For It”

By Reel Chicago Mar 27, 2025

Our beloved Cubs (0-2) will host their Wrigley Field home opener Friday, April 4, at 1:20 p.m. CT against the San Diego Padres after officially kicking off the 2025 regular sea...

FESTIVALS

The 41st Chicago Latino Film Festival full program

By Reel Chicago Mar 25, 2025

41st Chicago Latino Film Festival, taking place April 3 - 14, unveils its full program of 51 features and 30 shorts from Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain, Portugal and the U...

AICP

Meet.Drink.Talk. April 16

By Reel Chicago Mar 25, 2025

AICP / Midwest Meet.Drink.Talk., the industry event everyone looks forward to, is coming up on April 16. Meet.Drink.Talk., AKA 'the fun event where we can chill, have a few ...

REEL BUSINESS

Emagine Theatres help celebrate Mother’s Day with video tributes

By Reel Chicago Mar 25, 2025

Emagine Entertainment is offering a unique way for guests to celebrate Mother’s Day by inviting them to submit heartfelt video messages honoring their moms. Selected vide...

AWARDS

Midwest talent dominates Camp Kuleshov winners

By Reel Chicago Mar 24, 2025

Camp Kuleshov, the annual trailer competition known affectionately as “Camp K,” has announced its 2025 Lev Award winners—recognizing the year’s top emerging talent in e...

FESTIVALS

Onion City Experimental Film Festival lineup

By Reel Chicago Mar 24, 2025

Chicago Filmmakers, the presenting organization of the Onion City Experimental Film Festival, announces an exciting line-up of six competition shows and six special programs fo...

NEW WORK

McDonald’s taps into Minecraft Mania with limited-time movie meals

By Reel Chicago Mar 24, 2025

From building pixelated Golden Arches to constructing full-on restaurants block by block, Minecraft fans have been showing their love for McDonald’s inside the digital sandbo...

REEL WOMEN

REEL WOMEN Celebrates; Vanessa Watts EVP, Head of Media and Data Analytics

By Reel Chicago Mar 23, 2025

Editor’s Note: Supporting women should not be limited to a month. So, at Reel Chicago, we have decided to amplify and promote dynamic women’s voices all year long. Tod...

NEW WORK

Leo kicks off Miller Lite’s 50th anniversary with a toast from Christopher Walken

By Reel Chicago Mar 22, 2025

Miller Lite's turning 50, and it’s throwing a yearlong party to celebrate the beer that changed the game. What started in 1975 as a bold experiment in the then-unheard-of lig...

Events

CineCity hosts debut of newest virtual production LED Technology

By Reel Chicago Mar 21, 2025

CineCity Studios of Chicago will be hosting a two day interactive demonstration of the newest advancements in virtual production LED technology designed for virtual production ...

REEL BUSINESS

NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants program returns for non profits

By Reel Chicago Mar 20, 2025

NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ-TV), Telemundo Chicago (WSNS-TV), and Comcast NBCUniversal announced the return of the NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants for its eighth consecutive year i...

REEL MOVES

FCB Chicago CEO Kelly Graves departs for Eastport Holdings

By Reel Chicago Mar 20, 2025

FCB Chicago CEO Kelly Graves is leaving the agency after 17 years to take on a new role as CEO of Eastport Holdings, a marketing services company that owns agencies including 9...