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R+K advances in media buying and planning
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R+K advances in media buying and planning

By Reel Chicago Jan 14, 2019
"Destination-focused, integrated marketing communications agency" Rhea + Kaiser continues an era of growth that began last year. Rhea + Kaiser (R+K) has added Debbie ...
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Advertising trailblazer Barbara Gardner Proctor passes
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Advertising trailblazer Barbara Gardner Proctor passes

By Reel Chicago Jan 13, 2019
The woman who President Reagan called "The Spirit of America" opened the nation's very first African-American owned ad agency Barbara Gardner Proctor's story is what...
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Lester Wunderman passes of natural causes
  • In memoriam

Lester Wunderman passes of natural causes

By Reel Chicago Jan 12, 2019
"Father of Direct Marketing" Created a Trillion-Dollar Industry Advertising has lost a trailblazer. Lester Wunderman, chairman emeritus and founder of Wunderman, the ...
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We Are Unlimited no longer a “dedicated” McD’s agency
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We Are Unlimited no longer a “dedicated” McD’s agency

By Reel Chicago Jan 6, 2019
The shop created exclusively for the restaurant may soon begin exploring additional opportunities Many of us have been there - it's called the talk. "I think we shou...
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KEVIN! is back in a ‘Home Alone’ update from Google
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KEVIN! is back in a ‘Home Alone’ update from Google

By Reel Chicago Dec 21, 2018
“#heygoogle Have you ever wondered what Kevin McCallister is like as an adult? Me neither” Macaulay Culkin He's back ya filthy animals. Macaulay Culkin was ...
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WTTW Chicago among first to air ‘Victoria’ season 3
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WTTW Chicago among first to air ‘Victoria’ season 3

By Reel Chicago Dec 20, 2018
The Masterpiece hit period drama series premieres Sunday January 13 at 8 pm on WTTW11 and wttw.com/watch (Chicago — 19 December 2018)    It is 1...
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mb, Lil Jon, and Kool-Aid man make Yuletide history
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mb, Lil Jon, and Kool-Aid man make Yuletide history

By Reel Chicago Dec 19, 2018
The Chicago shop captures the legendary rapper and the iconic pitcher at their holiday best in the new anthem, "All I Really Want For Christmas" In a new spot by mcgarr...
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Kartemquin remembers Director Bill Siegel
  • In memoriam

Kartemquin remembers Director Bill Siegel

By Reel Chicago Dec 11, 2018
"He took on important stories that no one else was telling." Kartemquin co-founder Gordon Quinn (Chicago — 11 December 2018) In a website and social media post th...
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Light Modifiers launches new rental division
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Light Modifiers launches new rental division

By Reel Chicago Dec 7, 2018
Experienced film pros offer a storehouse of gear and expertise just four blocks away from Chicago's Cinespace Studios Light Modifiers Chicago has been providing excep...
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NBC’s “One Chicago” suite to film six additional episodes

NBC’s “One Chicago” suite to film six additional episodes

By Reel Chicago Dec 4, 2018
Chicago’s record-setting year of television production just got more record-settinger Dick Wolf’s award-winning trio of Windy City-based dramas — Chicago P....
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President George H.W. Bush passes at 94
  • In memoriam

President George H.W. Bush passes at 94

By Reel Chicago Dec 1, 2018
The country's 41st President passed away Friday night, just seven months after wife Barbara Bush. CAVU. According to CNN reporter Jamie Gangel, this was the co...
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NoiseFloor helps Jon Heder save the world
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NoiseFloor helps Jon Heder save the world

By Reel Chicago Nov 29, 2018
The Chicago company “put all hands on deck” to handle music and sound for Kendall Goldberg’s feature starring the Napoleon Dynamite sensation NoiseFloor provide...
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‘Heavens to Betsy 2’ premiere at Landmark Highland Pk
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‘Heavens to Betsy 2’ premiere at Landmark Highland Pk

By Reel Chicago Nov 26, 2018
Highly anticipated sequel starring "Parks & Rec's" Jim O'Heir follows with DVD and VOD releases in February Sole Productions is pleased to announce that their new ...
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OKRP helps Illinois Lotto go for the heart
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OKRP helps Illinois Lotto go for the heart

By Reel Chicago Nov 19, 2018
New seven-week, multi-platform campaign showcases the emotion of turning Lottery tickets into holiday gifts (Chicago — Nov. 14, 2018) Illinois Lottery advertising...
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Todd Lillethun award-winning filmmaker passes at 46
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Todd Lillethun award-winning filmmaker passes at 46

by Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2018
Award winning independent filmmaker whose short films and documentaries played at festivals around the world Todd Anthony Lillethun, Assistant Director of External ...
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United Airlines “World Orchestra” plays a global tune
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United Airlines “World Orchestra” plays a global tune

By Reel Chicago Nov 16, 2018
A new spot from mcgarrybowen New York transforms "Rhapsody in Blue" into a multicultural melody of hope United Airlines new commercial, World Orchestra, is a multi...
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Mandell Menkes merges with Leavens, Strand & Glover
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Mandell Menkes merges with Leavens, Strand & Glover

By Reel Chicago Nov 15, 2018
Mandell Menkes merges with Leavens, Strand & Glover to expand media and entertainment practice within full-service law firm (Chicago — 15 November 2018) – Mandell...
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The 2018 Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards
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The 2018 Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards

By Reel Chicago Nov 8, 2018
The 60th annual celebration of the standard bearers for excellence in the television broadcasting industry   The 2018 Chicago/Midwest Emmy Ceremony will b...
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Free Spirit Media 2018 cohort film to premiere at DePaul
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Free Spirit Media 2018 cohort film to premiere at DePaul

By Reel Chicago Nov 8, 2018
"What makes ‘Fuzzy Legs’ so special is that it's told from a Pakistani-American girl’s perspective” Amber Eswani (Chicago — 7 November 2018) Fuzzy Legs ...
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‘From Shock To Awe’ documents a cure for PTSD
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‘From Shock To Awe’ documents a cure for PTSD

By Reel Chicago Nov 4, 2018
"Had psychedelic therapy not come into our lives … there is a solid chance that one or both of us wouldn’t be alive" A powerful new documentary, From Shock to...
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