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Havas Chicago names McGarry as Chief Growth Officer

By Reel Chicago Sep 22, 2020 0 Comment

Furthering its commitment to building iconic brands through craft and culture, Havas Chicago has named Jamie McGarry as Chief Growth Officer to help ignite a new phase of grow...

NEW WORK

Picture North soars on epic African Adventure

By Reel Chicago Sep 16, 2020 0 Comment

What is Ol Malo? Chicago-based Picture North has released the answer in the form of a jaw-droppingly beautiful new film for the Kenya-based safari and helicopter adventure comp...

NEW WORK

Leo Burnett delivers new campaign for Foxtrot

By Reel Chicago Sep 1, 2020 0 Comment

With all of the challenges 2020 has brought, Foxtrot is launching a new campaign rooted in the idea that enjoyment can be found in the ordinary everyday. Good Stuff Delivered c...

NEW WORK

FCB goes RVing with new campaign for new client

By Reel Chicago Aug 31, 2020 0 Comment

Good news for FCB and Chicago advertising in general. Go RVing has selected the IPG agency as creative Agency of Record. More than 25 agencies participated in the competitive r...

REEL MOVES

SCC acquires PR and digital agency TimeZoneOne

By Reel Chicago Aug 31, 2020 0 Comment

Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) has acquired 100 percent of the operations of TimeZoneOne (TZO), a multi-faceted PR and digital agency based in Chicago with offices in New Zealan...

REEL BUSINESS

Laughlin Constable joins national network of PR firms

By Reel Chicago Aug 28, 2020 0 Comment

Laughlin Constable, a Top 25 independent agency, today announced its public relations team has been named to an elite, national network of award-winning PR professionals, PRCon...

Reel Ad of the Week

SNL’s Cecily Strong ladles up the Prego for Leo Burnett

By Reel Chicago Aug 26, 2020 0 Comment

If ladling on sauce makes you want to sing marinara’s praises, SNL's Cecily Strong has just the message for you. Check out how Leo Burnett Chicago’s new work for Prego enco...

REEL MOVES

TDH welcomes Lisa Groot as VP, Account Director

By Reel Chicago Aug 25, 2020 0 Comment

Craft creative agency, Tom, Dick & Harry Creative Co. (TDH), has hired Lisa Groot as Vice President, Account Director, Managing Partner Greg Reifel announced today. In h...

NEW WORK

Lunchables Hotline helps navigate mixed-up school year

By Reel Chicago Aug 25, 2020 0 Comment

Lunchables, the brand known for bringing mixed up fun to mealtime, is here to help you navigate the school year on the right foot to make the new school rules and guidelines mo...

REEL BUSINESS

Boathouse Agency X Studio makes the Inc. 5000 List

By Reel Chicago Aug 14, 2020 0 Comment

Inc. magazine today revealed that The Boathouse Agency x Studio is No. 1,223 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing pri...

AWARDS

Highdive named Small Agency of the Year, Gold

By Reel Chicago Aug 6, 2020 0 Comment

Holy Jeep! Congratulations to our friends at Highdive Advertising. The independently-owned, full-service creative agency based in Chicago, announces today that i...

Events

Burrell taps ESPN’s Ryan Smith to moderate Town Hall

By Reel Chicago Jul 28, 2020 0 Comment

Award-Winning Burrell Communications Group Taps ESPN/ABC News Correspondent Ryan Smith to Moderate Virtual Town Hall Event, "Black Lives Have Always Mattered to Us" Burrell ...

NEW WORK

Babybel and Havas launch “Join the Goodness” campaign

By Reel Chicago Jul 13, 2020 0 Comment

The Havas 360 campaign includes new action-packed ad spot aimed at inspiring consumers to 'Join the Goodness' through better eating habits and a more balanced diet. Beloved ...

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ComEd Goats are baaaack for a second year

By Reel Chicago Jun 23, 2020 0 Comment

ComEd grazing goats have returned for a second year in Leo Burnett "Goatternship" campaign. From endearing bleats and "bahs" to their eco-friendly way of life and nose-to-t...

ACCOUNT WINS

Cramer-Krasselt remains in Porsche’s driver’s seat

By Reel Chicago Jun 3, 2020 0 Comment

It's always great news when an account comes to a Chicago agency. It's even better, with the slew of accounts that have left, when an agency is able to keep the account. That's...

AWARDS

FCB’s ‘Most Dangerous Street’ best Experiential Design

By Reel Chicago May 20, 2020 0 Comment

The New York Times Magazine was the biggest winner on the second day of the week-long online ADC 99th Annual Awards, when 55 prestigious Cubes were awarded in Experiential D...

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Kellogg’s campaign thanks those bringing us breakfast

By Reel Chicago Apr 28, 2020 0 Comment

With social distancing the norm for many of us, life feels really different right now, but one thing remains constant: breakfast. As COVID-19 changes much about our days, Kello...

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Burnett’s Wingstop OOH campaign is very human

By Reel Chicago Apr 28, 2020 0 Comment

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...

ACCOUNT WINS

Allstate leaves Leo Burnett after 60 years for Droga5

By Reel Chicago Apr 25, 2020 0 Comment

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...

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Jeep debuts new spot during ‘One World’ global special

By Reel Chicago Apr 20, 2020 0 Comment

As part of the One World: Together At Home globally televised and digital special on Saturday night to support frontline health care workers and the World Health Orga...