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Safelite feels protected with FCB as Agency of Record

By Reel Chicago Jan 27, 2021 0 Comment

Safelite AutoGlass, the nation’s largest provider of vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration services, today announced the selection of FCB Chicago as its creat...

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Hornitos Tequila releases empowering new ad First Steps

By Reel Chicago Jan 27, 2021 0 Comment

Hornitos Tequila, a premium tequila brand founded on the belief that nothing great happens without taking a chance, today announced its newest advertisement titled First Steps....

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Leviathan adds to account & creative teams

By Reel Chicago Jan 6, 2021 0 Comment

The principals of specialized creative agency Leviathan has announced the addition of Account Manager Meg Miller, Art Director Mackenzie Suben, and Designer Morgan It...

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Vizzy sends-off 2020 with Vitamin C Graduation remake

By Reel Chicago Dec 31, 2020 0 Comment

That's right, the first hard seltzer with antioxidant vitamin C and Vitamin C herself have recreated the 2000s karaoke classic so we can all graduate from 2020. We all kno...

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OKRP promotes Aubrey Walker to Exec Creative Director

By Reel Chicago Dec 18, 2020 0 Comment

O’Keefe Reinhard & Paul is adding a level to its creative leadership with the promotion of Aubrey Walker to the new role of Executive Creative Director. He assumes leader...

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Leviathan announces key promotion and staff expansion

By Reel Chicago Dec 15, 2020 0 Comment

The principals of specialized creative agency Leviathan have announced a key promotion and several new hires expanding their capabilities in creative technology. Effective ...

In memoriam

Dirk Wales author/founder of Rainbow Productions dies

Dec 8, 2020 0 Comment

Dirk Wales 1931 - 2020 In true dramatic fashion, on November 27th Dirk Wales moved on to his next great adventure. He was 89 years young. Dirk was born in New York c...

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Liz Roche appointed to GM and CSO of Havas CX helia

By Reel Chicago Dec 4, 2020 0 Comment

Havas Creative North America continues its commitment to customer experience by announcing Liz Roche as general manager and chief strategy officer of Havas CX helia, part of th...

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OKRP ‘Brings Back Joy’ in new Illinois Lottery campaign

By Reel Chicago Dec 4, 2020 0 Comment

A new campaign for the Illinois Lottery from its agency O’Keefe Reinhard & Paul (OKRP) stars a charming - but somewhat flawed - hamster who playfully demonstrates t...

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The Distillery Project uses American ingenuity on Presto

By Reel Chicago Nov 25, 2020 0 Comment

The Distillery Project (TDP) has created advertising campaigns for two national Presto Industries products. Spots for the innovative Stuffler Stuffed Waffle Maker and the Doro...

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Chicago turns Black Friday into Black Shop Friday

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2020 0 Comment

The Chicago Urban League in partnership with the City of Chicago and Chicago agency O’Keefe Reinhard & Paul, joined together to announce the launch of Black Shop Friday, ...

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Kerrygold embraces family moments in new Xmas spot

By Reel Chicago Nov 12, 2020 0 Comment

The last two days of news are making the Reel Chicago team wonder if Energy BBDO has a secret farm somewhere. In the agency's new Kerrygold butter spot the Irish dairy b...

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Cactus & EEH create ‘This is Personal’ campaign

By Reel Chicago Nov 9, 2020 0 Comment

Creative advertising agency, Cactus, Denver, CO, partnered with Edward Elmhurst Health (EEH) to create a campaign with the theme, “Everywhere else, it’s healthcare. Here, i...

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TWO BY FOUR appoints Jessica Romaniuk as VP

By Reel Chicago Oct 27, 2020 0 Comment

Two by Four, an advertising & design agency headquartered in Chicago, announced today the promotion of Jessica Romaniuk to Vice President. As Vice President, Romaniuk will ...

SPOTLIGHT

CAF Honors Renetta McCann of Publicis Groupe

By Reel Chicago Oct 27, 2020 0 Comment

In continuing recognition of Renetta McCann, chief inclusion experience officer at Publicis Groupe, whom the Chicago Advertising Federation (CAF) honored with its 25th Silver...

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Leo Burnett promotes Kaylin Goldstein, Head of Planning

By Reel Chicago Oct 27, 2020 0 Comment

Kaylin Goldstein has been promoted to Head of Planning for Leo Burnett Chicago. Goldstein will report to Chief Strategy Officer, Aki Spicer, who dubbed her his “strategic...

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New campaign for NAR & Havas Chicago

By Reel Chicago Oct 13, 2020 0 Comment

While the National Association of REALTORS ( NAR ) has long advocated for fair housing, the latest campaign, created by Havas Chicago, acknowledges that there is still more wor...

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State Farm launches wickedly hilarious Halloween spots

By Reel Chicago Oct 13, 2020 0 Comment

Like most things in 2020, Halloween will look different this year and State Farm is approaching its advertising in a unique way to meet consumers where they are at. Taking ...

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Orbit keeps dating game clean with a Dad chat

By Reel Chicago Oct 6, 2020 0 Comment

Energy BBDO teamed up with Orbit to help Americans navigate the 2020 dating scene. Dating in 2020 has become the wild wild West – people think anything goes. That’s why ...

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Burnett taps Mindy Kaling to launch Campbell’s Well Yes!

By Reel Chicago Oct 6, 2020 0 Comment

Autumn De Wilde and Leo Burnett Chicago used vibrant visuals and Mindy Kaling 's charm to launch the latest campaign. It’s a common misconception that canned soup must not...