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City of Chicago to Assess Memorials and Monuments

By Reel Chicago Aug 14, 2020 0 Comment

The City of Chicago announced a racial healing and historical reckoning project to assess the memorials, monuments and other art across Chicago. The project will grapple w...

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Chicago Fire’s Reed-Foster talks up series “I’m Tired”

By Katharin Mraz Aug 2, 2020 0 Comment

Acclaimed Chicago actress / producer Deanna Reed-Foster (Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D.) launches a powerful PSA video series titled I’m Tired. In a time when most people...

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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 ...

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Black Women’s Expo presents #WEMATTER

By Reel Chicago Jul 10, 2020 0 Comment

Black Women's Expo (BWe) is partnering with Illinois Census 2020 and Counting on Chicago Coalition to present #WEMATTER On the Frontline: A Black Women'sAgenda! Virtual Web...

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McDonald’s partners with iHeartMedia’s ‘BIN’

By Reel Chicago Jul 6, 2020 0 Comment

McDonald’s USA today announced its role in helping to establish BIN: Black Information Network, the first 24/7 national and local news radio service dedicated to reporting ne...

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Leo Burnett copywriter, Trans Lifeline co-lead, Len Sheth

By Reel Chicago Jun 30, 2020 0 Comment

Leo Burnett junior copywriter Len Sheth opens up about their highly successful work with Trans Lifeline, brands authentically extending their reach, and even a competitive tap-...

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How did Blacks get into advertising anyway?

By Jim Glover Jun 29, 2020 0 Comment

Jim Glover has worked for general market and black advertising agencies and his work has always been on the cutting edge, which many believe is why he has won so many accolades...

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Sam Ciaramitaro’s photos of BLM Demonstrations

By Colin Costello Jun 15, 2020 0 Comment

Three-times Cannes Lion winner, Sam Ciaramitaro has become an accomplished director for Durable Goods and a producer with a distinct speciality for delivering poignant stories,...

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CW grounds ‘Supergirl’ after this season

CW’s Kryptonian heroine will grace our televisions for the 6th and final season of Supergirl. Production on the show’s last 20-episode season is slated to begin late September, with the show’s creative team working now to develop storylines. As part of the “CWverse,” Supergirl has existed in the same universe as Arrow, The Flash, DC’s […]

Footlocker releases Endless World of Air Max for Nike

As part of its ongoing ‘Discover Your Air‘ platform with Nike, Footlocker is releasing The Endless World of Air Max, a sneaker culture and entertainment hub on Google Slides dedicated to all things Nike Air Max. Created by BBDO, the hub will serve as an ever-evolving platform that will host events such as livestreamed art sessions, Air Max […]

Classico Pasta Sauce redefines fam dinners

If we asked you to name your family, you’d probably start with your mom or dad or sister or uncle. But there’s more to family than just biology. Oftentimes, our closest friends, allies, coworkers, and confidants are the people we’d truly want to share a “family dinner” with. In a new campaign created by mixed […]

BBDO, Macy’s want you to love what you wear

The Reel 360 team loves all things Fall. Pumpkin spice everywhere. And definitely the fashion. It’s our time to shine, and this season Macy’s is inspiring shoppers to make the most of every moment big or small by dressing a little extra and showing-off their personal style. With an incredible assortment of must-have curated fashion […]

Bagel Bites celebrates National Dog Week

To celebrate National Dog Week (9/20 – 9/26), Bagel Bites pizza snacks are asking America to decide – How should a dog wear pants? That’s right. Pants. Whether you’re team “four-legged pants” or proudly stand with the “two-legged pants” crew, Bagel Bites pizza snacks has your pup’s legs covered. The brand, along with creative agency […]

It’s Skywalker meets Picard in new Uber Eats spot

Whether you’re a “May the force be with you” or a “Live Long and Prosper” kind of fanboy or girl, who wouldn’t relish the thought of seeing Luke Skywalker meet up with Admiral Picard? Wish granted. Uber Eats has combined the two universes in a hilarious new spot that features actors Mark Hamill and Sir […]

Director Sean Thonson joins Bullitt

Known for strikingly beautiful and powerful brand storytelling, director Sean Thonson has joined the filmmaking collective Bullitt. Thonson has directed for a wide variety of advertisers, including visual narratives for emblematic automakers, journeys for travel and tourism, and docu-shorts for lifestyle brands. The power of Thonson’s creativity is an enveloping quality that comes from imagery […]

Zoic, Mckinney create powerful PSA for Ad Council

Award-winning entertainment company Zoic Studios has teamed up with McKinney to drop viewers into a game that has no winner in a powerful new PSA for the Ad Council and Brady, “No Extra Life.” Crafted in the perspective of a first-person shooter video game, the spot follows the heart-racing experience of someone frantically racing through […]

HBO wins 30 Primetime Emmy Awards

It was a good year for HBO at last night’s Emmys. It’s stellar series Watchmen won 11 gold statues including Outstanding Limited Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie (Regina King) and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II). The network’s critically-acclaimed drama Succession also won seven […]

‘WandaVision’ reveals its first trailer on Emmys

It’s a good day to be a Geek… especially if you are a Disney, LucasFilm or Marvel geek. Last night’s Emmy’s revealed the trailer for WandaVision, which could be the first major Marvel TV series to arrive on Disney+. If the trailer is anything to go by, it’s Marvel’s most surreal show yet. Reminiscent of […]