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Black History Month

McDonald’s celebrates Black History with Future 22

By Reel Chicago Feb 1, 2022

McDonald's has launched Future 22, a new creative campaign that celebrates the work of 22 young, gifted and Black leaders whose passion and talent are creating meaningful chan...

NEW WORK

Toyota’s Corolla Cross ad is a musical masterpiece that feels just right

By Reel Chicago Jan 12, 2022

Nothing beats the satisfaction you get when things just work effortlessly, moving with you in complete harmony. Packing that pleasure into one flawlessly choreographed spot, Bu...

Year in Review

The Best of Chicago Advertising in 2021

By Colin Costello Dec 29, 2021

So, here we are at the end of another year. In 2021, we experienced more freedom from the pandemic during the spring and summer as cases lowered, but here we are, back in a kin...

REEL MOVES

UPDATE: Burrell CCO Lewis Williams to join Weber Shandwick

By Colin Costello Dec 5, 2021

Yesterday, Reel Chicago broke the story that award-winning Chief Creative Officer, Lewis Williams, had resigned from Burrell Communications. He will join Weber Shandwick as EVP...

NEW WORK

Burrell taps The Colonie for ‘Black Experience on Xfinity’

By Reel Chicago Mar 31, 2021

Burrell Communications recently returned to The Colonie, tapping the talents of editor Graham Chapman and the Chicago-based company’s design team for the multi-platform launc...

REEL BUSINESS

Burrell celebrates 50 Years of Black Storytelling

By Reel Chicago Feb 18, 2021

Burrell Communications Group announced today that it will honor its "golden anniversary" year by launching a new community engagement initiative, "50 Acts of Kindness." C...

NEW WORK

Burrell spot for Toyota Sienna celebrates spontaneity

By Reel Chicago Jan 4, 2021

The adventurous life awaits! "The Sienna Life" campaign, kicking off today, welcomes a refined and versatile minivan featuring bold design, available all-wheel drive, and enhan...

Year in Review

2020 in Review: Top Chicago advertising campaigns

By Colin Costello Jan 2, 2021

It's hard to remember back in February 2020, when the Kansas City Chiefs bested the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV and Parasite was winning Best Picture, no one was talk...

AWARDS

Burrell wins Telly for McDonald’s “The Road to Golden”

By Reel Chicago Aug 18, 2020

Burrell Communications Group (BCG), a leading national agency specializing in multicultural communications reaching the Black consumer market, earned second place, Bronze Honor...

AWARDS

Burnett wins Agency of the Year from AAA

By Reel Chicago May 7, 2020

Congratulations to our friends at Leo Burnett and mcgarrybowen. Each agency took home three Gold statues from the American Advertising Awards which were announced April 28 virt...

SOCIAL MEDIA

Burrell supports Girl Scouts’ Virtual Cookie Booth

By Laura Day Apr 23, 2020

Burrell Communications is showing their love for Girl Scout Cookies by supporting the organization's new Virtual Cookie Booth. By posting a green square to their Instagram ...

Reel Ad of the Week

Burrell posts powerful COVID-19 video on IG

By Colin Costello Apr 20, 2020

During her appearance on CBS' Face the Nation earlier this month, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot told host Margaret Brennan while the novel coronavirus COVID-19 has impacted the ...