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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...

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...

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Mike Roe joins Gravity Labs Chicago as first CCO

By Reel Chicago Aug 20, 2020 0 Comment

25-year ad vet Mike Roe, who has joined Gravity Labs, is a Carmichael Lynch, BBDO, FCB and razorfish alum. Gravity Labs (GL), a fully-integrated advertising agency buil...

AWARDS

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

By Reel Chicago Aug 18, 2020 0 Comment

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

NEW WORK

OKRP Lottery campaign shows “You Can’t Hide Winning”

By Reel Chicago Aug 17, 2020 0 Comment

The Illinois Lottery is extending its highly successful ‘You Can’t Hide Winning’, integrated marketing campaign from agency O’Keefe Reinhard & Paul to add addition...

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...

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 ...

REEL PRO

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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Complete list of winners from 72nd “PandEmmys”

Last night, in front of a mostly empty Staples Center, The Television Academy celebrated the 72nd Emmy Awards – or since we are in a pandemic “The PandEmmys” – recognizing excellence in primetime programming and individual achievement for the 2019-2020 television season. Unlike any broadcast preceding it, the virtual awards were hosted Jimmy Kimmel, featured […]

Emmy producers offer glimpse of tonight’s show

While everyone always looks forward to seeing celebrities wearing beautiful gowns during the the Emmy Awards, this year’s live event won’t have a red carpet with hundreds of photographers or fans screaming from the bleachers. Covid-19 has greatly impacted Hollywood, which is why the nominees will be accepting their awards from their own homes. Veteran […]

Fact or Fiction: Cavill signs up for 3 Superman films

With it being Rosh Hashanah, we are going to take this rumor about Warner Bros. and DC with a huge grain of Kosher salt. According to Comic Book Movie, who is sourcing The Cultured Nerd, Man of Steel and The Witcher star Henry Cavill has agreed with the studio. to reprise his role as Superman in at least three projects […]

Kia’s K5 goes for the red carpet on Emmy broadcast

Kia Motors America’s groundbreaking introduction of the all-new 2021 K5 continues with this weekend’s 72nd Emmy® Awards telecast. In a year full of firsts, Kia, in partnership with the Television Academy, is implementing a first-of-its-kind integration where the K5 will be prominently featured in what are sure to be the most high-profile and unforgettable moments […]

National Hispanic Heritage Month is here

It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month, starting Sept. 15- Oct. 15, and we want to use this space to highlight some individuals who share their amazing contributions in the industry, along with what it means to be Latina/x in advertising. An Unlikely Path To Invention And Lifelong Learning by Joanna Peña-Bickley At the nascent stages of […]

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87

The year 2020 has taken a heavy toll on us. News has just broke that Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died on Friday, finally losing her bout with cancer. The Supreme Court made the announcement. She was 87. Ginsburg was appointed in 1993 by President Bill Clinton and in recent years served as the […]

Night four of Creative Emmy streams winners

The awards keep coming. Last night, The Television Academy hosted the fourth of its five 2020 Creative Arts Emmy® Awards ceremonies honoring outstanding artistic and technical achievement in television at Emmys.com. For the second consecutive night, Emmys were awarded to talented artists and craftspeople in the categories of Scripted Programming. The ceremony was hosted by […]

Second night of 2020 Creative Emmy Winners

The Television Academy hosted the second of its five 2020 Creative Arts Emmy® Awards ceremonies honoring outstanding artistic and technical achievement in television at Emmys.com. The ceremony awarded many talented artists and craftspeople in the categories of Variety Programming. The ceremony was hosted by Emmy-nominated host Nicole Byer and featured presenters from some of the […]

Night Three of Creative Emmy Winners announced

The Television Academy hosted the third of its five 2020 Creative Arts Emmy® Awards ceremonies honoring outstanding artistic and technical achievement in television at Emmys.com. The ceremony awarded many talented artists and craftspeople in the categories of Scripted Programming. The ceremony was hosted by Emmy-nominated host, the very funny Nicole Byer, and featured presenters from […]

First night of 2020 Creative Emmy Winners announced

The Television Academy tonight hosted the first of its five 2020 Creative Arts Emmy® Awards ceremonies honoring outstandingartistic and technical achievement in television on Emmys.com. The ceremony awarded many talented artists and craftspeople in the categories of Reality and Nonfiction. The ceremony was hosted by Emmy-nominated host Nicole Byer and featured presenters from some of […]