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NEW WORK

FCB: New brand campaign encourages people get out and grab Groupon

By Reel Chicago Aug 4, 2021

Groupon announced the launch of a new global brand campaign today encouraging people to get out and explore the world of experiences around them. "Grab Life by the Groupon"...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Production has begun on Rhyan LaMarr’s North of the 10

By Joia DaVida Aug 3, 2021

Rhyan LaMarr and Red Guerrilla Entertainment have facilitated the production of North of the 10, an international "bromantic comedy" starring Don Benjamin, Tosin Morohunfola, D...

REEL MOVES

5 things to know about McDonald’s new Chief Customer Officer

By Reel Chicago Jul 30, 2021

McDonald's Corporation announced the creation of a new Customer Experience team to transform the way customers engage with the McDonald’s Brand. This team brings together...

AWARDS

AICP: Utopic, DDB, Cutters, Highdive rep Chicago in Next and Post Awards

By Colin Costello Jul 28, 2021

The 2021 AICP Next and Post Awards debuted virtually this week in New York during AICP week, recognizing creative excellence in new and emerging media. Chicago post-h...

BOOKS

Kanye’s mother, Donda West, is celebrated in new book

By Reel Chicago Jul 23, 2021

On the week of the Kanye West 'DONDA' album release comes a new book, Donda's Rules: The Scholarly Documents of Dr. Donda West (Mother of Kanye West). The book delivers Dr....

FILM

It’s CINEMA WEEK and The Logan Theatre is celebrating

By Reel Chicago Jun 25, 2021

It's CINEMA WEEK and The Logan Theatre is celebrating movie-going with fellow theaters nationwide! The real treat is the return of the big screen—everything beyond is to...

CITY NEWS

Guidelines for Illinois Phase 5 full reopening on June 11

By Reel Chicago Jun 7, 2021

Phase 5 will go into effect on June 11 and mark the full reopening of all activities and businesses. Businesses, large-scale events, conventions, amusement parks, and seated-sp...

REEL BUSINESS

Southwest Airlines declares official Wanna Get Away Day

By Reel Chicago Jun 1, 2021

Southwest Airlines is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year, with June 18 marking 50 years since the carrier's first commercial flight. To celebrate, Southwest has de...

REEL BUSINESS

McDonald’s offers FREE Caramel Brownie McFlurry

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2021

The McFlurry spoon is ~misunderstood~ and every true McDonald's fan understands the struggle of confusing it for a straw. While they can't change the iconic hollow spoon (a key...

Events

Chicago Humanities Festival presents line-up of events

By Reel Chicago Apr 20, 2021

Chicago Humanities Festival is announcing an exciting line-up of virtual programs with award-winning writers, groundbreaking scholars, and cultural icons in late-April and May....

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Handmaid Tale’s Moss to shoot new series in Chicago

By Reel Chicago Apr 16, 2021

Cameras are set to roll next month on the new Apple series The Shining Girls starring Emmy Award winner Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men, The Invisble Man), for its streaming service. ...

CITY NEWS

Kimberly-Clark moving into Chicago’s Fulton Market

By Reel Chicago Apr 15, 2021

Kimberly-Clark, maker of trusted brands including Huggies, Cottonelle, Kleenex and Depend, will expand their presence in Chicago with a new commercial center for its North Amer...

Events

Black Media & Entertainment Industry Conference at CSU

By Reel Chicago Apr 12, 2021

Chicago State University (CSU) connects local film and television professionals with industry leaders during a free virtual four-day Black Media & Entertainment Industry Co...

Events

Alison Hammer, VP/CD at FCB releases second novel

By Reel Chicago Apr 12, 2021

After the success of her critically acclaimed debut book, You and Me and Us: A Novel, Chicagoan Alison Hammer, VP creative director at FCB Chicago, is releasing her second book...

REEL BUSINESS

Catalina Snacks Keto-friendly cereals uses Gopuff delivery

By Reel Chicago Apr 12, 2021

Catalina Crunch, America's fastest growing keto-friendly cereal and snack brand, announced a partnership with Gopuff, the go-to platform for consumers' everyday needs, to offer...

Streaming

The Parker Andersons & Amelia Parker Chicago-based duo

By Reel Chicago Apr 9, 2021

BYUtv, a family entertainment network available over cable, satellite and free streaming, announced a gamechanger with the premiere of a duo of new single-camera family comedie...

REEL BUSINESS

McDonald’s is awarding $500k in scholarships

By Reel Chicago Apr 2, 2021

For the second consecutive year, McDonald’s USA, through its Black & Positively Golden Scholarships Program, is awarding half a million dollars to incoming and current HB...

AWARDS

CAF’s 2021 American Advertising Award Winners

By Reel Chicago Apr 2, 2021

The Chicago Advertising Federation (CAF) announced the winners of the local 2021 American Advertising Awards (AAA). One of the industry’s largest creative competitions, ...

NEW WORK

Walgreens teams with John Legend on vaccine promotion

By Reel Chicago Apr 2, 2021

Walgreens announces the “This Is Our Shot” campaign with John Legend to remind Americans that the vaccine is the nation’s opportunity to help bring an end to the COVID-19...

CITY NEWS

Vaccinate Abuela Chicago helping Latinx & Black families

By Reel Chicago Mar 30, 2021

Chicago has opened eligibility for the COVID vaccine to Group 1C: Anyone over 16 who has certain medical conditions. The group Vaccinate Abuela Chicago, is making it their goal...

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