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NEW WORK

Havas concepts, sells, produces Hefty spots in 2 weeks

By Reel Chicago May 12, 2020

This must have been a hefty job. Like really hefty. Word has gotten to Reel Chicago that Havas concepted, sold, produced, shot, edited, composed music and sound design, audio m...

THE NEW NORMAL

82-game season for Cubs, Sox could start on July 4

By Reel Chicago May 12, 2020

Major League Baseball's 32 owners have approved a strategy for players to return to summer's official sport in early July. The plan calls for an 82-game season with teams playi...

NEW WORK

p3 mediaworks generates studio quality content remotely

By Reel Chicago May 11, 2020

Men’s skin care company, Tiege Hanley continues to make life less complicated, most recently teaming up with local video agency p3 mediaworks to rethink the fi...

Reel Ad of the Week

What’s the perfect way to shoot a spot during lockdown?

By Reel Chicago May 11, 2020

A look behind the scenes with Tessa Films at putting together the perfect spot during lockdown. What’s the perfect dish for a lockdown night at home? Why pizza, of course!...

Behind The Scenes

Behind the Scenes: DP Tommy Maddox-Upshaw

By Megan Donnelly - AbelCine May 11, 2020

Megan Donnelly of AbelCine recently had the opportunity to sit down for a conversation with DP Tommy Maddox-Upshaw to discuss his career, his inspirations, and his most recent ...

THE NEW NORMAL

Mayor Lightfoot announces plans for reopening Chicago

By Reel Chicago May 11, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, alongside the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), announced the “Protecting Chicago” framework that the City will be using to guide Chicago...

Reel Indie

FILM 765 announces THE FILM RACE – Home Edition

By Reel Chicago May 8, 2020

Due to the COVID19 pandemic, FILM 765 announced they were forced to delay the production of THE FILM RACE - Chicago Edition, which was scheduled to run September 2020. This was...

Events

AICP panel discussion on navigating the road ahead

By Reel Chicago May 8, 2020

AICP Midwest presents:A Look Forward Partners in Production: Agency, Production, Post Thursday, May 14, 20203pm CST via Zoom AICP panel discussion on navigating the road ahe...

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...

REEL BUSINESS

Attorney General Raoul calls for changes to PPP funding

By Reel Chicago May 6, 2020

Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 24 state attorneys general to call for key changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to ensure that funds are d...

NEW WORK

OKRP’s Illinois Lottery spot goes beyond monetary prizes

By Reel Chicago May 5, 2020

A new spot from the Illinois Lottery pays tribute to the winning spirit of the people of the State of Illinois, through the story of a family and how they face the trials of ev...

REEL MOVES

WGN names first female anchor team for Midday

By Reel Chicago May 5, 2020

WGN, the Nexstar flagship in Chicago, has announced that Julie Unruh will join Dina Bair as co-anchor, making them the first female duo to lead the WGN Midday News. She re...

REEL BUSINESS

UPDATED: R/GA to close Chicago office?

By Reel Chicago May 4, 2020

Last week, R/GA reportedly laid off 10% of its team across U.S. offices. Globally, the agency employs more than 2,000 people. In the United States, R/GA has offices in Austin, ...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

ProGear plans to slowly re-open for business

By Reel Chicago May 1, 2020

ProGear has been evaluating the next steps to ensure the safe and proper way to re-open for business, and they would like to share this plan with you. ProGear wil...

SOCIAL MEDIA

Glad, FCB thank sanitation workers in new campaign

By Reel Chicago Apr 29, 2020

Aside from Oscar the Grouch, who would have thought that one day, taking out the trash would be the best time of your day? Many people are now using this time as a new for...

NEW WORK

Kellogg’s campaign thanks those bringing us breakfast

By Reel Chicago Apr 28, 2020

With social distancing the norm for many of us, life feels really different right now, but one thing remains constant: breakfast. As COVID-19 changes much about our days, Kello...

NEW WORK

Burnett’s Wingstop OOH campaign is very human

By Reel Chicago Apr 28, 2020

Leo Burnett and Wingstop have taken a new approach to OOH ads with limited-edition streetwear. That's right the billboards are people and it's a pretty dope campaign. Accord...

THE NEW NORMAL

Lightfoot launches weekly series ‘Stay Home. Hit Play.’

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Citadel today announced the launch of Stay Home. Hit Play., a twice-weekly video series on WTTW that will bring engaging, educational programmi...

Behind The Scenes

Society Director Martin goes BTS of Uncle Ben’s spot

By Colin Costello Apr 27, 2020

Typically, it takes around 20 minutes or so to cook up Uncle Ben's Rice. And even more so, it usually takes around a month to prep, produce and post a :30-second spot. That sai...

THE NEW NORMAL

Pritzker and Wellington the Penguin in ‘All In Illinois’ PSA

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2020

Governor JB Pritzker got some help from Wellington the Penguin and several other friends at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium in a new All in Illinois video that reinforces the message ...