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Vance Malone and John Marx launch Blue Label Productions

By Reel Chicago Oct 6, 2021

Longtime Director/Producer team Vance Malone and John Marx have made it official, partnering to launch their own boutique production company, Blue Label Productions. M...

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Roger joins forces with SG+Partners for midwest representation

By Reel Chicago Oct 6, 2021

Creative agency Roger has signed with SG+Partners for Midwest commercial representation. Roger joins a collective of premier production, post, and VFX talent represented...

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9Rooftops’ CLR spots put power behind new probiotic cleaners

By Reel Chicago Sep 8, 2021

CLR (pronounced "clear") home cleaning products, manufactured by Jelmar, LLC, has produced two new TV spots to support the launch of the brand's first daily-use multipurpose cl...

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Explore produces direct-to-brand creative for ‘We Can Help’

By Reel Chicago Aug 10, 2021

Creative production company Explore recently produced a commercial campaign for 1st Source Bank which aired during the 2021 Olympic Games, broadcast on the NBC network from Tok...

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11 Dollar Bill out freezes The Freeze in campaign for RaceTrac and R/GA

By Reel Chicago Aug 2, 2021

11 Dollar Bill wins for coolest ad of the week. They teamed with R/GA and Swedish production company Hobby Film on a new campaign for RaceTrac featuring the “coolest” icon ...

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Tequila Herradura rebranded in Energy BBDO campaign

By Reel Chicago Jun 29, 2021

Tequila Herradura launches its first-ever global campaign, “Extraordinary Awaits,” with a rebranded image and new :30 film. In a category that has become repetitive and exp...

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Carbon creates Babybel Plus+ launch films for Havas

By Reel Chicago Jun 29, 2021

The beloved Babybel characters are back, and this time with superpowers. Directed by Carbon's Liam Chapple and produced at Carbon for Havas, the ‘Introducing Babybel Plus+’...

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Optimus Design promotes Luis Mayorga and Tyler Nelson

By Reel Chicago Jun 22, 2021

Leading production and post house Optimus today announced that Optimus Design has promoted Luis Mayorga to Animation Director and Tyler Nelson to Creative Director. The well...

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STORY evokes everyday heroes for Pedialyte

By Reel Chicago Jun 18, 2021

During the pandemic, we’ve all drawn inspiration from frontline workers. In a new ad for Pedialyte and Norton Agency, Chicago, STORY director Blair Hayes tells the story of a...

Behind The Scenes

Stunt insurance for an 8000 pound RV on a frozen lake

By Reel Chicago Jun 4, 2021

Jeremy Pinckert of Explore is an Emmy Award winning director of commercials and branded content. Time and time again, Jeremy has proven that he has the eye-catching vision...

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The Mill announces Patrick Coleman as Head of Design

By Reel Chicago May 27, 2021

Creative production studio The Mill announced Patrick Coleman as their new Head of Design in Chicago. With over a decade of experience with a focus in 3D motion design, Co...

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McDonald’s commits to diverse-owned production houses

By Reel Chicago May 25, 2021

Over the next four years, McDonald’s and Owner/Operators are accelerating the allocation of advertising dollars to diverse-owned media companies, production houses and conten...

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Blue Chip’s new Merrell campaign says “Take a Hike”

By Reel Chicago May 19, 2021

Merrell is blazing a new trail with Dick’s Sporting Goods (DSG), in a new campaign that broadens the notion of hiking to attract younger, more urban consumers who shop at DSG...

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Skillicorn takes on partner moves Seed headquarters to LA

By Reel Chicago May 18, 2021

Seed Media Arts is expanding and moving their headquarters to Los Angeles. This originally Chicago-based company founded in 2011 by Roy Skillicorn has recently partnered wi...

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Vinyl & OKRP launch Illinois Office of Tourism campaign

By Reel Chicago May 17, 2021

Vinyl, a Songtradr company that provides direct access to creative talent, commercial music licensing, pre-cleared music, sonic branding, and custom composition, announced toda...

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Explore welcomes Ilya Polyakov to directors roster

By Reel Chicago May 13, 2021

Chicago-based commercial + digital content production company Explore welcomes Ilya Polyakov to it’s roster of directing talent. Born in Ukraine and based in Los Angeles, ...

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Director, storyteller Vanessa Black joins Picture North

By Reel Chicago May 5, 2021

Director Vanessa Black signs with production company Picture North and embellishes their roster with authentic, sustainable, and impact-driven storytelling. “I'm ver...

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