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Coors Banquet invites drinkers to start a legacy
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Coors Banquet invites drinkers to start a legacy

By Reel Chicago May 7, 2025
With over 150 years of brewing history behind it, Coors Banquet is turning its gaze toward the future. The iconic beer brand has launched “Start Your Legacy,” a new campaig...
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Pests are smart, Orkin Pros are smarter in new campaign
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Pests are smart, Orkin Pros are smarter in new campaign

By Reel Chicago Apr 28, 2025
Orkin, the pest control industry leader, has launched a bold new national campaign, "Pests Are Smart, Orkin Pros Are Smarter," in partnership with creative agency DDB Chicago. ...
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Uncommon calls in new Army National Guard campaign from Team DDB
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Uncommon calls in new Army National Guard campaign from Team DDB

By Reel Chicago Mar 18, 2025
The U.S. Army is redefining what it means to serve with the launch of "Uncommon is Calling," a bold new campaign focused exclusively on the Army National Guard. Designed to cha...
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Reel Black List celebrates Kahlil Ellis, DDB Strategist
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Reel Black List celebrates Kahlil Ellis, DDB Strategist

By Khalil Ellis Feb 27, 2025
Editors Note: Reel Chicago’s The Reel Black List isn’t just about February—it’s about honoring the Black creatives, leaders, and visionaries who shape Chicago’s film,...
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DDB, Leo Burnett, Burrell among winners at the 2022 Effie Awards
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DDB, Leo Burnett, Burrell among winners at the 2022 Effie Awards

By Reel Chicago Jun 21, 2022
Restaurant chain Applebee’s has won the Grand Effie at the 2022 Effie Awards U.S. Gala for its “Fancy Like” Applebee’s campaign. The campaign from Applebee’s and G...
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The Best of Chicago Advertising in 2021
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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...
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2020 in Review: Top Chicago advertising campaigns
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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...
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Snowman transforms into Beerman for Coors Light
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Snowman transforms into Beerman for Coors Light

By Reel Chicago Dec 9, 2020
In a holiday season when nothing feels typical, Coors Light is introducing a festive tradition just for grownups – because, let's be honest, adults deserve to enjoy the holid...
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Chicago agencies nab 89 finalists in One Show
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Chicago agencies nab 89 finalists in One Show

By Reel Chicago May 27, 2020
FCB Chicago leads Chicago agencies with 31 The One Show 2020, finalists, including 28 on behalf of Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence.  Working with FCBXLord+T...
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Watch the original Wassup! audition video
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Watch the original Wassup! audition video

By Vinny Warren May 13, 2020
Editor's Note: To remind people to check in on friends and family during social distancing and self-quarantining, Budweiser re-visited its iconic 20-year-old 'Wassup' campaign...
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DDB Chi reportedly reduces staff by 30
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DDB Chi reportedly reduces staff by 30

By Reel Chicago Apr 23, 2020
The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect ad agencies, causing reductions of staff, salary cuts and furloughs. DDB, Chicago is the latest agency forced to slightly r...
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DDB Worldwide ranked Second Most Creative Agency
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DDB Worldwide ranked Second Most Creative Agency

By Reel Chicago Mar 5, 2020
The World Advertising Research Center (WARC) has released the results of its second annual Creative 100, ranking the most creative agencies, networks and campaigns in the world...
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