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REEL MOVES

Yolanda Macias joins AbelsonTaylor as first Director of Diversity and Inclusion

By Reel Chicago Oct 6, 2021

AbelsonTaylor has appointed Yolanda Macias, a specialist in workplace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), to the newly created position of director of diversity and inclusio...

REEL BUSINESS

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...

THE REEL BLACK LIST

RBL Spotlight: producer, Storm Smith

By Reel Chicago Feb 12, 2021

Editor’s Note: “The Reel Black List” is our annual spotlight of brothers and sisters in the worlds of advertising, film, TV, music, radio and media who are maki...

REEL BUSINESS

Ulta Beauty commits to Diversity and Inclusion

By Reel Chicago Feb 4, 2021

Ulta Beauty, the nation's largest beauty retailer, today shared diversity and inclusion commitments with a keen focus on brand amplification and support, assortment growth, and...

BLACK INFLUENTIALS

PRSA launches Michelle Flowers Diversity Fellowship

By Reel Chicago Nov 23, 2020

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Chicago, one of the country's largest chapters, announces the launch of the PRSA Chicago Michelle Flowers Diversity Fellowsh...

Events

Full Spectrum announces virtual discussion series

By Reel Chicago Oct 5, 2020

Chicago-based Full Spectrum Features, in conjunction with BACKBONES and All Senses Go announces there newest program, ACCESS REFRAMED. This virtual discussion series is des...

REEL THINGS

Havas staff encouraged to stand united against racism

By Reel Chicago Jun 8, 2020

Havas staff were encouraged to take Friday to stand united against racism. CEO Yannick Bolloré said "the purpose of this day is to contemplate our roles in improving raci...

REEL PRO

Full Spectrum Features supports diversity in Indie Films

By Katharin Mraz May 14, 2020

Asian Americans know that having talent and skills in the entertainment industry is [not nearly] half the battle. Every film needs financing; whether it’s raised through ...

BLACK INFLUENTIALS

26th Annual Black Women’s Expo

By Reel Chicago Mar 2, 2020

The 26th Annual Black Women’s Expo is hosting their two-day leadership and professional development conference in conjunction with the 26th annual Black Women’s Expo NEXT. ...