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FCB appoints Mollie Partesotti as Chief Strategy Officer of Chicago

By Reel Chicago May 19, 2022

FCB today announced that "strategic powerhouse" Mollie Partesotti has been named Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of Chicago. As the CSO, Partesotti will partner with FCB Chicag...

NEW WORK

Kleenex and FCB launch 3D billboard in New York’s Times Square

By Reel Chicago May 14, 2022

You can’t control everything life throws at you: a sneeze in a crowded elevator, a nosebleed or a lipstick smudge. We treat vulnerable moments as if they’re something t...

AWARDS

Leo Burnett Chicago and FCB Chicago among wins at ANDY Awards

By Reel Chicago Apr 8, 2022

The International ANDY Awards has unveiled this year’s winners and for the first time an independent creative agency, Canada’s Rethink, received the competition’s highest...

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Glad and FCB launch a trash bag for those living the extra life

By Reel Chicago Mar 4, 2022

Let’s talk trash. Face it, trash bags are boring. They are made to hold our garbage, not our attention. In fact, we usually hide them — in a can, under the sink. But w...

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FCBX and Joseph Gordon-Levitt collaborate with Canon at CES

By Reel Chicago Jan 14, 2022

Canon, in partnership with FCB and its experiential practice FCBX have teamed up with Joseph Gordon-Levitt to debut Canon’s latest hybrid work system AMLOS (Activate My Line ...

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Cox gives immigrants away from family the chance to hug again

By Reel Chicago Nov 30, 2021

As many of us return to our social lives and plan to celebrate the holidays together, Cox wanted to support those who continue to remain separated from loved ones. Immigra...

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FCB Chicago wins Pro Award for Blue Bunny Summer Of Funlightenment

By Reel Chicago Aug 24, 2021

Marketing Resources, Inc. and FCB Chicago have won the Gold 2021 PRO Award for Best Vehicle-Based Campaign and the Silver PRO Award for Best Post-COVID Era Campaign for their w...

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Andrea Siqueira and Andrew Lincoln join FCB as Executive Creative Directors

By Reel Chicago Aug 10, 2021

FCB today announced that Andrea Siqueira and Andrew Lincoln (not The Walking Dead's Andrew Lincoln) have joined the agency as SVPs, Executive Creative Directors (ECDs). As ...

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Cox & FCB bring families together with The Hug Project

By Reel Chicago Jun 9, 2021

As the world reemerges, people can begin to connect again, but for those who are immunocompromised, social distancing and separation extend past the pandemic. As a technology c...

ACCOUNT WINS

Groupon taps FCB as global creative partner

By Reel Chicago May 24, 2021

Experiences marketplace Groupon announced that it has selected Interpublic Group’s FCB as its global creative partner to help evolve its consumer and merchant brand perceptio...

NEW WORK

FCB invites Sarofsky to get creative for Bud Light Chelada

By Reel Chicago Apr 26, 2021

A new festive campaign featuring the refreshed visual identity of Bud Light Chelada from global, award-winning and integrated marketing communications company Foote, Cone &...

ACCOUNT WINS

Safelite feels protected with FCB as Agency of Record

By Reel Chicago Jan 27, 2021

Safelite AutoGlass, the nation’s largest provider of vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration services, today announced the selection of FCB Chicago as its creat...

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Nicole Brandell Joins FCB as Chief Strategy Officer

By Reel Chicago Jan 13, 2021

FCB today announced that Nicole Brandell has been brought on board as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of FCB Chicago. As the CSO, Brandell will partner closely with Kelly Grav...

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Canon, FCBX present digital experience for CES

By Reel Chicago Jan 13, 2021

In partnership with FCB and its experiential arm, FCBX premiered an interactive digital experience through five unexpected experiences and innovation cornerstones to celebrate ...

Year in Review

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...

NEW WORK

Glad & FCB launch a Kitchen Keynote with Angela Kinsey

By Reel Chicago Aug 14, 2020

This afternoon, Angela Kinsey from The Office announces Glad ForceFlex Plus in a Kitchen Keynote that's guaranteed to keep you entertained for 8 full minutes. Similar to App...

CITY NEWS

Mayor Lightfoot Launches “Boards of Change” by FCB

By Reel Chicago Jul 29, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today launched the “Boards of Change” project by FCB – a civic engagement initiative to encourage participation in not only the 2020 U.S. Census, ...

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STORY celebrates the Bud Light beer man

By Reel Chicago Jul 28, 2020

Even though there are no fans in the stands, baseball fans can still have Bud Light delivered to their seats, at home. While Major League Baseball fans won’t be going to t...

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FCB takes home 7 Gold Pencils at 2020 One Show

By Reel Chicago Jun 17, 2020

Anti-gun violence campaigns scored big this year at The One Show 2020 as winners were revealed today. "Generation Lockdown" by McCann New York for&nb...

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FCB Chicago reportedly lays off 5% of staff

Jun 16, 2020

FCB Chicago reportedly went through a round of layoffs last week, impacting approximately 5% of employees. According to AgencySpy who reported the moves, a spokesman for th...