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FILM

Our Top 10 Valentine’s Day Chicago films

By Joia DaVida Feb 12, 2021 0 Comment

Valentine's day is just around the corner and with the global pandemic, many couples are choosing to stream movies at home “and chill”. There are many romantic movies filme...

Super Bowl

Cheetos wins 2021 Kellogg School Super Bowl Review

By Reel Chicago Feb 9, 2021 0 Comment

Don't get Super Bowl fatigue just yet. There's a little bit more to our roundup. Cheetos is the big winner in strategic ad rankings with its "It Wasn't Me" ad in the 17th con...

Super Bowl

OKRP Creatives weigh in on Super Bowl ads

By Reel Chicago Feb 8, 2021 0 Comment

Despite the CBS All-Access crashing right at kick off. Despite a somewhat lame, yet spectacle-laden Half-Time Show thanks to "Should have been nominated for a Grammy" The Weekn...

Super Bowl

Where does Chicago rank for football fans?

By Reel Chicago Feb 4, 2021 0 Comment

For many Chicago football fans, as well as fans across the country, Super Bowl is far more than just a game: it’s a sacred American tradition. Fans aren’t just spectators, ...

REEL BUSINESS

McDonald’s shakes things up with the Shamrock Season

By Reel Chicago Feb 4, 2021 0 Comment

Sooooo, you're bumming from a crappy Feb 14, don't despair. Screw a heart-shaped box of chocolates. Feb 15. marks the day that McDonald's brings back Shamrock Shake Season to m...

Super Bowl

Super Bowl consumer spending down

By Reel Chicago Jan 28, 2021 0 Comment

Chicago-based Numerator, a data and tech company serving the market research space, has launched a consumer sentiment study to understand how consumers plan to watch and spend ...

Events

Lena Waithe headlines DePaul screenwriting conference

By Reel Chicago Jan 26, 2021 0 Comment

Emmy Award-winning writer, creator, producer and actor Lena Waithe of Twenties, The Chi and Queen & Slim will headline DePaul University’s Courier 12 Screenwriting ...

MUSIC

Singer Carly Glenn releases song/video about body image

By Reel Chicago Jan 25, 2021 0 Comment

Chicago's Carly Glenn and director, Kendall Goldberg, teamed up as creative storytellers and great friends to film Carly’s new music video for her new single, Girl In The Mir...

AWARDS

‘Ma Rainey’ ‘Chicago 7’ top AFI’s Top 10 List

By Reel Chicago Jan 25, 2021 0 Comment

The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today the recipients of AFI AWARDS 2020. AFI’s global Movie Club program will showcase the official selections beginning in Februa...

NEW WORK

Women grab their Nintendos by the controllers

By Reel Chicago Jan 18, 2021 0 Comment

In their new campaign, Nintendo celebrates the everyday game play embraced by students, mothers, and celebrities alike. Gaming stereotypes often depict a young, male gamer. ...

Live Performance

M.A.D.D. Rhythms kicks off 20th season with King tribute

By Reel Chicago Jan 18, 2021 0 Comment

Chicago’s premiere tap collective, M.A.D.D. Rhythms, has announced its 20th Anniversary Season. In 2021, the company continues to make a difference dancing rhythms with its ...

REEL MOVES

Cutters Chris Claeys retires from editing

By Reel Chicago Jan 14, 2021 0 Comment

"Now is a good time to retire. After 37 years at Cutters and 47 in the industry, I'm ready to move forward and retire here at year end." That's the rare email message our frie...

REEL MOVES

Nicole Brandell Joins FCB as Chief Strategy Officer

By Reel Chicago Jan 13, 2021 0 Comment

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...

NEW WORK

Energy BBDO’s new brand campaign for Home Instead

By Reel Chicago Jan 12, 2021 0 Comment

Home Instead, the leading provider of in-home care for older adults, has launched a new brand identity and campaign to promote the evolving organization. Created in partnership...

REEL BUSINESS

McDonald’s introduces new Chicken sandwich

By Reel Chicago Jan 11, 2021 0 Comment

2021 will see the Chicken Sandwich Wars rage on. McDonald’s has announced a new Crispy Chicken Sandwich, which is joining the roster of long-time favorites like the Big Mac...

REEL MOVES

WGN America hires Ashleigh Banfield for Nightly News

By Reel Chicago Jan 6, 2021 0 Comment

WGN America has hired longtime journalist Ashleigh Banfield for a new nightly news talk show. Banfield leaves Court TV where she hosted Judgment with Ashleigh Banfield. She ...

REEL MOVES

Tim Mattimore to lead Digitas as ECD

By Colin Costello Jan 6, 2021 0 Comment

Tim Mattimore has always been a creative leader. Now, Digitas, the connected marketing agency, has recognized that. The agency has announced that Mattimore joins the agency as ...

NEW WORK

Burrell spot for Toyota Sienna celebrates spontaneity

By Reel Chicago Jan 4, 2021 0 Comment

The adventurous life awaits! "The Sienna Life" campaign, kicking off today, welcomes a refined and versatile minivan featuring bold design, available all-wheel drive, and enhan...

Year in Review

2020 in Review: Remembering Who Left Us

By Colin Costello Dec 31, 2020 0 Comment

Whether you stay in Chicago to make your mark or leave to make your impact felt somewhere else, you are still Chicago. 100%. It's a badge of honor anyone from the city, that is...

Year in Review

2020 in Review: Reel Chicago’s Biggest Stories

By Colin Costello Dec 31, 2020 0 Comment

What a year, huh? 2020, which felt like a decade, will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the worst years ever. And who will argue? Certainly not the staff at Reel Chicag...