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NBC sets premiere dates for One Chicago series and more

By Reel Chicago Aug 27, 2020 0 Comment

NBC is celebrating a November to remember as America’s most-loved dramas make their highly anticipated season debuts the week of Nov. 9-13, including a two-hour premiere of T...

Emmy nominee Meagan Fitzgerald joins NBC News’ Chicago Bureau

By Reel Chicago Aug 24, 2020 0 Comment

David Verdi, NBC News SVP of Worldwide News Gathering announced that three-time Emmy nominee, correspondent Meagan Fitzgerald will now be based in Chicago, reporting acro...

NBC 5 Chicago announces new anchor desk lineup

By Reel Chicago Jul 31, 2020 0 Comment

Michelle Relerford to join fellow Chicagoan Zoraida Sambolin on NBC 5 News Today. WMAQ-TV today announced a series of changes behind the anchor desk at NBC Tower. Michelle R...

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Chicago PD, Fire & Med return to production in September

By Reel Chicago Jul 26, 2020 0 Comment

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Sources tell Reel Chicago that the Chicago P.D. team will begin to return the second week of August with a scheduled Chicago shoot date on September 22. A few Chicago P.D. p...

“Chicago Med” encore #1 show on the Big 4 networks

By Reel Chicago Jul 8, 2020 0 Comment

An encore telecast of “Chicago Med” (0.4 rating in 18-49, 3.7 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) is the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in total viewers, ...

Chicago’s Jane Lynch to host ‘Weakest Link’ on NBC

By Reel Chicago Jul 8, 2020 0 Comment

NBC is bringing back hit British import and international game show phenomenon Weakest Link, co-produced by BBC Studios’ Los Angeles production arm and Universal Television A...

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Chicago broadcasting icon Hugh Downs passes at 99

By Reel Chicago Jul 7, 2020 0 Comment

He was a pioneer of broadcasting whose career would span a century. On July first, we lost 99-year-old TV News legend Hugh Downs. Downs passed away peacefully at his home in Sc...

Lil Rel brings big laughs to NBC’s ‘Small Fortune’

By Reel Chicago Jun 23, 2020 0 Comment

NBC has named Chicago comedian, actor, writer and producer Lil Rel Howery as host of the new game show, Small Fortune. Howery, who will also serve as executive producer, joins...

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Dick Johnson, Chicago TV news anchor passes at 66

By Reel Chicago Jun 10, 2020 0 Comment

Dick Johnson, longtime Chicago morning news co-anchor and reporter for NBC owned television station WMAQ-TV in Chicago, has passed away. He was 66 years old...

Chicago one of Hub cities being considered for NHL

By Reel Chicago May 28, 2020 0 Comment

With a season completely dismantled on March 12 due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the NHL is considering a plan that would bring the Stanley Cup Playoffs to NBC a...

‘Chicago’ encores finish #2 in total viewers

By Reel Chicago May 19, 2020 0 Comment

An encore telecast of Chicago Med (0.5 rating in 18-49, 3.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) joined with the episode’s original telecast on Nov. 6, 2019 (8.1 million...

‘Fire’ encore matches highest ratings since 2017

By Reel Chicago May 12, 2020 0 Comment

Chicago Fire is well, on fire. Even in reruns. A rebroadcast of the beloved NBC series (0.6 rating in 18-49, 4.5 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) matched the show’s...

‘Chicago Fire’ ‘Med’ season finales #1 and #2 in ratings

By Reel Chicago Apr 23, 2020 0 Comment

NBC’s Chicago Fire and Chicago Med led the network in total viewers. The shows ended their season ranking #1-2, respectively. The season-concluding Chicago P.D. captured the s...

‘Chicago Med’ & ‘Fire’ #1 and 2 scripted series

By Reel Chicago Apr 14, 2020 0 Comment

NBC has tied for #2 in the key adult 18-49 demographic for the primetime ratings week of April 6-12, averaging a 0.7 rating in adults 18-49 and 4.6 million viewers overall, acc...

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VMLY&R taps Windfield and Beikmohamadi as ECDs

VMLY&R has announced the hire of Sherman Winfield and James Beikmohamadi as Executive Creative Directors based in the Atlanta office, effective immediately. They will report to Noel Cottrell, chief creative officer, Kansas City. Winfield and Beikmohamadi will play a key role in the agency, inspiring and invigorating creative teams to drive award-winning work and excellence in the consumer experience. Both will […]

CW grounds ‘Supergirl’ after this season

CW’s Kryptonian heroine will grace our televisions for the 6th and final season of Supergirl. Production on the show’s last 20-episode season is slated to begin late September, with the show’s creative team working now to develop storylines. As part of the “CWverse,” Supergirl has existed in the same universe as Arrow, The Flash, DC’s […]

Footlocker releases Endless World of Air Max for Nike

As part of its ongoing ‘Discover Your Air‘ platform with Nike, Footlocker is releasing The Endless World of Air Max, a sneaker culture and entertainment hub on Google Slides dedicated to all things Nike Air Max. Created by BBDO, the hub will serve as an ever-evolving platform that will host events such as livestreamed art sessions, Air Max […]

Classico Pasta Sauce redefines fam dinners

If we asked you to name your family, you’d probably start with your mom or dad or sister or uncle. But there’s more to family than just biology. Oftentimes, our closest friends, allies, coworkers, and confidants are the people we’d truly want to share a “family dinner” with. In a new campaign created by mixed […]

BBDO, Macy’s want you to love what you wear

The Reel 360 team loves all things Fall. Pumpkin spice everywhere. And definitely the fashion. It’s our time to shine, and this season Macy’s is inspiring shoppers to make the most of every moment big or small by dressing a little extra and showing-off their personal style. With an incredible assortment of must-have curated fashion […]

Bagel Bites celebrates National Dog Week

To celebrate National Dog Week (9/20 – 9/26), Bagel Bites pizza snacks are asking America to decide – How should a dog wear pants? That’s right. Pants. Whether you’re team “four-legged pants” or proudly stand with the “two-legged pants” crew, Bagel Bites pizza snacks has your pup’s legs covered. The brand, along with creative agency […]

It’s Skywalker meets Picard in new Uber Eats spot

Whether you’re a “May the force be with you” or a “Live Long and Prosper” kind of fanboy or girl, who wouldn’t relish the thought of seeing Luke Skywalker meet up with Admiral Picard? Wish granted. Uber Eats has combined the two universes in a hilarious new spot that features actors Mark Hamill and Sir […]

Director Sean Thonson joins Bullitt

Known for strikingly beautiful and powerful brand storytelling, director Sean Thonson has joined the filmmaking collective Bullitt. Thonson has directed for a wide variety of advertisers, including visual narratives for emblematic automakers, journeys for travel and tourism, and docu-shorts for lifestyle brands. The power of Thonson’s creativity is an enveloping quality that comes from imagery […]

Zoic, Mckinney create powerful PSA for Ad Council

Award-winning entertainment company Zoic Studios has teamed up with McKinney to drop viewers into a game that has no winner in a powerful new PSA for the Ad Council and Brady, “No Extra Life.” Crafted in the perspective of a first-person shooter video game, the spot follows the heart-racing experience of someone frantically racing through […]

HBO wins 30 Primetime Emmy Awards

It was a good year for HBO at last night’s Emmys. It’s stellar series Watchmen won 11 gold statues including Outstanding Limited Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie (Regina King) and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II). The network’s critically-acclaimed drama Succession also won seven […]