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DoorDash launches new campaign highlighting flexibility

By Reel Chicago May 22, 2024

DoorDash has launched a new campaign developed by Quality Meats in collaboration with Superette, DoorDash’s internal creative studio, to highlight the flexible benefits of gi...

REEL BUSINESS

Lagunitas Brewing closes; moves to California

By Reel Chicago May 22, 2024

Lagunitas Brewing is relocating its Chicago brewing operations to Petaluma, California, though it will keep its Chicago warehouse operational. This transition includes the ...

ONE CHICAGO

Tracy Spiridakos Reveals Reasons for Leaving ‘Chicago P.D.’

By Reel Chicago May 22, 2024

Tracy Spiridakos, who portrays Detective Hailey Upton on NBC's Chicago P.D., has finally addressed her departure from the popular series. As the Season 11 finale approaches, Sp...

REEL BUSINESS

Fusion92 celebrates 25 years of marketing innovation

By Reel Chicago May 22, 2024

This month, Fusion92 celebrates 25 years as a pioneer of Marketing Transformation. Since its inception in 1999, Fusion92 has been at the forefront of innovative marketing s...

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Layoffs hit FCB Chicago after losing Pfizer

By Reel Chicago May 22, 2024

FCB Chicago has laid off approximately 9% of its staff after losing the Pfizer creative account. The office, which employs over 800 people. The layoffs follow Pfizer’s abr...

SPORTS

NHL Playoff love makes fans do crazy things in Highdive campaign

By Reel Chicago May 21, 2024

Last month, The National Hockey League (NHL) unveiled a "new "passionate" campaign for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, showcasing the extraordinary lengths fans go to in support...

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Airheads debuts underwater vending machine for swimming pools

By Reel Chicago May 21, 2024

Just in time for summer, Airheads is launching a unique Underwater Vending Machine designed to reignite the fun of swimming for adults. Priced at $7,000, this innovative vendin...

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Two Chicago directors win AIR Unsigned Directors Showcase

By Reel Chicago May 21, 2024

The Alliance of Independent Representatives (AIR) has announced the winners of its 3rd Annual Unsigned Diverse Directors Showcase, spotlighting emerging talent in the commercia...

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Jason Beghe teases “Mind-Blowing” season finale for Chicago P.D.

By Reel Chicago May 20, 2024

As the highly anticipated season finale of Chicago P.D. approaches, star Jason Beghe has dropped hints about what Chi-Hards can expect from the dramatic conclusion to Season 11...

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Miranda Rae Mayo teases dramatic season finale for Chicago Fire

By Reel Chicago May 20, 2024

As the season finale of Chicago Fire approaches, actress Miranda Rae Mayo, who plays Lieutenant Stella Kidd, has shared some tantalizing spoilers about what Chi-Hards can expec...

NEW WORK

Grandma inspires McDonald’s newest McFlurry

By Reel Chicago May 20, 2024

McDonald’s is inviting fans to celebrate their grandmothers and recreate cherished memories with the launch of the Grandma McFlurry, available for a limited time starting May...

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Jimmy John’s introduces fiery new menu items

By Reel Chicago May 20, 2024

Champaign, IL-based Jimmy John's is spicing up its menu with the introduction of the new Firecracker Wrap and Firecracker Jimmy Chips, set to launch today, Monday, May 20th. ...

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Highdive secures significant investment from Svoboda Capital

By Reel Chicago May 19, 2024

Highdive has received a substantial investment from Svoboda Capital, a Chicago-based private equity firm. While the exact financial details of the deal remain undisclosed, ...

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Grindr opens engineering hub in Chicago

By Reel Chicago May 19, 2024

Grindr Inc. the world's largest social networking app for the LGBTQ+ community, has announced the opening of a new office in Chicago. This new office will serve as the company'...

NEW WORK

Ball Park wants us to top our dogs our way in new campaign

By Reel Chicago May 16, 2024

In response to a recent campaign by Heinz Ketchup brand urging Chicagoans to rethink their hot dog toppings, Ball Park has launched a new campaign to celebrate the freedom to t...

NEW WORK

DDB Chicago, Critical Mass create AI world for Starburst

By Reel Chicago May 16, 2024

For the first time in 12 years, Starburst, the beloved candy known for its deliciously different flavors, has launched a new campaign titled "Different Every Time." This in...

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Craig Miller is Schafer Condon Carter’s CCO

By Reel Chicago May 16, 2024

Craig Miller, formerly the Executive Creative Director at Omnicom Group's The Marketing Arm (TMA), has been appointed Chief Creative Officer at Schafer Condon Carter (SCC), an ...

FESTIVALS

Pemon Rami and Regina Taylor join 2nd annual XL Film Fest

By Reel Chicago May 16, 2024

For a second summer in a row, Creative Cypher will host its XL Film Fest from August 15th through August 18th. Due to an overflow of survey responses from last year’s fil...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Daniele Bernstein and Max Chopovsky discuss short film The Invite

By Barbara Roche May 16, 2024

Producer, Daniele Bernstein (Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., Chicago Med) and Writer / Director, Max Chopovsky (Sterling Bay Anthem) checked in with us as they prepare to start fil...

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Taylor Kinney and Ashley Cruger tie the knot

By Reel Chicago May 15, 2024

Taylor Kinney from Chicago Fire tied the knot with model Ashley Cruger in an intimate ceremony in Chicago on April 30, a rep confirmed to PEOPLE. Cruger made a notable updat...

TOP STORIES

Here’s what’s filming in Chicago this Fall

The Chi will wrap filming of Season 7 on October 9

Highdive shows ‘There’s more to DISH” in new work

DoorDash launches new campaign highlighting flexibility

Lagunitas Brewing closes; moves to California

Tracy Spiridakos Reveals Reasons for Leaving ‘Chicago P.D.’

Fusion92 celebrates 25 years of marketing innovation

Layoffs hit FCB Chicago after losing Pfizer

NHL Playoff love makes fans do crazy things in Highdive campaign

Airheads debuts underwater vending machine for swimming pools

Two Chicago directors win AIR Unsigned Directors Showcase

Jason Beghe teases “Mind-Blowing” season finale for Chicago P.D.

Miranda Rae Mayo teases dramatic season finale for Chicago Fire

Grandma inspires McDonald’s newest McFlurry

Jimmy John’s introduces fiery new menu items

Highdive secures significant investment from Svoboda Capital

Grindr opens engineering hub in Chicago

Ball Park wants us to top our dogs our way in new campaign

DDB Chicago, Critical Mass create AI world for Starburst

Craig Miller is Schafer Condon Carter’s CCO

Pemon Rami and Regina Taylor join 2nd annual XL Film Fest

Daniele Bernstein and Max Chopovsky discuss short film The Invite

Taylor Kinney and Ashley Cruger tie the knot

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