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FCB continues its winning streak at Cannes Lions

By Reel Chicago Jun 22, 2021

The FCB Network continues its winning streak on day two of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, taking home two more Grand Prix trophies – the first, in the...

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Optimus Design promotes Luis Mayorga and Tyler Nelson

By Reel Chicago Jun 22, 2021

Leading production and post house Optimus today announced that Optimus Design has promoted Luis Mayorga to Animation Director and Tyler Nelson to Creative Director. The well...

MUSIC

2112 launches SyncChicago to support music licensing

By Reel Chicago Jun 18, 2021

2112 and the Center for Creative Entrepreneurship (CCE) announced the launch of SyncChicago, an initiative to grow Chicago’s commercial music licensing industry. Funded by...

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Pappas, Jordan and Fresh Farms celebrate Father’s Day

By Reel Chicago Jun 18, 2021

On Sunday, June 20, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, media figure "Candid" Candace Jordan, Fresh Farms' owner Dean "Dino" Svi...

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Chicago’s Open Culture artist lineups and programs

By Reel Chicago Jun 18, 2021

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced even more returning, new and reimagined summer cultural events across Chicago — plus artist lineups an...

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‘I Dream of a Psychopomp’ announces Chicago premiere

By Reel Chicago Jun 18, 2021

How Bizarre Pictures just announced the red carpet world premiere screening event for writer/director Danny Villanueva Jr.’s debut feature-length supernatural drama/horror an...

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11 Dollar Bill & Ogilvy team on ‘The Bums and the Bees’

By Reel Chicago Jun 18, 2021

Tim Roper of F. Yeah & Associates directed and 11 Dollar Bill provided editorial and post-production services for the spot which encourages Gen Xers to be screened for colo...

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STORY evokes everyday heroes for Pedialyte

By Reel Chicago Jun 18, 2021

During the pandemic, we’ve all drawn inspiration from frontline workers. In a new ad for Pedialyte and Norton Agency, Chicago, STORY director Blair Hayes tells the story of a...

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Director/Writer/DP Steve Conry joins Seed Media Arts

By Reel Chicago Jun 18, 2021

Award winning storyteller, Director/Writer/DP Steve Conry has joined the Seed Media Arts roster. This announcement comes days after a musical performance directed by Conry feat...

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Lester Holt to be inducted into Broadcasting Hall of Fame

By Reel Chicago Jun 16, 2021

Award-winning journalist Lester Holt will be inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Broadcasting Hall of Fame for his contributions to broadcast...

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Leo Burnett unveils 2021 Cannes Lions Predictions

By Reel Chicago Jun 16, 2021

For more than three decades, Burnetters have hedged their bets on Cannes Lions winners with 90% accuracy! After a supremely challenging 2020 and a year off for the Cannes Fe...

CITY NEWS

Juneteenth declared official state holiday in Illinois

By Reel Chicago Jun 16, 2021

Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation declaring June 19, Juneteenth, an official state holiday. To commemorate the abolition of slavery throughout the United States and its t...

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Miller Lite & New Balance collide for first-ever beer shoe

By Reel Chicago Jun 15, 2021

To celebrate Father’s Day (June 20), Miller Lite and New Balance have collided to create the first-ever beer shoe, the Shoezie from DDB North America. Coming together the Fat...

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Ford Maverick makes debut at Chicago Auto Show

By Reel Chicago Jun 14, 2021

Following the virtual reveal of the 2022 Maverick last week, Ford announced that the all-new compact pickup truck will make its global auto show debut at the 2021 Chicago Auto ...

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Ace reveals what Dads really want to do on Father’s Day

By Reel Chicago Jun 14, 2021

According to a new Ace Hardware survey, an overwhelming number of Dads—74 percent—said they would rather man the grill on Father's Day than have someone else grill for them...

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AbelsonTaylor new tagline “Return On Imagination”

By Reel Chicago Jun 14, 2021

AbelsonTaylor is rebranding and launching a new creative campaign focused on the agency’s core value proposition: furthering the long-term success of client business interest...

Events

The Big Teeth Small Shorts Film Fest is back

By Reel Chicago Jun 14, 2021

The Big Teeth Small Shorts Film Fest is back (after a short hiatus due to COVID) and hosting an in-person, live screening at Burning Bush Brewery the evening of Thursday, June...

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Chicago students chosen as Television Academy Fellows

By Reel Chicago Jun 14, 2021

Three students from Chicago, IL--Mallory Baysek, Zachary Gradishar and Isabel Roney--have been selected for the Television Academy Foundation’s prestigious 2021 Summer Fellow...

Dick Wolf adds two new series to unscripted slate

By Reel Chicago Jun 12, 2021

Wolf Entertainment has two new series in the works, LA Fire & Rescue and Final Moments. Dick Wolf enters the unscripted space with the docuseries LA Fire and Rescue, fo...

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RLHTalent signs Chicago actor/comedian Alex Ortiz

By Reel Chicago Jun 11, 2021

RLHTalent has signed Chicago, Illinois, actor/comedian Alex Ortiz. Alex, labeled the "Boriqua Beast of Comedy," is one of the fastest rising stars in the comedy world today. ...

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Optimus Design promotes Luis Mayorga and Tyler Nelson

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Pappas, Jordan and Fresh Farms celebrate Father’s Day

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‘I Dream of a Psychopomp’ announces Chicago premiere

11 Dollar Bill & Ogilvy team on ‘The Bums and the Bees’

STORY evokes everyday heroes for Pedialyte

Director/Writer/DP Steve Conry joins Seed Media Arts

Lester Holt to be inducted into Broadcasting Hall of Fame

Leo Burnett unveils 2021 Cannes Lions Predictions

Juneteenth declared official state holiday in Illinois

Miller Lite & New Balance collide for first-ever beer shoe

Ford Maverick makes debut at Chicago Auto Show

Ace reveals what Dads really want to do on Father’s Day

AbelsonTaylor new tagline “Return On Imagination”

The Big Teeth Small Shorts Film Fest is back

Chicago students chosen as Television Academy Fellows

Dick Wolf adds two new series to unscripted slate

RLHTalent signs Chicago actor/comedian Alex Ortiz

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