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NEW WORK

Tandem’s Tyler Jay brings big comedy in JShip spot

By Reel Chicago Feb 19, 2021

Chicago-based JShip, a new online shipping service, has launched its first marketing campaign, featuring a new spot and social content directed by Tyler Jay, Commercial Directo...

CELEBRITY

Dan Levy says ‘Ew’ to Schitt’s Creek pop up in Chicago

By Reel Chicago Feb 18, 2021

Fans of the beloved Emmy Award winning POP TV show Schitt’s Creek have been anxiously anticipating the Lincoln Park pop-up “Schitt Happens” within Replay, which specializ...

FILM

‘Postcards From Home’ personalizes the pandemic

By Daniel L. Patton Feb 18, 2021

Chicago-based filmmaker Richard Cohen explores the depths of isolation in Postcards From Home, a series of one-act vignettes about the affects of the pandemic. The ten-minut...

REEL BUSINESS

Burrell celebrates 50 Years of Black Storytelling

By Reel Chicago Feb 18, 2021

Burrell Communications Group announced today that it will honor its "golden anniversary" year by launching a new community engagement initiative, "50 Acts of Kindness." C...

REEL BUSINESS

Iconic Second City acquired by New York-based ZMC

By Reel Chicago Feb 18, 2021

This is no laughing matter. New York-based private equity firm ZMC announced today that it has acquired The Second City, the world's premier brand in improvisation and sketch-b...

NEW WORK

Phillips’ believes you deserve a good poop

By Reel Chicago Feb 17, 2021

Phillips’ not only believes that life is too short to be spent struggling with these problems, but that going should feel good. In a consumer study, nearly 40% of adults cla...

REEL MOVES

Bigger Picture adds directors Humbi Entress & Martines

By Reel Chicago Feb 16, 2021

The Bigger Picture has emerged from the complexities of 2020 to lean in to enhanced storytelling with the addition of two new directors Humbi Entress and Martines. Both bring a...

NEW WORK

New Havas Chicago: National Association of Realtors

By Reel Chicago Feb 16, 2021

Havas Chicago is debuting new creative work with the National Association of REALTORS® for 2021. It shows consumers how REALTORS® “open doors to opportunity” for the...

FILM

Chicago Med, Fire actors in Rain Beau’s End

By Reel Chicago Feb 16, 2021

Rain Beau's End is an intimate lesbian family-drama situated in the late 1990s, depicting how the labelling of their adopted son affects a progressive lesbian couple's relation...

ONE CHICAGO

Check out new stills from tomorrow’s Chicago Fire

By Reel Chicago Feb 16, 2021

NBC has released new stills from this week’s exciting Chicago Fire season 9 episode 7. The episode, "Dead of Winter," is very timely as we have just had 19...

Lozano joins Telemundo as co-anchor, sports reporter

By Reel 360 Feb 15, 2021

Héctor Lozano, who has worked as a sports anchor and reporter for Spanish-language sports media in Chicago for more than 25 years, has joined Telemundo Chicago (WSNS) as a ...

REEL MOVES

Leo Burnett announces Emily Doskow as CMO

By Reel Chicago Feb 12, 2021

Leo Burnett announces Emily Doskow as Chief Marketing Officer, leading new business and growth efforts for the agency's U.S. operations. In this role, Emily will report ...

ACCOUNT WINS

U of I Snap-Education selects DCC Marketing for campaign

By Reel Chicago Feb 12, 2021

University of Illinois SNAP-Education has selected DCC Marketing to guide and develop a statewide social marketing campaign. The SNAP-Education program provides practical...

THE REEL BLACK LIST

RBL Spotlight: producer, Storm Smith

By Reel Chicago Feb 12, 2021

Editor’s Note: “The Reel Black List” is our annual spotlight of brothers and sisters in the worlds of advertising, film, TV, music, radio and media who are maki...

REEL MOVES

Union Editorial chooses Chiara Chung as midwest rep

By Reel Chicago Feb 11, 2021

Chiara Chung will rep Union Editorial as well as its sister finishing and VFX company, Hunter. The companies are handled by Melissa Ross of Melissa Represents on the West Coast...

Reel Ad of the Week

LeBron James, AT&T celebrate Black Chicago

By Reel Chicago Feb 11, 2021

This Black History Month, AT&T Dream in Black presents the return of Black Future Makers, a future-forward celebration of inspirational people in the culture. Th...

REEL MOVES

Backyard adds director Julia Ngeow to roster

By Reel Chicago Feb 11, 2021

Backyard Productions announced today the addition of Julia Ngeow to their roster of acclaimed directors and producers. CEO Kevin Allodi and Executive Producer Kris Mather are t...

REEL MOVES

Backyard Productions signs Director/DP Max Gutierrez

By Reel Chicago Feb 11, 2021

Backyard Productions announces that Award-winning Director/DP, Max Gutierrez, noted for his authentic lifestyle and warm family oriented work, has signed with the international...

REEL MOVES

Easy Mondays Secures Sarah Gitersonke of SG&Partners

By Reel Chicago Feb 11, 2021

Bespoke NY-based production company Easy Mondays has secured Sarah Gitersonke (SG&Partners) to represent the company in the Midwest. She joins an Easy Mondays sales team ...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Med releases pics ahead of tonight’s episode

By Reel Chicago Feb 10, 2021

NBC has released new photos from this week’s upcoming Chicago Med season 6 episode 6. Titled, Don't Want to Face This Now, Dr. Choi helps a patient with chronic pain...

TOP STORIES

Chicago Med Season 10 Finale: High-stakes drama and emotional twists (pics)

Chicago Fire Season 13 Finale: Shocking exits and a leadership shakeup (pics)

Chicago P.D. Season 12 Finale: ‘Burzek’ wedding amidst turmoil (pics)

Tandem’s Tyler Jay brings big comedy in JShip spot

Dan Levy says ‘Ew’ to Schitt’s Creek pop up in Chicago

‘Postcards From Home’ personalizes the pandemic

Burrell celebrates 50 Years of Black Storytelling

Iconic Second City acquired by New York-based ZMC

Phillips’ believes you deserve a good poop

Bigger Picture adds directors Humbi Entress & Martines

New Havas Chicago: National Association of Realtors

Chicago Med, Fire actors in Rain Beau’s End

Check out new stills from tomorrow’s Chicago Fire

Lozano joins Telemundo as co-anchor, sports reporter

Leo Burnett announces Emily Doskow as CMO

U of I Snap-Education selects DCC Marketing for campaign

RBL Spotlight: producer, Storm Smith

Union Editorial chooses Chiara Chung as midwest rep

LeBron James, AT&T celebrate Black Chicago

Backyard adds director Julia Ngeow to roster

Backyard Productions signs Director/DP Max Gutierrez

Easy Mondays Secures Sarah Gitersonke of SG&Partners

Chicago Med releases pics ahead of tonight’s episode

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