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SCC acquires PR and digital agency TimeZoneOne

By Reel Chicago Aug 31, 2020

Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) has acquired 100 percent of the operations of TimeZoneOne (TZO), a multi-faceted PR and digital agency based in Chicago with offices in New Zealan...

Imagine living in a world without a superhero

By Jim Glover Aug 31, 2020

Although most of us know that Chadwick Boseman, who died Friday night at the young age of 43 due to aggressive Colon Cancer, only played Black Panther in a movie, for most of u...

FILM

Chadwick Boseman’s final film, ‘Ma Rainey’ delayed

By Reel Chicago Aug 29, 2020

Netflix has halted the release of the new Chicago-set drama, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom starring Chadwick Boseman due to the shocking and devastating news of his death. The sta...

REEL BUSINESS

Laughlin Constable joins national network of PR firms

By Reel Chicago Aug 28, 2020

Laughlin Constable, a Top 25 independent agency, today announced its public relations team has been named to an elite, national network of award-winning PR professionals, PRCon...

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‘Chicago Fire’ firehouse dog takes center stage

By Reel Chicago Aug 28, 2020

Despite walking on all fours, barking, and having a spotted coat, Tuesday, the Chicago Fire firehouse dog, is a professional actress who trains for her role, rehearses her scen...

REEL PRO

Bottle Rocket Media climbs up the Inc 5000 list

By Reel Chicago Aug 28, 2020

For the second year in a row, Bottle Rocket Media made the Inc. Magazine Annual List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The list represents a unique look at the...

CITY NEWS

Bears players vow to take action to effect change

By Reel Chicago Aug 27, 2020

In the aftermath of another shooting of a Black man by a white police officer—this time in Kenosha, Wis., Sunday night—the Bears cancelled their practice that was scheduled...

NBC sets premiere dates for One Chicago series and more

By Reel Chicago Aug 27, 2020

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...

BREAKING NEWS

Abbott Labs 15 minute COVID test available in September

By Reel Chicago Aug 27, 2020

Abbott Laboratories announced that the FDA has issued an emergency use authorization for its BinaxNOW rapid COVID-19 test for detection of infection. Abbott, located in Lak...

Behind The Scenes

Manuela Hung’s ‘Handpan Journey’ premieres at MFF

By Katharin Mraz Aug 26, 2020

Reel Chicago goes Behind the Scenes with Manuela Hung on the making of her fascinating documentary, Handpan Journey premiering at Midwest Film Festival’s Female Filmmaker Ni...

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SNL’s Cecily Strong ladles up the Prego for Leo Burnett

By Reel Chicago Aug 26, 2020

If ladling on sauce makes you want to sing marinara’s praises, SNL's Cecily Strong has just the message for you. Check out how Leo Burnett Chicago’s new work for Prego enco...

REEL MOVES

TDH welcomes Lisa Groot as VP, Account Director

By Reel Chicago Aug 25, 2020

Craft creative agency, Tom, Dick & Harry Creative Co. (TDH), has hired Lisa Groot as Vice President, Account Director, Managing Partner Greg Reifel announced today. In h...

NEW WORK

Lunchables Hotline helps navigate mixed-up school year

By Reel Chicago Aug 25, 2020

Lunchables, the brand known for bringing mixed up fun to mealtime, is here to help you navigate the school year on the right foot to make the new school rules and guidelines mo...

NEW WORK

Quriosity’s Michael Maes creates explosive Frito Lay spot

By Reel Chicago Aug 25, 2020

Partnering with The Mill for VFX, Quriosity's Michael Maes delivers a spot with action-movie excitement, playing like a trailer for an Oscar-winning movie. Quriosity Product...

FILM

‘The Batman’ to shoot in Chicago September 30?

By Reel Chicago Aug 24, 2020

To say DC FanDome was a hit with fans would be a mild assessment. As millions of DC fans tuned in from around the world to see the virtual event Saturday, they were treated to ...

CITY NEWS

Chicago launches Snapchat Lens to encourage masks

By Reel Chicago Aug 24, 2020

The City of Chicago today launched another engagement tool to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Chicago and encourage mask wearing—a Snapchat lens. The social media platfo...

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Chicago’s new and reimagined World Music Events

By Reel Chicago Aug 21, 2020

The Year of Chicago Music will celebrate Chicago’s Jazz and World Music Festivals with virtual performances over the Labor Day holiday and Sundays throughout September. Ma...

TOP STORIES

CAF to host Chicago premiere of ‘Happy Songs About Unhappy Things’

Field Notes to host Film Festival at Music Box Theatre

Chicago is front and center in Ironheart trailer

SCC acquires PR and digital agency TimeZoneOne

Imagine living in a world without a superhero

Chadwick Boseman’s final film, ‘Ma Rainey’ delayed

Laughlin Constable joins national network of PR firms

‘Chicago Fire’ firehouse dog takes center stage

Bottle Rocket Media climbs up the Inc 5000 list

Bears players vow to take action to effect change

NBC sets premiere dates for One Chicago series and more

Abbott Labs 15 minute COVID test available in September

Manuela Hung’s ‘Handpan Journey’ premieres at MFF

SNL’s Cecily Strong ladles up the Prego for Leo Burnett

TDH welcomes Lisa Groot as VP, Account Director

Lunchables Hotline helps navigate mixed-up school year

Quriosity’s Michael Maes creates explosive Frito Lay spot

‘The Batman’ to shoot in Chicago September 30?

Chicago launches Snapchat Lens to encourage masks

Jeff McCarter resigns from Free Spirt Media

Emmy nominee Meagan Fitzgerald joins NBC News’ Chicago Bureau

Chicago P.D.’s Lisseth Chavez receives Imagen nomination

Chicago’s new and reimagined World Music Events

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