Chicago-based production company Tessa Films offers something for everyone in a season greeting that premiered yesterday on YouTube. Titled, A Holiday Wish, the cozy and humorous minute-long film shows how
The AICP Awards concludes its annual tour with its Chicago event on November 20 at the Old Post Office. The Windy City stop puts the focus on brands this year,
When the lights come up at Soldier Field this season, fans will be greeted by a bold new visual experience powered by Banner Studios. The Chicago-based production company announced its
Stanley Steemer is done being polite about “clean enough.” The heritage deep-clean brand just teamed with Havas Chicago on a sharp, funny relaunch aimed squarely at younger homeowners who think
Charlie Sheen is drinking beer but still retaining his sobriety. The actor has entered the non-alcoholic beer space with the launch of Wild AF, a brand he created with the
Trident is shaking up the gum aisle and Gen Z’s mindset with the launch of its bold new creative platform, TriDifferent. Developed by FCB London and FCB Chicago, and brought to life
Tunnel Chicago buzzed with energy Wednesday night as AICP Midwest hosted its annual Meet.Drink.Talk. event, drawing a vibrant crowd of advertising agency producers, creatives, and industry professionals from across the
The Midwest Chapter of AICP is hitting the streets of Chicago again, sponsoring a team in this year’s Chiditarod urban shopping cart race and benefit food drive. Their theme this
Sister publication, Reel 360 News, was the first to break the story of Technicolor Creative Studios’ financial troubles and its decision to shut down The Mill’s U.S. operations (MPC Advertising,
Our Chicago production community is grieving the loss of editor Mike Berg who passed away unexpectedly on November 9, 2024, after a brief illness. Mike was born in La Crosse,
The 2024 AICP Awards Tour wrapped in Chicago last night with a grand celebration in the historic Old Post Office building. The early Happy Hour gathering was greatly appreciated by
For the 10th consecutive year, Advertising Community Night is returning to the Midwest Film Festival (MFF) on Monday, July 29, 7:30 pm at the Gene Siskel Film Center. This highly
ABOC, formerly known as Amalgamated Bank of Chicago, has announced a significant rebranding effort in celebration of its 102nd anniversary. The rebranding includes a new name, logo, and visual identity,
Chicago State University is partnering with the Illinois Film Office, Kennedy King College and Filmscape to host the Illinois Film Industry Workforce Training Conference on June 21st. The event will take place at Chicago
The Midwest Chapter of AICP unveiled its first Women’s Forum on May 21 at Optimus. The networking event for AICP members connected junior creatives and producers in the industry with
Legendary NBA player, Larry Bird, has once again showcased his acting skills in a new Allstate commercial that aired during this year’s Oscars broadcast. While the 67-year-old may not be
The Midwest Chapter of AICP is taking to the streets with its first-ever sponsorship of a team in the 2024 edition of Chiditarod. With the cheeky, Blues Brothers inspired name
While the news of our favorite TV firemen, cops, doctors, druglords, and chefs may sometimes be our top stories, we are also the news source for our production companies, post
The creative struggle — that ongoing battle to keep great advertising great from inception to production — is real. Crafting advertising that not only captures attention, but also resonates with
Yep, of course we are thankful for our family, our friends, our co-workers, our advertisers and readers, but we are particularly thankful this year for the amazing people listed below.
