To say 2011 whizzed by is an understatement. The year about to end was — everything considered — a pretty good year for the Chicago advertising industry. At least compared
Energy BBDO took home the prized Illinois Lottery’s $105 million worth of general market advertising business, winning over competitive agencies JWT and Marc USA for an initial term of two
The Chicago Tribune’s ambitious integrated branding campaign introduces a winsome cast of rounded iconic characters, designed by award-winning animator J. J. Sedelmaier Productions of
When the Tribune told Marc USA it wanted a review, Marc politely declined participating and the 8-year association was severed. The Trib account bills $8-$10 million.
Upshot, the Chicago-based full-service creative agency known for its work with clients such as Constellation Brands, Google, Starbucks and Procter and Gamble, has hired Michael Rivera as Executive Creative Director.
Aisle Rocket, the end-to-end digital marketing agency that unifies creative services, data, and technology to drive measurable results, announces that it has hired Greg Slama as Executive Vice President of Media.
Melanie Kapoor passed away on Monday night due to complications from a sudden illness. She was 49 years old. The tragedy leaves Chicago’s advertising, film, and hospitality industries at a
MARC USA’s branded media group facilitates rapid growth streak” by appointing veteran leader to new position Cogniscient Media, the branded media practice of MARC USA, has created the new position
Versatile industry veteran brings a wealth of brand experience to Schaumburg-based, integrated agency Gino Tomaro has joined Rhea + Kaiser (R+K) as Business Development Director. Tomaro will manage R+K’s new
(Chicago — 19 April 2018) DePaul University announces a new brand awareness campaign with the message “Here, We Do.” Breaking April 23 and running initially for 12 weeks, the campaign
Confession time. I’ve always had an odd crush on Rachel Dratch. Yeah, Debby Downer. Her. I can’t explain it, but I have always found the Second City alum kind of
Hootenanny and MARC USA recently launched a variety of social additions to an integrated Ruby Tuesday campaign that began with a highly visible spot in 2017. Featuring 360-degree photos, GIFs,
DDB Chicago announced today that the agency had lured away 14-year Burnett veteran Colin Selikow to serve as Executive Creative Director on the Miller Lite and Mars Wrigley Confectionery accounts.
PACO COLLECTIVE this week celebrated its 10th business anniversary, evolving from an Hispanic-focused multicultural marketing agency to a cross-cultural agency with such major clients as ComEd, the Chicago
Big Deahl Productions, working with Resolution Production Group, has perfected a new green screen-like technique for commercials that will save advertisers time
FCB CHICAGO continues to increase its creative assets with the VP/creative director team of copywriter Kathleen Waille and
THREE CHICAGO CAMERA PROS will be among the hundreds of distinguished media and entertainment notables throughout the world who will gather for
“MAYA ANGELOU: THE PEOPLE’S POET,” the feature doc being produced by Media Process Group’s Bob Hercules and Keith Walker, will
Perhaps the Chicago Ad Federation, host of the annual Addy Awards, will be inspired to change the name of the
FILMWORKERS’ CREATIVE STAFF got a boost with the hire of colorist Jeff Altman, who returns to his home
