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iComfort is the place to be in new spot by Leo Burnett

By Daniel Patton Nov 6, 2019

Serta's iconic sheep mascot takes a whimsical trip from sticky sepia to cool blue Leo Burnett offers consumers a journey to a better place in a new commercial for the iComf...

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2019 Camp Kuleshov Winners

Nov 6, 2019

Optimus’ Kathryn Schade, Cutters’ Magdalena Hernandez, Another Country’s Logan Vines take first places in Graphics, Editorial, and Sound Design Camp Kuleshov, AICP’...

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CBD promotes Mark Robinson, Adrian Tumiati

By Reel Chicago Nov 5, 2019

New titles and responsibilities recognize the "outstanding contributions" of key staffers Colman, Brohan & Davis, Inc. (CBD Marketing) continues to grow its capabilitie...

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Leviathan grows stronger with key new hires

By Reel Chicago Nov 5, 2019

Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships Adrienne Rehm and Senior Producer Brittany McCullars strengthen partnership and production capabilities The principals of speci...

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Leo Burnett names Matt Marcus Chief Experience Officer

By Reel Chicago Nov 5, 2019

Seasoned creative leader will help brands connect with consumers through technology Leo Burnett North America has today named Matt Marcus to the newly created role of Chief...

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DePaul film brings holiday magic to State St.

By Reel Chicago Nov 5, 2019

‘Merry Christmas from DePaul’ stop-motion holiday scene will light up the loop from November 7 to January 15 DePaul University will light up the corner of State Street ...

REEL BUSINESS

McD’s former CEO to collect paycheck for six months

By Reel Chicago Nov 4, 2019

‘Separation Agreement and General Release’ specifies salary, benefits, and non-compete in Steve Easterbrook's 15-page severance plan McDonald’s erstwhile CEO ...

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Molson Coors moving HQ to Chicago

By Reel Chicago Nov 4, 2019

Nation’s second-largest brewer intends to diversify, accelerate, and reduce expenses by moving to The Windy City Intending to reduce expenses by $150 million, brewer...

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Advertising Community Shorts night lineup

By Reel Chicago Nov 4, 2019

Midwest Independent Film Festival’s popular annual industry tradition tomorrow night at Landmark Century The advertising and independent filmmaking communities converg...

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‘The Girl Who Wore Freedom’ screens with director Q&A

By Reel Chicago Nov 4, 2019

Director, cast, WWII vet and 'Band of Brothers' actor to attend screening of 'love story' between French citizens and the Americans GIs who saved them As Americans, we...

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Macy’s Great Tree Lighting Ceremony tomorrow

By Daniel Patton Nov 1, 2019

Indoor holiday spirit adds a shimmer to the array of vendors, musicians, and passersby on the sidewalk outside Tomorrow, Macy's on State Street offers the perfect way for C...

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Facets introduces ‘Milos Stehlik Global Impact Award’

Nov 1, 2019

Nonprofit film org will honor the life of its founder during the annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival Facets’ 36th annual Chicago International Ch...

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Cow Lamp acquires a pair of Jack Newell films

By Reel Chicago Oct 31, 2019

Indie distributor scores ‘Open Tables’ and ‘Close Quarters’ by Second City’s Harold Ramis School Program Director Cow Lamp Films — the Midwest's first and...

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‘When It Breaks’ is an education for everyone

By Daniel Patton Oct 31, 2019

Teacher, musician and performer Konrad Wert sings a powerful song for special needs students When It Breaks is the story of a man who inspires America to educate her ch...

Behind The Scenes

Murphy finds the right color / contrast for CBS’ ‘Evil’

By Reel Chicago Oct 31, 2019

Exploring the line between religion and science form the foundation for CBS’s new mystery series Evil from creators Robert and Michelle King. The show, which has already been...

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Gavin Kelly adds retro horror look to ‘AHS: 1984’

By Reel Chicago Oct 31, 2019

Cinematographer uses Panavision's Millennium DXL2 and Light Iron post for American Horror Story Season 9 FX's American Horror Story series goes retro for Season 9, back...

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Study names ‘Martyrs’ Illinois most popular horror movie

By Daniel Patton Oct 30, 2019

Divisive, French, and never-released-in-the-US 'torture-porn' scores high with critics and Google searchers A new report published by Comparitech Ltd. says that the mos...

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Starbucks to invest $10M in Chicago communities

By Reel Chicago Oct 30, 2019

Mayor Lightfoot applauds the coffeehouse’s commitment to jobs and small business growth Starbucks plans to invest $10 million to drive economic opportunity in Chicago...

CIFF

ChiFilmFest announces 2019 audience winners

By Reel Chicago Oct 30, 2019

'Just Mercy,’ ‘And Then We Danced,’ ‘Ready for War’ take top honors at 55th Chicago International Film Festival The Chicago International Film Festiv...

NEW WORK

Wieden+Kennedy does ‘Chicago Style’ for Nike

By Daniel Patton Oct 29, 2019

Windy City people and pride abound in new 60-second ‘Sport Changes Everything’ commercial Chicago sports, culture, and attitude come to life in a new spot for Nike...

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iComfort is the place to be in new spot by Leo Burnett

2019 Camp Kuleshov Winners

CBD promotes Mark Robinson, Adrian Tumiati

Leviathan grows stronger with key new hires

Leo Burnett names Matt Marcus Chief Experience Officer

DePaul film brings holiday magic to State St.

McD’s former CEO to collect paycheck for six months

Molson Coors moving HQ to Chicago

Advertising Community Shorts night lineup

‘The Girl Who Wore Freedom’ screens with director Q&A

Macy’s Great Tree Lighting Ceremony tomorrow

Facets introduces ‘Milos Stehlik Global Impact Award’

Cow Lamp acquires a pair of Jack Newell films

‘When It Breaks’ is an education for everyone

Murphy finds the right color / contrast for CBS’ ‘Evil’

Gavin Kelly adds retro horror look to ‘AHS: 1984’

Study names ‘Martyrs’ Illinois most popular horror movie

Starbucks to invest $10M in Chicago communities

ChiFilmFest announces 2019 audience winners

Wieden+Kennedy does ‘Chicago Style’ for Nike

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