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Cinespace goes to the dogs for a day

By Daniel Patton Aug 15, 2019

Chicago Film Studio partners with PAWS Chicago to spread awareness and showcase "amazing pets" available for adoption Production at Cinespace Chicago Film ...

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Media Burn offers startling history lesson in ‘Ghosts’

By Daniel Patton Aug 15, 2019

‘Ghosts in the Machine’ is a highlight reel of culture and history that leaves viewers with a profound vision of truth Ghosts in the Machine is a 65-minute mosai...

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Chi native produces immigration stories in ‘#WeLAGente’

By Colin Costello Aug 14, 2019

When you attend the 15th annual Oscar-qualifying Hollyshorts, you never know what treasure you will stumble upon. Make no mistake, whatever the block, it will be a thought-p...

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2019 Reeling LGBTQ film festival

From Chicago Filmmakers Aug 14, 2019

From ‘Shiny Shrimps’ to ‘Scream Queen,’ the annual Windy City tradition promises to entertain, inspire, amuse, arouse and break a few hearts Reeling, the se...

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rEvolution on the rise

By Daniel Patton Aug 14, 2019

How a Chicago-based agency transforms sports into an exponentially evolving world of possibilities rEvolution Integrated Sports Marketing scores on ideas from all ove...

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Mosaic forges new retail partnership with HP

From Mosaic Aug 12, 2019

Retail deal expands agency relationship from Canada exclusively to all of North America Mosaic, a best-in-class brand activation agency, announced last week that it w...

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NBC’s Stafford, Trotter to host ‘Patrick’ Variety Show

By Daniel Patton Aug 12, 2019

One of the Chicago film industry’s most beloved charity events gets a major boost of celebrity support NBC weekday Anchor Rob Stafford and Entertainment Reporter...

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One Club promotes Karolak to Gender Equality role

From The One Club for Creativity Aug 12, 2019

Move strengthens new initiatives like the organization’s first gender equality conference for senior agency leaders The One Club for Creativity, the world's fore...

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Chicago Asian Pop-Up Cinema announces season 9

From Garnier Public Relations Aug 12, 2019

This year’s lineup of musicals, thrillers, dramas, comedies, and awards dazzle the Windy City September 10 through October 10, 2019 Non-profit pan-Asian film org...

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YAS! Fest celebrates the rising stars of Chicago

By Daniel Patton Aug 12, 2019

35 outstanding young artists will be honored at September 21 event in Millennium Park The City of Chicago will celebrate thirty-five outstanding young artists at the...

Thinking past the client ask

By Tarah Sperando Aug 12, 2019

If you always give clients what they ask for, you will eventually get fired Clients are clients for a reason, and they hire agencies for a reason. And while clients might t...

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Siskel presents ‘Toni Morrision: The Pieces I Am’

From the Gene Siskel Film Center Aug 9, 2019

The Film Center will screen the "generous and intelligent doc" Friday, August 23 through Thursday, August 29 As a venue that celebrates all art forms and a public p...

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Heat’s Hookup Stations spark Lolla dialogue

By Joey Filer Aug 9, 2019

“Let’s Get Consensual” campaign utilizes phone-charging stations to spread awareness on consent Last weekend at Lollapalooza, VIP ticket holders used Let’s G...

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Late summer media wrap

By Daniel Patton Aug 9, 2019

IL Film Tax Credit “Avengers: Endgame” Metallica “Skippers” “Solstice” SG + Partners in the news Film Tax Credit extended til 2026 Governor JB Prit...

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The 10th annual Chicago South Asian Film Festival

From CSAFF Aug 7, 2019

Weekend-long cultural event opens September 19 with a red-carpet screening of "The Last Color" at Spertus Institute An amazing lineup of films surrounding South Asian ...

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Ordóñez joins FCB Chicago as Chief Creative Officer

From FCB Chicago Aug 7, 2019

Former BBDO leader brings big global brand ideas to life through innovation FCB today announced that Andrés Ordóñez has been brought on board as Chief Creative O...

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New Fox drama series to film at Cinespace

By Daniel Patton Aug 7, 2019

"neXt" — a modern-day series about technology run amok — will start shooting in Chicago this Fall Cinespace Chicago Film Studios announced today that Fox’s new...

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Gross, Pérez succeed Ordóñez at Energy BBDO

By Reel Chicago Aug 7, 2019

Musical creative director chairs continue in Chicago. With Andrés Ordóñez choosing to take the helm at FCB Chicago, Energy BBDO has announced the promotion of Josh Gross ...

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The Colonie wins a pair of Tellys for Porsche campaign

From SJ Golden Associates Aug 6, 2019

The Chicago shop's Social Media Division takes silvers for 'Use of the Vertical Format' and 'Creative Editing' The Colonie's work on the Porsche vertical advertising ...

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Jelmar names MARC USA agency of record

From MARC USA Aug 6, 2019

After ending 51-year relationship with Eicoff, the cleaning products company takes new direction Jelmar, LLC, a respected leader in the household cleaning product...

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