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Almost Gold shines with major expansion

From Hype Jun 25, 2019

Chicago-based production studio celebrates five years of creativity Design-driven production studio Almost Gold is excited to unveil a major expansion of both environm...

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Chatter: Is new ‘Matrix’ filming in Chicago 2020?

By Colin Costello Jun 24, 2019

If rumors are to be believed a new Matrix, helmed by the Wachowskis could be filming in town as early as next year There is a new rumor making the rounds that ComicBoo...

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Walgreens shifts business to Ogilvy and VMLY&R

By Reel Chicago Jun 24, 2019

Grey NY to still handle B2B business, but consumer business to be divided between Ogilvy Chicago and VLMY&R Chicago Looks like Walgreens, the largest pharmacy chain ...

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mike’s Hard Lemonade distributes Brighter Times

By Reel Chicago Jun 24, 2019

mike's Hard Lemonade unveils pop-up newsstands and curated newspaper to kick off summer Want some good news today? Like really, really good news? mike's Hard Lemonad...

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Cinepocalypse announces 2019 winners

From Music Box Theatre Jun 24, 2019

Third annual Chicago genre festival closes with big stars, big winners, and record-shattering audiences The Music Box Theatre is honored to announce the juried winn...

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FCB’s ‘Whopper Detour’ wins Cannes Titanium

From FCB Jun 21, 2019

FCB marks resurgence as a cutting-edge, innovative creative agency by winning the first Titanium Lion ever On the fifth and final day of Cannes 2019, FCB continued...

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Mode Project helps CSO reach new audiences

From Mode Project Jun 21, 2019

Digital ad campaign from Chicago-based design and production studio shares the excitement of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Anybody who thinks the Chicago Symphony Or...

Molly of Denali premieres July 15 on WTTW

By Daniel Patton Jun 21, 2019

Groundbreaking new series offers an adventurous mix of Alaska Native Values, and exciting education On Monday, July 15, a groundbreaking new animated series called M...

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Chicago-made ‘Musician’ wins big at Vero Beach

By Daniel Patton Jun 21, 2019

Mark Schimmel’s musical fantasy drama enhances Florida film fest with the sounds of Chicago Filmmaker Mark Schimmel felt that he and co-producer Normann Pokorny had ...

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Jon Favreau, Siskel Center Renaissance Winner

By Daniel Patton Jun 21, 2019

The hugely talented actor, director, and producer pleases everyone while interviewing with Robert Downey Jr. at the Four Seasons Last Saturday night, Jon Fav...

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Crisp earns a pair of awards for video narratives

By Reel Chicago Jun 19, 2019

Chicago-based boutique continues to collect trophies with “simple, focused, and emotive stories” Communications agency Crisp recently won a Healthcare Advertisin...

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Forge Global hires Social Deviant

From WRP Communications Jun 19, 2019

The “stock market for private companies” selects Chicago-based agency for its “strong track record” in “brand development” Forge Global, the leading San-Fra...

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Sarofsky adds SXSW winner Ben Strang to roster

From The Darnell Works Agency Jun 18, 2019

Chicago-based, design-driven production shop expands with California based, award-winning creator of “Beast” Continuing its growth and its investments into excel...

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FCB Chicago scores huge first day at Cannes

From FCB Chicago Jun 18, 2019

Windy City office’s four Lions add to the Network’s eleven and counting at the Fest so far The FCB Network is off to an excellent start on day one of this year'...

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Tina Manikas, Chicago Ad Federation Woman of the Year

By FCB Chicago Jun 18, 2019

FCB President has advocated for brands and people while stocking a trophy case full of awards over 30-year career The Chicago Advertising Federation is pleased to ...

Melody Smith sets up Go Fund Me for breast cancer

By Colin Costello Jun 17, 2019

One of the great aspects about writing for Reel Chicago, and quite frankly sets us apart from other publications, is our ability to really dive into our own advertising, film, T...

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TimeZoneOne says “Meet Us Here” at Oak Park

By Reel Chicago Jun 17, 2019

"Oak Park is Chicagoland's hidden gem, and this fully integrated campaign is about re-positioning the city and its many communities," -- Daniel Thomas, TimeZoneOne ...

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Facebook hires Leo B and other agencies to rebuild rep

By Reel Chicago Jun 17, 2019

Social-networking giant hires Burnett, Wieden, BBDO, Ogilvy and Droga5 to save its tarnished image Face it, after all of its privacy missteps, election interference, hate...

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The Escape Pod unveils new leadership team

By Reel Chicago Jun 17, 2019

“To help our clients win, we need to make sure our leadership team is the best in the business." - Norm Bilow, Escape Pod Big moves are happening at indie agency...

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TimeZoneOne named AOR for Navy Pier

By Reel Chicago Jun 14, 2019

The tourist "must-see" destination named indie agency TimeZoneOne its Agency of Record for branding campaign With more than 9 million visitors annually, The Navy Pier i...

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Almost Gold shines with major expansion

Chatter: Is new ‘Matrix’ filming in Chicago 2020?

Walgreens shifts business to Ogilvy and VMLY&R

mike’s Hard Lemonade distributes Brighter Times

Cinepocalypse announces 2019 winners

FCB’s ‘Whopper Detour’ wins Cannes Titanium

Mode Project helps CSO reach new audiences

Molly of Denali premieres July 15 on WTTW

Chicago-made ‘Musician’ wins big at Vero Beach

Jon Favreau, Siskel Center Renaissance Winner

Crisp earns a pair of awards for video narratives

Forge Global hires Social Deviant

Sarofsky adds SXSW winner Ben Strang to roster

FCB Chicago scores huge first day at Cannes

Tina Manikas, Chicago Ad Federation Woman of the Year

Melody Smith sets up Go Fund Me for breast cancer

TimeZoneOne says “Meet Us Here” at Oak Park

Facebook hires Leo B and other agencies to rebuild rep

The Escape Pod unveils new leadership team

TimeZoneOne named AOR for Navy Pier

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