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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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Danzig launches Cinepocalypse with sold-out show

By Daniel Patton Jun 14, 2019

The legendary artist packed the house with devoted fans for the world premiere of his first film 'Verotika' Cinepocalypse made nightmares come true at the Music Box Th...

WTTW helps Girl Scouts create new patch

By Reel Chicago Jun 13, 2019

The Nature Cat Explorer Patch inspires girls to pursue the same activities as the characters from the TV series WTTW Kids and Nature Cat production partner Spiffy ...

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Laughlin Constable, Byrider explore the power of ‘If’

By Colin Costello Jun 12, 2019

Laughlin Constable and RW2 Productions' directors Lyndon and Lindsey Wade help rebrand auto financier Byride with new campaign Sobering but true fact about this "boomin...

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Matzke’s ‘Orchestra’ to screen at Cinepocalypse

By Daniel Patton Jun 12, 2019

With virtually no dialogue and a cast of one, the five-minute film rides a mysterious symphony into a frightening climax Chicago filmmaker Curtis Matzke’s short...

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McDonald’s brings international flavor to U.S.

By Colin Costello Jun 11, 2019

New Worldwide Favorites campaign brings taste of Spain, Canada, Australia and the Netherlands to U.S.stores Ever wonder what McDonald's menu is like around the wor...

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DDB, Miller Lite, Eric Andre play ‘The Cantroller’

By Colin Costello Jun 11, 2019

After you drink the beer inside, the Cantroller continues to operate your video games I'm suddenly reminded of the line Tim Robbins said in The Coen Brothers' Hudsu...

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Costello’s ‘Dreamwisher’ to make Chicago debut

By Reel Chicago Jun 10, 2019

Writer / director Colin Costello brings 'Twilight Zone' inspired short film to the third annual Windy City International Film Fest Dreamwisher, an award-winning 8-minut...

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Leo Burnett’s 2019 Cannes Lions predictions

From MSL Group Jun 10, 2019

Chairman and CCO Mark Tutssel’s top contenders exemplify creativity that creates human value Today, Leo Burnett Worldwide published its 32nd annual Cannes Predic...

The African Diaspora International Film Festival

From ADIFF Jun 10, 2019

The celebration that inspires imaginations, disrupts stereotypes, and guides attitudes toward justice plays at Facets June 21 through 27 The 17th annual African Diasp...

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C-K pushes ‘Love is Pretty Cool Pops’ for Pride Month

By Reel Chicago Jun 7, 2019

The Chicago agency teams up with the Logan Square ice creamery to build five pop-ups at strategic 'El' train stations LGBTQ+ Pride Month is celebrated in the month of...

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Mark Androw receives AICP’s highest honor

By Daniel Patton Jun 7, 2019

The legendary Chicago producer and entrepreneur was presented with the Jay B. Eisenstat Award during last night’s AICP Show in NYC STORY co-founder and Executive Pro...

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AICP honors the best advertising of the year

From avagnoni communications Jun 7, 2019

Nike named Marketer of the Year as AICP Next Awards and AICP Show honor the most innovative marketing in the motion image Winners of the AICP Show: The Art & Techni...

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Field Notes to host Film Festival at Music Box Theatre

Chicago is front and center in Ironheart trailer

Chicago’s Pope gets the billboard treatment from Old National Bank

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

Danzig launches Cinepocalypse with sold-out show

WTTW helps Girl Scouts create new patch

Laughlin Constable, Byrider explore the power of ‘If’

Matzke’s ‘Orchestra’ to screen at Cinepocalypse

McDonald’s brings international flavor to U.S.

DDB, Miller Lite, Eric Andre play ‘The Cantroller’

Costello’s ‘Dreamwisher’ to make Chicago debut

Leo Burnett’s 2019 Cannes Lions predictions

The African Diaspora International Film Festival

C-K pushes ‘Love is Pretty Cool Pops’ for Pride Month

Mark Androw receives AICP’s highest honor

AICP honors the best advertising of the year

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