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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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Graham Metzger opens Filmbutcher

By Colin Costello Jun 7, 2019

"If I don't do it now, when will I?" - Graham Metzger Accomplished creative editor Graham Metzger has ventured out on his own and opened a new editorial/motion graphics/de...

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Filmscape Chicago open for registration

By Daniel Patton Jun 7, 2019

The gear and education expo brings equipment expertise, and community together at Cinespace on September 7-8 A portion of the curriculum for this year’s Filmscape Ch...

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OKRP puts Illinois ‘Up For Amazing’ in new campaign

By Daniel Patton Jun 6, 2019

The state’s new agency of record tempts visitors with the allure of 'fascinating possibilities' Chicago-based O'Keefe Reinhard & Paul captured the wonder and awe o...

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Gentleman Jack, Codeblack get reel at Park West

By Colin Costello Jun 6, 2019

Winner of national competition will receive $10,000 and an opportunity to screen at the American Black Film Festival Last week, Gentleman Jack Double Mellowed Tenn...

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Mosaic names Justine Greenwald ECD

By Reel Chicago Jun 6, 2019

Top brand activation agency bolsters leadership bench with addition of accomplished, multi-disciplined marketing executive Mosaic, a brand activation agency that ...

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mcgarrybown’s powerful new work for Howard Brown

By Daniel Patton Jun 6, 2019

The creative agency and the Chicago healthcare center offer dignity, inclusion and resources through new "Culturally Competent Healthcare" campaign mcgarrybowen Chica...

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Tandem helps Home Chef tout new hashtag

By Daniel Patton Jun 6, 2019

The Chicago-based production company captured tasty cuisine and smiling customers for a new campaign about '#DinnerTonight' Chicago-based Tandem Inc. filmed nearly a...

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Executive management changes at Rhea + Kaiser

From R+K Jun 4, 2019

Owner and Co-Founder Steve Rhea describes the action as part of a “continued evolution” at the agency Rhea + Kaiser has announced new executive management positio...

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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

Graham Metzger opens Filmbutcher

Filmscape Chicago open for registration

OKRP puts Illinois ‘Up For Amazing’ in new campaign

Gentleman Jack, Codeblack get reel at Park West

Mosaic names Justine Greenwald ECD

mcgarrybown’s powerful new work for Howard Brown

Tandem helps Home Chef tout new hashtag

Executive management changes at Rhea + Kaiser

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