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Linda Jack announces retirement

From Grossman & Jack Apr 5, 2019

One of the most respected and connected agents in the Chicago community will work her last day on April 30 After working over 40 years working as an Agent in the Chic...

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DDB helps State Farm get funny with celebs

From DiGennaro Communications Apr 5, 2019

Ken Jeong and Terry Crews share their ‘Hidden Talents’ in a new campaign about life insurance State Farm’s Hidden Talents campaign — created by DDB and featu...

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AICP Midwest Chapter sets active agenda for spring

From avagnoni communications Apr 5, 2019

A busy slate of events will culminate in the AICP Post Awards next month AICP's Midwest Chapter is about to kick off a series of events for the local ad and producti...

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The Colonie adds three assistant editors

From SJ Golden Associates Apr 5, 2019

Priscilla Perez, Lexi Midkiff, and Lindsey Fisher help meet demand at the growing editorial and post company Postproduction boutique The Colonie has announced the ad...

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Behind the scenes of ‘Pooh: The Derrick Rose Story’

By Daniel Patton Apr 5, 2019

The real life tale of an NBA star who responded to his critics by playing like a legend on the court Director Scott Diener endured several last-minute NBA thrills to...

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Slang signs Grammy-winning producer Anthony Kilhoffer

By Daniel Patton Apr 5, 2019

Vince Lawrence cuts a deal with his longtime friend, the legendary trackmaster Slang Music Group, the company founded by Chicago House Pioneer Vince Lawrence, has sig...

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Bigger Picture expands sales with Heart, Brains & Nerve

From Hype World Apr 3, 2019

The full-service production company finds an "ideal match" in "respected co-conspirator" Nathan Skillicorn The Bigger Picture has expanded its sales team with the ad...

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McD’s star-studded “Black & Positively Golden” launch

By Daniel Patton Apr 3, 2019

Yvonne Orji and Normani helped kick off McDonald's largest national African American-focused initiative in 16 years McDonald’s USA announced the launch of Black...

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mcgarry helps Brunchables fool the internet

From mcgarrybowen Apr 3, 2019

The April 1 rollout of Kraft’s new “mixed-up” sandwich-building breakfast item launched rumors across the web When Kraft shared a teaser of its new Brunchables ...

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Mike’s Hard Lemonade creates “brighter times”

By Colin Costello Apr 3, 2019

Online takeover of Washington Post on April Fool's day is part of three-year-old "Drink on Bright Side" campaign by Havas Reading any newspaper these days can be a t...

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Cinespace donates $25K to educational foundation

From Winger Marketing Apr 3, 2019

Chicago Film Studio’s generosity honors a tradition of community support established by Cinespace Founder, “Uncle” Nick Mirkopoulos Cinespace Chicago Film Stu...

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MillerCoors & Energy BBDO sparkle with new drink

By Reel Chicago Apr 3, 2019

The new line of 120-calorie sparkling cocktails from MillerCoors, began hitting shelves this week This week MillerCoors introduces a new sparkling cocktail beverage to...

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CineYouth unveils 2019 film and program schedule

From Cinema/Chicago Apr 3, 2019

Cinema/Chicago’s young filmmaker celebration will light up the Music Box Theatre with 64 films screening April 26-28 Celebrating its 15th edition in 2019, CineYouth,...

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Kraft puts gender pay gap into nut bags

From mcgarrybowen Apr 3, 2019

NUT-rition teams up with Laura Dern, mcgarrybowen, Whitehouse, and Another Country to shine a light on pay inequality on National Equal Pay Day NUT-rition is a brand...

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Reel Women: Emily Walton, advertising pro

By Emily Walton Apr 2, 2019

OKRP’s creative phenom talks about family, work, evolving attitudes towards women, and tropical drinks Emily Walton is an Associate Creative Director (Art Director) a...

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Teach Abroad Film Fest at Davis Theater April 4

From ITA Apr 2, 2019

First of its kind event showcases the world through a dozen unique international perspectives The Teach Abroad Film Festival will celebrate the work of incredible Engl...

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Reel Women: Sarah Uchison, advertising pro

Apr 1, 2019

The creative star from OKRP talks about life, career, and the “uniquely powerful feeling of woman-ness” Sarah Uchison is an Associate Creative Director at O’Ke...

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McD’s “Shake Sauce” is a sweet new way to dip

By Daniel Patton Apr 1, 2019

Besides enjoying the tasty trio of accouterments, McDonald’s customers have also been helping to promote them online McDonald’s has combined menu innovation wi...

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The Chicago Independent Film and TV Festival

By Daniel Patton Mar 29, 2019

CIFTV's four-day program offers a diverse, relevant, and entertaining weekend showcase The 2nd annual Chicago Independent Film and TV Festival will return to Columbi...

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Women of the Now Anniversary Showcase