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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

By Daniel Patton Mar 29, 2019

The Chicago-based, collective presents a variety of films that explore the "complexity to the experience of being a woman." On Saturday night, Women of The Now will ...

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Travis Life joins Swanson, Martin & Bell

From Swanson, Martin & Bell Mar 28, 2019

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces the arrival of Entertainment and Media Law Partner Travis W. Life to the firm’s Chicago office. Travis was formerly a partner at Leave...

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Mode Project announces two new hires

From Mode Project Mar 28, 2019

Growing Chicago-based creative studio adds Designer/Animator Douglas Gordon and Associate Producer Katie Hildreth Mode Project, a Chicago based design, animation and p...

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AMP announces 2019 Curatorial Committee

From avagnoni communications Mar 28, 2019

Expert panel of music and advertising pros will review judging results, evaluate category winners and select "Best in Show." The AMP Awards for Music & Sound has re...

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Picture North gets hot with FCB, Jack Daniel’s

From Picture North Mar 28, 2019

Director Nate Camponi turns up the heat with distillery workers, who also volunteer as firefighters, at Jack Daniel’s in Tennessee. On a cold winter morning in Tennessee, P...

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2019 Millennium Park Summer Music Series

From DCASE Mar 28, 2019

Free live music smack dab in the middle of the greatest city on earth begins on June 13 The 2018 Millennium Park Summer Music Series will offer an exciting lineup of f...

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OKRP lands Illinois Tourism account

By Reel Chicago Mar 28, 2019

The growing, independent Chicago agency plans to "expand the Illinois brand around the world" One of the fastest growing agencies in Chicago just grew a little more. ...

CW’s ‘Batwoman’ shooting in town this week

By Colin Costello Mar 28, 2019

Pilot for Arrowverse's newest addition filming exteriors all around town this week The Bat is back in Chi. But it's not Christian Bale's Batman, which used Chicago...

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MIFF to host Chicago premiere of ‘Same Boat’

From MIFF Mar 26, 2019

Stealthily filmed nautical thriller makes its Windy City debut at MIFF’s First Tuesday monthly event The Midwest Independent Film Festival presents the Chicago premi...

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One Chicago Wednesday stays as NBC unveils 2025-26 slate

Bryan Cranston, Judy Greer film, Chili Finger shoots this summer in Central Illinois

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