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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...

NEW WORK

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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Reel Women: Megan Maples — producer, leader

By Megan Maples Mar 26, 2019

The 15-year film and advertising veteran recalls a career track that began with an internship during her college years Megan Maples has been an active part of the Chic...

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“Rock star” director Erin Sax joins Seed

From Seed Media Arts Mar 26, 2019

“Drug fueled fights, guns a-blazing, and middle of the night visits by Robin Williams defined much of her childhood” “Director Erin Sax is a ‘Rock Star’...

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Cinespace’ Pissios “Caregiver for a Day” at Sinai Health

From Winger Marketing Mar 26, 2019

The President of one of the world’s largest film studios works with Chicago afterschool program to promote volunteering and youth mentoring On Wednesday, March 13, ...

NEW WORK

Tessa Films’ Toben Seymour takes Mr. World on a spin

From avagnoni communications Mar 26, 2019

New campaign by The Richards Group stars a spokespuppet who dances, ziplines, and scuba dives while touting the benefits of Eyeglass World A personable and highly a...

BREAKING NEWS

Updated: Is there finally “Jusstice” for Jussie?

By Colin Costello Mar 26, 2019

Cook County State Attorney drops all 16 criminal charges; and seals all records in a case full of twists and turns Again, the Jussie Smollett case has had more twis...

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‘La Isla Rota’ brings celebs to Latin Film Fest

By Reel Chicago Mar 25, 2019

"Captain Marvel's" Algenis Pérez to appear with his film about youth, revenge, love, and a tragic era of Haitian history Algenis Pérez, who plays the character Att...

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Irene Michaels, versatile beauty and media pro

By Irene Michaels Mar 25, 2019

Meet the former “General Hospital” cast member who founded I On Youth and I On The Scene Irene Michaels is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and accomplished equest...

BREAKING NEWS

The Mill launches Mill Mascot animation system

From The Mill Mar 25, 2019

The studio’s latest IP is a game-changer representing the future of character animation Creative technology and VFX studio The Mill today launched a groundbreak...

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Reel Women: Susan Betteridge, Group Creative Director

By Daniel Patton Mar 22, 2019

The mcgarrybowen creative leader and SheRunsIt Working Mom of the Year describes how she is "still figuring it out" Susan Betteridge has made a profound and positive ...

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Beer Wars: Miller Lite goes medieval on Bud Light

By Colin Costello Mar 22, 2019

New creative from agency DDB and a lawsuit take the battle to a whole new level Marsellus Wallace would be proud. The #corntroversy between Bud Light and Miller...

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Havas names ‘powerhouse’ John Norman new CCO

By Reel Chicago Mar 22, 2019

Seasoned ad pro has created renowned work for major brands including Walmart, Nike, Coca-Cola and Gatorade. A celebrated industry veteran who has worked with tre...

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DDB’s new look is a celebration of the past