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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

By Daniel Patton Mar 22, 2019

“This visual identity perfectly captures our heritage and legacy … and positions us for the future.” DDB CEO Wendy Clark DDB Worldwide unveiled a new visual i...

REEL THINGS

OKRP expands Whiskey & Banana Studio

From Toni Lee PR Mar 21, 2019

After completing thousands of TV, radio, and social projects, since launching three years ago, the operation moves into a home of its own Independent marketing agency O...

Reel Indie

The Onion City Experimental Film and Video Festival

From Chicago Filmmakers Mar 20, 2019

Finely curated weekend schedule packs a firehouse full of films and filmmakers, receptions, food, music, art, and drink The 29th edition of the Onion City Experiment...

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Arkells rock Cramer Krasselt

By Daniel Patton Mar 20, 2019

One of the hottest bands in North America shares music and wisdom with a Chicago ad agency Three members of the Canadian rock band Arkells demonstrated why their full...

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WGA puts talent agencies on blast in new report

By Reel Chicago Mar 19, 2019

"Agents unwilling to represent writers will have to find another line of work" - WGA A scathing new report issued Monday morning from The Writers Guild of America has...

REEL WOMEN

Reel Women: Melissa Kennedy, media professional

By Melissa Kennedy Mar 19, 2019

From marketing and development to screenwriting, Zacuto Studios' leader of business operations offers a little bit of everything Melissa Kennedy leads the business op...

WTTW premieres season two of ‘Urban Nature’ March 20

From Grisko Mar 18, 2019

Watch host Marcus Kronforst eat a salad made of greens picked from an alley in Chicago at wttw.com/urbannature If you know where to look, you’ll find the most surpr...

NEW WORK

Rickie Fowler returns in new Grant Thornton campaign

By Reel Chicago Mar 18, 2019

Pro golfer Rickie Fowler wants to make a statement. With a straw hat possibly? Independent audit, tax and advisory firm, Grant Thornton this weekend kicked off its latest adv...

NEW WORK

Legends are made, not born in Highdive Jeep campaign

By Colin Costello Mar 18, 2019

A pair of bold and righteous 30-second spots are paving the way for the brand's integrated multi-market campaign Jeep has something to say about being a legend. "L...

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Zach Braff joins RSA Films

From RSA Films Mar 18, 2019

It all started when the award-winning actor / writer / director bumped into executive producer Chris Karabas on the street Globally acclaimed production company RSA...

MIFF holds St. Paddy’s weekend Spring Donation Drive

From MIFF Mar 16, 2019

Donate now for a chance to win Cubs tickets, White Sox tickets, and $100 restaurant gift certificates The Midwest Independent Film Festival has announced a Spring Don...

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