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French Butter gives Thomas’ English Muffins a twist

From avagnoni communications Feb 27, 2019

Minneapolis-based MONO speaks to the "Mom Boss" in a colorful, unapologetic new campaign Thomas', the number-one selling English Muffin brand in America, has launched a ...

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Kartemquin Oscar party celebrates a winning tradition

By Daniel Patton Feb 27, 2019

"Minding the Gap's" Oscar nomination is part of a Chicago filmmaking tradition that dates back a half-century Although a pair of VIP’s were noticeably absent from ...

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Culligan, Fallon give water a voice in new campaign

By Daniel Patton Feb 27, 2019

A unique point of view and a playful voiceover offer a thrilling mix of message and beauty in a splashy series of new spots Water is everywhere in a new Culligan ca...

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SRW celebrates better-for-you food offerings

From SRW Feb 27, 2019

SRW — an independent, full-service marketing agency with a penchant for growing natural health and wellness brands — announced it has partnered with Calbee North America, cr...

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Havas Chicago adds purpose to its black coffee

By Colin Costello Feb 27, 2019

An experiential coffee shop meets cultural conversation in Havas' latest lobby installment (donuts included) Coffee is a piping hot vehicle that can showcase what ma...

NBC renews Dick Wolf’s ‘Chicago’ franchise

By Reel Chicago Feb 27, 2019

Nearly 35 million regular viewers watch the Windy City trifecta every Wednesday night Chicago production community rejoice, you will have even more crime, fire and sick...

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Reel Black List: Chakka Reeves, creative producer, mentor

By Chakka Reeves Feb 27, 2019

The versatile pro has a proven knack for making an impact on film sets as well as classrooms Chakka Reeves is a creative producer, coach, and workforce development ...

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Chicago International Film Festival call for entries

From CIFF Feb 25, 2019

Submit work by July 8 (late deadline) to be considered for CIFF’s 55th annual run, October 16-27 The Chicago International Film Festival has announced entries are n...

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2019 Academy Awards Review

By Colin Costello Feb 25, 2019

Colin Costello recounts the thrill passion, and spectacle of Hollywood’s biggest night of the year There’s no way to prepare for the spectacle that is the Oscar ce...

WTTW’s “Chicago on Vacation” with Geoffrey Baer

From WTTW Feb 24, 2019

WTTW special revisits the great Midwest family road trip with Geoffrey Baer When your family piled into the car for a vacation, where did you go? Starved Rock? Lake...

An open letter to Jussie Smollett

By Colin Costello Feb 23, 2019

Disclaimer: The viewpoints expressed by the author do not necessarily reflect the opinions, viewpoints and official policies of Reel Chicago and Reel 360 Dear Jus...

No host. No “obvi” winner. Here are our Oscar picks!

By Colin Costello Feb 23, 2019

Awards season finally comes to a curious, confounding and sometimes confusing end this Sunday when the Oscars announce their winners at the Dolby Theater. This year, there i...

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The Colonie gets happy with Advocate campaign

From SJ Golden Associates Feb 22, 2019

Editor Tom Pastorelle cut a trio of Advocate Aurora Health spots created by MERGE and set to the theme song from The Partridge Family The Colonie editor Tom Pastore...

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The 7th annual Battle of the Advertising Bands

By Daniel Patton Feb 22, 2019

This year's juried competition of agency bands will rock the Cubby Bear on May 17 The 7th annual Battle of the Advertising Bands, the Battle For Hope, returns to the Cub...

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Black List: Kyra Kyles, writer, creator, public speaker, entrepreneur

Feb 22, 2019

Chicago native, Northwestern grad held top editorial roles at EBONY and JET while co-piloting Myth Lab Entertainment, and fighting for media diversity K...

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R+K recognized for ad, PR, and digital excellence

From R+K Feb 21, 2019

Chicago integrated shop honored with several first place and merit awards from the National Agri-Marketing Association Rhea + Kaiser (R+K) has earned recognition for c...

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FCB Chicago goes “down there” for Cottonelle

By Daniel Patton Feb 21, 2019

A new integrated campaign addresses the nether regions with frank, informative, and delightful moxie FCB Chicago and Cottonelle get to the bottom of a sensitive issue wi...

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Reel Black List: Anre’ Brownlee, fashion designer

By Anre' Brownlee Feb 21, 2019

Self-taught fashion designer enjoys notable success across the continent, but prefers to work in Chicago Anre’ Brownlee is a self-taught fashion and costume desig...

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Beyond Meat engages Stun for branding and media

From The Asbury Feb 21, 2019

Relationship kicks off with video about plant-based protein diets starring “ambassador” Kyrie Irving Beyond Meat, the world’s leading plant-based meat compan...

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Jussie Smollett charged with filing false police report

By Reel Chicago Feb 21, 2019

After his surrender and arrest this morning, the actor's bail was set at $100K during an afternoon bond hearing Empire star Jussie Smollett has been charged with filin...

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