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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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Closerlook ACD Dan Morrill wins MAHF Award

Feb 19, 2019

Medical Advertising Hall of Fame rewards young executive's involvement in community service with recognition as a Future Famer For the second consecutive year, th...

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Todd Klein joins MK Films

From MK Films Feb 19, 2019

The renowned food and drink director enhances an ongoing expansion at the tabletop commercial production house MK Films has announced the addition of accomplished...

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Reel Black List: George (Geo) Cooper

by Geo Cooper Feb 19, 2019

Native Chicagoan, Fisk University alum, Fisk Jubilee Singer, gifted pianist and Founder of the Ella Sheppard School of Music. Geo Cooper attended Fisk University and toured ...

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Jussie Smollett: Timeline of a “hoax?”

By Reel Chicago Feb 19, 2019

The alleged "homophobic" and "racist" attack on Jussie Smollett, which reportedly took place in the early hours of January 29, has taken more twists and turns than an hour of t...

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Chicago’s Asian Pop-Up Cinema, March 12 – April 24

From 11th Street Lot Feb 15, 2019

Consolidated series presents premieres, partner screenings, special guests and sixteen films, from across the Asian continent Non-profit pan-Asian film organization...

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Reel Black List: Kozi Kyles, creator, actor, entrepreneur

By Kozi Kyles Feb 15, 2019

From data plots to story plots: This native Chicagoan, Duke University alum, and marketer / filmmaker produces everything from digital series to compelling content ...

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Two Nigerian suspects in Smollett attack arrested

By Reel Chicago Feb 15, 2019

Report: Chicago Police raided the home of “two persons of interest” on Wednesday night, investigation continues According to The Wrap, two “potential suspects” ...

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Mode Project lands Gold Davey Award

From Mode Project Feb 15, 2019

Creative studio's After School Matters fundraising video honored by Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts Mode Project taps into the human experience in a way tha...

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Rage against the Oscar keeps growing

By Reel 360 Feb 14, 2019

The Academy's impending ceremonial snub continues to spark outrage among film industry groups and professionals This may be talked about more than the "whoops" moment ...

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