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MillerCoors taps Michelle St. Jacques as new CMO

by Reel 360 Jan 24, 2019

The former Kraft Heinz Senior Vice President inherits a portfolio of brands from the nation’s second-largest brewer MillerCoors has named Kraft Heinz executive Mi...

BREAKING NEWS

Cinespace signs production deal for Netflix’ ‘Mixtape’

From Cinespace Studios Jan 24, 2019

Chicago film campus will be home to the musical drama that became an "internet favorite" after last summer's pilot premier Cinespace Chicago Film Studios, one o...

REEL THINGS

The “Force” will be with Chicago this April

By Colin Costello Jan 23, 2019

Jedis, droids and Wookies scheduled to invade the annual Star Wars Celebration coming to McCormick Place This April, geeks will not have to go to a galaxy far, far aw...

Super Bowl

Watch Devour’s racy food porn Super Bowl spot

By Colin Costello Jan 23, 2019

“Some may say our new commercial is too hot for TV. We’ll let the audience decide.” Katy Marshall, Springboard The Reel Chicago team was not going to post an...

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Chicago Latino Film Fest unveils poster for 35th run

From CLFF Jan 23, 2019

Rome-based Polish artist Michal Tadeusz Golanski’s design celebrates women’s contribution to the art form The International Latino Cultural Center of C...

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Four Chicago Children’s Fest films earn Oscar noms

From Facets Jan 23, 2019

Facets’ annual Chicago International Children's Film Festival continues long tradition of programming excellence Four of the five films nominated for the Best Anima...

BREAKING NEWS

Cinespace signs production deal for Amazon’s ‘Utopia’

From Cinespace Studios Jan 23, 2019

Digital content distributor to film Gillian Flynn-remake of the British thriller at Chicago’s West Side studio campus Cinespace Chicago Film Studios, a 1.4...

REEL THINGS

Jason Peterson hangs new shingle

By Reel Chicago Jan 22, 2019

The controversial former CCO of Havas North America has opened a new agency called The Times Well, that didn't take very long. According to the Chicago Business ...

Super Bowl

Kristin Chenoweth unleashes the dogs for Avocados spot

By Reel Chicago Jan 22, 2019

The actor pulls off some of the best four-legged humor this side of "Best in Show" in new Super Bowl teaser from Energy BBDO Energy BBDO unleashed a Super Bowl tea...

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Fusion92 promotes Meghan McCarthy to Senior VP

By Reel Chicago Jan 22, 2019

Data-driven marketer who pioneered the development of programmatic media has worked with more than 350 global publishers Indie digital agency, Fusion92, announced Me...

REEL THINGS

‘Favourite’ and ‘Roma’ lead 91st Oscar noms

By Colin Costello Jan 22, 2019

"A Star is Born," "Vice," and "Black Panther" follow closely behind with eight nods apiece Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick) and Tracee Ellis Ross (Black-ish) unveiled th...

Super Bowl

Michael C. Hall goes to Broadway with Skittles

By Colin Costello Jan 21, 2019

Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical created by DDB Chicago has found its star in Michael C. Hall Skittles, which made a lot of Super Bowl noise last year with Fr...

REEL THINGS

2019 Best of the Midwest Awards

By Daniel Patton Jan 18, 2019

"The film festival is about bringing people together and supporting all of the members of the filmmaking community." MIFF Executive Director Amy Guth The Midwest Inde...

REEL MOVES

Graham Chapman promoted to Editor at The Colonie

From SJ Golden Associates Jan 18, 2019

Talented “game-changer” has spent the past five years growing within the Chicago company’s ranks The Colonie has announced that Graham Chapman has been promote...

NEW WORK

Fast Horse enlists ‘SNL’ alum Cheri Oteri for Fiber One

By Colin Costello Jan 18, 2019

The Minneapolis agency and the versatile funnywoman help the snack maker encourage people who need more fiber in their diet According to "Food Navigator" for some co...

NEW WORK

Utopic elicits love for McDonald’s in two new spots

By Daniel Patton Jan 18, 2019

Great performances, top cinematography, and A-list director Morten Tyldum elevate the brand without mentioning a hamburger Utopic helped McDonald’s tell a pair...

Super Bowl

Flamin’ Hot Doritos ‘collabs’ with Chance & Backstreet

By Colin Costello Jan 17, 2019

Goodby Silverstein creates an all-star ensemble to introduce new spicy nacho flavor during the Super Bowl According to PepsiCo's Doritos new Flamin' Hot Nachos, the Sup...

REEL MOVES

R+K hires Gino Tomaro as Business Development Director

Jan 17, 2019

Versatile industry veteran brings a wealth of brand experience to Schaumburg-based, integrated agency Gino Tomaro has joined Rhea + Kaiser (R+K) as Business Development...

NEW WORK

AbelsonTaylor Launches Icons.Health channel

By Reel Chicago Jan 17, 2019

New venture features content that explores the intersection of healthcare and technology with innovators and entrepreneurs What do Microsoft, Aetna, Twitter, ...

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LA Director Anthony Pietromonaco joins Seed’s Roster

By Reel Chicago Jan 17, 2019

Multi-talented “Renaissance man” joins the Chicago-based international production company Award winning visual and narrative director Anthony Pietromonaco has f...

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MillerCoors taps Michelle St. Jacques as new CMO

Cinespace signs production deal for Netflix’ ‘Mixtape’

The “Force” will be with Chicago this April

Watch Devour’s racy food porn Super Bowl spot

Chicago Latino Film Fest unveils poster for 35th run

Four Chicago Children’s Fest films earn Oscar noms

Cinespace signs production deal for Amazon’s ‘Utopia’

Jason Peterson hangs new shingle

Kristin Chenoweth unleashes the dogs for Avocados spot

Fusion92 promotes Meghan McCarthy to Senior VP

‘Favourite’ and ‘Roma’ lead 91st Oscar noms

Michael C. Hall goes to Broadway with Skittles

2019 Best of the Midwest Awards

Graham Chapman promoted to Editor at The Colonie

Fast Horse enlists ‘SNL’ alum Cheri Oteri for Fiber One

Utopic elicits love for McDonald’s in two new spots

Flamin’ Hot Doritos ‘collabs’ with Chance & Backstreet

R+K hires Gino Tomaro as Business Development Director

AbelsonTaylor Launches Icons.Health channel

LA Director Anthony Pietromonaco joins Seed’s Roster

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