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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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Leo B promotes Nolan, Montgomery to Co-Presidents

From MSL Group Jan 16, 2019

Reporting to Andrew Swinand, Britt Nolan will oversee creative and production while Emma Montgomery focuses on growth and strategy Leo Burnett today announced the app...

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Unltd helps CTA turn the red line into the ‘Blood Line’

By Reel Chicago Jan 16, 2019

Non-profit Vitalant teams up with We Are Unlimited to help increase Chicago's blood supply Looks like We Are Unlimited will be doing just fine with a little less Mc...

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Joe Burke promoted to CCO of MARC USA

By Colin Costello Jan 16, 2019

Chicago creative vet has been leading campaigns for more than 25 years MARC USA President Cari Bucci Hulings has announced that Joe Burke has been promoted to EVP/ Ch...

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AMP Awards announces 2019 call for entries

From avagnoni communications Jan 16, 2019

Revamped music and sound competition kicks off sixth year with discounts and new audio-only marketing category The 2019 AMP Awards are off and running with...

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Cow Lamp acquires “Quarter Life Crisis”

By Joey Filer Jan 15, 2019

New doc investigates the mental health of Millennials and its relationship to changes in technology and the economy Cow Lamp Films acquired the distribution right...

Super Bowl

DDB and Skittles Broadway bound for Super Bowl

By Colin Costello Jan 15, 2019

Chicago agency teams with colorful candy to create the first-ever commercial performed as a live Broadway musical Last year, DDB Chicago and Skittles made Super Bo...

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Fandango’s ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ sneak peek

By Reel Chicago Jan 15, 2019

Chicago fans and Fandango VIP members can see the final installment of the epic dragon trilogy on Feb 2 Fandango, the leading digital network for all things movies...

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Tessa Films’ “Work In Progress” to screen at Sundance

By Reel Chicago Jan 14, 2019

Chicago-made pilot is one of four “highly original series-kickoff episodes” that will be featured during the festival’s Indie Episodic Program Tessa Films' W...

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“Chicago protest” double-bill lights up Siskel Center

By Reel Chicago Jan 14, 2019

“’63 Boycott” and “F*** Your Hair” will screen with filmmaker Q&As during special events on January 25, 26, 30 Later this month, the Siskel Film Center will o...

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R+K advances in media buying and planning

By Reel Chicago Jan 14, 2019

"Destination-focused, integrated marketing communications agency" Rhea + Kaiser continues an era of growth that began last year. Rhea + Kaiser (R+K) has added Debbie ...

In memoriam

Advertising trailblazer Barbara Gardner Proctor passes

By Reel Chicago Jan 13, 2019

The woman who President Reagan called "The Spirit of America" opened the nation's very first African-American owned ad agency Barbara Gardner Proctor's story is what...

In memoriam

Lester Wunderman passes of natural causes

By Reel Chicago Jan 12, 2019

"Father of Direct Marketing" Created a Trillion-Dollar Industry Advertising has lost a trailblazer. Lester Wunderman, chairman emeritus and founder of Wunderman, the ...

TOP STORIES

Field Notes to host Film Festival at Music Box Theatre

Chicago is front and center in Ironheart trailer

Chicago’s Pope gets the billboard treatment from Old National Bank

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

Leo B promotes Nolan, Montgomery to Co-Presidents

Unltd helps CTA turn the red line into the ‘Blood Line’

Joe Burke promoted to CCO of MARC USA

AMP Awards announces 2019 call for entries

Cow Lamp acquires “Quarter Life Crisis”

DDB and Skittles Broadway bound for Super Bowl

Fandango’s ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ sneak peek

Tessa Films’ “Work In Progress” to screen at Sundance

“Chicago protest” double-bill lights up Siskel Center

R+K advances in media buying and planning

Advertising trailblazer Barbara Gardner Proctor passes

Lester Wunderman passes of natural causes

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