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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...

REEL THINGS

“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 ...

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The Rock Agency adds kids and on-camera talent

From The Rock Agency Jan 11, 2019

The fifty-year-old agency acquires Laura Alexander, a bonafide on-camera and print director To kick off its 50th anniversary, The Rock Agency rolls into 2019 by cont...

Reel Indie

Yearlong Cuban film series comes to Chicago

From Full Spectrum Features Jan 11, 2019

Cuban filmmakers, journalists, and scholars scheduled to interact with U.S. audiences Full Spectrum Features (FSF), Americas Media Initiative (AMI), and Athenaeum The...

NEW WORK

Energy BBDO helps Ocean Spray celebrate farmers

By Colin Costello Jan 11, 2019

Chicago agency launches new "Act Tiny, Be Mighty" campaign that provides fresh POV on farming Ocean Spray has launched a new advertising campaign, via new AOR Energy ...

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MK Films acquires ‘lightning-fast’ high-speed robot

From MK Films Jan 11, 2019

The Chicago-based production house’s new lightning-fast KIRA 2.0 clocks in up to 4 meters per second for both vertical and horizontal moves MK Films just announc...

NEW WORK

Calabash dials it up to 19 million for PayPal campaign

From Right Word Media Jan 10, 2019

Animation studio teams with design house Run Kick Shout on digital spots about payment systems created by Walrus The old journalism adage “show me, don’t tell ...

REEL AUDIO

Morrison ‘all over the map’ for ‘The Gandhi Murder’

By Daniel Patton Jan 10, 2019

Chicago-based composer creates thrilling soundtrack for a feature film about “the biggest cover-up in Indian history” Rob Morrison’s contribution to The Gandhi ...

BREAKING NEWS

Kartemquin announces 2019 Diverse Voices fellows

From Kartemquin Films Jan 9, 2019

Chicago doc powerhouse selects eight young filmmakers who will be eligible for up to $20K in in accelerator fund grants The 2019 DVID Fellows (pictured above) Top r...

BREAKING NEWS

Cutters opens full-force studio in Kansas City

From The Darnell Works Agency Jan 9, 2019

The expanding production and post company adds a trio of highly specialized suites in the city’s Crossroads Arts District Back in August, 2017, the principals o...

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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

The Rock Agency adds kids and on-camera talent

Yearlong Cuban film series comes to Chicago

Energy BBDO helps Ocean Spray celebrate farmers

MK Films acquires ‘lightning-fast’ high-speed robot

Calabash dials it up to 19 million for PayPal campaign

Morrison ‘all over the map’ for ‘The Gandhi Murder’

Kartemquin announces 2019 Diverse Voices fellows

Cutters opens full-force studio in Kansas City

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