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CUFF’s “Untapped Fundraiser” at Lagunitas Taproom

By Daniel Patton Feb 2, 2018

On Monday night at Lagunitas Brewing Company’s Chicago Taproom, the Chicago Underground Film Festival’s “Untapped Fundraiser” will kick off a series of events in celebra...

Super Bowl

Watch Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler drive a Kia in reverse

By Colin Costello Feb 1, 2018

Many of us often wonder what it would be like to go back in time. How would it feel? Would we love it or rush back to the present? Kia AOR David&Goliath has delivered a power...

THE REEL BLACK LIST

The Reel Black List: Lewis Williams, Creative Leader

By Lewis Williams Feb 1, 2018

"There is no better story than life itself." Lewis is a passionate, award winning creative leader and storyteller with extensive experience in total, ethnic and multicultur...

SPOTLIGHT

Rhyan LaMarr’s journey to “Canal Street”

By Daniel Patton Feb 1, 2018

On his way to becoming one of the hottest young filmmakers in America, Rhyan LaMarr has proven just about every self-motivational cliché in the book. He was raised by divor...

gyro study reveals dynamics among B2B decision makers

By Colin Costello Jan 31, 2018

We’ve all been there. Despite the herculean effort your agency put forth, you lost the pitch. As the team meets for a deep dive as to find out what went wrong or came up s...

BREAKING NEWS

Showtime: “The Chi” is on for season two

By Daniel Patton Jan 31, 2018

Showtime has ordered a second season of The Chi, a coming-of-age drama set in Chicago that has averaged four million weekly cross-platform viewers since debuting on January 7. ...

BREAKING NEWS

Jenny Milkowski on her departure from Fox 32

By Jenny Milkowski Jan 31, 2018

(Editor’s note:) Last Friday, Fox 32 abruptly parted ways with their Emmy award winning traffic reporter, Jenny Milkowski. The #1 digital talent in the Chicago market (via Sha...

BREAKING NEWS

Social Media reacts to Jenny “Milk” leaving Fox 32

By Colin Costello Jan 31, 2018

Fox 32 made a stupid move. Not my words, although I would fall on that side of the fence, but the response of a Jenny Milkowski fan after learning that the Emmy-winning traffic ...

Super Bowl

Kraft Super Bowl spot focuses on “real families”

By Daniel Patton Jan 30, 2018

Leo Burnett persuaded Kraft to bench the Hollywood celebrities and let real families take the field during this year’s Super Bowl. In a 30-second teaser titled “Calling A...

Super Bowl

Watch Martha Stewart take on Jack in the Box

By Colin Costello Jan 30, 2018

Sunday, I will be watching my beloved Eagles take on the hated Pats. And truth be told, I will be chowing down on a genuine cheese steak from Philly’s West in Westwood. How...

Super Bowl

Watch Chris Pratt in new Michelob Ultra spot

By Colin Costello Jan 30, 2018

"These days, I'm trying to stay in top shape for work. So, when I see a beer I can't help but squint my eyes and imagine a treadmill.” No, that’s not me talking. It’s ...

Special Report

Chicago helps grow diversity in Illinois productions

By Daniel Patton Jan 30, 2018

Women and minorities represented 53% of all crew hires reported in 2017, according to a January 25 press release issued by the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportu...

REEL MOVES

Andeer to rep charlieuniformtango in Biz Dev, Sales

By Daniel Patton Jan 26, 2018

charlieuniformtango has tapped Chicagoan Will Andeer to handle business development and sales for the Midwest and Southeast. Andeer is not only well rounded, but also, accord...

Super Bowl

Schwimmer pushes Skittles for Super Bowl

By Colin Costello Jan 26, 2018

Last week, Mars Wrigley Confectionary brand, Skittles, announced that it would create the most exclusive Super Bowl ad ever, and would only screen it to only one person, and tha...

Super Bowl

Lexus, Black Panther team up for Super Bowl LII

By Colin Costello Jan 26, 2018

Step aside Audi, there’s a new luxury ride in Marvel films. And it’s the vehicle of Kings. Or one King to be exact – T’Challa from the upcoming Disney/Marvel film, Black...

REEL AUDIO

#womencrush music launches in Chicago

By Daniel Patton Jan 26, 2018

#womencrush music will host its inaugural Chicago event with a female music showcase Saturday, Jan. 27, at the HVAC Pub in Wrigleyville. On the bill: Baby Money & The Down Payme...

The Reel Deal with Optimus’ Mary Ann Holecek

By Colin Costello Jan 25, 2018

One at Optimus, the production arm of the post house Optimus, announced earlier this month that Mary Ann Holecek has taken the reins as Executive Producer/Managing Director. ...

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Hires and exits in Chicago agencies and posthouses

By Colin Costello Jan 25, 2018

SCC names new CEO in reorganization Cubs’ AOR Schafer Condon Carter shuffled their leadership team into new roles effective this month. According to an agency memo from...

Super Bowl

OKRP unveils Tiffany Haddish / Groupon Super Bowl spot

By Daniel Patton Jan 25, 2018

O'Keefe Reinhard & Paul (OKRP) capitalized on the timeless hilarity of a football-to-the-groin in Who Wouldn’t, a Groupon commercial set to air during the fourth quarter of Su...

Reel Indie

Latino film fest poster is an artistic breakthrough