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FCB named AOR for Blue Bunny Ice Cream

By Daniel Patton & Colin Costello Dec 14, 2017

Well, here’s a scoop. Or two, depending how you like your ice cream. FCB Chicago is now in the ice cream business after being appointed agency of record for the largest privat...

Chi Film Office announces 2018 Filmmakers in Residence

By Daniel Patton Dec 14, 2017

The producing team of Bea Cordelia and Daniel Kyri has been selected to be the 2018 Filmmakers in Residence by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs (DCASE). Commissione...

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Recent promotions and hires at Ora and ELIAS

By Daniel Patton Dec 14, 2017

Ora Interactive promotes Nieman to CSO and hires Wesolowski as Director of Experience Design Chicago-based interactive agency Ora Interactive has named Andrew Nieman Chief St...

Tessa Films’ cozy and familiar “Holiday Wish”

By Daniel Patton Dec 13, 2017

Chicago-based production company Tessa Films offers something for everyone in a season greeting that premiered yesterday on YouTube. Titled, A Holiday Wish, the cozy and hum...

Havas makes bold statements with two lobby installations

By Colin Costello Dec 13, 2017

According to San Francisco-based muralist and artist Lauren Asta, art creates an emotional connection within us. She states on her website that art, “allows us to pay attentio...

Bury your social skeletons, get the job

By Lorna Sheehan Dec 13, 2017

You’re looking like a pro in your life right now; otherwise known as, “killin’ it.” You have a steady work history, or are at least on your way to establishing it. You d...

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User data powers Spotify’s new outdoor campaign

By Colin Costello Dec 13, 2017

As a former advertising creative, I can’t honestly say my ears always perked up at the mention of “User Data.” Typically, it was the driest portion of any meeting, ca...

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Parseghian and Ginos to charge Battery

By Colin Costello Dec 11, 2017

LA-based agency Battery announced Friday the appointment of Mike Parseghian as Head of Brand and Becky Ginos as Associate Creative Director. As Head of Brand, Parseghian wil...

Angela Johnson named President of mcgarrybowen/NYC

By Colin Costello Dec 11, 2017

Former WPP exec Angela Johnson is leaving the Windy City for the Big Apple. McGarryBowen U.S. President Simon Pearce announced that Johnson has been named President of the a...

How to fight sexism in the film industry

By Laura Day Dec 11, 2017

About one month ago, I wrote an editorial in response to the Weinstein scandal. I wrote about my personal experiences working in the film industry — and those of my peers — ...

Just a note to say… “Happy Birthday, Ruthie Lu!”

By Dan Page Dec 8, 2017

RuthieLu: Happy umm (39th) bday, my friend! Can’t believe we’re already here?!? You turning (__) just 5 days before I turn 45. I know you want me immediately to c...

Things we learned from Reel founder Ruth L. Ratny

By Reel Chicago Dec 8, 2017

To commemorate the birthday of our late founder, Ruth L. Ratny, the Reel Chicago writing staff — along with publisher Barbara Roche and a few friends — fondly recall the wis...

CAFM brings the “action” to Carbon Arc holiday bash

By Daniel Patton Dec 7, 2017

There are a lot of reasons to join the Chicago Acting in Film Meetup group's annual signature celebration — aka the "Holiday Hurrah" — on Monday Dec. 11 at the Carbon Arc Ba...

WPP helps rebrand Walgreens pharmacy

By Colin Costello Dec 7, 2017

Walgreens and WPP have are moving away from "the Corner of Happy and Healthy" for a new line — "Walgreens. Trusted since 1901." The previous line was created by GSD&M, who...

Energy BBDO puts faces on the Opioid crisis

By Colin Costello Dec 7, 2017

Last year, a mindboggling 22,000 people lost their lives to prescription Opioid overdose last year. With President Trump declaring that the Opioid Crisis is a US Public Heal...

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Mark Mulhern named CEO of We Are Unlimited

By Daniel Patton Dec 7, 2017

Versatile agency leader Mark Mulhern will take over as Chief Executive Officer at We Are Unlimited, the full-service Michigan Ave. shop dedicated to McDonald’s U.S. advertisin...

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