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Optimus editor Rynne helps create a Nike female force

By Colin Costello Jan 19, 2018

Lucasfilm CEO Kathleen Kennedy first came out with the shirt that said, “The Force is Female” last year, thrusting her into the SJW (Social Justice Warrior) spotlight. N...

SPOTLIGHT

Kathryn Hempel’s year of art

By Daniel Patton Jan 19, 2018

Every day in 2017 — when she was not meeting the responsibilities of a highly awarded film editor — Kathryn Hempel was committed to painting it as it goes. “Sometime...

OLYMPICS

United debuts Olympic / Paralympic campaign

By Daniel Patton Jan 18, 2018

United Airlines’ new advertising campaign for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic team is a fantastic combination of marketing, production, and support. Superheroes, created b...

NEW WORK

Chrissy Teigen leads new McD’s dollar menu campaign

By Colin Costello Jan 18, 2018

Reel Chicago is loving the new McDonald’s work. Chrissy Teigen toplines a hilarious new national introduction of McDonald’s new $1 $2 $3 Menu led by AOR We Are Unlimited...

Orbitz, SG+, Luci Creative, “Cartoon Pres” in the news

By Colin Costello Jan 18, 2018

Orbitz names Havas AOR Havas Chicago announced Tuesday that its culture-based approach was among the factors helping the Chicago shop earn agency of record status for Orbitz....

REEL MOVES

Jordan Doucette named EVP/ECD at Leo Burnett

By Daniel Patton Jan 18, 2018

Jordan Doucette has been named Executive Vice President/Executive Creative Director at Leo Burnett Chicago, according to a press release issued today. She will oversee creative ...

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The 49th Annual NAACP Image Awards

By Colin Costello Jan 15, 2018

Last night, the non-televised portion of The 49th Annual NAACP Image Awards took place here in Pasadena. The celebration of outstanding work by African Americans in film, TV...

NEW WORK

Burrell & Comcast celebrate Dr. King’s dream through art

By Colin Costello Jan 15, 2018

To celebrate the memory and life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Burrell and Comcast have launched a dynamic new campaign titled Visions of King, using the hashtag #Keepmarching...

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Minnie Driver voices new spot for Lexus by Team One

By Colin Costello Jan 12, 2018

After completing two tours of duty with Lexus, I can say that Lexus is not easy to work on: the brand constantly challenges its agencies to deliver campaigns that exceed the exp...

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New faces at Doner LA and Wonderful

By Colin Costello Jan 12, 2018

Doner LA beefs up McDonald’s team Doner LA announced four senior hires following the recent consolidation of McDonald’s retail and local marketing, where Doner was assign...

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Chicagocentric “Big Sick” wins Critics Choice Award

By Colin Costello Jan 12, 2018

Chicago once again proved that the city possesses a great wealth of talent as comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani and wife, writer Emily V. Gordon, took home Best Comedy for thei...

BREAKING NEWS

Carbon acquires Filmworkers and Vitamin

By Daniel Patton Jan 12, 2018

Chicago visual effects and design studio Carbon has acquired Filmworkers and Vitamin, becoming the second largest purveyor of enhanced film and video imagery in the city. Al...

REEL MOVES

Cubs name Lauren Fritts VP of Marketing

By Colin Costello Jan 11, 2018

We are not that far from when pitchers and catchers will report to Sloan Stadium in Mesa, Arizona to begin Spring Training. And with Spring Training comes a new marketing campai...

BREAKING NEWS

State Farm to consolidate business with Omnicom

By Colin Costello Jan 11, 2018

State Farm will have the McDonald’s agency business model with possibly a couple of co-op vendors on the side to go, according to a report in Adweek. Taking a page from th...

In memoriam

Tribute to Larry Moran

By Daniel Patton Jan 11, 2018

Internationally renowned voice actor Laurence Harold Moran died on Thurs, Dec. 28, 2017. Known throughout the Chicago production community as "The Funny Voice Man," Moran en...

In memoriam

Johnny Z remembers “The Funny Voice Man”

By Johnny "Z" Zwierzko Jan 11, 2018

Native Chicagoan Johnny “Z” Zwiersko’s advertising, entertainment and film accomplishments include producing numerous national broadcast spots for J Walter Thompson (JWT),...

BREAKING NEWS

Mill CEO Robin Shenfield to chair 2018 AICP Show

By Colin Costello Jan 9, 2018

Matt Miller, President and CEO of AICP, announced yesterday that Robin Shenfield, Co-Founder and CEO of The Mill, will serve as Chairperson of the 2018 AICP Show: The Art & Tech...

REEL MOVES

Escape Pod, Cutters, Periscope: hires and promotions

By Daniel Patton Jan 9, 2018

The Escape Pod promotes Celia Jones to Chief Executive Officer Celia Jones has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer at The Escape Pod. Jones, who joined the Chicago-b...

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Chicagoans shine at Golden Globes

By Colin Cosello Jan 9, 2018

Chicago-born Frances McDormand, Highland Park's Rachel Brosnahan and Oprah Winfrey stood out in a sea of black dresses which symbolized the #Metoo #Timesup movements by women in...

TOP STORIES

Chicago premiere of I’m Only Blind inspires us to live fully

Radio Bob’s life and legacy to be celebrated in Chicago on June 26

Cannes: Energy BBDO’s Final Exam snags three Lions

Optimus editor Rynne helps create a Nike female force

Kathryn Hempel’s year of art

United debuts Olympic / Paralympic campaign

Chrissy Teigen leads new McD’s dollar menu campaign

Orbitz, SG+, Luci Creative, “Cartoon Pres” in the news

Jordan Doucette named EVP/ECD at Leo Burnett

The 49th Annual NAACP Image Awards

Burrell & Comcast celebrate Dr. King’s dream through art

Minnie Driver voices new spot for Lexus by Team One

New faces at Doner LA and Wonderful

Chicagocentric “Big Sick” wins Critics Choice Award

Carbon acquires Filmworkers and Vitamin

Cubs name Lauren Fritts VP of Marketing

State Farm to consolidate business with Omnicom

Tribute to Larry Moran

Johnny Z remembers “The Funny Voice Man”

Mill CEO Robin Shenfield to chair 2018 AICP Show

Escape Pod, Cutters, Periscope: hires and promotions

Chicagoans shine at Golden Globes

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