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Native Chicagoan Hugh Hefner dies at 91

By Colin Costello Sep 28, 2017

When I was thirteen, I developed a habit of stealing. Not money. Not jewelry. Not even toys. No, I fell into the habit of lifting “Playboys” from my neighborhood drug store....

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Bulls, Bears and Gatorade!

By Colin Costello Sep 28, 2017

The Chicago Bulls are giving fans a new way to follow their beloved basketball team into the locker room and beyond as they enter a rebuilding season as evidenced by the one and...

Explore Media produces latest Go RVing broadcast ad

By Daniel Patton Sep 28, 2017

Explore Media highlighted the boost that recreational vehicles give to tailgate parties in a new spot for GoRVing.com, an online resource for travel ideas, news and RV dealer in...

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Selikow leaves Burnett for DDB

By Colin Costello Sep 26, 2017

DDB Chicago announced today that the agency had lured away 14-year Burnett veteran Colin Selikow to serve as Executive Creative Director on the Miller Lite and Mars Wrigley Conf...

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NoiseFloor Ltd. brings AAA game to “Destiny 2”

By Daniel Patton Sep 26, 2017

Over the second weekend of the month, more than one million Destiny 2 players conducted virtual warfare inside an audiovisual theater that was built with help from NoiseFloor Lt...

Order the Sancerre & Other Advice

by Ashley Geisheker Sep 26, 2017

POV is a regular column by individuals who work in Chicago's film and advertising community. It can take the form of anything that the author wishes to share, be it inspiration,...

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MK Films signs with Heart + Soul

Sep 22, 2017

MK Films, Corp. has enlisted Lindsey Fischbach of Heart + Soul Creative Services to represent the company in the Midwest and South regions. The announcement follows a move into ...

Getting to know Tom Burrell

By Colin Costello Sep 22, 2017

I never liked Tom Burrell that much. But to be honest I didn’t know Mr. Burrell (as I now affectionately call him) when I first moved to Chicago in August of 1994. All I re...

McGarryBowen adds humor to United flights

By Daniel Patton Sep 22, 2017

McGarryBowen livened-up the flying experience for United Airlines’ customers by adding humor and excitement to the safety video that everyone is pretty much forced to watch be...

Chicago creative community to aid hurricane victims

By Daniel Patton Sep 21, 2017

Seeking to comfort victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, independent agency Schafer Condon Carter and several trade organizations yesterday launched Chicago Creative Relief, an...

The Art of Blackness

By Daniel Patton Sep 21, 2017

Tomorrow night’s “Art of Blackness” exhibition is expected to bring more than 700 people together in celebration of work by nearly two-dozen artists of color from across t...

Cossette’s Alyssa Huggins reacts to agency closing

By Colin Costello Sep 21, 2017

The fallout from McDonald’s consolidating its US shops continues. In July, we reported that the quick serve restaurant was seeking to reduce its agency roster after moving all...

SCC gets down with Southern Comfort

By Daniel Patton Sep 21, 2017

The creative leaders at Schafer Condon Carter got down to business on a Southern Comfort gig in New Orleans over the summer. Aiming to celebrate the place where the venerable li...

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Promotions and appointments at Cutters Studios

By Reel Chicago Sep 21, 2017

Award-winning production and post facility Cutters Studios hired or promoted a trio of talented women within the ranks of its Chicago office over the summer. Associate Produc...

Lena Waithe makes history

By Colin Costello Sep 20, 2017

There was a collective round of “yesses” heard along with gasps as the multitalented “queer girl from the South Side” was recognized for her amazing work on the just as ...

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“Stranger Things,” Energy BBDO, Rowley Samuel

By Colin Costello Sep 20, 2017

Netflix cancels ‘Stranger Things’ bar Pop-up pop-culture bars are all the rage. In New York and LA, Tim Burton fans can do dinner and a show at “Beetlehouse.” Los Ang...

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Rob Gregory, Gretchen Praeger, Carmichael Lynch

By Colin Costello Sep 18, 2017

Rob Gregory wins American Photographic Awards “Series” category Congratulations are in order for local photographer, Rob Gregory, who was named a winner in the 2017 Ameri...

Burnett makes Capri Sun “Legendary”

by Colin Costello Sep 18, 2017

There is no doubt that reality TV sells. But, if I’m being honest here, advertising has not done a really good job at mimicking “reality-like” situations when it comes...

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Politicians and Rock-n-Roll

by Travis Life Sep 18, 2017

We see it every election cycle: a candidate stands on a podium while a crowd cheers and music blares. Ronald Regan blasted "Born In The U.S.A." George W. Bush boomed "Brand New ...

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Explore Media-produced spot goes viral

By Daniel Patton Sep 15, 2017

Explore Media told a classic American tale in a fifteen-second spot that took less than a month to go viral. “The Ultimate Trade-Proof Snack” for GoGo squeeZ — featuring ...

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CAF to host Chicago premiere of ‘Happy Songs About Unhappy Things’

Field Notes to host Film Festival at Music Box Theatre

Chicago is front and center in Ironheart trailer

Native Chicagoan Hugh Hefner dies at 91

Bulls, Bears and Gatorade!

Explore Media produces latest Go RVing broadcast ad

Selikow leaves Burnett for DDB

NoiseFloor Ltd. brings AAA game to “Destiny 2”

Order the Sancerre & Other Advice

MK Films signs with Heart + Soul

Getting to know Tom Burrell

McGarryBowen adds humor to United flights

Chicago creative community to aid hurricane victims

The Art of Blackness

Cossette’s Alyssa Huggins reacts to agency closing

SCC gets down with Southern Comfort

Promotions and appointments at Cutters Studios

Lena Waithe makes history

“Stranger Things,” Energy BBDO, Rowley Samuel

Rob Gregory, Gretchen Praeger, Carmichael Lynch

Burnett makes Capri Sun “Legendary”

Politicians and Rock-n-Roll

Explore Media-produced spot goes viral

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