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WBEZ and University Club of Chicago host An Evening with Tom Hanks

By Reel Chicago Mar 16, 2023

WBEZ Chicago and the University Club of Chicago will host An Evening with Tom Hanks: In Conversation with Peter Sagal coming May 10 to the historic Auditorium Theatre to ce...

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Reel Women: Director, creative director, producer, activist, Andrea Nordgren

By Reel Chicago Mar 16, 2023

Editor’s Note: Five years ago we had an idea. Being a woman-owned publication, it made sense to celebrate women who were making a difference in the industries we cover. So, w...

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Global Havas CX study reveals the Top 3 Trends in Consumer Experience

By Reel Chicago Mar 16, 2023

After COVID-19, consumers are still navigating shared global challenges, from inflation and climate change to political unrest and uncertainty, but their expectations for brand...

ACCOUNT WINS

Landmark Credit Union selects Cramer-Krasselt as AOR

By Reel Chicago Mar 16, 2023

Cramer-Krasselt (C-K) and Landmark Credit Union have entered into a new partnership, as the Midwest-based agency takes over as Agency of Record. Through their office in Mil...

NEW WORK

The Distillery Project creates new campaign for Dole’s Good Crunch

By Reel Chicago Mar 14, 2023

Independent, creative and strategy agency The Distillery Project has launched a creative campaign to support Good Crunch, Dole Packaged Foods new purpose-led brand of nutriti...

Events

Meet. Drink. Talk. the AICP industry event you don’t want to miss

By Reel Chicago Mar 14, 2023

AICP is holding another Meet. Drink. Talk. the much loved social evening of munching, sipping, and chatting with others in the industry on Thursday, March 23. AICP/Midwest�...

REEL MOVES

Optimus adds Colin Loughlin to their growing editorial roster

By Reel Chicago Mar 14, 2023

Optimus introduces Colin Loughlin as the newest editor in the leading production and post house. Most recently a senior editor with Nice Shoes, Loughlin is a gifted story...

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Reel Women: Actor, comic, influencer, disrupter, Mariann Aalda

By Reel Chicago Mar 14, 2023

Editor’s Note: Five years ago we had an idea. Being a woman-owned publication, it made sense to celebrate women who were making a difference in the industries we cover. So, w...

CHICAGO MADE

The Bear season 2 airdate. It’s not a reopening, it’s a rebirth.

By Reel Chicago Mar 14, 2023

Yes Chef! Season 2 of the critically acclaimed Chicago series, The Bear, starring Jeremy Allen White who has scored a Golden Globe Award, Critics' Choice Award and Screen Actor...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Film studio proposed development in McKinley Park Manufacturing District

By Reel Chicago Mar 10, 2023

Two out of three proposed development projects in McKinley Park include TV/movie production studio spaces. The Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD) is seekin...

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Frontain and Sadarnac premiere RIP at Patrick Lives On Film Showcase

By Barbara Roche Mar 10, 2023

Patricia Frontain, writer, director and founder of Patrick Lives On, and Sylvie Sadarnac, actor, writer, are bursting with stories to tell. Their short film, RIP is set to ...

REEL WOMEN

Reel Women: Executive Creative Director at 1o8, Jen Bills

By Reel Chicago Mar 10, 2023

Editor’s Note: Five years ago we had an idea. Being a woman-owned publication, it made sense to celebrate women who were making a difference in the industries we cover. So, w...

ONE CHICAGO

Jesse Spencer returns to Chicago Fire!

By Reel Chicago Mar 9, 2023

This is not a drill, Jesse Spencer is returning to Chicago Fire in episode 18 Danger is all Around. A fellow actor inadvertently spilled the beans by sharing behind the scenes ...

AICP

Awards Committee announced for the 2023 AICP Awards

By Reel Chicago Mar 9, 2023

AICP announced the lineup of the Awards Committee for the 2023 AICP Awards. A far-reaching and diverse group of industry veterans from the production, post production and a...

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