Geraghty in, Rossiter out as Burnett’s top producer
With Chris Rossiter’s abrupt departure last week from Leo Burnett after 24 years at the only company he ever worked for, Vince Geraghty has assumed Rossiter’s former position as EVP/Executive
With Chris Rossiter’s abrupt departure last week from Leo Burnett after 24 years at the only company he ever worked for, Vince Geraghty has assumed Rossiter’s former position as EVP/Executive
Events uptempo during the second half of April (accelerated no doubt by Mars and Mercury, planets of creativity and communications going direct) also gives us a choice of more than one
Leo Burnett’s Addy Award wins were outright embarrassing in the number of Best, Gold, Silver and Bronze prizes the agency collected in the recent Chicago Addys competition – “celebrating the
Y&R has lost the Sears account, a mainstay of the agency for the past 18 years, but thankfully the big billing account will remain in Chicago, unlike all too many
The Chicago Ad Federation-sponsored Addy Awards reappeared after a 10 year snooze to reemerge as a low-key event last Thursday at Resolution Digital Studios, attended by a comparatively small audience.
Nonetheless,
Eighty minutes worth of short films, from comedy to dreamy gritty docs produced by creatives at ad agencies and post/production houses, will be showcased Oct. 6, thanks the first-time link-up
MAYOR DALEY PROCLAIMS JAN. 30 “ER” DAY in Chicago, and in a twist you rarely if ever hear of ? “ER” will present a gift to
The economy has forced a change in the way the international Mobius advertising awards presented those coveted golden statuettes to 2008 winners.
With travel “a tough
Chicago advertising made an impression at the 36th international Mobius Advertising Awards of Los Angeles by winning 12 awards out of 271, and a Milwaukee agency scored one.
Chicago Filmmakers will host the theatrical premiere of COMMODITY TRADING: DIES IRAE on March 15. This is the fourth feature film by acclaimed, underground filmmaker and multi-disciplinary artist, M. Woods. M. Woods’ COMMODITY TRADING:
“What if the PGA never banned non-white players in the first place?” That’s the arresting opening line of Change 1961, a two-minute video created and produced by Chicago-based Unsurfaced for Eastside
The vibrant tapestry of Chicago’s production community has dimmed once again with the loss of several luminaries during 2023, leaving an indelible mark on the city’s rich legacy in film
Lynn Osmond, President, and CEO of Choose Chicago, proudly announced that Chicago has once again been named the “Best Big City in the U.S.” This remarkable recognition marks the seventh
Three decades ago, Harrison Ford returned to his hometown Chicago to film a gripping thriller that captivated audiences with its heart-pounding chase, intense performances, and intricate plot. Released on August
Believe it or not, it has been 15 years since Batman patrolled the streets of Chicago for the filming of The Dark Knight. The superhero film, directed by Christopher Nolan,
The excitement keeps building as the Greta Gerwig film, Barbie starring Margo Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken in the lead roles gets closer to the July 21
Released on June 14, 2013, the blockbuster DCEU superhero film Man of Steel, which was filmed in Illinois, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary! Directed by the divisive Zack Snyder, Man
The AICP Awards released the Shortlists for the 2023 editions of its three competitions: The AICP Show: The Art & Technique of the Commercial, the AICP Next Awards and the AICP
Another Country Managing Director Tim Konn and his colleagues worldwide are very proud to announce the immediate promotion of Louise Rider to the position of Executive Producer. Rider has been
A stellar year for Change the Ref’s The Lost Class earned Leo Burnett Chicago the distinction of the number one agency in the world, according to The One Show 2022