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Ferrara Decks candy aisles with FUNFETTI and Wintergreen Candy Canes

By Reel Chicago Nov 12, 2021

'Tis the season for candy canes! And, as the world's top manufacturer of the classic holiday treat, Ferrara offers traditional and innovative flavors to make decorating, celebr...

REEL BUSINESS

Mariah Carey celebrates the 12 Days of McDonald’s Deals

By Reel Chicago Nov 12, 2021

All McDonald's wants this holiday season is for you... to join Mariah Carey for 12 days of deals. Because when an iconic holiday superstar is a fan of the Golden Arches, it's...

Events

Disney in Chicago with BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

By Reel Chicago Nov 12, 2021

Happy kids of all ages will return to Michigan Avenue on Saturday, November 20 for 30th Annual BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. This official start to th...

NEW WORK

11 Dollar Bill and Piggyback propel Carhartt into the New Frontier

By Reel Chicago Nov 12, 2021

11 Dollar Bill provided final post and deliverables for a series of spots promoting the toughness and versatility of Carhartt’s new technology for their Force and Super Dux l...

CELEBRITY

Macaulay Culkin living life to its fullest

By Joia DaVida Nov 12, 2021

Macaulay Culkin is trending, but not for hilarious social media shenanigans, or his latest project, but for his appearance at the Gucci Love Parade in Los Angeles last week. ...

AWARDS

Gotham announces winners of Focus Features and JetBlue

By Reel Chicago Nov 10, 2021

The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced the winners of its third annual Focus Features & JetBlue Student Short Film Showcase. The five winning filmmakers of the...

REEL BUSINESS

Reynolds Wrap makes Thanksgiving dog-gone good with Turkey Dogs

By Reel Chicago Nov 10, 2021

Reynolds Wrap, the trusted maker of foil products for over 70 years, has a reputation for redefining the traditional Thanksgiving turkey year after year. After mac & c...

REEL BUSINESS

Ace Hardware lights up for its annual Thanksgrilling trend

By Reel Chicago Nov 10, 2021

Ace Hardware is lighting up its annual Thanksgrilling trend as the company’s recent survey this Fall season reveals over three-fourths of Americans are either hosting or atte...

REEL MOVES

Kartemquin Films names Betsy Leonard as Executive Director

By Reel Chicago Nov 10, 2021

Kartemquin Films, the award-winning Chicago-based documentary nonprofit organization, today named Betsy Leonard as Executive Director. Leonard will begin on December 1st, overs...

CELEBRITY

Cindy Williams in Chicago with one-woman show Me, Myself & Shirley

By Reel Chicago Nov 10, 2021

Best known for her iconic role as Shirley Feeney in the hit television series, Laverne & Shirley, Cindy Williams will take to the national stage starring in Me, Myself &am...

REEL BUSINESS

Eli’s Cheesecake Cookbook: Remarkable Recipes from a Chicago Legend

By Reel Chicago Nov 10, 2021

The Eli's Cheesecake Cookbook: Remarkable Recipes from a Chicago Legend, 40th Anniversary Edition, teaches readers how to make a perfect cheesecake just in time for the holida...

In memoriam

Video Journalist Scott Jacobs passes suddenly at age 71

By Tom Weinberg Nov 10, 2021

Story submitted by Tom Weinberg (Founder, Media Burn) I handed Scott Jacobs his first portable video camera at Videopolis in 1974. He was on leave from reporting at the Chic...

REEL MOVES

AbelsonTaylor promotes Ashley Hughes and Caroline Wolf to Account Director

By Reel Chicago Nov 9, 2021

AbelsonTaylor continues to reward outstanding leadership by promoting former associate account directors Ashley Hughes and Caroline Wolf to account director. Hughes will exp...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

The Colonie ‘Sponsor Reel’ is a hit across all three AICP award shows

By Reel Chicago Nov 9, 2021

Before the official AICP winners were even announced, The Colonie won a major honor. For the first time in its history, the Chicago based post-production company was selected t...

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Ferrara Decks candy aisles with FUNFETTI and Wintergreen Candy Canes

Mariah Carey celebrates the 12 Days of McDonald’s Deals

Disney in Chicago with BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

11 Dollar Bill and Piggyback propel Carhartt into the New Frontier

Macaulay Culkin living life to its fullest

Gotham announces winners of Focus Features and JetBlue

Reynolds Wrap makes Thanksgiving dog-gone good with Turkey Dogs

Ace Hardware lights up for its annual Thanksgrilling trend

Kartemquin Films names Betsy Leonard as Executive Director

Cindy Williams in Chicago with one-woman show Me, Myself & Shirley

Eli’s Cheesecake Cookbook: Remarkable Recipes from a Chicago Legend

Video Journalist Scott Jacobs passes suddenly at age 71

AbelsonTaylor promotes Ashley Hughes and Caroline Wolf to Account Director

The Colonie ‘Sponsor Reel’ is a hit across all three AICP award shows

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