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CHICAGO MADE

The Chi Season 6 premiere has record-breaking views

By Reel Chicago Aug 19, 2023

Audiences welcomed back Showtime's The Chi, as the drama series witnessed a remarkable 65% surge in streaming viewership on Paramount+ following the release of the first eight ...

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Sarah Gitersonke of SG+Partners has signed The Garage to its roster

By Reel Chicago Aug 19, 2023

SG+Partners has signed The Garage to its roster for Midwest representation. SG+Partners, the Chicago-based indie rep firm, is led by Sarah Gitersonke, who launched the...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

NBCUniversal awards $225,000 in unrestricted grants to local nonprofits

By Reel Chicago Aug 17, 2023

NBC Chicago, Telemundo Chicago and Comcast NBCUniversal announced that eight local nonprofits will receive a total of $225,000 in unrestricted “NBCUniversal Local Impact...

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Highdive names Megan Lally CEO

By Reel Chicago Aug 17, 2023

Highdive, the highly-awarded, fast-growing, sought-after independent advertising agency, announced today that its leader and co-owner, Megan Lally, has been elevated from mana...

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Brian Smego joins Dictionary Films as the new Managing Director

By Reel Chicago Aug 14, 2023

Dictionary Films, the integrated production arm of Cutters Studios, has announced that visionary creative-industry production leader Brian Smego has joined the company as Manag...

Reel Ad of the Week

Andy Richter directs monsters, ghouls and villains for STORY

By Barbara Roche Aug 14, 2023

Director Andy Richter at STORY, teamed up with Quality Meats Creative, and 11 Dollar Bill to create three brilliantly funny spots for Regal Cinemas to drive home the point that...

AWARDS

Caralyn Moore of Optimus takes home Camp Kuleshov Grand Prize

By Reel Chicago Aug 14, 2023

The Camp Kuleshov trailer competition for emerging creative artists has announced its Grand Prize winners for Editing, Sound Design and Graphics as it ramps up for its 2023 con...

CHICAGO MADE

Chicago filmmaker George Ellzey Jr talks inspiration behind Cottage Grove

By Amanda Gecewicz Aug 11, 2023

Chicago native, writer, director George Ellzey Jr is breaking barriers for independent filmmakers. Having recently graduated with distinction from DePaul University’s MFA pro...

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AbelsonTaylor Group names Janet Barker-Evans as EVP, CCO

By Reel Chicago Aug 11, 2023

Leading healthcare advertising and marketing communications network AbelsonTaylor Group has hired innovative creative leader Janet Barker-Evans as executive vice president, chi...

NEW WORK

Two by Four and New Heartland Group merge music with racing

By Reel Chicago Aug 10, 2023

The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix returned to the streets of Nashville in the only IndyCar race that roars over water and a bridge, while blending the biggest names in raci...

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Quantasy appoints Terrence Burrell as ECD

By Reel Chicago Aug 10, 2023

Quantasy, a Los Angeles-based creative shop known for pushing the boundaries of creativity, has announced the appointment of longtime Burrell Communications' creative, Terrence...

Reel Ad of the Week

Burnett, Maker’s Mark leave mark on new campaign

By Reel Chicago Aug 8, 2023

Maker's Mark Bourbon has introduced its new global brand campaign, 'Make Your Mark,' which serves as a unifying lens for all aspects of brand development worldwide. Created...

Events

CineCity Studios hosts event for Ronald McDonald House on Thursday

By Reel Chicago Aug 8, 2023

CineCity Studios is hosting a rain or shine benefit for Ronald McDonald House on Thursday, August 10, from 6 - 9 PM. Red Shoe Brew brings hundreds of individuals together for a...

In memoriam

Creator of the Cha Cha Slide, DJ Casper dies at 58

By Reel Chicago Aug 8, 2023

In a poignant moment for music enthusiasts worldwide, DJ Casper, the creative force behind the beloved hit Cha Cha Slide, has passed away at the age of 58. Casper's wife, Kim, ...

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