
Burrell, Cavalry, and Colonie join forces for Toyota spot
BURRELL COMMUNICATIONS teamed with The Colonie and editor Bob Ackerman for its new 30-second commercial, “I Do,” that introduces the 2017 Toyota Corolla, produced by LA-based
BURRELL COMMUNICATIONS teamed with The Colonie and editor Bob Ackerman for its new 30-second commercial, “I Do,” that introduces the 2017 Toyota Corolla, produced by LA-based
Burrell Communications’ put the introduction of client Toyota’s 2016 RAV4 Hybrid car on
Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign has hired Burrell Communications to assist in focusing on African American voters, targeting their concerns and
In the course of making “Good Things” — a 60-second McDonald’s spot that celebrates African American culture and
The life of Emmett McBain, co-founder of Burrell McBain Advertising in 1971, and a renowned water color artist, will be celebrated at a very upbeat memorial party Saturday, June 30,
Tom Burrell, who co-founded founded Burrell Advertising in 1971 and developed “positive realism” as a way of depicting African Americans using consumer products in an authentic
Burrell Communications bested three other minority agencies to win an initial two-year, $6.4 million Illinois Lottery contract to provide advertising and PR targeted to African Americans. The contract provides
positions McGriddles as the “bedtime snack” of choice for young adults who count on having their best times between sundown and sunrise. Digital Kitchen
More than 2,300 members of the Writers Guild of America East and West (WGA) have signed an open letter condemning what they call “dangerous and escalating attacks on the First
The Chicago advertising scene has a new heavyweight move to talk about. Dave Kissel, a familiar face from his years steering DDB Chicago, has been named CEO of the newly
The city of Chicago takes center court in a powerful new campaign from BarkleyOKRP marking the Chicago Sky’s 20th season in the WNBA. The campaign, which kicked off earlier this
While the Ad World has been busy dragging American Eagle for its “Make America euGenics Again” with Sydney Sweeney, McDonald’s was dishing out its own cultural cringe wrapped in meme
Highdive is heading east. The Chicago-based independent creative agency is expanding into the heart of the U.S. ad world with a new New York office, helmed by executive creative directors
Chicago’s post-production scene got a little saucy this week, thanks to Hootenanny’s fifth annual Cinco de Guyo bash—a cheeky, taco-fueled spin on Cinco de Mayo held at Mercadito in honor
Mother’s Day in Chicago means flowers on the stoop, pancakes on the griddle, and at least one kid yelling, “Ma!” from the other room. But beyond the brunches and handmade
Havas Chicago announced today that Frank Dattalo has been appointed Chief Creative Officer, joining President Kat Ott and Chief Strategy Officer Chase Cornett to lead a reimagining of the agency’s
Editor’s Note: Supporting women should not be limited to a month. So, at Reel Chicago, we have decided to amplify and promote dynamic women’s voices all year long. Today, let us
If your usual Wednesday night plans include the high-stakes drama of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D., you might have been disappointed last night. NBC’s beloved One Chicago lineup
Editor’s Note: Supporting women should not be limited to a month. So, at Reel Chicago, we have decided to amplify and promote dynamic women’s voices all year long. Today, let us
Editor’s Note: Supporting women should not be limited to a month. So, at Reel Chicago, we have decided to amplify and promote dynamic women’s voices all year long. Today, let us