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3+ This must have been a hefty job. Like really hefty. Word has gotten to Reel Chicago that Havas concepted, sold, produced, shot, edited, composed music and sound design, audio mixed, colored and trafficked three Hefty spots in just 2 and a half weeks. John Norman, Chief Creative Officer at Havas Chicago is energized and encouraged … Continue reading “Havas concepts, sells, produces Hefty spots in 2 weeks”
2+ Harnessing the power of data, technology and creativity to build meaningful American brands through craft and culture, Havas Chicago Group has hired three key executives to enhance the agency’s leadership team. Former Facebook executive Liz Roche joins Havas Helia, a digital agency that uses data to create optimized customer experiences, as managing director. In … Continue reading “Havas bolsters data-driven creative leadership”
5+ Chicago’s Mayor Lori Lightfoot is educating the City of Chicago on how she’s staying home and saving lives through baking, decorating, playing music and sipping tea. Through a series of PSAs the Mayor promotes home activities and social distancing as cities across the country move to bend the curve of the pandemic. To produce … Continue reading “Mayor puts foot down in witty new PSAs from Havas”
2+ Expanding its client roster of CPG brands, Havas Chicago today announced its appointment as the new digital and social partner for Hometown Food Company’s Pillsbury Baking portfolio—specifically, the Pillsbury and Funfetti brands. The decision follows a competitive agency selection process with Havas ultimately winning the business due to its deep understanding of the category … Continue reading “Havas Chicago wins digital, social biz from Pillsbury”
3+ Havas Chicago is helping the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) build on the successful launch of last year’s That’s Who We R with a new national branding campaign titled, Look for the R. Look for the R kicks off with a series of three new spots that showcase the iconic “R” trademark as a … Continue reading “Havas helps REALTORS launch ‘Look for the R’”
3+ With a steadfast commitment to building meaningful American brands through craft and culture, Havas Chicago has hired marketing executive Nicole Laughlin as president of the creative agency. Coming most recently from Facebook, where she led global marketing solutions, Laughlin brings a modern approach to help brands authentically deliver powerful creative ideas on modern platforms. … Continue reading “Havas Chicago names Nicole Laughlin President & CCO”
2+ Agency will develop and integrate program focused on fundrasing for the National Park’s nonprofit partner Havas Chicago Village has been appointed agency of record for Yellowstone Forever, the official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park with a mission focused on growing engagement and providing ongoing support through education and fundraising. Havas Village’s media, creative … Continue reading “Yellowstone Forever names Havas Village as AOR”
3+ Chicago Ideas, a nonprofit platform designed to inspire action through entertaining and accessible events, has selected Havas Chicago as its creative and media agency of record. The creative agency will develop a new brand campaign to elevate Chicago Ideas as a catalyst for world-changing ideas and cement its position as a year-long community platform … Continue reading “Chicago Ideas selects Havas as AOR”
3+ Seasoned ad pro has created renowned work for major brands including Walmart, Nike, Coca-Cola and Gatorade. A celebrated industry veteran who has worked with trendsetting brands such as Walmart, Nike, Coca-Cola and Gatorade, John Norman will now bring his world-class level of advertising to expertise to Havas, Chicago. Yesterday, the agency named Norman Chief … Continue reading “Havas names ‘powerhouse’ John Norman new CCO”
1+ An experiential coffee shop meets cultural conversation in Havas’ latest lobby installment (donuts included) Coffee is a piping hot vehicle that can showcase what many black people experience, and have experienced, in corporate America. The Havas Chicago team is at it again. Having become known for their amazing and provocative lobby installations tying into … Continue reading “Havas Chicago adds purpose to its black coffee”
4+ Together with The Pink Agenda, the agency takes ad creativity to another level with “The Naked Truth” Havas has erected a powerful greeting for all-comers who pass through the agency’s glass doors. Teaming with The Pink Agenda, the company has erected a lobby installation of twelve original artworks created by women fighting, surviving, and … Continue reading “New Havas installation features artists baring their souls”
5+ Moen celebrates how water designs our life with four product-focused spots And you thought Havas only did amazing installations. The Chicago agency has kicked off a new advertising campaign for North Olmsted, Ohio-based Moen that can only be described as dramatic and beautiful. You know, just like water can be. The … Continue reading “Havas launches elegant new campaign for Moen”
2+ To celebrate the fanboy and girl in all of us for Westworld’s return, Carl’s Jr has released a seriously close version of Westworld’s opening theme song via their Twitter account. Welcome to WesternBaconWorld. But as the 50-second video claims, “it’s in no way related to a certain show airing on a certain network at … Continue reading “Havas Chicago goes “Westworld” for Carl’s Jr”
4+ No, that wasn’t a Chevy Truck spot we just watched. It was Hardee’s. However, if one wasn’t paying too much attention, the new anthemic, feel-good spot which introduces the concept of “comfort culture” could get mistaken for something that rolled out of Detroit. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. Hardee’s, which is Carl’s Jr … Continue reading “Havas and Hardee’s serve up “Hick-Hop” for ‘Merica”
6+ Havas Chicago has a little “Blacksplaining” to do to the rest of us. To celebrate Black History Month and carry the conversation into Women’s History Month, Havas Chicago has launched its second annual #BLACKATWORK installation, with a specific focus on Black women. The spectacular interactive exploration is designed to immerse participants of all races into the … Continue reading “Havas unveils 2nd #blackatwork installation”
