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What do Led Zeppelin, brain surgery and the best pizza in Chicago have in common? They’re all right here as Havas Chicago SVP and Group Creative Director Jeff Beck stops…
As you and any Chicagoans driving to work each day may know, Old National Bank owns permanent billboard space overlooking the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago. And every day there’s…
Football season is underway and Jersey Mike’s Subs is entering the second year of its official NFL partnership with the launch of “Game Day Mike’s Way.” The sprawling new campaign…
What makes people care about your film? For George Ellzey (pictured left), it’s giving them something to talk about. His films start conversations and provoke an examination of the human…
Yacht Club is excited to welcome new Midwest representation with Sonia Reps. Yacht Club delivers creative content for agencies and brands that unite production and post from the start – from…
As eyewear continues to evolve from a functional necessity into a powerful expression of style, National Vision Holdings, Inc. is unveiling a reimagined Eyeglass World designed to meet the expectations…
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar has named BBDO Chicago as its new creative agency of record, concluding a competitive review aimed at reigniting consumer momentum in an increasingly volatile casual…
MAKE, a Minneapolis-based creative studio known for impactful animation and original storytelling, has officially opened applications for the 2026 MAKE Animation Thesis Grant. The annual program offers senior animation students…
What do Doctor Strange, Spike Lee and a trip to Yosemite have in common? They’re all right here as Leo SVP and Executive Producer Joe Tipre stops by for a…
The Chicago advertising and post-production community gathered in force this evening at downtown venue Tunnel to celebrate a defining figure in the city’s creative landscape: longtime Optimus president Tom Duff,…
AICP today announced the Call for Entries for the 2026 Camp Kuleshov trailer competition for emerging creative artists. Nicknamed Camp K, the annual editing, graphics, music score and sound design…
ColorNation, a remote color grading company founded by post veteran Reid Brody, has expanded its roster with the addition of colorist Kalvin Johnson, whose commercial portfolio includes work for Apple,…
Creative production studio Flavor, part of the global Cutters Studios network, today announced a major leadership transition: Managing Director Neal Cohen, a defining force in Chicago’s commercial production community for…
Chicago-based independent agency Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) has been named agency partner for Navy Pier, Chicago’s iconic lakefront destination and the Midwest’s most visited attraction. SCC, recognized for its work…
Bemis Manufacturing, a leading global manufacturer of toilet seats and other household products, has selected full-service, independent agency Hanson Dodge (HD) to be its first-ever agency of record. The decision…
What do a minivan, some Reddi-Wip and The Amazing Race have in common? They’re all right here as writer-director Tim Mason of the newly-formed Squirrel Soup stops by for a…
Mr. Owl has an important message for all: there is much more to Tootsie Roll than the Original chocolatey flavor. Debuting in an all-new TV spot, Mr. Owl showcases the…
Safeguarding Black History and cultural legacies is the mission behind the third Juneteenth activation from The HUB, BarkleyOKRP’s Black Employee Resource Group. The initiative, titled “Protect Our Piece,” leverages the…
QuikTrip’s new campaign, ‘Savor Summerhood,’ created in partnership with its newly appointed creative and media agency of record, Laughlin Constable, positions the brand as a central character in the fleeting…
AbelsonTaylor Group has announced the promotion of Amy Restko to Vice President, Engagement Strategy. A strategic leader with expertise in behavioral insights, omnichannel strategy, and customer engagement, Restko has played…
Mike Stefaniak, Chief Strategy Officer at independent agency Hanson Dodge (HD), will be retiring at the end of the month. His decision closes the chapter on the 32-year career in…
Acclaimed filmmaker Sheldon Candis is set to debut his highly anticipated narrative feature, They Fight, at the prestigious Tribeca 2026 Film Festival. Selected for the high-profile Narrative Spotlight section, the…
AICP Midwest will present ‘AICP Midwest Presents: The 40% Frontier’ on Wednesday, May 27th, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Chicago Cultural Centre, bringing together leaders from advertising, production,…
Milwaukee-based independent, full-service agency Hanson Dodge (HD) has scored three new business wins, continuing its 2026 new business momentum. The agency was named a creative and strategic agency partner for…
The delivery room no one expects? The back of an ambulance. For thousands of families each year, that’s exactly where life begins. With its new campaign, “Born In A Ford,”…
Independent agency Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) recently hosted an AI Summit focused on “Building AI Systems That Drive Growth.” The Summit was the first in a series of quarterly “Challenger…
What do Dolly Parton, The Price Is Right and Queen have in common? They’re all right here as Megan DeMeyer, Group Creative Director at Laughlin Constable stops by for a…
If you’re a Chicago or Midwest advertising community professional, your plans for Thursday, May 28th are set. AICP Midwest’s ever-popular Meet.Drink.Talk mixer will descend upon downtown Chicago hotspot Tunnel on…
Fabuloso doesn’t just clean — it transforms. VML and Colgate-Palmolive are celebrating that with the launch of “Make Your World More Fabuloso,” a campaign celebrating the power of scent. Most…
The Chicago advertising community is mourning the passing of a true visionary. Joe Sedelmaier, the commercial director responsible for some of the most popular TV ads ever, including Wendy’s “Where’s…
MK Films announced the launch of “Make It Quick,” a new broadcast commercial directed by tabletop director Darren Weninger and developed in partnership with Barkley OKRP. The 30-second spot is…
This month, Weiman specialty surface cleaner debuts a new advertising campaign – the first work from independent agency Hanson Dodge since being named Weiman’s creative agency partner last year. And…
Acclaimed director Michael Maes, one of the industry’s leading visual storytellers in the food and liquid space, represented by Quriosity Productions, the award-winning, minority-owned creative boutique founded by Executive Producer…
Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) today announced Liam Boyle as Chief Growth Officer. In his new role, Boyle will report to agency President and CEO, Ben Behrman, and work closely with…
AICP today released Shortlists for the 2026 suite of its three competitions: The AICP Show: The Art & Technique of the Commercial, the AICP Next Awards and the AICP Post…
A group of former colleagues from the iconic advertising agency Foote, Cone & Belding (FCB) today announced the launch of The FCB Alumni Project, a new initiative designed to reconnect generations…
Independent agency Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) announced today that Jack Hennessy has been promoted to Chief Operating and Media Officer – a new role. He was most recently Executive Director…
M&M’S and BBDO Chicago have teamed up to launch a creative campaign supporting M&M’S POP’d Caramel, the brand’s first-ever freeze-dried candy, built around the idea that fun thrives on surprise. In…
What do National Roast Day, Barack Obama and Superman have in common? They’re all right here as VML Executive Producer Craig Sklaver stops by for a thoroughly entertaining round of…
In recognition of Donate Life Month this April, the National Kidney Foundation, Tessa Films and award-winning director Melissa Silverman have teamed up to launch a kidney donation awareness campaign aimed at inspiring hope and life-saving…
Chicago-based production company Tandem, Inc. helped energize a celebrity testimonial in a new commercial for golf apparel and equipment purveyor SWAG. What I Love About Golf is a 30-second spot featuring…
Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) and Old National Bank are up to their old tricks. And what better day for it than April Fools’ Day? The Old National Bank digital billboard…
Independent Chicago-based creative agency Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) has announced that acclaimed AI expert Jim Lecinski has been retained as a Senior Advisor. Lecinski will be consulting with SCC and…
Colgate launched “Your Smile Is Your Strength” to highlight the connection between smiles and resilience. The campaign speaks to Millennial caregivers who juggle self-doubt while caring for those they love, reminding everyone…
For generations, Hellmann’s has featured eggs proudly on its iconic label. This year, with the help of Kansas City-based agency VML and others, the brand is turning those eggs into…
There’s an expression: “Everything old is new again.” Well, for the past five years, Old National Bank has been redefining what it means to “Get Old.” And its ongoing “Get…
The AICP today announced the lineup for the 2026 AICP Awards Committee. A far-reaching and diverse group of industry veterans from the production, post production, and agency ranks, the AICP…
What do Twilight, Elastigirl, and the cutest cats ever have in common? They’re all right here as Optimus Editor Caralyn Moore stops by for a thoroughly entertaining round of Five…
The final deadline for the 2026 AICP Awards call for entries is fast approaching. Standard deadline for entries is coming up March 11, with a late deadline of March 18….
Milwaukee-based independent agency Hanson Dodge (HD) has been awarded two new assignments from its existing PurposeBuilt Brands (PBB) client. PurposeBuilt Brands is a global maker of best-in-class specialty cleaning and pest…
Sales of international foods in grocery stores are experiencing an “aha” moment, driven by an increase in diverse populations seeking new taste experiences. Estimates project sales could approach $10 billion,…
Matt Miller, president and CEO of AICP, has revealed that Michelle Ross, managing director and founding partner of SUPERPRIME, has been named chairperson of the 2026 AICP Show: The Art…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. Or even Bad Bunny or Lady Gaga. It’s about the commercials! Ad agency pros and creatives from throughout…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! We were thrilled to have BarkleyOKRP ECD Matt McNulty stop by Screen after the…
Which Super Bowl spots did you love? Which did you not love? Let’s hear what the pros had to say! We were thrilled to have Optimus Editor Ariana DeSimone stop…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! We were thrilled to have Grey Executive Creative Director Sara Worthington stop by Screen…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! We were thrilled to have Grey Executive Creative Director Armando Flores stop by Screen…
Which Super Bowl spots did you love? Which did you not love? Let’s hear what the pros had to say! We were thrilled to have Quriosity Productions Executive Producer and…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! We were thrilled to have GERTRUDE Founder and Chief Creative Officer Otis Gibson stop…
Which Super Bowl spots did you love? Which did you not love? Let’s hear what the pros had to say! We were thrilled to have Vincent Geraghty, EVP, Production and Hive…
Which Super Bowl spots did you love? Which did you not love? Let’s hear what the pros had to say! We were thrilled to have Havas Chicago Creative Director Aaron…
Which Super Bowl spots did you love? Which did you not love? Let’s hear what the pros had to say! We were thrilled to have Another Country Executive Producer Louise…
In the ad world, Super Bowl Sunday is all about the commercials! We were honored to have the Co-CEOs of The Cre8tors, Dani Jackson-Smith and Jenny Lumpkin, stop by Screen…
Which Super Bowl spots did you love? Which did you not love? Let’s hear what the pros had to say! We were thrilled to have Director Tim Mason of the…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! We were thrilled to have Tessa Films Executive Producer and Founder Lisa Masseur stop…
In the ad world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. Or even Bad Bunny or Lady Gaga. It’s about the commercials! We are honored to have acclaimed cinematographer…
What do The Bear, The Kardashians, and a Fresca robot (yes, you read that right) have in common? They’re all right here as Havas Chicago VP and Creative Director Priyoshi…
Full-service, Milwaukee-based independent agency Hanson Dodge announced today that Chad Verly has joined the agency in the new role of Group Creative Director. He was most recently a Creative Director…
Bears fandom and excitement swept through the Windy City all month, as the storied NFL squad battled to its first NFC North division title since 2018 and a thrilling first…
Doe-Anderson has released a short documentary commemorating the one-year anniversary of Norton Healthcare’s West Louisville Hospital, the first hospital in the neighborhood in 150 years. Directed by award-winning Louisville native Imani Dennison,…
What do Professor X, The Amazing Race, and a 180-day dry-aged steak have in common? They’re all right here as Optimus Animation Director Luis Mayorga stops by for a thoroughly…
On the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the AAF Advertising Hall of Fame (AHOF), the esteemed Council of Judges, led by Chair Ross Martin, President of Known and Vice Chair Rita…
Editorial Board is honored to have contributed to The Salvation Army’s holiday giving campaign. The spots, via agency Lerma, embody the spirit of the season where generosity and kindness come together…
Schafer Condon Carter (SCC), the 36-year-old independent agency based in Chicago, is wrapping up a banner year. The past 12 months have witnessed the installation of a re-energized executive leadership…
One of the most highly anticipated events of the year for the Midwest advertising community is finally here. The AICP Awards Tour is dedicated to celebrating excellence in commercial filmmaking…
Ogilvy has appointed Lyndsey Corona as chief executive officer for the US, bringing her proven leadership and strategic vision to offices spanning New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and California. In…
Dictionary Films, the integrated production arm of Cutters Studios, is very proud to announce that highly accomplished production executive Madeline Saloga has joined the rapidly evolving company as Senior Producer….
Chicago- and Indianapolis-based production studio PARAGON is excited to join forces with Director Dylan Bradshaw, who joins the company’s growing, multidisciplinary director roster for advertising and branded content collaborations. Bradshaw is…
For more than a decade, American Family Insurance has been bucking the category trend of employing humor, gimmicks and assorted other advertising tropes in favor of demonstrating that American Family…
Daily Planet Productions, in collaboration with the Chicago Blackhawks, is proud to announce the release of The Originals, the first episode in a four-part documentary series created to commemorate the Blackhawks’…
High-end editorial boutique Cutters is very proud to announce the promotion of Ray Straight to Editor. The announcement was made by Cutters Detroit Executive Producer Christina Anderson. Soon after graduating…
Brock Kirby, Jeff Dryer, Scott Sullivan, and Mollie Partesotti have come together to launch Kirby, Dryer, Sullivan & Partesotti (KDSP), a senior-led creative agency built specifically for modern brands, clients,…
The internet has long been divided: should you use butter or mayonnaise to achieve the perfect grilled cheese crust? Now Tillamook partners with Leo Chicago to end the debate once…
Brad Jones’ career has led him from Australia to New York and now to Kansas City. Jones has been named Missouri-headquartered BarkleyOKRP‘s first chief creative officer since last year’s merger….
Doe-Anderson announces the promotions of Miles Harvey and Britt Riley to SVP, Executive Creative Director, and Zach Stewart to SVP, Executive Creative Director, Head of Design, effective immediately. They each previously held the title of VP, Creative…
The winners are in! AICP’s Camp Kuleshov challenge for the Midwest region was a success once again and accolades were awarded in Chicago. The nightlife hotspot Tunnel at 151 W…
Mark your calendars and purchase your tickets now for one of the most highly anticipated events of the year for the Midwest advertising community. The AICP Awards Tour is dedicated…
Giordano’s wants to become just as synonymous with tavern-style pizza as it is with deep-dish. So the brand is rolling out a new tavern-style pizza, inspired by one of Chicago’s…
Sometimes it’s good to slow everything down a bit and relax. That’s the message as full service advertising agency The Basement recently partnered with Chicago- and Indianapolis-based production company PARAGON on Timeless…
Smartphone Free Childhood US (SFCxUS), a grassroots movement of parent advocates, today announced the release of its powerful new Public Service Announcement (PSA), titled “Let’s Change The Norm.” The PSA…
Few commercials have etched themselves into popular culture quite like the 1969 Tootsie Roll “How Many Licks” spot, featuring the ever-curious boy, the wise Mr. Owl, and its now-iconic conclusion,…
What do the Music Box, the best mussels in town, and a pumpkin farm have in common? They’re all right here as Tessa Films Producer Jackie Schroeder stops by for…
American Family Insurance has partnered with Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love to be its latest brand ambassador, joining the likes of Derek Jeter and the Scott Brothers. And to…
Laughlin Constable, the independent, full-service agency today announced it has been named the creative and media agency of record for QuikTrip, the Tulsa, OK based, $11+ billion national convenience and…
Charlie Sheen is launching a new non-alcoholic beer company, Wild AF Brewing, co-founded with The Silent Group, an operator-led brand builder and commercialization partner for bold consumer products. To introduce the brand, Tandem…
What do Van Halen, Loretta Lynn and the best advice ever have in common? They’re all right here as Pinnacle Advertising Founder and CEO Michael Magnusson stops by for a…
Full-service independent agency Hanson Dodge made two senior announcements today: Agency veteran Katherine Schmidt has been promoted from Associate Creative Director to Creative Director, reporting to newly named Chief Creative…
Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, is kicking off NFL season with a bold new play: retired football great and two-time Super Bowl champ Eli Manning…
Sports betting operator BetMGM has unveiled the next evolution of its brand in collaboration with Chicago-based independent ad agency Highdive. The refreshed brand identity highlights BetMGM’s dynamic entertainment ecosystem —…
As you drive out to the suburbs or back into the city this Labor Day Weekend, keep an eye out for this billboard. Folks familiar with the Old National Bank…
What do Batman, Mike Tyson and The Eagles have in common? They’re all right here as the GERTRUDE Founder and Chief Creative Officer Otis Gibson stops by for a thoroughly…
American Standard, designers of award-winning tubs, sinks, toilets and faucets, is celebrating its 150th anniversary. And to mark the occasion, earlier this year, American Standard fielded its “150th Down Payment…
Full-service, independent agency Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) announced today that Joe Raser has been promoted to Chief Strategy Officer. He was most recently Executive Director, Strategy. In his new role,…
Amid National Blueberry Month, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) is debuting a new marketing platform designed to grow consumer demand and drive more households to enjoy blueberries every day. …
With offices in both Chicago and New York, Optimus and ONE continues its growth and today announced the return of Zach Scheitlin to Optimus. “It’s a return to a setting…
KFC, along with Chicago-based creative agency Highdive, is launching its most ambitious brand comeback in years with “The Colonel Lived So We Could Chicken” – a multi-chapter campaign that signals…
The AICP Awards Tour continues, touching down in the West Coast at the end of the month. The AICP Awards in LA are set for Thursday, July 31st, The Ebell…
The Chicago Advertising Federation (CAF) is proud to announce the return of its highly anticipated DTLC Summer Mixer, taking place on Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at…
What do Oprah Winfrey, U2, and the loveliest Gibson guitar ever have in common? They’re all right here as BarkleyOKRP EVP, Head of Production and the Founder and CEO of…
Filmscape Chicago, the Midwest’s premier education event for film and television production, has announced its full slate of classes for the 2025 show, taking place June 21–22 at CineCity Studios…
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is underway, and a cornerstone Chicago agency is notching a huge week. FCB Chicago earned two Grand Prix honors – in Design Lions…
Chicago-based VSA Partners has launched Design4Better, a new initiative that reimagines creative brand designs not just for clients or pitches, but for the pure joy of design. It’s a creative space—built by designers for designers—where…
Chicago-based independent creative agency Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) is helping two household names stand out in bold new ways with the launch of national campaigns for GUMⓇ, a SunstarⓇ brand, and SOLOⓇ. The new work showcases…
Renato Fernandez has stepped down as the chief creative officer of Publicis Creative U.S., a role he accepted less than a year ago. This news was first reported by Ad…
Sarah Gitersonke of SG+ Reps recently hosted the 2nd annual SG Fam Fest at District Brew Yards, and SCREEN has photos for you from the festivities. Last year was the…
Big things are happening over at Chicago-based Journeywork Entertainment, owned and operated by post-production power couple C. Ryan Stemple and Ana Christian. Building on years of professional experience in a…
High-end editorial boutique Cutters is very proud to announce the immediate promotion of Liz Stallmeyer (pictured left) to Head of Production, and Jaye Ayres-Brown (pictured center) to Producer for Cutters…
Panda Express’ latest commercial playfully highlights food as a love language through the universal question, “Have you eaten yet?” Set in a funky, retro home, the spot starts off with…
No tariffs and no potential price-hikes – just accessible, American-made products – that’s the message of WeatherTech’s new advertising campaign by long-time agency partner Pinnacle Advertising. The campaign consists of a…
BarkleyOKRP has been named agency of record (AOR) for Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (Inspire), the leading medical technology provider of innovative obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment, following a formal review…
Following a competitive pitch, DDB Chicago has been selected to lead the creative and strategy assignment for the Global Bimbo masterbrand, part of Grupo Bimbo. Charged with connecting all their…
Yessian Music, the international music and sound design company, is expanding its global footprint with the addition of Chris Heidman as Executive Producer. Based in Minneapolis, Chris will work across…
What do Nightcrawler, John Goodman, and an audio track of sizzling bacon have in common? They’re all right here as Optimus Senior Audio Engineer Zach Scheitlin stops by for a…
The Windy City is abuzz following the election of Chicagoland native Pope Leo XIV, and that excitement has carried over to the billboards. SCREEN is sharing a fun update from…
Corona® Sunbrew, a flavorful and vibrant escape from the ordinary, is now available nationwide for those looking for a new favorite beer. Brewed with real orange and lime peels, with…
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A capacity crowd of Midwest agency, commercial production, and editorial professionals had downtown Chicago hopping on Wednesday night. AICP Midwest’s ever-popular Meet.Drink.Talk mixer was yet another stellar success, packing the…
Following the recent addition of international director Henrik Rostrup, Chicago and LA-based Picture North continues to expand its global talent pool with the signing of respected Swedish editor Simon Pontén,…
What do Sofia Vergara, Table Mountain in Cape Town, and your 401k have in common? They’re all right here as Group Creative Director Brooke Anderson of Cincinnati-based Grey Midwest stops…
It’s not every commercial director that gets to spend a week training with the US military, or gets a behind-the-scenes tour of CIA headquarters, but then not every director is…
Master Lock, the leader in safety and security, and its decades-long agency partner Laughlin Constable have revealed a full creative rebrand and campaign launch for the global brand. The revamped Master Lock…
What do Jamie Foxx, Alabama football and a beautiful bed of roses have in common? They’re all right here as Highdive Creative Director Chip Kelly stops by for a thoroughly…
If you’re a Chicago or Midwest advertising community professional, your plans for this Wednesday evening are set. AICP Midwest’s ever-popular Meet.Drink.Talk mixer is coming up April 16, from 5:30 p.m….
The AICP Awards today released the Shortlists for the 2025 suite of juried competitions: The AICP Show:The Art & Technique of the Commercial, the AICP Next Awards and the AICP Post…
With offices in both Chicago and New York, Optimus and ONE continues its growth and today announced that they have signed Sarah Gitersonke as their new Midwest Sales Rep. Gitersonke…
UScellular, the nation’s fourth-largest wireless carrier, has launched a new campaign that turns the industry’s typical sales strategy to lure away customers on its head and instead is all about awarding…
Director Didier Charette is aiming high in his new signing with Quriosity Productions, his first representation deal with a US-based production company. “My goal is the Super Bowl,” he says,…
What could tempt Poseidon to ditch his trident for a spoon or give Medusa a good hair day? Greek Gods Yogurt, naturally! That’s the premise behind the new social media…
Award-winning post-production house The Colonie has earned the trust of beauty clients across all markets, from Los Angeles to New York. With recent projects for Olaplex and Too Faced, Colonie’s…
From Milwaukee to the Bronx! Wisconsin-based independent full-service agency Laughlin Constable today has been named the creative agency of record for the Bronx Zoo as well as the New York…
Stemming from their new creative AOR partnership early in 2024, Nordic Naturals, the global provider of premium vitamins and supplements, and independent full-service agency Laughlin Constable launched a new national campaign…
When musty odors hit your home – closets, bathrooms, laundry and mud rooms, basements – W.M. Barr wants everyone everywhere to think of DampRid moisture absorber products, so it turned to…
In an industry known for its buttoned-up messaging, Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) is flipping the script on banking ads with a new humor-driven campaign for Old National Bank (ONB). The Chicago-based independent creative agency…
It’s your last chance to submit your latest and greatest. Entries are now being accepted for the 2025 AICP Awards – encompassing the AICP Show: The Art & Technique of the Commercial, The…
Orkin Pest Control, regarded as one of the top pest control companies in the industry, is collaborating with DDB Chicago, to creatively raise awareness about termite protection with its new…
AICP announced today that Judy John, Global Chief Creative Officer at global communications firm Edelman, has been named as the 2025 AICP Next Awards Judging Chair. In this role, John…
They’re back. The Midwest Chapter of AICP is hitting the streets of Chicago again, sponsoring a team in this year’s Chiditarod urban shopping cart race and benefit food drive. Their…
Sullivan University’s dynamic campaign, The School of Doing, continues to make waves, this time with two of its standout commercials—Culinary and Patient Care—airing as regional spots during Super Bowl 59. Created in collaboration…
The Chicago-made documentary, Channels Changers, will make its television premiere on WTTW on February 20th. Chronicling the rise of Black advertising professionals, the film celebrates the creative pioneers who bucked a tradition…
The AICP today announced the full roster for the Curatorial Committee for the 2025 AICP Show: The Art & Technique of the Commercial. The committee, representing a lineup of experts from…
The finding that only 36% of Black-owned businesses have physical stores, led Putney – the Black-owned agency within independent BarkleyOKRP – to create digital storefronts for 34 online shops in Chicago throughout…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. Or even Taylor Swift or Kendrick Lamar. It’s about the commercials! Ad agency pros and creatives from throughout…
What were your favorite spots from the advertising extravaganza that is the Super Bowl? How about your least favorite? Let’s see how your answers line up with what Colle McVoy…
What were your favorite spots from the advertising extravaganza that is the Super Bowl? How about your least favorite? Let’s see how your answers line up with what BarkleyOKRP Executive…
In the ad world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. Or even Taylor Swift or Kendrick Lamar. It’s about the commercials! We are honored to have acclaimed cinematographer…
What were your favorite spots from the advertising extravaganza that is the Super Bowl? How about your least favorite? Let’s see how your answers line up with what Quriosity Productions…
In the ad world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. Or even Taylor Swift or Kendrick Lamar. It’s about the commercials! We are honored to have Pinnacle Advertising…
In the ad world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. Or even Taylor Swift or Kendrick Lamar. It’s about the commercials! We are honored to have commercial director…
Which Super Bowl spots did you love? Which did you not love? Let’s hear what the pros had to say! We were thrilled to have Vincent Geraghty, EVP, Production and Hive…
In the ad world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. Or even Taylor Swift or Kendrick Lamar. It’s about the commercials! We are honored to have Highdive Executive…
The Super Bowl was a big night for Cutters Studios Editor Chris Moore, whose WeatherTech spot was on the massive Big Game stage on Sunday. So what did Chris think…
In the ad world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. Or even Taylor Swift or Kendrick Lamar. It’s about the commercials! We were honored to have Brooke Anderson,…
Which Super Bowl spots did you love? Which did you not love? Let’s hear what the pros had to say! We were thrilled to have Optimus Editor Tim Cahill stop…
In the ad world, Super Bowl Sunday is all about the commercials! We were honored to have the founder and owner of The Cre8tors, Dani Jackson-Smith, stop by Screen to…
High-end editorial boutique Cutters is very proud to announce the immediate addition of distinguished Editor Kate Owen to its roster for exclusive representation across the U.S.A. The announcement was made by Cutters New…
What do Lady Gaga, Sesame Street and the oldest steakhouse in NYC have in common? They’re all right here as Cincinnati-based Grey Midwest’s Chief Creative Office Adam Kahn stops by…
2025 is underway and as February arrives, it’s now time to submit your latest and greatest. Entries are now being accepted for the 2025 AICP Awards – encompassing the AICP Show: The…
Suja Life has named BarkleyOKRP as its lead creative agency of record following a review. The agency will handle all creative work for the brand starting in January 2025. “We…
The leaders of international creative company Cutters Studios are very proud to announce the signing of Becca Falborn of Little Bird for commercial representation on the U.S. East Coast. The…
State Farm Insurance, a perennial participant in the Super Bowl advertising showcase, is pulling a commercial from next month’s big game following the devastating California wildfires. Before reading further, please…
Publicis Groupe is kicking off 2025 with a union of a more creative kind, combining two networks to create one constellation through the Power of One. The company is merging Leo…
‘Tis the season for Ferrero Rocher® candies on your holiday table, as lovingly depicted in the new ad “Add Your Golden Touch,” directed by Alison Roberto of STORY, the full-service…
What do baseball great Mickey Mantle, rock band Fugazi and a bag of SunChips have in common? They’re all right there as charlieuniformtango’s Creative Director of Motion Design Tony Wann…
After nearly 50 years in one building, Midwest’s independent, full-service brand experiences agency Laughlin Constable is moving one of its offices and couldn’t pass up the opportunity this holiday season to take…
Accomplice Media, the commercial production company led by Executive Producer Amy McIntyre, has added director David Serota – perhaps best known for his ability to perfectly get at the emotional…
Accomplice Media, the commercial and content production company led by Executive Producer Amy McIntyre, has added Director Joe Otting – perhaps best known for his ability to perfectly get at some emotional truths that…
This week is one of holiday joy and merriment… or is it? Louisville agency Doe-Anderson and Roto-Rooter are posing that very question. Produced and created by Doe-Anderson as a movie…
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The advertising community turned into a joyful crowd of partygoers during the 2024 AICP Awards Tour at Chicago’s Old Post Office on Thursday night, November 21st. It began with a…
Chicago’s award-winning creative agency Highdive today announced that industry veteran, Jen Passaniti, has been named President of 1986 Studio, the agency’s in-house production arm, which saw a top line growth…
What do Rihanna, a fake soccer team, and the best brisket ever have in common? They’re all right there as Executive Creative Director Shawn Francis of Columbus, Ohio and NYC-based…
Chicago-based Tandem Productions teamed up with agency Schafer Condon Carter to create a trio of compelling commercials for Fusion Academy. Fusion Academy is a fully accredited private academic institution for grades six through…
A prestigious win for a critical and meaningful mission. Chicago creative agency Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) has earned a 2024 Regional Emmy® Award for Outstanding Achievement in Public Service Announcement…
The Camp Kuleshov trailer competition for emerging creative artists in post production – a.k.a. Camp K – has recognized and awarded its winning and honorable mention entries at live events…
What do Jeff Goldblum, Travis Kelce and Hellboy have in common? They’re all right there as The Colonie’s Editor and Partner Bob Ackerman stops by for a thoroughly entertaining round…
What do Dolly Parton, Superman and a beautiful black convertible have in common? They’re all right here as Bader Rutter’s new CEO David Jordan stops by for a thoroughly entertaining…
Sometimes the solution is right in your backyard. After an extensive competitive review, the Rosemont, Illinois-based Culligan has hired a fellow Illinois company – the award-winning Highdive, based in nearby…
When Checkers & Rally’s secured T-Pain as the face of their new value meal campaign, they knew they had to create something that matched the star power of the Grammy-winning…
ColorNation has expanded its talent offering with the addition of two new colorists. Joining the remote color grading service are Robert Curreri and Jack Bulik. Their signing was announced by…
What do Amy Poehler, an epic round of Shark Tank and the most unexpected presidential candidate ever have in common? They’re all right here as Colorist Alison Bloom of Flavor…
Over the past several weeks, fans of KitchenAid’s extraordinary dishwashers – and those of Sam Nelson Harris, the Grammy-winning artist and lead singer for the X Ambassadors – have all…
As marks its landmark 11th anniversary this month, 11 Dollar Bill continues to expand a business model that has enabled it to successfully serve a national client base of top…
The National Hockey League (NHL) today debuted the newest ad in its “The Next Golden Era is Now” campaign to commemorate the start of the 2024-25 season. The spot, titled…
Chicago is all about its sports teams. And a hometown agency has scored the business of one of the premiere platforms for enjoying those iconic franchises. Chicago-based agency Tom, Dick &…
Chris Chynoweth, Chief Editor at Craft Detroit, has released a groundbreaking AI-driven spec commercial for USAFacts titled Conspiracy Astronaut. Using advanced AI tools like Runway, Flux, Adobe Firefly, Adobe Premiere, and Eleven…
What do the iconic TV series Lost, Oscar nom Diane Lane, and one of the most acclaimed restaurants on the planet have in common? They’re all right here as ONE…
A Milwaukee-based award-winning agency is welcoming the Wisconsin Department of Tourism back home. Laughlin Constable, the independent, full-service agency, has been named the full-service creative and media agency of record…
With offices in both Chicago and New York, Optimus is expanding its talent pool and today announced that Caralyn Moore has been promoted to editor. The latest addition to the…
The voiceover – delivered by a young woman, her tone full of ambition, energy and potential, lays out the new campaign’s central theme: “When everyone else is asking, ‘What if,’…
Ad agency layoffs continue to impact Michigan this month. McCann plans to lay off 123 employees at its office in Birmingham, Michigan after losing business from key client General Motors….
What do the superhero Blade, Cyndi Lauper, and the best burger ever have in common? They’re all right here as esteemed colorist Yohance Brown of the ColorNation roster stops by…
For those emerging post production artists who are stumped on a creative or craft issue as they create their Camp Kuleshov submissions, help is now available. The Camp K Coaches…
The best way to learn is to do. This mantra is at the heart of a new and vibrant campaign released this week. Sullivan University, a pioneer in career-focused education,…
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Premier audio studio Another Country is expanding their acclaimed Sound 4 studio to add state-of-the-art Dolby Atmos mixing and monitoring capabilities. Managing Director Tim Konn and the team shared some…
A new era begins at DDBO. After more than 20 years as BBDO Worldwide’s CEO and president, Andrew Robertson is being succeeded by Nancy Reyes. Robertson, who will become BBDO’s…
Quriosity Productions has announced the addition of director Federico Mazzarisi to its roster. The noted Italian visual stylist joins the company for national representation for commercials and brand content. The…
There are more changes afoot at a cornerstone Chicago agency. BBDO is hiring its first CEO to lead both its New York and Chicago offices. Jiah Choi will be leaving…
Bader Rutter is welcoming David Jordan to the team as its new chief executive officer. Jordan becomes the fourth CEO in the employee-owned Milwaukee- and Chicago-based agency’s 50-year history succeeding…
The wins keep coming for a hilarious horror short out of Chicago. Daily Planet Productions is thrilled to announce that their latest short film, “Room Tone,” has clinched two prestigious…
What do Tiger Woods, Rice Krispies and MTV’s The Real World have in common? They’re all right here as global agency veteran Vincent Geraghty stopped by for a thoroughly entertaining…
Working together to build a better Chicago for everyone. That is the mission at the heart of the latest collaboration between Mode Project and Chicago CRED. Chicago CRED is dedicated…
The Camp Kuleshov trailer competition for emerging creative artists has announced its winners of The Lev, its top prize for each category, which is named for the Russian film and…
For the 10th year in a row, Advertising Community Night is returning to the Midwest Film Festival (MFF) in the heart of Chicago at the Gene Siskel Film Center at…
Laughlin Constable (LC), the independent, full-service brand experiences agency, today announced it has welcomed global agency veteran Vincent Geraghty to EVP, Head of Production & HIVE Content Studio, overseeing the…
What do Matthew McConaughey, an epic round of billiards, and the best oysters ever have in common? They’re all right here as The Colonie Producer Zach Day stops by for…
afterhrs. is excited to announce its photography division that will showcase Emerging, Established and Extraordinary artists that lens the role of culture in art and advertising. Managing this dynamic roster of…
“Power in Pride” is the theme for Pride Month 2024. ONE at Optimus, in the spirit of women empowerment and advocacy for all, today announces that Megan Stowe, a respected LGBTQIA+ Commercial/TV/Film Director,…
African American Ad Legends Shine in ‘Channels Changers’ Doc Premiering July 1 At Siskel Film Center
Gypsy Chicago Productions will hold the premiere showing of its documentary, Channels Changers, at the Siskel Center on July 1 at 6pm. Channels Changers introduces viewers to the most hidden…
Following the spectacular premieres of the AICP Show: The Art & Technique of the Commercial, the AICP Next Awards, and the AICP Post Awards at The Museum of Modern Art, the…
June has been twice as nice so far for VSA Partners. Chicago-based strategy and design agency VSA Partners was just recognized twice in this year’s Financial Communications Society (FCS) Portfolio Awards, securing both…
Fencepost, a Chicago-based studio providing film and video post-production to advertisers since 2016, announces the expansion of the virtual boutique to include two additional editors and a full slate of…
It’s time to Switchel Up! Minneapolis-based VOLT Studios is expanding their motion design department by adding 3D capabilities, perfectly timed to deliver a dynamic brand spot “Switchel Up” for Hobby Farmer’s…
The year’s best advertising was saluted Thursday at The Museum of Modern Art at a gala AICP Awards celebration and screening. And FCB Chicago was among the top winners of the…
High-end editorial boutique Cutters is very proud to announce the addition of Christina Anderson in the role of Executive Producer of Cutters Detroit. The announcement was made by Cutters Studios…
Three days of education, inspiration and celebration in New York City are ready to roll. AICP Week 2024 kicks off today, Tuesday June 4th, at Base Camp and culminates on…
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The Midwest Chapter of AICP hosted its first Women’s Forum, and the landmark event was a massive success, attracting a capacity crowd of creatives and producers across the industry. The…
Detroit-based Doner has appointed a new president to help launch its first inclusive marketing practice. Ben Grossman steps into the role after most recently serving as chief strategy and integration…
Earlier this year, employment numbers in the advertising world were up across the board. Unfortunately, that parade of good news has hit a bump in the road. FCB Chicago has…
Hawkeye and Bread Financial were honored with numerous Telly Awards for their outstanding work on the ‘NFL Extra Points’ campaign, featuring NFL greats Travis Kelce and Robert Griffin III (aka…
afterhrs. – a production company known for creative and unexpected approaches to modern storytelling – has signed with Dawn Rao & Partners for exclusive Midwest representation. “The Midwest is home to…
The NHL Playoffs are in full swing, and this is the time when moments are made, for players, for teams, and for fans. Chicago-based agency Highdive took the ice with…
Chicago-based Highdive has attracted the national spotlight over the years with its repeated wins in the Super Bowl ad extravaganza, and now the agency has garnered attention from private investors…
The Alliance of Independent Representatives (AIR) is proud to announce the winners of its 3rd Annual Unsigned Diverse Directors Showcase, sponsored by Simian. This year, the showcase received over 60…
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SG+ Reps hosted a full roster bash, a first of its kind, for the Chicago advertising industry. The West Loop venue had a massive outdoor “yard” where the May 16th…
Wave Studios NY won the Ryan Barkan Best in Show Award at the 11th AMP Awards for Music & Sound, taking home the trophy for its “Heal the Future” spot for…
Craig Miller, most recently Executive Creative Director at Omnicom Group’s The Marketing Arm (TMA), has joined Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) as its Chief Creative Officer. With nearly 30 years of agency experience,…
The Midwest Chapter of AICP is getting set to unveil its first Women’s Forum, which will be taking place on May 21 at Optimus. A networking event for AICP members…
What do Hamilton, the best BBQ in Texas, and the cutest dog ever have in common? They’re all right here as Visual Effects Artist Catherine Thomas of Texas-based charlieuniformtango stopped…
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A trio of agency bands got down to some serious rocking at the Battle For Hope, Chicago’s annual Battle of the Advertising Bands fundraiser for Off The Street Club, Thursday…
What do Dua Lipa, Mad Men, and an epic season of Survivor have in common? They’re all right here as 11 Dollar Bill Executive Producer James Babiarz stops by for…
Agency FCB Chicago announces the appointment of Matt Blitz as EVP, Executive Director of Agency Production. Blitz joined FCB Chicago in March and will report to Chief Creative Officer Pedro…
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association invited long-time partner Mode Project to collaborate alongside their award-winning CSO Photographer Todd Rosenberg in creating an insider video announcing Klaus Mäkelä as only the…
Premier audio studio Another Country recently launched an original promotional campaign showcasing its talents and highlighting their deep dedication to innovation in sound. Conceived by Another Country Detroit Creative Director…
Laughlin Constable (LC), the independent, full-service brand experiences agency, today announced it has named Allison Henley-Kehm as SVP, Head of People and Culture. The position is an integral leadership role…
What do Johnny Depp, Led Zeppelin, and the Devil’s Tower have in common? They are all right here in this week’s Five Questions with SCREEN! Latitude is an indie, award-winning…
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There was a terrific turnout from the Chicago/Midwest advertising and creative production community as AICP/Midwest’s MEET.DRINK.TALK, a cornerstone event for the Midwest advertising world. AICP/Midwest’s MEET.DRINK.TALK is a social event…
There is new leadership at the helm of one of Chicago’s cornerstone agencies. Leo Burnett Chicago has hired Kate Jeffers as chief executive officer. Jeffers will oversee Leo Burnett’s flagship…
The AICP Awards have released the Shortlists for the 2024 editions of its three competitions: The AICP Show: The Art & Technique of the Commercial, the AICP Next Awards and…
As the Chicago Bulls season comes to a close, let’s take a look at an inspiring and insightful new digital series led by the team’s star player. Dinners with DeMar is…
What do Harry Connick Jr., Jon Stewart and the best plate of sausage and peppers ever have in common? They’re all right here as Quriosity Productions Executive Producer Mark Conley…
Much-deserved accolades have been awarded for an impactful and timely campaign, one with the mission of improving the lives of animals across the country, and illuminating the perspective of those…
How can a band wow a crowd with just a few songs? Three advertising agency musical groups will do just that by playing half-hour sets at the 11th annual Battle For…
More good news to start the month for Milwaukee- and Chicago-based agency Laughlin Constable. The full-service house today announced it has been named the creative agency of record and strategic partner…
What do Tom Hanks, an NBA legend, and The Flaming Lips have in common? They’re all right here as Chicago Recording Company (CRC) Senior Audio Engineer Mark Wilkening stops by…
As local, independent businesses have been navigating a changing retail environment, True Value, the globally recognized brand and original local hardware store, turned to its agency of record, Milwaukee- and Chicago-based Laughlin…
Highdive – an independently owned, full-service creative agency – announced today that Larissa Berringer has joined the agency as managing director of 1986 Studios, Highdive’s full-service, in-house production studio. Berringer comes…
What do RuPaul’s Drag Race, James Blunt and a “poison apple castle” have in common? They’re all right here as Motion Graphic Designer Mack Neaton of Flavor stops by for…
ColorNation is adding two new talents to its diverse roster of artists with the addition of Colorists Mary Perrino and Ana Rita. Their joining the remote color service was announced by Founder and…
It’s time for March Madness, when basketball stars shine on the court… and in the case of one hoops Hall of Famer… off the court as well. James Rayburn, charlieuniformtango’s…
The Golden Arches are on the move. Wieden+Kennedy NY has added an extra serving to its McDonald’s portfolio, winning the Happy Meal marketing business in the U.S. that had been…
In a new, fast-paced Lexus spot, produced by Quriosity Productions, a young female gamer takes to her computer to chat with her male esports teammate before they get into their respective…
James Babiarz has joined 11 Dollar Bill as Executive Producer at its home studio in Chicago. A 12-year industry veteran with deep ties to the Chicago advertising community, Babiarz will…
11 Dollar Bill has hired ad industry vet Jamie Slade as Executive Producer at its Boulder studio. Slade, whose background includes a post as Senior Producer with Crispin Porter +…
The Midwest Chapter of AICP is taking to the streets with its first-ever sponsorship of a team in the 2024 edition of Chiditarod. With the cheeky, ‘Blues Brothers’ inspired name…
Director Cameron Busby, whose arresting Logitech spot starring sensation Little Nas X generated tons of buzz on the Super Bowl in 2021, has joined the roster of Quriosity Productions in…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. Or even Taylor Swift or Usher. It’s about the commercials! Ad agency pros and filmmakers from throughout Chicago…
In the ad world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. Or even Taylor Swift or Usher. It’s about the commercials! We were honored to have Minneapolis-based agency Colle…
In the ad world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. Or even Taylor Swift or Usher. It’s about the commercials! We were honored to have Chicago director Britt…
In the ad world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. Or even Taylor Swift or Usher. It’s about the commercials! We were honored to have Joshua Gadson, Co-Founder/Creative…
Which Super Bowl spots did you love? Which did you not love? Let’s hear what the pros had to say! We were thrilled to have Quriosity Productions Executive Producer and…
The Super Bowl was a big night for Cutters Studios, whose team collaborated with Highdive for the popular State Farm “Like a Good Neighbaaa” and BetMGM “For Everyone” commercials for…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. Or even Taylor Swift or Usher. It’s about the commercials! We were honored to have DDB Chicago Studio…
In the ad world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. Or even Taylor Swift or Usher. It’s about the commercials! We were honored to have Yessian Global Head…
Vincent Geraghty is the Founder and Executive Director of Production for the newly launched GPSG, a creative production agency. Vincent’s impressive resume over the past decade includes tenures leading production…
In the ad world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. Or even Taylor Swift or Usher. It’s about the commercials! We were honored to have the founder and…
The AICP National Board of Directors has elected a new leadership slate. Tabitha Mason-Elliott, Partner at BARK BARK, was elected Chairperson, succeeding Lisa Mehling, Owner/President of CHELSEA, while Sally Campbell,…
What were your favorite spots from the advertising extravaganza that is the Super Bowl? How about your least favorite? Let’s see how your answers line up with what acclaimed cinematographer…
Award-winning VFX Supervisor and artist Ryan Urban recently joined forces with NEXODUS to bring his world-class expertise in visual effects – which includes work with the Wachowskis on The Matrix…
Which Super Bowl spots did you love? Which did you not love? Let’s hear what the pros had to say! We were thrilled to have Optimus Senior Audio Engineer Marina…
The Super Bowl was a big night for Highdive Executive Creative Director Patrick Burke, whose team created the popular State Farm “Like a Good Neighbaaa” and BetMGM “For Everyone” commercials…
Ralph Laucella, Founding Partner and Executive Producer at O Positive, one of the most awarded production companies in the advertising industry, has been named Chairperson of the 2024 AICP Show: The…
More positive news on the job front in the new year. Employment in advertising, public relations and related services closed out 2023 with staffing at an all-time high, as noted…
Before Marvel Studios’ Echo started streaming exclusively on Disney Plus and Hulu on January 10, Executive Producer and Director Sydney Freeland let the world know it would showcase a different…
“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…
Tabletop director Tyllie Barbosa has been helping brands tell beautiful stories since she began her career as a still life photographer in 2005. After fifteen years in the business working…
With the new year comes new talent to the growing ColorNation talent offering. Reid Brody, founder of the remote color grading service, has announced the addition of veteran artists Matthew…
Leo Premutico, whose work as a creative leader has won awards for its use of music at prestigious advertising competitions around the world, has been named Chairperson of the 2024…
In mid-2022, the State of Illinois announced the launch of “I Got Love / Siento Amor,” a statewide enrollment campaign for child care and early education services featuring Illinois artists,…
Another Country Managing Director Tim Konn and his colleagues worldwide are very proud to announce the immediate promotion of Joe Philips to the position of Creative Director for Another Country…
Matt Miller, President and CEO of AICP, announced today that Craig Duncan, President and Managing Director of Cutters Studios, has been named Chairperson of the 2024 AICP Post Awards. In…
In his acclaimed FX series The Bear, creator Christopher Storer uses quick cuts, visual chaos and unusual angles to give make viewers feel like they are in the kitchen and…
The Colonie is thrilled to announce the addition of two up-and-coming editors, Addy Bieniarz and Giorgia Harvey to their talent roster. “The creative energy, talent, and fresh perspectives Addy and…
The Association of Music Producers has issued the Call for Entries for the 2024 AMP Awards for Music & Sound, the ad industry’s only non-profit, juried competition for music and…
Let’s open 2024 with some positive news on the job front. Employment in advertising, public relations and related services rose by 1,900 jobs in December, ending 2023 with staffing at…
What do Taylor Swift, Betty White, and The Killers have in common? They’re all right here as Executive Producer Erika Fiebiger of the Ann Arbor, Michigan-based creative production agency Hook stopped…
DDB Worldwide has announced that Micheline Grace Lewis has joined DDB North America as Chief People Officer, reporting to Global Chief People Officer, Roisin Rooney. The addition of Lewis amplifies…
Tiffany Taveras doesn’t just edit; she crafts stories with meaning and intention that resonate across high-profile brands, music videos, and film. Executive Producer Ryan Smith expressed his enthusiasm saying, “I am…
If you’re looking to have success in the Super Bowl advertising showdown, you should probably go knock on the doors over at Chicago-based agency Highdive. And sports gambling corp BetMGM…
New Orleans-based PETERMAYER is wooing visitors to the Pelican State with a new short film titled, Find Your Louisiana. Created for the Louisiana Office of Tourism, Find Your Louisiana follows-up on the title’s…
DDB will have new leadership at the helm in 2024. DDB Worldwide has hired Leo Burnett’s Global Chief Creative Officer Chaka Sobhani as its president and international chief creative officer,…
What do Drax the Destroyer, Chris Isaak and a raucous round of Hollywood Squares have in common? They’re all right here as Another Country’s Creative Director of Sonic Branding Joe…
The Association of Music Producers’ Diversity & Inclusion Committee has announced the four recipients of their inaugural Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship Program. Co-sponsored by the Save the Music Foundation, a…
Highdive announced its new 360-degree campaign for State Farm, “The Right Kind of Magic,” which launches later this week across broadcast, streaming, digital, social and radio. The creative plays off the very…
The Camp Kuleshov trailer competition for emerging creative artists in post production – aka Camp K – recognized its winning and honorable mention entries at live events in Chicago and…
The biggest night of the year for the Chicago and Midwest advertising community has arrived. The 2023 AICP Awards in Chicago are set for this Thursday, November 9th in downtown…
2024 will arrive with more changes for a cornerstone agency in the Midwest. DDB Chicago Chief Creative Officer Rodrigo Jatene is leaving the Windy City to return home. Jatene leaps…
What do Jay-Z, Magic Johnson, and The Great British Bake Off have in common? They’re all right here as 11 Dollar Bill Senior Editor and Creative Lead Matt Wade stopped…
Landmark Credit Union recently launched an integrated marketing campaign activating its refreshed brand identity through the theme of Banking Made Easy. The video components of the cross-media campaign developed by…
What do The Rolling Stones, Grey’s Anatomy and the X-Men have in common? They’re all right here as FCB Chicago Story Supervisor Shannon Clash stops by for a thoroughly entertaining…
As we bid a fond farewell to Halloween, let’s take a look at a new horror comedy series. Tom, Dick & Harry Creative Co. (TDH) released 350 W. Eerie, an original four-episode…
The 2023 AICP Awards in Chicago are right around the corner. The advertising community throughout the Windy City and the Midwest will come together on Thursday, November 9th in downtown…
What do Wonder Woman, Travis Kelce and the best Halloween costume ever have in common? They’re all right here as Whitehouse Post editor Morgan Taylor Bradley stopped by for a…
Part of The Salvation Army’s holiday Red Kettle campaign, a new PSA “Silent Night” sheds light on the realities of surviving in today’s economic climate. Edited by Camp Lucky’s Elizabeth…
What do Foo Fighters, Mary Poppins, and Salt-N-Pepa have in common? They’re all right here as VMYL&R Senior Integrated Producer Allie Magill stops by for a thoroughly entertaining round of…
There is new leadership at the helm of DDB. Alex Lubar is taking over as global CEO of DDB Worldwide from Marty O’Halloran, who will be transitioning to a chairman…
World-renowned singer, the late Carol Sloane is the subject of the new feature-length documentary, Sloane: A Jazz Singer, directed by Michael Lippert. The film recently took First Prize in the Feature…
Leo Burnett Chicago opens the new month with a new head of strategy, Samantha Cescau. Samantha will be based in the agency’s Chicago headquarters, reporting to Gareth Goodall, chief strategy…
College football season is in full swing as we head into October. And one of the most highly touted conferences in all of college sports is the SEC. Let’s kick…
One of the most scintillating leagues in American sport has just turned 30. Two outstanding companies teamed up to bring you a thrilling look at this feat. Charlie Uniform Tango…
More good news for the folks at Ogilvy, whose offices around the world include an HQ in SCREEN’s home turf of Chicago. Verizon has named Ogilvy creative agency of record…
Director Jeana Khoury, whose evocative work for the Joburg Ballet and her powerful “Bride Armour” anti-domestic violence spot for Carling Black Label have won awards and raised eyebrows, brings her…
ColorNation, the remote color grading service founded by veteran post production entrepreneur Reid Brody, has added two colorists to its roster of available artists. The veteran artist Vincent Taylor, based…
With the entry deadline for AICP’s Camp Kuleshov trailer competition approaching, the emerging creatives who are busy crafting their entries now have a great resource to turn to, as Camp…
Well-versed in the commercial world, Grossman began his career as a copywriter in the Bay Area first at Butler, Shine & Stern and later at Goodby, Silverstein & Partners. After…
A unique immersive experience has launched in New England, and Yessian Music is at the heart of it. Yessian Music recently collaborated with JRA and BXP, on the new View…
There is still plenty of Summer left and Texas-based charlieuniformtango is inviting you to put on your dancing shoes and make the most of it. The top-ranked video production company…
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 managing partner to CEO. “Megan has always been the leader…
Everybody could use a hug these days, but when it’s from a giant squid, it might be a different story. And in this case, a very funny one. Chicago’s post…
What do the Friends cookbook, a round of The Match Game, and a glorious cello have in common? They’re all right here as Milwaukee “Agency of the Year” winner Bader…
Dictionary Films, the integrated production arm of Cutters Studios, is very proud to announce that visionary creative-industry production leader Brian Smego has joined the company as Managing Director. The announcement…
It has been a momentous week for a Chicago advertising community cornerstone. Leo Burnett has named Liz Taylor its co-president and chief operating officer of the Chicago office. In the…
What do Spiderman, The Grateful Dead, and the Miami Heat have in common? They’re all right here as Minneapolis agency Colle McVoy’s Executive Creative Director Gil Muiños stopped by for…
OKRP announced it is promoting Ben Pfutzenreuter and Matt McNulty to executive creative directors following a year in which the duo has overseen award winning and sales generating work for…
Dana Arnett, Chairman and Founder of Chicago creative and strategy agency VSA Partners, has been appointed to two prestigious boards: the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Board and the Chicago Public…
What better way to be a good neighbor than to hire your neighbor? The Bloomington, Illinois insurer confirmed it has hired its fellow Illinois-based company Highdive, as reported by Ad…
Take over a hoppin’ downtown Chicago hotspot… and everybody better be dressed in yellow. That was the mission for the newly formed production company Method & Madness hosted their first…
Food and beverage production company French Butter has expanded its directorial roster with two new additions designed to give the company greater breadth while offering its agency and brand clients…
Ready… Break! The high-octane multiplayer adventure Crash Team Rumble has arrived and Activision collaborated with Quriosity to bring the energy for the trailer promoting this highly anticipated release. The talented…
Flavor Beautifully Unifies Visual Treatment Encompassing The AICP Show, Next Awards, and Post Awards
For this year’s suite of its illustrious global awards competitions, The Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) chose creative production studio Flavor to unify each show’s visual packaging with the…
The Cutters Studios family, which includes hundreds of talents across partner companies Cutters, Dictionary Films, Flavor, and Another Country, are about to say goodbye to yet another legend: Longstanding Dictionary…
11 Dollar Bill, Raleigh, has added Matt Wade to its growing staff as senior editor and creative lead. Formerly with Futuristic Films, Denver, Wade brings experience spanning commercials, digital content,…
The launch is here for the groundbreaking creative management agency Cre8tors. The excitement lifted off with events in Chicago and in New York during AICP Week earlier this month. Up…
What do David Bowie, the U.S. Women’s National Team, and the most adorable photo in Five Questions history have in common? They’re all right here as Editor Devon Bradbury of…
In times like these, we could all use a good laugh. For brands and agencies thinking just that, there’s good news: Director Melissa Silverman, whose comedy and performance chops have…
Green The Bid and members of AICP’s post community are excited to announce the launch of The Complete Green Post Production Manual. Built as a collaborative and living document, this comprehensive…
Commercial Production Company Cap Gun Collective has added award-winning Director Jordan Fein to its roster for US Representation. Born and raised in Texas, Fein attended Film School at NYU and took…
The search is over and DDB Chicago has its new CEO. Leo Burnett Australia chief executive officer Emma Montgomery is set to leave the agency to head back to the…
What do The Simpsons, Spike Jonze, and a 90’s camcorder have in common? They’re all right here as director Mercedes Bryce Morgan of the talented Tessa Films roster stops by…
Director and visual artist David Orr weaves a single bird’s feather into a shimmering kaleidoscope of incredible complexity and stunning beauty in a video accompanying the new Nick Cave song Wood…
10 years and a whopping 50 Telly Awards. Chicago-based creative video agency p3 mediaworks reeled in quite a haul at this year’s Telly Awards. The 2023 competition recognized p3 mediaworks…
Minneapolis mainstays Colle McVoy, Caviar and Drive Thru collaborated on new spots for CRAFTSMAN®, the iconic American brand of quality tools, storage and outdoor equipment, that help re-energize the 95+ year-old brand by connecting…
The Telly Awards, the world’s largest honor for video and television across all screens, has announced its 44th annual winners after a record-breaking year for entries. Winners include some of…
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The Chicago advertising community’s annual battle of the bands competition, aka the Battle for Hope, celebrated its tenth anniversary with a venue full of fans and six advertising agency bands….
Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” is the final installment in the film series’ blockbuster trilogy. Written and…
Human’s introspective three minute spot, “Remember The Why,” which takes viewers on the jagged experience of a star basketball player who’s escaping the madness of celebrity and getting in touch…
High-end editorial boutique Cutters announces the immediate addition of distinguished Editor Devon Bradbury to its roster for exclusive representation across the U.S.A. The announcement was made by Cutters New York…
An award-winning campaign picks up right where it left off, highlighting everything the State of Illinois has to offer… and the team’s Emmy-winning star is back as well. Illinois native…
Community Coffee, the nation’s No. 1 family-owned retail coffee brand, just launched its first brand spot created and produced by its new creative agency of record, Baker & Bonner Creative…
Two cornerstone companies of the Chicago creative content community are teaming up. Having just relocated into Sarofsky’s state-of-the-art studio in Chicago’s West Loop, Nolo is now also sharing Sarofsky’s customer…
11 Dollar Bill placed rapper Ty Dolla $ign into an environment of AI-generated architecture in a new branded video for JD Sports and Adidas. The studio used state-of-the-art AI imaging…
The AICP Awards today 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…
In a recent company-wide message, Cutters Studios Founder/CEO Tim McGuire announced his retirement, expressing deep appreciation for his colleagues worldwide and immense pride for their combined achievements. After beginning his…
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. has selected Tom, Dick & Harry Creative Co. (TDH) as agency of record for their award-winning loyalty program, Wyndham Rewards. TDH was awarded the business…
The judges’ work is done, the Curatorial Committee has weighed in and now the 2023 AMP Awards for Music & Sound has released the shortlist for its juried competition for…
Quriosity has added to its talented roster, and the new director is already delivering. Keith Rivers, whose ease in capturing life’s most honest moments on film has made him a…
The Chicago advertising community’s annual battle of the bands competition, aka the Battle for Hope, will return to The Cubby Bear on May 18. A live performance of agency bands…
ONE, the production arm of Optimus, has signed Luke Jaden as director. Based in Detroit, Jaden has written and directed numerous films and documentaries, most notably BOO!, starring Moonlight’s Jaden Piner, and My Pretty Pony, based on…
Could you ever imagine being able to capture five completely different worlds, using only one filming location… and all in under four hours? Quriosity Productions and their Director David Gil…
Whitehouse Post has enhanced its roster with the addition of Emmy award-winning editor Morgan Taylor Bradley. A captivating editor with more than a decade of experience cutting at top post houses…
In addition to their offices in London, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Kansas City, editorial company Whitehouse Post is bringing their award-winning talent to Detroit. Partnering with creative editorial house…
The leaders of international creative company Cutters Studios are very proud to announce the signing of Mike Orsini of No Relation for commercial representation on the U.S. East Coast. The…
French Butter, the food and beverage production company, has capped its recent surge of attention-getting work by celebrating the role women play in its sales, management and growth. A certified…
If you’re a Chicago or Midwest advertising community professional, your plans for this Thursday evening are set. AICP Midwest’s ever-popular Meet.Drink.Talk. mixer is coming up this Thursday, March 23, from…
What do Clint Eastwood, Kenan Thompson, and The Joker have in common? They’re all right here as Carbon Chicago Executive Producer Gretchen Praeger stops by SCREEN for a thoroughly entertaining…
Shauna Seresin and Mary Knox of Minerva (the name appropriately refers to the Roman goddess of wisdom and victory!) have begun to represent SEED Media Arts in the Northeast US…
Optimus introduces Colin Loughlin as the leading production and post house’s newest editor. Most recently a senior editor with Nice Shoes, Loughlin is a gifted storyteller known for his creative, comedic work, as…
Live action production company Strange Loop Studios has signed Paris-based directing duo FoodFilm to its roster for exclusive commercial representation in the US. The tabletop-focused pair consists of Michael Roulier…
Yessian Music today announced the appointment of Jerry Krenach as Global Head of Creative Development. Krenach joins the Yessian team after serving as SVP, Global Music Production at Dentsu Creative…
Matt Miller, President and CEO of AICP, has announced the lineup for the AICP Awards Committee. A far-reaching and diverse group of industry veterans from the production, post production and…
Scofield Digital Storytelling has announced the addition of Lindsay D. Mitchell as video director, cinematographer, and editor. The hiring of Mitchell demonstrates a continued investment in video resources, including personnel, systems and equipment….
Matt Miller, President and CEO, announced today that Sally Campbell, Founding Partner of the production company Somesuch and a leader in the industry’s efforts for equity and inclusion in the production ranks, has been…
What do Prince, the Kardashians, and an apple green 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air have in common? They’re all right here as director Korey Miller of the acclaimed Quriosity Productions roster…
One of the Midwest’s top advertising agencies is making moves. Upshot, the Chicago-based full-service creative shop staffs 160 people, and counts clients including Constellation Brands, Google, Starbucks, and Procter and…
Agency VSA Partners announced today that “Until Justice Just Is,” a social justice campaign created in collaboration with the YWCA, has received a Bronze Award in the 2nd Annual Anthem…
High-end editorial boutique Cutters is very proud to announce the immediate addition of distinguished Editor Elena De Palma to its roster for exclusive representation across the U.S.A. For De Palma,…
Matt Miller, President and CEO of AICP, announced today that Jen Dean, a Senior Editor at boutique editorial company Cut+Run, has been named Chairperson of the 2023 AICP Post Awards….
What do Coldplay, the superhero Static Shock, and the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago have in common? They’re all right here as colorist Calvin Bellas of Reid Brody’s collective…
New Orleans-based agency PETERMAYER is sharing a Mardi Gras tradition with the world. In a sexy new spot with a dash of humor, the creative shop highlights the release of…
After a robust and rewarding first year with VOLT Studios, Jenny Cadwell has been named Executive Producer of the full-service content company. From the complex details of production to delivering projects…
Quriosity Productions is always celebrating and amplifying black excellence in advertising, and their latest event is a tribute to that mission. The company, led by founder and executive producer Qadree…
Which Super Bowl spots did you love? Which did you not love? Let’s hear what the pros had to say! We were thrilled to have Cutters Studios Editor Michael Lippert…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! We were honored to have Leo Burnett SVP and Creative Director Jeff Candido stop…
Which Super Bowl spots did you love? Which did you not love? Let’s hear what the pros had to say! We were thrilled to have FCB Chicago Executive Producer and…
Which Super Bowl spots did you love? Which did you not love? Let’s hear what the pros had to say! We were thrilled to have Quriosity Productions Executive Producer and…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! We were honored to have Casting Director David O’Connor stop by Screen to present…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! We were honored to have Highdive Creative Director and Copywriter Casey Stern stop by…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! We were honored to have Executive Producer Ross Greenblat of WoW Studios stop by…
Which Super Bowl spots did you love? Which did you not love? Let’s hear what the pros had to say! We were thrilled to have Director Tim Mason of the…
Which Super Bowl spots did you love? Which did you not love? Let’s hear what the pros had to say! We were thrilled to have VMLY&R Executive Producer Amy Turner…
What were your favorite spots from the advertising extravaganza that is the Super Bowl? How about your least favorite? Let’s see how your answers line up with what acclaimed cinematographer…
Which Super Bowl spots did you love? Which did you not love? Let’s hear what the pros had to say! We were thrilled to have Optimus Editor Emily Chapman stop…
Matt Miller, President and CEO of AICP, today announced Greg Hahn, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Mischief at No Fixed Address, as the 2023 AICP Next Awards Judging Chair….
Highdive and Cutters Studios are teaming up once again for Super Bowl weekend, but with a unique approach this time around. As the Big Game approaches, Jersey Mike’s Subs, known…
What do Better Call Saul, Kawhi Leonard, and the best pie ever have in common? They’re all right here as director Justin Casselle stops by for a thoroughly entertaining round…
Directing duo Casey Lock and Ross Zuchowski launch their production studio Method & Madness. The Method & Madness studio is a collection of diverse directors and creative storytellers. The studio not…
What do Charles Barkley, The Bachelor, and the craziest commercial ever made have in common? They’re all right here as Leo Burnett SVP and Executive Producer Bridget Rose answers Five…
The new year is underway and so are the awards shows. Entries are now being accepted for the 2023 AICP Awards – encompassing the AICP Show: The Art & Technique of the…
charlieuniformtango teamed up with TRG for the new “Together, We’re More” campaign for the Choctaw Nation. The new :60 and two :30 spots feature tribal members stating (some in native…
Dictionary Films Managing Director Chris Rossiter has announced the promotion of Joe Kirkendall to the position of Head of Production. Based in Chicago, Kirkendall has been a staff Senior Producer…
The Distillery Project (TDP) has hired Creative Director Vanessa Fortier. A creative leader with a proven ability to build major brands through the power of 360 cross-channel ideas, Fortier has received…
Launched last January, 11 Dollar Bill, Raleigh, wasted no time in carving out its niche in the North Carolina creative community. Right out of the blocks, they teamed with Baldwin&…
What do the X-Men, Pushing Daisies, and the best restaurant ever have in common? They’re all right here as Chicago-based Casting Director Jessica Lyons of O’Connor Casting stopped by for…
Natalie Westerfield has joined Carbon as Executive Producer for Color in Los Angeles. A pro in the color game, Natalie’s care for her craft and clients have built her a reputation as…
In less than two years since its formation, Level 77 Music has quickly established itself within the music for screens industry. And to further advance its prominence as one of…
With the new year comes a fresh start at a familiar home for a Chicago editor. Optimus is thrilled to welcome Jenny Schaye back to the leading production and post house as editor….
Sitting on the pedestal in a contemporary, all-white art gallery is a sculpture of a small locomotive engine; the media used isn’t stone or bronze but crackers, cheese and cold…
AICP will kick off the new year with new faces in leadership roles at two of its largest chapters, as the Association reports on the membership of its National and…
What do The X-Files, Hellboy, and the best restaurant in Amsterdam have in common? They’re all right here as Sarofsky Creative Director Stefan Draht stops by for a thoroughly entertaining…
11 Dollar Bill threw its support behind North Carolina’s LGBT+ community in providing editorial and post-production services to Ponysaurus Brewing Co’s “Lieutenant Governor’s Fund for the Fabulous” campaign. Conceived by…
2023 is off to a stellar start for Chicago’s Zanah Thirus. The talented filmmaker and longtime agency producer is making a career shift, and doing so with one of the…
As we head into the new year, let’s take one last look at some stellar work from the holiday season. Written and directed by James Gunn and recently released on…
What do hot yoga sessions with Slash (yes, the guitar legend Slash), loving Star Wars, and completing FOUR triathlons have in common? They’re all right here as Quriosity Senior Producer…
Another big win for Ogilvy. The New York City-based British advertising agency with offices in Chicago has landed Verizon global B2B account. The account was formerly handled by Interpublic Group…
This fall, Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas opened its doors to an entirely new experience: AEROSMITH: DEUCES ARE WILD! Not just an incredible live performance by one…
VSA Partners, a strategy and brand design agency, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Since its founding in 1982, the company has become an iconic part of the Chicago advertising and…
Hockey season is in full swing, and Chicago’s Daily Planet is in the thick of it. Director Michael Gabriele, Executive Producer Scott Marvel and the Daily Planet squad teamed up…
Creative production studio Carbon announces the promotion of Phil Linturn and Liam Chapple to partnership roles. The pair joined Carbon in 2016 and have been a driving force in growing the company…
Director Blaine Hogan is ready to take center stage as he joins the roster at the Chicago and L.A.-based production company, Tessa Films. The signing of the former actor-turned-filmmaker, who…
charlieuniformtango, a full-service film and postproduction company, with studios in Dallas and Austin, regularly invites junior and senior art students from Dallas Arts District neighbor Booker T. Washington (BTW) High…
Full service agency PETERMAYER is helping the Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau celebrate a part of Michigan that a lot of consumers have probably never seen in a new commercial for the tourist…
Stone Irr, Senior Producer at BUTTER Music + Sound in Los Angeles and an accomplished recording artist and producer in his own right, has been elected President of the West Coast…
The AICP Awards national tour, which brings winners of the AICP’s three competitions – The AICP Post Awards, the AICP Next Awards, and the AICP Show: The Art & Technique…
The AICP Awards national tour, which brings winners of the AICP’s three competitions – The AICP Post Awards, the AICP Next Awards, and the AICP Show: The Art & Technique…
Favorite commercial, the best advice ever, and your most prized possession? Current Global’s Executive Creative Director Chuck Rachford stopped by to share the answers to those all-important questions in a…
Now is the season for gratitude and giving, and this new work is right on time. Grand Rapids, Michigan based retailer Meijer’s hallmark hunger relief effort, “Simply Give,” campaign recently…
Ed Han, the former agency creative director turned film director, has joined the roster of Quriosity Productions. He brings with him a great eye for everything from lifestyle to automotive spots,…
Are you ready for your jazz bath? State Farm recently introduced dorky, mullet-wielding, saxophone-slinging “Jeff the Equipment Manager” in a spot with Super Bowl Champ Patrick Mahomes. The commercial riffed…
11 Dollar Bill helped capture the spirit of adventure, spectacular views and downhill fun offered by Colorado’s longest continuously operating ski resort in a new campaign for Winter Park. Conceived…
ColorNation, the newly launched remote color grading service founded by veteran post production entrepreneur Reid Brody, has added four new colorists to its roster of available artists. Joining are Gino…
11 Dollar Bill enjoyed a banner night at The One Club for Creativity’s annual Denver Awards, picking up two Gold, one Silver, two Bronze and two Merit Awards for work…
Chicago’s AICP Awards Show is coming up this Thursday and one of the night’s many special guests is Leo Burnett EVP and Head of Production Ashley Geisheker. Before the big…
The AICP Mentoring Program is now seeking mentee applications as it prepares to launch its second cycle. Information on the program, including how to apply for admission as a mentee,…
The AICP Awards national tour, which brings winners of the AICP’s three competitions – The AICP Post Awards, the AICP Next Awards, and the AICP Show: The Art & Technique…
It’s time to let your glow show! And a Chicago agency is teaming up with an iconic brand to help you do just that. Dole Packaged Foods released a new…
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Justin Casselle continues his rise through the commercial directorial ranks with his latest work for PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), which brings you an unexpected comedy twist….
The winners are in! AICP’s Camp Kuleshov challenge for the Midwest region was a success once again and accolades were awarded Thursday in Downtown Chicago. The nightlife hotspot Tree House…
That time you nearly hit Tim Robbins with your car, plus the Best Halloween Costume Ever! We have all that and more as Whitehouse Executive Producer Kristin Angeletti stopped by…
A new Aveeno Kids cross-media campaign entitled “Kids Can” has recently debuted from full-service advertising agency Doner. With three :15 spots (“Dad,” “Mom,” and “Curly Hair”) and numerous shorter versions,…
Powerful homegrown and diverse storytelling takes center stage this Monday. Chicago Ad Federation’s Diversity Thought and Leadership Council and the AAF Toledo will be hosting the Chicago premiere of the…
It’s time to bring the heat! charlieuniformtango teamed up with TRG on a new campaign for ThermaCare heat wraps. And they enlisted a fan favorite to lead the way on the…
When the power goes off, life goes on. Because Kohler goes on. That’s the statement behind a new 60-second spot created by independent Chicago-based The Distillery Project (TDP) in its first work for the…
What do Married at First Sight, Dennis Quaid, and the Strangest Halloween Ever have in common? They’re all right here as Chicago-based Prysm Studios Producer Sarah Mueller stops by for…
What do Pat Benatar, a 1933 Louis XV Steinway Grand Piano, and the best Halloween costume ever have in common? They’re all right here as Chicago and Midwest talent rep…
Prysm Studios continues to build its talented team in Chicago. In addition to a writing career that includes a stint at The Onion, Chris Cady is a seven year post-production…
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…
From Milan to Chicago. Live action production company Strange Loop Studios has added Italian directing duo ES.POIRE to its roster for exclusive commercial representation in the US. The Milan-based pair consists…
The International Awards Associate organization recently announced the winners of its second annual MUSE Creative Awards program, dedicated to creative professionals who inspire others to greater heights. For the second…
To entice and energize attendees of the ninth edition of their celebrated motion graphics design event in Chicago, the illustrious organizers of this year’s Half Rez came together around a…
From Toronto to Tessa. Director Mercedes Bryce Morgan has joined the directorial roster of the Chicago and L.A.-based Tessa Films. Already busy with a variety of projects under the Tessa…
It’s a big win for Burnett as the revered agency is back with Beam. Beam Suntory has named Leo Burnett its global creative agency of record for top-selling bourbon brand…
What do Michael Jordan, Garth Brooks, and Bob Barker have in common? They’re all right here as charlieuniformtango Owner and Senior Editor Deedle LaCour stops by for a thoroughly entertaining…
What do Keanu Reeves, the O’Jays, and an epic trip to Aruba have in common? They’re all right here as FCB Chicago Executive Producer Whitney Cusack stops by for an…
Bounce Sound Studios is the way out of a drag that has been hobbling the post-production industry for decades. Fueled by an inspiration that grew directly within the film and…
It’s not often you get to work with a legend. Justin Wilson of the charlieuniformtango roster directed a video for Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers celebrating National Iced Tea Day this…
Ryan Gosling is “The Gray Man” and Chris Evans is his psychopathic adversary in the Netflix/AGBO spy thriller directed by Anthony and Joe Russo now available globally on Netflix. The…
Emmy Winner Jane Lynch, OKRP, STORY Lead the Way to Mercury Award Win for Illinois Office of Tourism
Illinois is in the middle of everything and this week, it is in the middle of earning impressive awards for the state’s latest tourism campaign. Directed by Emmy winner Jane…
Chicago woman-owned post house Hootenanny has a new creative editor on their roster. Adam Bruno comes to Hootenanny after a decade of freelance editing for many of Chicago’s post houses…
“Rising lights tell tales.” That’s the motto adopted this year by Camp Kuleshov, the annual contest for emerging creative artists in post production, which has announced its lineup of source…
What do Eminem, Lassie, and an epic round of Double Dare have in common? They’re all right here as Cramer-Krasselt VP and Group Creative Director Amy Gozalka stops by for…
High-end editorial boutique Cutters is very proud to announce the addition of Caitlin Grady in the role of Managing Director/Executive Producer of Cutters New York. The announcement was made by…
Channels Changers is a documentary-in-progress about the advent of the African American Ad-Maker. Starting in the mid-1960s, the film celebrates Chicago-based industry leaders and innovators who were largely shut out…
11 Dollar Bill has welcomed Matt Mooney to its creative team in Boulder. With experience as a cinematographer, editor and motion graphics designer, he will serve as creative lead for…
What do Chris Rock, John Legend, and the best season in Miami of Ohio football history have in common? They’re all right here as Senior Director and Head of Production at…
Flow is a state of mind. And when you’re in flow, you’re expressing the deepest parts of you. Such is the message at the heart of Flowing with Fire, the new…
What do a canceled Fox TV show, an epic trip to Bali, and the best cheeseburger ever have in common? They’re all right here as Creative Director Katie Bero of…
A powerful anti-gun violence message helmed by Leo Burnett Chicago earned an Outstanding Commercial Emmy nomination from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, announced today. The winner of the…
He’s at it again. Reid Brody, the entrepreneur who’s helped build some of the industry’s leading production companies and post production studios, has announced the formation of his latest venture,…
The leaders from creative production studio Flavor and Cutters Studios are very proud to announce the promotion of longstanding Flavor Executive Producer Neal Cohen to the company’s Managing Director role….
Award winning director Meg Gàmez has joined SEED Media Arts for exclusive representation after owning, directing, and serving as Executive Producer at her own production company for several years. A first-generation Hispanic…
The Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade has sent shockwaves through the entire country, and women in the Chicago creative community are speaking out. From chief advertising executives…
What do Bruce Springsteen’s daughter, the Spice Girls, and the Kardashians have in common? They’re all right here as Art Director Erin Nedelman of the Emmy-nominated, Super Bowl-winning Chicago agency…
High-end editorial boutique Cutters today announced the promotion of Ryann Harrison to Editor. The announcement was made by Cutters Detroit Executive Producer Becky Smialek. A graduate of Central Michigan University,…
Optimus today announced that Ariana DeSimone has been promoted to editor. The latest addition to the leading production and post house’s growing editorial team, Ariana brings creativity, passion, and a relentless work ethic to her…
Prysm Studios took the pandemic as an opportunity for change. While their classic all-in-one business model and streamlined design promoted efficiency, this Chicago-based Production House understood their need for expansion…
It’s time to get busy living! So says Sauza in its latest campaign, alongside its newly announced agency of record, Chicago-based Highdive. Highdive has grabbed its first spirits client, having…
VFX Supervisor Isaac Irvin is bringing his skills and artistry to Carbon. An impressive talent with big brand commercials and Hollywood blockbusters under his belt, Isaac is delighted to join the…
Director Mark Schimmel has signed with Road Pictures for national representation. Greg Malone, Executive Producer and owner of Road Pictures, and Schimmel have a long-standing relationship including sharing second unit…
Matt Miller, President and CEO of AICP, today announced the appointment of Sheila R. Brown as the association’s first-ever VP, Equity & Inclusion. Brown will represent the association in all…
Quriosity Productions is taking in the sun as the company expands its footprint in Los Angeles while simultaneously staffing up in its hometown of Chicago. News of the integrated production…
Award-winning post-production studio The Colonie has hired Zach Day as Producer/New Business. Day brings more than fifteen years of ad agency experience, most recently as a Senior Producer at Leo…
Lightswitch Video, a Chicago-based video production company, recently won five Telly awards for their work on “Mardi Gras for All Y’all” and “Rex 150th Anniversary Documentary.” The event featured iconic…
11 Dollar Bill is currently shortlisted for an AICP Post Award for its contribution to a spot for the Colorado Lottery offering a hilarious homage to the Rocky Mountain spirit. Welcome…
What do LeBron James, the Jackson Five, and the best birthday cake ever have in common? They’re all right here as director Sheldon Candis answers Five Questions with SCREEN. A…
AICP Midwest is ramping up for its annual evening of munching, sipping, and chatting with their community. Chicago and Midwest advertising creatives, producers, vendors will want to etch out 5:00…
AICP Week is back, and with it comes a new format for presenting and celebrating the winning work in the AICP Awards competitions: the AICP Show: The Art & Technique…
The Telly Awards, the world’s largest honor for video and television content across all screens, announced this year’s winners, including a variety of top-tier brands and organizations as well as…
Heavy Duty Projects, the New York and Los Angeles-based music for picture studio, took home the Ryan Barkan Award for Best in Show at the ninth annual AMP Awards for…
The judges’ work is done, the Curatorial Committee has weighed in and now the finalists have been unveiled, as the 2022 AMP Awards for Music & Sound has today published…
Checkers teamed up with Prysm Studios and Fitzco to deliver a new spot that has us tapping our toes. This is just one ad in an ongoing campaign featuring Checkers’…
What better time than today for a joyous, thrilling spot about living life fearlessly and to the fullest? The latest campaign for Jeep is “Born Free” and featured a collaboration…
Creative Studio Carbon has promoted Bree Brackett to colorist. Brackett is making her mark straight out of the gate with campaigns for Adidas, AT&T, eBay, Gap and Nike, to name a few. Bree…
What do Mary Poppins, Van Morrison and the Best Summer Vacation Ever have in common? They’re all here as VMLY&R Group Executive Producer Melissa Barany stopped by for a thoroughly…
rEvolution, the world’s largest independent sports marketing agency, has acquired Detroit-based integrated marketing agency Centigrade. The acquisition bolsters rEvolution’s current roster of global clients, joining others in the automotive, motorsports…
Hira Mohibullah will join VMLY&R as executive creative director based in Kansas City. Joining from BBDO Pakistan, Mohibullah is the latest addition to VMLY&R’s growing bench of creative talent, and will focus…
The AICP Awards today released the Shortlists for the 2022 editions of its three competitions: The AICP Show: The Art & Technique of the Commercial, the AICP Next Awards and…
What do Iron Man, Pearl Jam, and Bad Girls Club have in common? They’re all right here as Josh Eggleston is the latest contestant in our weekly round of Five…
An Emmy winner has returned to the Midwest to shine a joyous light on her home state. Actress, producer and writer Jane Lynch recently directed a series of commercials for…
Matt Nelson is bringing his executive producer expertise to Yessian’s New York Studio. The music maestros also have studios in Detroit, Los Angeles and Hamburg. Nelson brings a wide range…
Lindsay Tyler has been a mainstay in the Chicago advertising community for over two decades, with tenures at FCB Chicago and Havas. Lindsay recently joined the team at Whirlpool as…
The leaders from creative production studio Flavor and Cutters Studios are very proud to announce the return of production veteran Kate Smith in the role of Executive Producer. The announcement…
Non-Fungible Tokens, or NFTs, are creating tremendous opportunities for creators and collectors of art, memorabilia, and other digital assets. Now Rare Air Media, producer of Michael Jordan’s 1998 visual autobiography…
Live action production company Strange Loop Studios has announced the official addition for commercial representation of director/writer Kiki Allgeier. The filmmaker brings naturalistic elegance and cinematic emotion to the lifestyle…
The leaders from creative production studio Flavor and Cutters Studios are very proud to announce promotions for several long-standing team members. According to Flavor’s Executive Producer Neal Cohen, Brian McCauley…
Matt Miller, President and CEO of AICP, today announced the composition of the Curatorial Committees for the 2022 AICP Show and the AICP Post Awards. The Jury Presidents and Curators…
Picture North adds seasoned editor Christine Wolf to their growing post-production team. Transitioning from Whitehouse Post, Wolf brings over 15 years of experience and leadership to the expanding Picture North…
Banner expands roster and capabilities with its production and post production teams. Here’s a look at the latest additions… Banner president Patrick Dahl says, “Our clients trust Banner to deliver…
Chicago and LA based Production and Post company OddMachine has welcomed a new talent to its Directorial roster: New York based Director Marcus K. Jones. OddMachine, a full-service company specializes in…
A new colorist collective is off to an auspicious start. Matt McClain, Thrive Colour Founder/Colorist, announces the completion of the company’s work on three new feature films: A Day to…
Raleigh based video agency, Myriad, is pleased to announce their recent wins at the American Advertising Federation Triangle ADDY Awards. In addition to taking home Best In Show and the…
Continuing its growth and its investments into excellence, one-stop cross-media production company Sarofsky has added Managing Director duties for longstanding Executive Producer Steven Anderson. As announced by company Principal and…
“The world could use some positivity right now.” So says director Michael Gabriele when asked about the charming short film, Mariachi Boy. A boy enlists a tuba in a quixotic…
Let’s start out the week with some fresh news on a smooth spot out of the Southwest. charlieuniformtango teamed up with Plot Twist Creativity on a new :30 spot for…
Award-winning director Brandon Nicholas has officially joined SEED’s growing roster of talented directors for commercial and branded content. They quickly kicked off their partnership with an exciting project for PayPal…
The wait is over. In a series of cross-country virtual presentations, winners were announced for the latest edition of Camp Kuleshov, AICP’s annual trailer competition for all assistants in post…
Super Bowl Sunday was a big night for HighDive. The agency’s Rocket Mortgage commercial, leaning on the lively charisma of Anna Kendrick and nostaglia of Barbie Dream House, claimed the…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! A 30-year veteran of the advertising industry and the newly hired Head of Production…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! Keith Jamerson serves as U.S. Head of Production at Stink Studios. Keith spent the…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! Dani Jackson is Edelman’s Vice President of Influencer and Multicultural Marketing. We were honored…
Award-winning editor Randy Palmer is one of the cornerstones of the superb squad at Optimus. He is also an avid Los Angeles Rams fans. And he also was kind enough…
Super Bowl Sunday was a great day for Sarofsky Owner and Creative Director Erin Sarofsky, as her team collaborated on a well-received spot for Chevrolet (see below). We were honored…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! Midwest native Justin Casselle’s career path has included stints with FCB and DDB Chicago…
Which Super Bowl spots did you love? Which did you not love? Let’s hear what the pros had to say! We were thrilled to have Quriosity Productions Executive Producer and…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! We were thrilled to have Tessa Films Executive Producer and Founder Lisa Masseur stop…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! We were honored to have Yessian Associate Creative Director and Composer Jarrett Farkas stop…
Behind every great commercial is a great casting director. And one of the best in the biz is O’Connor Casting in Chicago. We were thrilled to have Casting Director Virginia…
Super Bowl Sunday was a big night for Another Country and Cutters Studios. The team collaborated with HighDive on their Rocket Mortgage commercial, bringing the lively charisma of Anna Kendrick…
What does a hug mean? During the COVID-19 pandemic, the way people think about hugs has drastically changed. As lockdowns have come and gone, there has been a collective strain…
Julia Neumann, Chief Creative Officer of the independent New York agency Johannes Leonardo, has been named as Chair of the 2022 AMP Awards for Music & Sound. Her appointment was…
Bicoastal production company Durable Goods has signed critically-acclaimed actor, director, writer, and producer Bob Balaban to its roster for commercials and branded content in the U.S. market. Balaban returns to…
Take a moment to enjoy a terrific tune, then spend many moments taking in the vital cause behind it. The Colonie Editor Joe Clear recently partnered with the production company…
Despite the pandemic, NoiseFloor, the full-service audio facility located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, has had a year full of growth. At the beginning of 2021, NoiseFloor’s 8 full-time employees…
Joey Waldrip has a colorful story to tell: After 21 years of working at charlieuniformtango, he’s now an owner of the company, and has become one of the industry’s most…
Katie Hoban age 44, passed away suddenly earlier this month, on January 4th. Katie is beloved in the Chicago creative community. She spent much of her career as Senior Producer…
Post-production studio 11 Dollar Bill has opened a facility in Raleigh, North Carolina. The site boasts resources for creative editorial, design, motion graphics and animation as well as color correction…
The AICP National Board of Directors elected a new leadership slate at its 2021 year-end meeting. Lisa Mehling, Owner/President of CHELSEA, was elected Chairperson and Tabitha Mason-Elliott, Partner/Head of Production,…
Are you ready for an animated adventure? From creative production studio Carbon comes ‘Repeater,’ the vibrant animated Title Film to this year’s OFFF Dach creativity and design festival in Vienna….
Let’s welcome in the holiday season with some exciting new hires in downtown Chicago. ONE, the production arm of Optimus, has signed Ashley C. Battle (pictured here) and Chris Vanderwall to its directorial roster. The…
11 Dollar Bill had a big night at The ONE Club for Creativity – Denver’s annual awards competition honoring the year’s best work in advertising in the Rocky Mountain region….
You know this new campaign makes you wanna shout. 11 Dollar Bill provided graphic design, editorial and post-production services for a new campaign for Wow! in which the speed, quality…
2021 has marked a pivotal year in Zanah Thirus’ career journey as a producer and director. She began her journey in advertising as an Associate Producer at FCB Chicago in…
There was a terrific turnout from the Chicago/Midwest advertising and creative production community as AICP/Midwest’s MEET.DRINK.TALK, a cornerstone event for the Midwest advertising world, was back to in-person after a…
If you’re an advertising agency creative, commercial producer, or Midwest production professional, your evening plans for this Thursday are set. A cornerstone event for the Midwest advertising community is back…
Creative agency Roger has signed with SG+Partners for Midwest commercial representation. Roger joins a collective of premier production, post, and VFX talent represented by SG+Partners, led by Sarah Gitersonke, pictured…
Big news out of Austin as charlieuniformtango partners James Rayburn, Deedle LaCour and Joey Waldrip will assume ownership of the company this November. “This transition has been two years in…
A veteran producer of the Chicago advertising community is now seated in the director’s chair for a milestone advertising campaign. Pearl Milling Company, the brand that was Aunt Jemima for…
Chicago native Haroula Rose has built quite a name for herself in the independent film community, and is now making her mark in advertising world. Produced by Hello Sunshine in…
Are you a filmmaker, cinematographer, producer, editor, key grip, gaffer, or content creator or any genre or community? If so, your weekend plans are set. Filmscape is excited to announce…
A clandestine meeting between a pair of shady characters under a dank freeway overpass leads to an unexpectedly hilarious result in a new spot for Gumout directed by Kevin Smith…
11 Dollar Bill teamed with R/GA and Swedish production company Hobby Film on a new campaign for RaceTrac featuring the “coolest” icon in professional sports. The funny online, social and…
Ben Kwok, Visual Effects Supervisor at Blacksmith, won the Best in Show at the AICP Post Awards premiere, held virtually this evening. Kwok won for his masterful compositing and Flame…
Home Depot has appointed BBDO as its U.S. creative agency of record, AdAge reported today. The other agencies vying for this coveted account were reportedly Leo Burnett and Hill Holiday….
This week, The Colonie colorist Jennifer Gaida answers Five Questions with SCREEN. Gaida joined The Colonie’s staff at the beginning of the year following a stint with Energy BBDO’s Flare……
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