Every summer, Chicagoans and Suburban youths travel to Grant Park for Lollapalooza. In past years, tickets for all-day passes and for single day passes have sold out in hours. This year it took one week for four-day passes to sell out, with some single day passes still available, two months after their release. There’s […]
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Importance of Simplicity: A Message from Chicago’s “You Are Beautiful” Art Campaign
If you’ve been anywhere outdoors in the Chicago area in the past five years, you have probably seen various signs and art pieces written with the phrase “You Are Beautiful” on it around the city which can be spotted in the neighborhoods of Rogers Park, Uptown, Andersonville, West Loop, Chinatown, and Ukrainian Village. This […]
Funny Friday:The Weather is Not Joking Around
It’s Funny Friday, want to hear a joke? Check the Chicago weather forecast—it’s more disappointing than checking the sports section. Alright, maybe it doesn’t exactly feel like it’s subzero out; however, (even though we’ve passed Labor Day and the kids are all back in school) summer has not ended, and the fact remains […]
Trending News Monday: Later Lollapalooza
The epic music festival known as Lollapalooza came and went this weekend, and the concert dominated the news in Chicago from surprise guest performances and appearances, alleged police brutality and damages left to Grant Park. This Trending News Monday, let’s take a look at some of the headlines from Chicago’s biggest weekend. Eminem Surprises Chicago with Rihanna […]
Trending News Monday: Revel in the Weather
Whether it’s the polar vortex gracing its presence over the great lakes, surging storms wreaking havoc on the coasts, daunting droughts in the Pacific Southwest or twisters leaving a destructive path in the Midwest, the weather has sure provided a lot of fodder for news publications this year. And this week, the weather has made […]
Fun Friday: The Perks of National Donut Day
Today is National Donut Day! As completely oblivious as I am, I strolled into my usual Dunkin’ Donuts for my morning coffee with no realization that it was National Donut Day. (I guess I could have been clued in by the larger-than-normal line, but I was just convinced that this Friday was going to be […]
Throwback Thursday: All Aboard the Tech Train
From game-changing conveniences developed in the heat of the industrial revolution to more modern conveniences borne out of the past few decades to non-essential modern amenities like social media, there’s a lot of change happening, and its coming around all the time thanks to technology. This Throwback Thursday, let’s take a look at the good […]
Two for Tuesday: Jingles & Branded Pop Songs
Advertisers use a variety of techniques to leave a lasting impression on consumers, but perhaps none may be as influential as the use of music. Try and think of a recent commercial that didn’t accompany its message with some sort of melody. A musical composition can establish brand recognition, reach specific demographics, inform with lyrical content […]
Wisdom.Applied Wednesday: Outdoor Ads and the Urban Takeover
The landscape of outdoor advertising is changing by, well, the landscape of the outdoors. Wisdom.Applied Wednesday, let’s take a look at two pretty unique urban advertising campaigns, and why outdoor advertising is getting a little more creative. Here’s a familiar scenario for those of us in a huge city like Chicago: you’re running late for […]
Funny Malört Faces Friday
Got any memories you want to erase? Chicagoans have a trick for that: Jeppson’s Malört (better known as Chicago’s very own revenge shot). Jeppson’s Malört is getting some recent hype with the announcement of its very own documentary set to come out this summer. Even after a long workweek, most of us aren’t […]
Funny Friday: Hilarious Local Ads
There’s something special about local commercials. Low production costs, amateur acting and cheesy jokes often place these ads under the category of “it’s so bad, it’s good.” In fact, the commercials we love to make fun of just so happen to be some of the most successful. For today’s Funny Friday, we’ll highlight some of […]
Trending News Monday: Holiday Headlines
The holiday season is in full gear (and with less than 48 hours of shopping before Christmas, it’s crunch time for many). This Trending News Monday, we’re presenting the Holiday Headlines. Obamacare Deadline Extended Until Christmas Eve Today, the White House extended the Affordable Care Act deadline for Americans to sign up for health insurance […]