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Few places do big like Chicago. Big buildings. Big personalities. Big winters. Big pizza. And, of course, the big shoulders that define the spirit of this city every day. That spirit—and the place that inspires it—are deeply ingrained in the DNA of the advertising that’s been created here for decades.

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EVENTS

INNOVATION SHOWCASE Fighting for Attention: The Evolving Landscape of Premium Video

Dec 12, 2024
12:00 pm
Virtual

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DTLC Holiday Mixer

Dec 13, 2024
6:00 pm
Wax Vinyl Bar and Ramen Shop

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Market Smarter: The Path to Advertising: Career Advice and Trends for Aspiring Professionals

Jan 07, 2025
12:00 pm
Zoom Webinar

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Career Day 2025

Feb 07, 2025
8:30 am
Columbia College Chicago Student Center

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Chicago American Advertising Awards 2025 – Open for entries!


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2025 Advertising Woman of the Year- Nominations Closed!


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