It’s Friday, and, of course, here at SJG that means it’s time to laugh. This week for our Funny Friday post, we wanted to prove that no one is exempt from a good prank. When someone is in a position of leadership or renown in some way, it should be expected that they are susceptible to all...

What can be expressed without words, but can inspire a world? Art. Frida Kahlo de Rivera (born Magdalena Carmen Frieda Kahlo y Calderón), a Mexican painter best known for her self-portraits, used symbolism to express her own pain and sexuality. Her style was influenced by indigenous cultures...

Over the last decade, “fantastical” storylines have dominated the entertainment industry. While science fiction, comic books and epic fantasy stories may have been reserved for “geeks” in previous generations, that’s not the case anymore. If you look at the top 5 most profitable films of all...

One of the best Chicagoan attributes is their undying allegiances to their respective sports teams (aside from the random Packer fans who were born and raised in Chicago—they really make no sense). Whether we’re talking baseball, basketball, football or hockey, Chicago has one of the biggest...

When was the last time you saw a viral video that really made you laugh? I’m not talking about the forced “haha” coupled with the fake plastic Barbie smile smeared across your face. I’m talking about the genuine forming, abdominal working, obnoxious sounding noise that fills a room. This...

Remembering the simple things in life can be difficult when non-stop clutter fills our everyday lives. From juggling emails, to answering phone calls and checking social networks, constant digital stimulation has changed the way we communicate with each other forever. Can we truly grasp the...

Well, well, well– welcome to another Wednesdays with Will. Whether it’s because we’re more diverse, politically correct or have a better way of policing those who aren’t PC (i.e. social media), today’s advertisers certainly don’t get away...

With an increasing number of subscription services that allow audiences to watch their favorite TV shows whenever they want and, with some, the ability to bypass commercials entirely- the nature of TV viewing  is changing. Another revolutionary trend is taking shape within the television...

Welcome to Funny Friday where our SJG “Punk’d” pranks continue… and this one hits me a little close to home. Yup, SJG got me. The scenario is little embarrassing since I am the one who wrote the Anatomy of the Prank—but even MTV got Ashton in season one of Punk’d, so I don’t feel too bad. And...

Many bands have had sensational comebacks: from the Spice Girls closing ceremony at the London 2012 Olympic Games, to TLC revealing plans for their first gig in four years this upcoming July and 98 Degrees reuniting and hitting the road this summer for The Packaged Tour with New Kids on the...

Welcome to Wednesdays with Will. This week, I’m bringing you a trailer for one of Friday’s lesser known releases.     I know, this one’s a real teaser. Stay tuned for our next SJG “Punk’d” Video on Friday.  Wilhelm Lawrence is an Account Executive...

Are celebrities good role models? That’s a question clearly up for debate. Regardless of your opinion, celebrities do carry weighty star power and—as any brand who enlists endorsers can tell you— have the ability to influence their fans. At the end of the day, celebrities are human; emulating...

Here at SJG we have Thirsty Thursdays a couple of times a month. We have, at times, broadened our fun to include Wet Your Whistle Wednesday, Stop the Madness Monday, TGIF Friday, but never Tuesdays. No, never Tuesdays. We have our limits and standards after all. So on the last Thursday of...

What if life were more like theatre? What if we all danced and sang like no one was watching? What if we could change clothes in five seconds and be at a different scenery at the blink of an eye? From his teen heartthrob “Doogie Howser, M.D.” days to his mature looks on the hit TV show, “How...

This edition of WwW focuses on three memorable recent ads!   These three ads each take different paths to making a memorable impact on its audience. 1.#Firstworldproblems. Not problems     Taking a catchy and relevant hash tag like #firstworldproblems and using it as a catapult...