Today marks day four of merry-making festivities as the Chicago Blackhawks, fans, bandwagon fans and basically the entire Chicagoland area continue to celebrate the 2013 Stanley Cup champions. From a sea full of people celebrating down Clark Street in Wrigleyville to champagne bottles popping...
Throwback Thursday: ...
posted by Kaz Frankiewicz
This year’s summer blockbuster season has seen plenty of hits, most notably when Iron Man 3 became the fifth highest-grossing movie of all time back in May. As we move into those sweltering July summer days this Throwback Thursday, let’s look at some upcoming movies and some past July...
Wednesdays without W...
posted by Leora Sherman
WHERE’S WILL? Don’t worry loyal Wednesdays with Will followers, Will’s still here—he’s just off exploring the world of advertising outside the blogosphere. I know, weak sauce. Will will be back soon, but in his absence, we’re bringing you Wednesdays without Will. Our summer junior executives...
Two for Tuesday: Rem...
posted by NHernandez
Four years ago today, Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, died at the age of 50 from cardiac arrest caused by a lethal combination of prescription drugs. The world was stunned at the loss of the global music legend who created best-selling hits such as “Billie Jean” (the first video from a...
The Perks of Playing...
posted by bremerc
Do you know what the dumbest ways to die are? Australia’s Metro Trains and McCann Melbourne sure do (and that’s not all they know). If you haven’t seen their viral YouTube video yet, have a look. Fifty million plus views (and counting), several parodies and a mobile video game...
Is the Joke on Whole...
posted by bremerc
Whole Foods infuriated consumers after the AP reported two workers from a New Mexico store were suspended for speaking Spanish at work. A company policy mandated that Whole Foods employees speak English-only during work hours. But soon, consumer dissatisfaction led to a threatened boycott....
Trending this Tuesda...
posted by bremerc
With one in three people under 30 getting their news from social networks, we decided to see whats trending in the news realm today and bring it to Our Space. So, without further adieu, this Two-for-Tuesday we’re highlighting two trending topics. WILL ABERCROMBIE’S ANTI-BULLYING EFFORTS...
Funny Friday: Not a ...
posted by bremerc
The crowd of young teens gazes at the stage, waiting for any sign of motion—any indication that they’re coming. Every flicker of light, sound from afar or roadie at the wrong place at the wrong time sends the crowd into utter hysterics. Parents line the walls, watching their beloved daughters...
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posted by Elizabeth Kinsella
I’m super excited to be bringing you a Throwback Thursday. I was committed to the Funny Friday “Punk’d” thing for a while, but I am ready for something new! If you haven’t watched the videos from our Punk’d series, you should. They’re fun. Something else that’s fun– as the oldest member...
Wednesdays with Will...
posted by wiljlaw
Happy Hump day, everybody! This week’s Wednesdays with Will brings together a battle for the hearts of gamers everywhere: PS4 vs. Xbox One! The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) began this week, and both consoles have been paraded around there for the world to see. At the moment it seems...
Two for Tuesday: Tec...
posted by NHernandez
From holograms of deceased artists, to being able to share memories instantly online, technology has changed the way we enjoy festivals. Today, the smart phone is a must accessory at any fest. As an avid music festival goer and social media addict, I love capturing memories and sharing them...
#TrendingNews NSA, S...
posted by bremerc
From the NSA exposure to Shootings in Santa Monica, Miley’s lyrics controversy and the Stanley Cup Finals, we’ve brought you the top headlines from the weekend. ON-GOING COVERAGE: WHITE HOUSE DEFENDS NSA, AMERICAN’S AGENCY THREATENS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS After 29-year-old Edward Snowden, a...
Funny Friday: SJG ...
posted by Elizabeth Kinsella
Alas, we’ve reached the SJG “Punk’d” season finale: #SeriousGeorgeGetsPunkd. Little did Will know that when he went whining to Ebonne about the utter lack of April Fool’s Day pranks at SJG, he’d opened a can of good-humored, unsuspecting worms and released them...
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posted by bremerc
Remember, Remember the… sixth of June? Well since it’s Throwback Thursday, don’t mind if I do. Well, some of us might remember June 6 in its historical context: The Battle of Normandy aka D-Day. In case you were asleep in history, never actually got to WWII in class or simply can’t remember...
Wednesdays with Will...
posted by wiljlaw
Welcome one and all to another edition of Wednesdays with Will. This week, one of my co-workers, Ebonne, emailed me an Ad Age article on the new Frito-Lay marketing campaign that is geared towards millennial men. Ebonne sweetly wanted to know my thoughts on the campaign and if the...