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Columnist: Colin Costello

Colin Costello is a biracial award-winning Creative Director, Senior Copywriter and Content Creator who loves to explore the human condition through advertising and content creation.

He’s has conceived and written for a wide range of clients including most recently, Honcho Hard Seltzer, Disney, Marvel and AT&T. Because of his background, Colin understands that ‘emotion’ is one of the most important communication tools of them all. His website showcases the range of solutions he’s helped create with amazing global teams, over the years – from reinventing The Los Angeles Dodgers’ image to working with the Gatorade Sports Lab in Barrington, IL to reach brown and Black audiences.

Colin has been writing for Reel 360 since joining Reel Chicago in 2014. Colin started as a Social Media Manager, but then soon moved up to contributing writer. Colin eventually was given his own column covering the Los Angeles advertising and film scene called Reel LA.

When Reel LA became Reel 360, Colin Costello was the natural choice to become West Coast Editor.

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KoRn and Diablo IV collab on brutal animated music video

BY Colin Costello May 8, 2026
KoRn has released its first new music in four years through an ambitious partnership with Blizzard Entertainment and Diablo IV. The new track, Reward the Scars, arrives alon...
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ICYMI: The Best Ads of April
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ICYMI: The Best Ads of April

By Colin Costello May 8, 2026
If April proved anything, it’s that brands are finally loosening the tie a little again. After years of purpose-heavy messaging, AI anxiety, and endless “premium lifestyle...
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Vaseline fights counterfeits with a real Nigerian Prince

By Colin Costello Apr 15, 2026
Vaseline is taking a direct shot at counterfeit products in Nigeria with an unexpected ally. A real Nigerian prince. Created by Leo Singapore, the campaign introduces a new aut...
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Whole Moon launches ‘Straight Up Good’ to fuel expansion
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Whole Moon launches ‘Straight Up Good’ to fuel expansion

By Colin Costello Apr 14, 2026
I haven't laughed this hard at a campaign in a looooooong time. Whole Moon is leaning into taste and attitude with “Straight Up Good,” a new national campaign designed to p...
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From Summer’s Steve to pickles in donuts: the best April Fools’ ads
  • April Fools' Day

From Summer’s Steve to pickles in donuts: the best April Fools’ ads

By Colin Costello Apr 3, 2026
April 1 struck again. And as expected, brands showed up ready to mess with your feed. From fake product drops to oddly convincing stunts, this year’s batch of April Fools’ ...
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REEL WOMEN SPOTLIGHT: Jamie Stilwell, Actress
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REEL WOMEN SPOTLIGHT: Jamie Stilwell, Actress

By Jamie Stilwell Mar 31, 2026
Editor’s Note: Supporting women should not be limited to a month. So at Reel 360 News, we have decided to amplify and promote dynamic women’s voices year-round. Today, let...
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Amazon turns mishaps into a Western showdown
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Amazon turns mishaps into a Western showdown

By Colin Costello Mar 23, 2026
Amazon is having some fun with inconvenience. In its latest campaign, Save the Everyday, the brand leans all the way into cinematic storytelling with a hero film titled The Goo...
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PATRÓN turns a simple pour into a Guillermo del Toro art piece
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PATRÓN turns a simple pour into a Guillermo del Toro art piece

By Colin Costello Mar 19, 2026
Take something simple. Make it unforgettable. Then hand it to Frankenstein director, Guillermo del Toro. That’s the thinking behind the latest global campaign from PATRÓN,...
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Dakota Johnson slips into Calvin Klein and steals Spring
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Dakota Johnson slips into Calvin Klein and steals Spring

By Colin Costello Mar 11, 2026
This might be Reel Ad of the Month. Calvin Klein has never exactly been in the business of subtle seduction, and its new Spring 2026 campaign with Dakota Johnson knows that per...
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Netflix didn’t lose Warner Bros. It dodged it
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Netflix didn’t lose Warner Bros. It dodged it

By Colin Costello Feb 27, 2026
In a media landscape addicted to scale, Netflix just did something radical: it swerved. After months of maneuvering, Netflix declined to raise its offer for Warner Bros. Di...
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Brands reimagine tradition for Lunar New Year 2026
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Brands reimagine tradition for Lunar New Year 2026

By Colin Costello Feb 17, 2026
Lunar New Year campaigns often lean on familiar imagery. Lanterns. Firecrackers. Family reunions. This year, several brands moved beyond surface symbolism to explore what reuni...
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Wasabi taps Lunar New Year luck with creator Max Balegde
  • Lunar New Year

Wasabi taps Lunar New Year luck with creator Max Balegde

By Colin Costello Feb 17, 2026
Wasabi is turning dinner into a lucky moment. The Japanese and East Asian-inspired food brand has launched “Lucky Dinners,” a Lunar New Year-inspired on-pack and social cam...
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McDonald’s Malaysia redefines prosperity in Lunar New Year film
  • Lunar New Year

McDonald’s Malaysia redefines prosperity in Lunar New Year film

By Colin Costello Feb 17, 2026
Lunar New Year advertising often leans into spectacle. Firecrackers. Lanterns. Sweeping reunions. Gold everywhere. But every so often, a brand resists the noise. McDonald’s M...
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Stop bitching about celebrities in Super Bowl ads
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Stop bitching about celebrities in Super Bowl ads

By Colin Costello Feb 10, 2026
Every Super Bowl, without fail, the same complaint pops up: “Too many celebrities.” And every year, it misses the real point. If you’re spending $8 million for 30 seconds...
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Apple tells tender story of a girl and talking dog for Lunar New Year
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Apple tells tender story of a girl and talking dog for Lunar New Year

By Colin Costello Feb 3, 2026
For Chinese New Year, Apple returns with a quietly emotional new chapter in its annual Shot on iPhone series. Titled Glad I Met You, the mixed-media short is directed by Bai Xu...
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ICYMI: The best ads of December
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ICYMI: The best ads of December

By Colin Costello Jan 16, 2026
If December felt like one long blur of wrapping paper, year-end deadlines, and trying to remember what day it was, don’t worry. The ad world was right there with you. Between...
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This Perfect Bar spot from MullenLowe hits the perfect note
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This Perfect Bar spot from MullenLowe hits the perfect note

By Colin Costello Jan 8, 2026
During a typical week, we give only one brand and agency the Reel Ad of the Week title. But sometimes a campaign comes along that either provokes you to think or laugh your ass...
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Apple Watch takes aim at Quitter’s Day with call to “Quit Quitting”
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Apple Watch takes aim at Quitter’s Day with call to “Quit Quitting”

By Colin Costello Jan 7, 2026
Apple is starting 2026 by reframing the New Year’s resolution narrative, positioning Apple Watch as a tool for consistency rather than hype. A new campaign from Apple’s in-...
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Our 2025 Marketer of The Year is The NFL
  • Year in Review

Our 2025 Marketer of The Year is The NFL

By Colin Costello Dec 31, 2025
In a year marked by volatility, exhaustion, and cultural whiplash, one brand didn’t just cut through the noise. It rose above it. The National Football League earns Reel 360 ...
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Our Creative Agency of 2025 is 72andSunny
  • Year in Review

Our Creative Agency of 2025 is 72andSunny

By Colin Costello Dec 31, 2025
Alright, deep breath. Because if 2025 felt chaotic, heavy, and occasionally on fire, 72andSunny didn’t flinch. They leaned in. That’s why they’re our Creative Agency of 2...
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