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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.

Our top five Super Bowl spots for 2020
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Our top five Super Bowl spots for 2020

By Colin Costello Feb 3, 2020
And just like that, another Super Bowl is over. Congratulations to former Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid for finally hoisting his well-deserved Vince Lombardi Trophy after...
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It’s ‘Groundhog Day’ for Jeep, Bill Murray and Super Bowl
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It’s ‘Groundhog Day’ for Jeep, Bill Murray and Super Bowl

By Colin Costello Feb 2, 2020
Let us get this straight. We have a Jeep, which is a vehicle we love. We have Bill Murray as Phil Connors from one of our all-time favorite comedies, Groundhog Day?!!!!!! And t...
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Will Jonah Hill flake on Martin Scorsese in Coke ad?
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Will Jonah Hill flake on Martin Scorsese in Coke ad?

By Colin Costello Feb 1, 2020
Oh those dots. You know 'em. And we at Reel 360 hate 'em. The blinking dots of hell that appear on your smartphone when you have texted someone and are waiting - for what see...
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Reese’s uses first Super Bowl spot for candy bar Take5
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Reese’s uses first Super Bowl spot for candy bar Take5

By Colin Costello Jan 31, 2020
Tired of reading about all the Super Bowl spots airing yet? Well, don't fall asleep on this one, because we at Reel 360 embrace dumb humor. And Reese's first Super Bowl spot ev...
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Kobe Bryant: through the advertising years
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Kobe Bryant: through the advertising years

By Colin Costello Jan 27, 2020
There was a famous 1996 Michael Jordan-Nike commercial from longtime agency Wieden and Kennedy called "Frozen Moments." In it, Jordan gets the ball and goes for a typical "Mich...
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Reel 360 at Grammy party to celebrate DMC|Gallery
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Reel 360 at Grammy party to celebrate DMC|Gallery

By Colin Costello Jan 25, 2020
Tomorrow, even with its latest scandals, the biggest night in music - The Grammy Awards - will go on. So, you know what that means, the parties and events leading up to the Gra...
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Reel 360 at WGA Beyond Words Celebration|Gallery
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Reel 360 at WGA Beyond Words Celebration|Gallery

By Colin Costello Jan 25, 2020
Thursday night, the Writers Guild Foundation and the Writers Guild of America West held their annual celebration for WGA Awards nominees at the Beyond Words event. Invited to ...
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Mr. Peanut meets fiery death saving Wesley Snipes
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Mr. Peanut meets fiery death saving Wesley Snipes

By Colin Costello Jan 22, 2020
RIP, Mr. Peanut. I ate you well. In by far what is the nuttiest Super Bowl teaser yet, Planters Peanuts has killed off beloved Mr. Peanut in a fiery death from AOR Vayner Media...
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GNC is there for you in new campaign from Havas
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GNC is there for you in new campaign from Havas

By Colin Costello Jan 22, 2020
Let’s face it, being healthy is more overwhelming than ever (Keto, Whole30, Mediterranean, DASH, MIND…the list goes on!). For instance, I'm (mostly) Vegan at home and a Veg...
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Kia uses Super Bowl to fight youth homelessness
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Kia uses Super Bowl to fight youth homelessness

By Colin Costello Jan 22, 2020
While millions of us will be snacking away on chips and guac, guzzling beer and eating pigs in blankets during this year's Super Bowl, there will be another group who could car...
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David Lynch interrogates monkey in new Netflix short
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David Lynch interrogates monkey in new Netflix short

By Colin Costello Jan 21, 2020
"Jack, you know anything about birds?" And so begins David Lynch's 74th birthday present to his fans - an absurd, surreal and pretty hilarious short film, titled, What did Jack...
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Kantemir Balagov, Director of Russian film, ‘Beanpole’
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Kantemir Balagov, Director of Russian film, ‘Beanpole’

By Colin Costello Jan 18, 2020
28-year-old Russian director Kantemir Balagov’s powerful new film Beanpole is a haunting piece of work that has stayed with me long after watching it at last year's AFI. T...
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Heeeeere’s Mountain Dew in new ‘Shining’ parody
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Heeeeere’s Mountain Dew in new ‘Shining’ parody

By Colin Costello Jan 17, 2020
At $5.6 million per 30 seconds, brands are not wasting any time prepping for us for what they will roll out on February 2 during Super Bowl LIV. Mountain Dew, along with new ag...
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Zac Efron latest celeb to put Bombas socks to the test
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Zac Efron latest celeb to put Bombas socks to the test

By Colin Costello Jan 16, 2020
Zac Efron, is the newest celebrity to walk in former Miami Dolphins QB Dan Marino... socks. The star of High School Musical, Neighbors and The Greatest Showman has been enliste...
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Burger King offers jobs to Royal Couple
  • Reel Ad of the Week

Burger King offers jobs to Royal Couple

By Colin Costello Jan 13, 2020
The big news this weekend out of the UK is of course the Duke and Duchess of Sussex – Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – renouncing their royal duties and stepping away from ...
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Ziegelman Brothers get greenlight from Seed&Spark
  • Indie Film

Ziegelman Brothers get greenlight from Seed&Spark

By Colin Costello Jan 11, 2020
You've heard of the Russo Brothers. Probably also the Coen Brothers and Sklar Brothers. Of course there are the Duplass Brothers and Duffer Brothers. And there were the Wachow...
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James Corden is a “fat pussy” & other Ricky Gervais jokes
  • Awards Season

James Corden is a “fat pussy” & other Ricky Gervais jokes

By Colin Costello Jan 6, 2020
Last night, "Awards Season" kicked off in Beverly Hills with the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. As is the case in recent years, the host was bigger news than the winners. Con...
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Volkswagen’s Beetle rides off into the sunset
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Volkswagen’s Beetle rides off into the sunset

By Colin Costello Jan 2, 2020
Volkswagen really went through with it. A year after officially announcing the end of its iconic Beetle production, Volkswagen has produced a final tribute to the tiny bug for ...
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2019 in Review: The Biggest Stories of the Year
  • Year in Review

2019 in Review: The Biggest Stories of the Year

By Colin Costello Dec 28, 2019
It seems like just yesterday that we were reporting on Jussie Smollett's alleged attack in Chicago. Actually, it was 300 or so days ago. The Empire celebrity was one of the man...
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2019 in Review: The Best of “Reel Ad of the Week”
  • Year in Review

2019 in Review: The Best of “Reel Ad of the Week”

By Colin Costello Dec 27, 2019
The last year of the decade saw many innovative ads that either struck The Reel 360 team as visually striking, made us belly-laugh, made us think with sardonic and unblunted co...
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