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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.

Yes Virginia, you can be Santa in new Macy’s spot
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Yes Virginia, you can be Santa in new Macy’s spot

By Colin Costello Nov 3, 2019
The Reel 360 Team is the first to lament when retailers begin Christmas advertising earlier and earlier. As soon as Halloween ends, Xmas decorations go up. Thanksgiving is n...
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Producer Robert Evans dies at 89
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Producer Robert Evans dies at 89

By Colin Costello Oct 29, 2019
The producer of the film that made me really want to make movies - to the point that I tried to 'swede' it in high school - has died. You bet your ass he did. Hollywood legen...
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Jonathan Wolf, Managing Director AFM
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Jonathan Wolf, Managing Director AFM

By Colin Costello Oct 24, 2019
As much as we in the news, are supposed to remain objective and not play favorites, there are some things admittedly, that we at Reel 360 and Reel Chicago get really stoked to c...
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R&B icon Keith Sweat disses Old Spice w/ sweet remake
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R&B icon Keith Sweat disses Old Spice w/ sweet remake

By Colin Costello Oct 24, 2019
Did not see this coming. Last week, we reported on a hilarious new campaign for Old Spice from creative partner Wieden+Kennedy, Portland. In the piece, the Procter and G...
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Miller brings back original social media – “Miller Time”

Miller brings back original social media – “Miller Time”

By Colin Costello Oct 22, 2019
So many of us (you know who you are) are more concerned with having thousands of followers than a few good friends. In an engaging new campaign from DDB, the creative agency ...
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BBDO San Fran, PERIOD see red for Period Day
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BBDO San Fran, PERIOD see red for Period Day

By Colin Costello Oct 22, 2019
Apparently the first-ever National Period Day happened on October 19. Before the tasteless jokes start flowing, consider the sobering idea that is actually inspiring this. ...
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Russo Bros direct Bo Jackson in Nissan’s Heisman House
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Russo Bros direct Bo Jackson in Nissan’s Heisman House

By Colin Costello Oct 18, 2019
Hilarious. The 2019 Nissan Heisman House campaign is underway as part of Nissan's now 14-year sponsorship of the Heisman Memorial Trophy Award and the Heisman Trophy Trust. ...
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Old Spice takes  war on “Sweat” to next level
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Old Spice takes war on “Sweat” to next level

By Colin Costello Oct 16, 2019
Washington Redskins' rookie outside linebacker, Montez Sweat, has had to deal with offensive lines all season. And now Old Spice has really crossed his line. And it's truly offe...
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Ataboy Studios flies with Virgin Galactic
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Ataboy Studios flies with Virgin Galactic

By Colin Costello Oct 15, 2019
Stunning. Correction. Director Corydon Wagner's new Virgin Galactic spot out of New York-based production company, Ataboy Studios, is effin' stunning. We've all heard ...
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Women rule in Moizel podcast,  ‘She-Dynasty’
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Women rule in Moizel podcast, ‘She-Dynasty’

By Colin Costello Oct 11, 2019
The Woo Agency's, ECD/founder Valerie Moizel, has run the boutique shop for 20 years creating soup to nuts, all-minds-on-deck, invigorating work for global brands such as Warner...
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The end of ‘Supernatural’ begins tonight on CW
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The end of ‘Supernatural’ begins tonight on CW

By Colin Costello Oct 10, 2019
Carry on my wayward sons. The journey toward the end of Dean and Sam Winchester now begins after 15 long years. Hailed as one of the most underrated TV series ever, but with ...
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‘Lost in Space 2’ is back with all the danger
  • Trailers

‘Lost in Space 2’ is back with all the danger

By Colin Costello Oct 8, 2019
"Have you seen our Robot?" That's the question, Will Robinson and the rest of his family will be looking to answer when season 2 of Netflix's Lost in Space premieres on the s...
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Camp + King copywriter Reiner directs ‘Kamika’s Letters’
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Camp + King copywriter Reiner directs ‘Kamika’s Letters’

By Colin Costello Oct 7, 2019
As an advertising creative, turned TV and filmmaker I understand the need to tell longer stories. There are many of us and the list is growing. Add Michael Reiner (no relatio...
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Woo Agency, DC redefine meaning of supergirl
  • REEL LA

Woo Agency, DC redefine meaning of supergirl

By Colin Costello Oct 3, 2019
When have you felt like a superhero? That's an ongoing question we ask ourselves from when we're first in our underoos (TMI?) all the way up to when we're in a conference roo...
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Sandy Hook intros “new” back-to-school essentials
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Sandy Hook intros “new” back-to-school essentials

By Colin Costello Oct 2, 2019
Jesus Christ, what a powerful ad this is. Sandy Hook Promise, the non-profit that aims to prevent gun violence in schools, is back with a legit punch-to-the-gut campaign from...
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Tinder asks to ‘Swipe Night’ in apocalyptic series
  • APPS

Tinder asks to ‘Swipe Night’ in apocalyptic series

By Colin Costello Oct 2, 2019
Have you ever said, "I wouldn't date him/her if they were the last person on earth?" Now Tinder, the popular dating app (I may or may not have used) allows you to answer the ...
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19th annual Shriekfest announces winners
  • Indie Film

19th annual Shriekfest announces winners

By Colin Costello Oct 2, 2019
Another September comes to an end. So, that means so does one of the most popular independent horror film festivals in the country. Shriekfest, the Los Angeles International...
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Disney, Sony web up deal for one more Spider-Man
  • Film

Disney, Sony web up deal for one more Spider-Man

By Colin Costello Sep 27, 2019
This is news the Daily Bugle's editor J. Jonah Jameson would hate to report. But the Reel 360 is not. In fact, we are so happy we could swing around the city. After a ver...
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Sadira Furlow leads Fritos first campaign in 48 years
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Sadira Furlow leads Fritos first campaign in 48 years

By Colin Costello Sep 26, 2019
For former Chicagoan, now Frito-Lay VP of Marketing, Sadira Furlow, her love affair with the golden and red bag of golden, crunchy corn chips known as Fritos goes back 50 years....
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New ‘Joker’ film will not screen in Aurora
  • Film

New ‘Joker’ film will not screen in Aurora

By Colin Costello Sep 25, 2019
There is growing angst and concern about Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix's dark take on the iconic Batman villain Joker. If you remember on July 20, 2012, a nightmare happe...
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