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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.

Heinz Ketchup adjusts label pour you
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Heinz Ketchup adjusts label pour you

By Colin Costello Sep 10, 2019
So, how do you get your Heinz Ketchup out. Do you smack it? Flip it? Rub it down? Oh no! Sorry couldn't resist. The best way to get that red deliciousness out and onto you...
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Tide declares NFL Sunday Nights “Not For Laundry”
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Tide declares NFL Sunday Nights “Not For Laundry”

By Colin Costello Sep 9, 2019
For the NFL's 100th season, Tide has given the familiar acronym a whole new unfamiliar meaning -- "Not For Laundry." Just in time for the premiere of Sunday Night Football...
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‘Undone’ is trippy Television at its best
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‘Undone’ is trippy Television at its best

By Colin Costello Sep 8, 2019
Friday night, the 13th annual PaleyFest featured the new Amazon original animated series, Undone. The adult sci-fi drama co-created by BoJack Horseman's Raphael Bob-Waksberg ...
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Aaron Rodgers, ‘jelly’ agent return in State Farm work

Aaron Rodgers, ‘jelly’ agent return in State Farm work

By Colin Costello Sep 6, 2019
Football is back, thank god. As a Bears' fan, I'm not thrilled that the Cheeseheads beat the them 10 - 3 last night during the NFL opener. But at least one Chicago team w...
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PaleyFest 2019 kicks off in ‘Perfect Harmony’
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PaleyFest 2019 kicks off in ‘Perfect Harmony’

By Colin Costello Sep 6, 2019
I immediately felt a connection to NBC's Perfect Harmony last night. I'm not sure if it Get Out's and Handmaid's Tale Bradley Whitford falling asleep in his shitty Saab. I, t...
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TBWA\Chiat\Day revs up for mobile version of Mario Kart
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TBWA\Chiat\Day revs up for mobile version of Mario Kart

By Colin Costello Sep 3, 2019
Let me just say, I love this spot. Few video games have spanned generations where an adult can feel like a child again. But that's Nintendo's Mario Kart Tour. And I sure used...
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New ‘Joker’ trailer drops before Venice premiere
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New ‘Joker’ trailer drops before Venice premiere

By Colin Costello Aug 29, 2019
The Reel 360 team was not a fan when Warner Bros announced a film dedicated completely to the Joker. The first question we asked ourselves was, "What's next - Mr. Freeze?" ...
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‘Les Misérables’ to open Colcoa French Film Festival
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‘Les Misérables’ to open Colcoa French Film Festival

By Colin Costello Aug 28, 2019
Michael friggin' Mann. I was less than 20 feet away from one of my directing idols (Manhunter, Heat, Collateral) as he addressed the guests of the The Franco-American Cultura...
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Doritos new flavor – No logo, no name
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Doritos new flavor – No logo, no name

By Colin Costello Aug 27, 2019
According to research, Generation Z, defined as ages 8 - 22, doesn't respond to advertising. Even when brands play a bigger role than ever in our lives, the "Netflix and chi...
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The NFL is ready with new anthem spot
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The NFL is ready with new anthem spot

By Colin Costello Aug 21, 2019
Thank god football is back. Even though my wife has now become a New England Patriots (blecch) fan due to her crushing on Julian Edelman, I am still overwhelmed with joy (aft...
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The ‘Chicken Sandwich Wars’ will leave you fried
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The ‘Chicken Sandwich Wars’ will leave you fried

By Colin Costello Aug 21, 2019
There is major beef going on between Popeyes and Chick-fil-A. Actually, chicken. In the vein of great fights like "The Thrilla in Manilla," "The Hatfields and The McCoys" ...
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Jif and Smucker’s bring creativity back to CPG category
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Jif and Smucker’s bring creativity back to CPG category

By Colin Costello Aug 15, 2019
What would you do if aliens were attacking the world and you had nowhere to go but a bunker? Of course you'd run for it. But what if that bunker only had generic peanut butt...
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‘#WeLAGente’ tells the stories of Hispanic immigrants
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‘#WeLAGente’ tells the stories of Hispanic immigrants

By Colin Costello Aug 14, 2019
When you attend the 15th annual Oscar-qualifying Hollyshorts, you never know what treasure you will stumble upon. Make no mistake, whatever the block, it will be a thought-prov...
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JEAN, Pam Thomas make satirical ‘Commercials’
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JEAN, Pam Thomas make satirical ‘Commercials’

By Colin Costello Aug 6, 2019
Director Pam Thomas has shot a lot of commercials. Like, a lot. The director may have helmed episodes of Sex and The City, Desperate Housewives and Atypical and music vide...
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Match enlists Rebel Wilson to talk up dating
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Match enlists Rebel Wilson to talk up dating

By Colin Costello Aug 5, 2019
Dating is akin to traveling the highways of hell. But who doesn't know that in this day and age? To describe online or app dating, I would probably have to use a word my pub...
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AICP Next Awards motor into Detroit
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AICP Next Awards motor into Detroit

By Colin Costello Aug 1, 2019
Coming off a successful Los Angeles panel and party, which you can see photos of here, The AICP Next Awards motor into The Detroit Historical Museum tomorrow, August 1. The ...
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Old Spice heroically saves the day with swagger
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Old Spice heroically saves the day with swagger

By Colin Costello Jul 29, 2019
If you watched any sports or Marvel movies this weekend, chances are you got to see the very funny Old Spice ads. ‘Never Let a Friend Lose His Swagger’ by Wieden+Kennedy...
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What’s up with the creepy ‘Cats’ trailer?
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What’s up with the creepy ‘Cats’ trailer?

By Colin Costello Jul 29, 2019
I don't want to sleep alone anymore. And definitely not with my cat. Sorry, Morty. There's no other way to put this, but the Cats trailer looks like the kitty litter has hit th...
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Reel Women: Brianna Oppenheimer, Actor
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Reel Women: Brianna Oppenheimer, Actor

By Colin Costello Jul 29, 2019
(Editor's Note: To celebrate women making an impact in the advertising, film and TV industries, Reel 360 focuses on their personal stories.) Meet Brianna Oppenheimer. She...
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Blake Vaz’s ‘Blood Stains’ to screen at HBO’s NYLFF
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Blake Vaz’s ‘Blood Stains’ to screen at HBO’s NYLFF

By Colin Costello Jul 26, 2019
As we enter August, we are nearing the beginning of the serious festival season. In Los Angeles, there is Hollyshorts and AFI. Toronto has TIFF. The nation's premier and mos...
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