News | Leo Burnett

08.05.22

Leo Burnett Celebrates 87th Anniversary with the Greatest Show On Earth

On the agency’s anniversary, Leo Burnett honors “Milestoners” who are agency veterans, alongside newly welcomed talent including participants in the Pencil Project.

07.28.22

Celebrating Leo Burnett’s 2022 Intern Class

In honor of National Intern Day, we introduce this year’s stellar group of talent supporting the dynamic work at Leo Burnett.

07.26.22

Leo Creative Spotlight: The Essential Ingredients for Award-Winning Creativity, Q&A with EVP, Executive Creative Director Adriano Matos

The methods of creativity are often overlooked. Adriano illuminates the creative process behind award-winning work such as Beam Suntory’s “6ourbon 7ime”— and highlights how to unlock the power of creativity that inspires people to act and transforms lives.

07.15.22

Kellogg’s Launches First-Ever Spanglish Cereal Campaign

Leo Burnett partnered with Kellogg’s to create the first ever Spanglish campaign with Latina Moms at the heart of it.

06.30.22

Intersectionality in the Workplace, Q&A with VP, Strategy Director Lisa Ivy

As June ends and Pride Month comes to a close, Lisa Ivy, VP, Strategy Director shares their experience with intersectionality as a black and queer professional, leadership strategy, career advice, commitment to culture and using creativity for good in this edition of Leo Q&A.

06.30.22

2022 Leo Burnett Chicago Awards and Shortlists Hub

Leo Burnett is proud to celebrate all award wins and shortlists earned by our brilliant Burnetters all year round, in one central location.

06.21.22

Marwen Declares “We Are Here” at the 2022 Paintbrush Ball

In celebration of Marwen’s 35th anniversary, Leo Burnett developed creative designs to usher in new era for the Chicago-based non-profit’s annual fundraiser.

06.16.22

Leo Burnett Earns Title of 2nd Most Effective Network at 2022 Effies

Storied agency celebrates award-winning evening with 5 wins including the Gold Effie in the Social Good category for Change the Ref’s The Lost Class

06.15.22

Adweek Selects Leo Burnett Duo as ‘Agency Talent to Watch’ for the 2022 Adweek Creative 100

Creative Directors Jason LaFlore and Matt Turnier are celebrated as top creatives in marketing, media and culture.

06.03.22

Leo Burnett Recognizes Outstanding Talent in First Quarter Review of Star Reachers

New group of rock star talent acknowledged as outstanding employees across Leo Burnett US offices.

05.31.22

ERG Spotlight: AZNCY

In honor of National Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Leo Burnett’s ERG, AZNCY co-lead and VP Brand Strategy Director, Sapna Shah, shares her hopes in elevating AAPI representation, advocacy and what’s next for programming in bringing awareness to the inclusive group.

05.26.22

Andrew Swinand Shares Mindful Approach to Executive Leadership

Leo Burnett CEO pens thoughtful feature for Mindful.org on harnessing the power of mindfulness to recharge the workplace.

05.25.22

Leo Burnett Chicago Earns Top Honors at the 2022 One Show and ADC Awards

Leo Burnett Chicago celebrated a memorable night at the The One Show and ADC Awards, including top recognition as Agency of the Year.

05.23.22

“Life Calls for Wellblends” in Latest Nature Made Campaign

Leo Burnett partnered with Nature Made to help consumers find balance with sleep, stress, and immune health.

05.11.22

Visionworks is “On a Mission” to Simplify Eyecare

Leo Burnett partnered with Visionworks to bring simplicity to the notoriously complicated eye care industry.

04.29.22

Leo Burnett Chicago took home 30 metals at this year’s Clio Awards, including 4 Grand Clios

Leo Burnett Chicago celebrated a monumental night at the Clio Awards, and the top honor of Agency of the Year.

04.20.22

Wingstop Introduces Limited-Time Flavor, Blazed & Glazed, Inspired by 4/20

Leo Burnett partnered with Wingstop to give cannabis-loving fans a limited-edition smoky and herbal flavor experience in restaurants nationwide.

03.28.22

Buick Launches “See Her Greatness” Campaign for NCAA March Madness

Leo Burnett teamed up with Buick to spotlight the accomplishments of female athletes.

03.24.22

Career Lab Spotlight: SeVohn Hunter

In 2021, SeVohn attended more Career Lab modules than any other Burnetter. She's a true Creative Maker passionate about growing her toolbox and continual learning.

03.15.22

POWERADE Launches New Global Platform, ‘Pause is Power’

Leo Burnett Chicago worked alongside Publicis agencies in a “Power of One” offering, including creative and production teams from Publicis Italy, Publicis Mexico and Digitas NY.

03.09.22

Leo Burnett Chicago Names Ashley Geisheker as EVP, Head of Production

Geisheker joined the agency in 2018 as EVP, Executive Producer and was instrumental in the production of “The Lost Class” in 2021.

02.16.22

Wingstop Goes “Boneless” for Valentine’s Day

Leo Burnett partnered with Wingstop to spread the love for singles with a limited time Valentine’s Day offer, including first-time advertising on Tinder.

02.07.22

Samsung connects fans “United by Passion” for the Winter games

Leo Burnett defines the modern athlete, empowering meaningful connections with fans in a new TV commercial.

01.19.22

Leo Burnett Proves Consumers “Can’t Stop Banking” with Bank of America in Latest Campaign

Leo Burnett partnered with GroupeConnect, a bespoke agency created by Publicis Groupe, to launch a fully integrated creative campaign.

10.28.21

Campbell’s New Can Label Serves Up Soundtracks for Dinnertime

There are few things that groove together like great food and great music.

08.24.21

PAWS Chicago taps into crypto community via “Dogenations”

Pet lovers and cryptocurrency holders are in for a treat with PAWS Chicago’s newest form of donation.

08.05.21

Leo Burnett celebrates 86th anniversary

After another year of hard work, ingenuity, resourcefulness and success, the agency is celebrating the people who make Leo Burnett the best in the world.

07.29.21

Introducing Leo Burnett’s 2021 intern class

Meet the bright young talent who are supporting Leo Burnett this summer.

07.29.21

Career Lab spotlight: Mulu Habtemariam – Associate Producer

Mulu is a new Burnetter who joined the agency four months ago. Since joining the team, he’s become a regular fixture in the Career Lab.

07.09.21

Leo Burnett named by Seramount as one of the best companies for multicultural women

The organization tracks corporations’ progress in creating cultures that encourage multicultural women to join and rise through the ranks.

07.09.21

Britt Nolan returns to Leo Burnett Chicago as President and Chief Creative Officer

Nolan formerly spent a decade at the agency in various roles, including Creative Director, Co-President and CCO.

06.29.21

GenLeo: Julia King

The senior project manager talks about her involvement with the LGBTQ+ BRG Égalité and how brands should show up during Pride Month.

06.28.21

Amid chicken wing shortage, Wingstop launches “Thighstop”

The food chain created a virtual kitchen focusing on a different part of the bird.

06.23.21

Leo Burnett stages graduation for “The Lost Class”

The latest campaign for Change The Ref sets out to confront gun lobbyists and honor the memory of 3,044 victims of school shootings who should’ve graduated high school this year.

06.21.21

Pet Parents and their companions can live a better life together with Purina Dog Chow LATAM

Leo Burnett Chicago showcases a brand refresh, believes life with a dog deserves to be lived to the fullest.

06.17.21

Leo Burnett hires summer interns from creative bootcamp partnership with Chicago State University

Leo’s Creative Bootcamp Partnership with Chicago State University brings five fresh faces to Publicis Groupe

06.16.21

Leo Burnett unveils 2021 Cannes Lions Predictions

For more than three decades, Burnetters have hedged their bets on Cannes Lions winners with 90% accuracy!

05.24.21

BRG spotlight: Conscious Mind

After a turbulent year working from home, members of the Publicis Groupe BRG committed to elevating employees’ mental wellbeing comment on the importance of advocacy.

05.11.21

The Creative Essentials of Senior Analyst, Dan Cernugel

A member of the most recent class of Star Reachers, Dan discusses how he gets in the zone for finances and how he unwinds from a day of spreadsheets.

04.27.21

Wingstop campaign celebrates consumers’ cravings

In the new campaign, You Know You Want It, fans of the flavorful wings indulge in their favorite restaurant no matter the occasion.

04.05.21

The Creative Essentials of SVP, Strategy Director, Juan Pablo Camargo

Leo Burnett Chicago’s newest SVP, Strategy Director talks about the importance of music and positivity in his work and reveals why he keeps a Big Lebowski bobblehead on his desk.

03.31.21

Leo Burnett Detroit’s Buick Envision launch is a slam dunk

The new campaign for the “Official SUV of March Madness” is creating buzz

03.30.21

ERG spotlight: WomxnKind

After an impactful Women’s History Month, WomxnKind members share their hopes for the year ahead and their goals to continue to create an inclusive group for all identities.

03.25.21

L’Eggo of early morning stress with Eggo’s New Anthem

The musical spot encourages parents to accept the morning chaos they can’t control and focus on the breakfast food that always has their back.

03.23.21

GenLeo: Cheherazade Patel

The Executive Producer brings her passion for creating across mediums to form her unique POV

03.12.21

Working with the stars, Q&A with Celebrity Talent Expert Peggy Walter

You may not know Peggy, but you definitely know her work. From stocking John Hughes movies with fresh talent to overseeing contracts for Super Bowl spots, her instinct for finding and working with incredible performers is what makes her a standout professional.

03.09.21