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Get ready Chicago! The Mill is coming…

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Today brings huge news that we are thrilled to finally be able to share. In addition to our offices in New York, Los Angeles and London, and studio within BBH Singapore, The Mill will shortly open an office in Chicago! The new office will be led by Jared Yeater as Executive Producer and will co-locate with award-winning editorial company, The Whitehouse. We expect that The Mill Chicago will open its doors in early 2013.

Robin Shenfield, CEO and co-founder of The Mill said, "Over many years, the advertising agencies in Chicago have been great supporters of The Mill in New York, Los Angeles and London, so it seems the right time to repay that support by establishing a local presence with all the attributes of a full Mill studio including VFX, finishing, design and color. We are delighted to announce Jared's leadership of the new office and are lining up a team that will include key Mill talent from all our other offices."

The Mill will co-locate with The Whitehouse in the landmark Courthouse Place building at 54 West Hubbard Street. "We have a very long history with The Whitehouse," says Robin. "Our two companies were established a block apart in London more than 20 years ago and their senior editor / partner in Chicago, Matthew Wood, actually began his career at The Mill in London so we have a terrific history of working alongside each other."

Alistair Thompson, Managing Director of The Mill New York, has worked with many of the advertising agencies in Chicago over the last decade. He said, "Chicago is a thriving center of excellence for advertising so we're very excited about now being able to be part of the community there. We will have a really talented team on the ground and it will be easier than ever for local clients to tap into the resources of our NY and LA office where it is appropriate."

We look forward to being able to share more information as we get closer to launch in 2013 so keep your eyes peeled for photos, news and more next year.