Leo Chicago

Last week was a big week with The Executives' Club of Chicago! On Wednesday, Leo had the privilege of hosting The Kindness Economy, a conversation exploring why the brands winning today aren't simply the loudest. They're the most human. Moderated by our CEO, Kate Jeffers, and featuring Jenna Bromberg, CMO of Papa John's, alongside leaders from Farmer's Fridge, The CAFE Group, and JonnyPops, we explored how empathy, trust, and purpose aren't just good values…they’re good business. Just a day later, our CMO, Peter Loftus, hosted an event on how we can all find Creativity in the Chaos, with an assist from Chicago’s favorite show: The Bear. It was a privilege to bring together so many incredible Chicago marketing leaders, and a huge thank you to our friends at the Exec Club for making it possible!

If you're new to ALDI, it can feel like uncharted territory. But every difference is designed to save you money, and sometimes all it takes is some wise guidance from a seasoned expert. The fancy cheese ain't bad neither. Thanks for the love, Ad Age — honored to land in this week’s Top 5 creative campaigns. Read more at the link in the comments.

Let's celebrate a legend in the making. Our own Mary Adam has landed on Adweek’s 2026 Creative 100: Rising Agency Talent 👏👏👏 Congratulations, Mary. The future is bright, and you’re helping write it!

Samantha Cescau (CSO) and Laura Frank (EVP, Strategy) take the stage today at POSSIBLE 2026 to unpack building relevance in culture, creating work that people want to engage with, and embracing effectiveness as an operating system. If you’re at POSSIBLE, we’d love to see you there. 👉 Join the session: https://lnkd.in/gjr8G9BZ

We are beyond thrilled to welcome Smithfield Foods to the Leo family.   To our new friends at Smithfield, we can't wait to get to work.   To our teams at Leo, time to let it rip! Check out the article in the comments. Leo / Ad Age / LBBonline - Little Black Book / Breaking and Entering Media

Big recognition for one of our own 👏. Ashley Geisheker, has been named an Agency Head of Production of the Year Finalist by Ad Age! Ashley’s leadership is a testament to what production can (and should) be: thoughtful, innovative and deeply collaborative. We’re beyond proud to see her work and impact recognized on this stage. Congratulations to one of the best in the business! 🍏

Tony’s always been a hype man. The problem? Teens today don’t take hype from mascots. They take it from music. From tracks that shout out their city. Their people. Their day ones. So we didn’t make an ad. Or another jingle. We dropped a single. We remixed the iconic “Hey Tony” jingle with Grammy-nominated artist JID and launched it like a real drop — streaming, merch, a live performance, a hometown event. Donating to help improve local team equipment and  facilities in JID’s hometown. Because we didn’t just create a soundtrack for gr-r-reatness. We’re making a promise. Tony’s not new here. He’s your day one. Listen for yourself https://jid.lnk.to/HEYTONY  Feel it for yourself https://lnkd.in/gna2jFsg Credits WKKC Leo Contender UEG MSL

Congrats to our own Star Reacher and CEO, Kate Jeffers, who’s been named to Crain's Chicago Business 2026 Women of Influence list. A well-earned honor: Kate leads with creativity, conviction, and a deep belief that what helps people helps business. We're lucky to have her at the helm! Read more: http://bit.ly/4c6j23t #WomenOfInfluence #CrainsChicago #Chicago Leo

Everyone is starting to look the same. Social media and endless video calls are shaping how people approach beauty - but chasing trends isn’t the answer. Laura Frank breaks down how brands can support women in building a long-term, evolving beauty practice in our newest Human Content Series video. Watch the video to learn more. #consumerinsight #CPGMarketing #BrandStrategy

More Americans are playing #sports than ever before, driven less by competition and more by connection. In the latest video from our Human Content Series, EVP Strategy Director Laura Frank explores what this shift means for brands. Sports are no longer just about performance - they’re powerful social spaces that offer meaningful opportunities for visibility and engagement. Watch the video to learn more.