3 commercials on WXRT promote Roscoe Village for holidays

Our neighborhood around Stinson Brand Innovation is being promoted as a holiday shopping destination — and alternative to big box stores.

The Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce and WXRT have join forces this holiday season with commercials to  market Roscoe Village beginning Friday, December 3 through December 18.  The theme of the campaign is “SPEND LOCALLY. SHOP HAPPILY.”

Here are three sample commercials that will be airing.

The first commercial will  promote Winterfest, the second and third commercials will  promote Roscoe Village overall, and as alternative to the  big box stores.

1. Winterfest  
2. Tired of crowded malls  
3. Independent specialty shops  

 Thanks to Kristin Klimas from WXRT who donated her voice-over for the local spots.

Additionally,  the RVCC will be featured in WXRT's holiday shopping guide sent to 135,000 consumers and  Holiday Music Channel at 93XRT.com through December 25.

10,000 Maniacs and the Gin Blossoms headline our neighborhood BurgerFest

This weekend, the savory patty takes center stage at the Roscoe Village BurgerFest -- on Belmont at Damen in our neighborhood.

We at Stinson Brand Innovation are proud to be a sponsor and creative contributor to the inaugural event.  Our team will be volunteering to support the sumptuous burgers, live music, arts & crafts, and activities for kids.

Among the eclectic lineup of burger participants: The Bad Apple in Lincoln Square; Lakeview's Select Cut Steakhouse; the Village Tap in Roscoe Village; Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro in the North Center neighborhood; Goose Island in Lincoln Park, Ye Olde Town Inn in Mt. Prospect,  and John's Place with locations in Lincoln Park and Roscoe Village.  Visitors will be able to vote for Chicago's best burger.

Headlining the music stage lineup will acclaimed rockers 10,000 Maniacs (Saturday) and the Gin Blossoms (Sunday). Among others performing on Roscoe Village Burger Fest's two stages will be jazz/funksters Liquid Soul, lauded Chicago chamber popsters Canasta, singer/songwriter Seth Bradley, Dot Dot Dot, Rock Candy, and pop/folk rocker Cameron McGill.

BurgerFest hours are Noon-10:00 p.m. both days. The gate donation is $5 before 5:00 p.m.; $7 after 5:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce.

For more information visit www.chicagoevents.com.

5th anniversary walk

We at Stinson Brand Innovation recently observed our fifth anniversary. One of the ways we celebrated was a walk around our neighborhood where we started the company – and have enjoyed such tremendous growth over the last 5 years.

Roscoe Village is a thriving and diverse neighborhood of Chicago that we’re proud to call our brand’s home.

Here are a few photos from the walk.