“A lot of people don’t think that those with intellectual disabilities can go beyond what they think of us. I want to break that expectation.” That’s the mission of Zinyra “Z” Ross, also known as Just Z, an artist, activist and motivational speaker...
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Lightbox Recipient: Ms. P’s Gluten Free
May 12, 2026
A woman- and minority-owned business based in Chicago, Illinois, Ms. P’s Gluten Free serves up gluten-free snacks that hit the sweet spot of nutritious and delicious. Maclyn selected Ms. P’s as our first-ever Lightbox Grant recipient for a few...
Smoked Meats, Iced Treats: Dunkin’ and Maclyn Crush Windy City Smokeout Weekend
Aug 5, 2025
Chicago’s Windy City Smokeout festival is where music meets meat. And in 2025, it’s where Dunkin’ met thousands of fans through a perfectly brewed brand activation. Four days of live country acts, barbecue, sunshine, and summer vibes made for the...
A Splash of Dunkin’: How Maclyn Brewed Up Buzz at Summerfest
Jul 22, 2025
What happens when you mix bold iced coffee flavors, on-trend swag, and a sea of excited festivalgoers? You get one of the most flavorful brand activations of the summer. This year at Summerfest, Dunkin’ didn’t just show up—they showed off. With...
Down the Rabbit Hole: Dunkin’ & Maclyn at Beyond Wonderland
Jun 24, 2025
When Dunkin’ wanted to show up big at Beyond Wonderland Chicago, they called in Maclyn to craft an immersive brand experience. Our team brewed up an experiential event activation that not only stopped people in their tracks—it got them...
Brewed for Good: How We Helped Dunkin’ Raise Over $1.38M for Special Olympics Across the Midwest
Jun 2, 2025
Cop on a Rooftop (COAR) is a massive fundraiser that’s all about… well, cops and rooftops. But it’s so much more than that. Each year, Maclyn partners with Dunkin’ and local law enforcement agencies across the Midwest to help raise critical funds...
How We Helped Special Olympics Illinois Shatter a 2025 Fundraising Goal
May 28, 2025
You know what’s cool? In 2025, Maclyn once again teamed up with Special Olympics Illinois (SOILL) to promote the Polar Plunge, one of their biggest annual fundraisers. By pivoting their marketing strategy and going big on digital, we helped SOILL...
When Is It Time to Update Your Brand?
Jun 8, 2023
In the fast-paced and ever-changing world of business, maintaining a strong and relevant brand identity is vital to achieving long-term success. Your brand serves as the cornerstone of your company’s public image, encapsulating your values,...
Dunkin’ Holiday Marketing: How Drew, Jenny & MACLYN took the Midwest
Feb 1, 2022
The coffee market was hot this Christmas (like, straight-out-of-the-espresso-machine hot) and Dunkin’ needed to make a big splash in two of its biggest Midwest markets: Chicago and Cincinnati. With festive products like Peppermint Mocha Signature...
145 Years, 2 Pandemics, 1 Story: Celebrating Oswald’s Legacy
Apr 9, 2021
Oswald’s isn’t your typical pharmacy. A Naperville landmark, the business is the oldest continually owned family pharmacy in Illinois. Deeply rooted in the culture of the surrounding community, Oswald’s has a history that spans 145 years, six...
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