Top Digital Marketing Agencies in Chicago
Chicago’s bustling tech scene—anchored by hubs like 1871, Fulton Market, and the campuses of Northwestern and U of C—has spawned a thriving ecosystem of digital marketing talent. From data-driven web marketing agencies in the Loop to full-service firms in River North, the city offers specialists who know how to reach Midwestern consumers and global audiences alike.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Serves Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 112 projectsFunnel Boost Media is a digital marketing and SEO agency praised for its exceptional project management, customer service, and ability to enhance online presence through SEO, PPC, and website development. With 100% positive feedback, clients consistently commend their timely delivery and personalized service, citing improvements in online visibility, lead generation, and customer interaction, with over 50% highlighting their superior communication and professionalism.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 2 projectsThrivePOP is a woman-owned marketing agency specializing in digital branding, website development, and e-commerce solutions. They have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with clients praising their creativity, strategic approach, and excellent project management. Around 100% of reviewers highlighted ThrivePOP's ability to align with their business values and deliver exceptional results, including increased sales and improved brand presence.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 365 projectsDisruptive Advertising is a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in PPC, SEO, and overall digital strategy. Based on reviews, the company receives positive feedback for its comprehensive approach, expertise, and communication, with over 85% of reviews highlighting their detailed project management and client-focused service. Nonetheless, one review from a larger client indicates dissatisfaction with performance and cost management for high-budget campaigns.
$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Serves Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 147 projectsIntero Digital is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, digital PR, content marketing, and web design. Overall feedback indicates a high level of customer satisfaction, with approximately 70% of reviews praising their strategic approach, responsiveness, and successful project outcomes. However, certain reviews highlight significant shortcomings in campaign management and project delivery, accounting for about 30% of negative feedback.
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Carol Fox & Associates is an Advertising company launched in 1994. The company focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, Illinois, Kurman Communications, LLC is a PR company. The team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a digital marketing agency specializing in omnichannel digital and traditional media services, including social media advertising, SEO, and out-of-home marketing. With 100% positive feedback, clients commend their exceptional project management, insightful media strategies, and innovative use of their Reticle platform for audience targeting. Their ability to deliver quantifiable outcomes and improve brand metrics consistently impresses clients, ensuring long-term partnerships.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Motion PR is a branding company. They are located in Chicago, Illinois, and their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Founded in 1936, HDMZ is a small Chicago, Illinois-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Bad Monkey Circus is a branding company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. They provide Branding and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2001.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Niles, IL
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Based in Niles, Illinois, Taylor Johnson is a public relations firm. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Launched in 2005, Fuor Digital is a small media planning and buying company. Their team offers Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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Statement is a branding firm founded in 2016. Their team focuses on Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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The Gauge Collective is a small branding agency founded in 2016. Their team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Bookora Marketing is a Content Writing Services company launched in 2024. The team specializes in Content Writing Services and Content Marketing and is in Chicago, Illinois.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Elk Grove Village, IL
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Tapvera is a small social media marketing firm established in 2025. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Launched in 2019, web design superior is a small web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Conversion Optimization.
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TMA (The Marketing Arm) is an Advertising company. The Dallas, Texas-based company was founded in 1993. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Azavar Technologies is an e-commerce development firm. The Chicago, Illinois-based team offers E-Commerce Development and Mobile App Development.
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Marketing Strategy company Method Engine was founded in 2000. The team provides Marketing Strategy and UX/UI Design and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Purohit Navigation is a branding firm located in Chicago, Illinois. They specialize in Branding and Digital Strategy and were founded in 1984.
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$250,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Midsize media planning & buying agency Empower, is in Cincinnati, Ohio and Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Advertising company Tridence Digital Marketing Agency is located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida and Chicago, Illinois. They focus on Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Advertising company The Simons Group was launched in 1981. The team provides Advertising and Content Marketing and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Add Chapter is a branding company. Founded in 2010, the company is located in Chicago, Illinois and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Branding and Advertising.
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REvolution is a media planning & buying company. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy and are based in Chicago, Illinois and Indianapolis, Indiana.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Web design agency Masson Media is located in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerSkokie, IL
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See all 1 projects312ITConsulting is a web development company known for creating professional websites that enhance online presence and client engagement. With a 100% satisfaction rate from reviewers, clients commend their quick response times and efficient project execution, with all projects delivered on time and meeting client expectations.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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AmorServ, a SEO services firm, was founded in 2016. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Public relations company EBook Elevators is located in Chicago, Illinois. The team specializes in Public Relations and Print Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Marketing Strategy company Kindle Direct Publishing Amazon offers Marketing Strategy and Content Writing Services. They are located in Chicago, Illinois.
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Dynamic Global Marketing is a SEO services firm established in 2013. The company offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Spanish+Media is a branding firm. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the agency focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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The Fund Lab is a Marketing Strategy company based in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Digital Brandworks, an Advertising company, was founded in 2013. They specializes in Advertising and Content Marketing.
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MyWHY Agency, Inc. Is a branding firm. The Chicago, Illinois-based team provides Branding and Public Relations.
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Magnolia Insights, a branding firm, was established in 2014. The firm offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Founded in 2011, Yasha Sterling Management Agency is a SEO agency. The agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and E-Commerce Development, and is small.
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Located in Evanston, Illinois, neXt Brand Partners is a small social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Connections Marketing is a branding agency. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company was founded in 2009. Their team offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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Established in 2019, The Digital Hawks is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing and is located in Downers Grove, Illinois.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Yancu Creative is a social media marketing firm. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Branding, and the agency is based in Chicago, Illinois.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Skokie, IL
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Small branding company Mint Chip, is based in Skokie, Illinois. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Branding company Managed Service Provider - Taeyaar was launched in 2020. The company offers Branding and Direct Marketing, and is small.
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Inverse Marketing is a branding agency. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Brookfield, IL
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Boxless Media is a video production agency based in Brookfield, Illinois. The team offers Video Production and Digital Strategy.
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See all 3 projectsAmsive, formerly known as Path Interactive, is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO and search engine marketing (SEM). Their reviews reflect a strong commitment to strategic thinking, proactive client partnerships, and adaptability, with 100% of feedback highlighting their positive impact on growth and customer service. Clients praise their ability to integrate solutions seamlessly within existing structures and their dedication to understanding and prioritizing client needs.
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Design O Creative is a small web design agency based in Chicago, Illinois. The team offers Web Design and Web Development.
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360 website studios is a social media marketing agency. Established in 2015, their team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Tissaa offers services in WordPress website development, digital marketing, and comprehensive web development solutions. The overall feedback from reviews highlights Tissaa's affordability, high-quality work, and effective digital marketing strategies as standout qualities. Clients appreciate their timely communication and project management, describing their services as superb and expressing eagerness to collaborate with Tissaa in the future.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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Social media marketing agency Simplelogix provides Social Media Marketing and cloud consulting & SI. They were founded in 2007.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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SOCIALDEVIANT is an Advertising company in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Vis-a-vis Creative is a SEO company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Treacy Marketing Group is a SEO services firm. Their small team is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Established in 2006, ClearEdge Marketing is a SEO services firm. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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List of the Top 15 Chicago Digital Marketing Companies
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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32.4/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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30.4/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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35.3/40.019.6/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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30.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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30.6/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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26.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.1/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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28.7/40.015.6/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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If your target audience spans Illinois or the Great Lakes region, a Chicago partner can be a strategic advantage.
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Chicago pricing often lands below New York or San Francisco while delivering comparable expertise. Remember, ask for a detailed quote for your project so you can avoid unexpected costs and financial strain.
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