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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Stewart + Company, Inc. Is a Content Marketing company. They offer Content Marketing and Graphic Design and are located in Chicago, Illinois.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Chicago, IL
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Established in 2018, Audiobook Publishing is a Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Print Design.
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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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Dental Revenue Group, a large Marketing Strategy company, is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Palos Hills, IL
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Established in 2021, McZell Book Writings is a Content Marketing and Content Writing Services company. Their services include Content Marketing and Content Writing Services.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Chicago, IL
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Midsize Content Marketing company Elume Publishers, is based in Chicago, Illinois. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Print Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Chicago, IL
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Feather Publication is an Advertising company founded in 2020. The agency focuses on Advertising and Public Relations, and is midsize.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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BackPocket Agency is a Content Marketing company. They are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and have small team. They specialize in Content Marketing and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Quickie Studio, a social media marketing company, is located in Chicago, Illinois. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Hydepark Designs is a web design agency. Established in 2025, the agency offers Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Skokie, IL
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Al Badsha is a small web design agency based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Hyderabad, India. Their services include Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Mediaspace is a web design company. They offer Web Design and Web Development and were founded in 2020.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Local Legend Films is a video production company. Their small team is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and offers Video Production and Content Marketing. The agency was founded in 2018.
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Multiple Inc. Is a branding firm. Launched in 2013, the team specializes in Branding and Print Design. The agency is located in Chicago, Illinois and.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Cogito software is a Logo company established in 2016. The team offers Logo and Print Design and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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Located in Chicago, Illinois, Tech@MyDesk is a small Other Digital Marketing company. Their services include Other Digital Marketing and Other Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Burr Ridge, IL
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Clue Dental Marketing is a branding firm. Launched in 2011, the team offers Branding and Web Design. The firm is located in Burr Ridge, Illinois.
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Established in 2013, RedShark Local SEO is a Marketing Strategy company. The small team provides Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Warrenville, IL
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See all 11 projectsGerard Agency is a full-service marketing agency offering branding, creative design, and strategic marketing solutions. Across their reviews, they consistently receive positive feedback for their exceptional project management, timely delivery, and collaborative approach, with 100% of reviewers praising their innovative solutions and team integration. The agency's ability to form close client partnerships and deliver high-quality outcomes has been a recurring theme.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Production Craft is a video production company. They are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and their services include Video Production and Broadcast Video.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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HeLT Consulting + Services is a SEO agency. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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SEO services firm Amplified Results was founded in 2010. The company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Downers Grove, IL
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J. Murray & Associates is a SEO services firm. Their small team is based in Downers Grove, Illinois. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Founded in 2013, Forward Marketing is a small web design company. Their services include Web Design and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Prosper Strategies is a Marketing Strategy company. Launched in 2012, the team provides Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Evanston, IL
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In Evanston, Illinois, Artistic Digital is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and E-Commerce Development and were launched in 1994.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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M A Interactive LLC is a branding firm. Established in 2009, the team offers Branding and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Des Plaines, IL
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Launched in 1994, Paradigm Productions is a SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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My Local Beacon is a Digital Strategy company. They were founded in 2014 and focus on Digital Strategy and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9La Grange, IL
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Boomm Marketing & Communications is a branding agency. Their small team is headquartered in La Grange, Illinois. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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3Points Communications, a small public relations agency, is located in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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Founded in 2010, VineSprout, Inc. Is a public relations firm. The team offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Established in 2013, Barclay Digital is a Business Consulting company. The agency offers Business Consulting and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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Castco Communications is an Elmhurst, Illinois-based Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Email Marketing and were launched in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Elmhurst, IL
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Established in 2001, Findzall Community Marketing is a small Business Consulting company based in Elmhurst, Illinois. Their team provides Business Consulting and Marketing Strategy.
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Branding firm Roaming Sapiens offers Branding and Digital Strategy. They were launched in 2016.
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The LemonAd Stand is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in Maywood, Illinois, and their services include Advertising and Logo.
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Cates Collaborative, LLC is a Chicago, Illinois-based video production agency. The team specializes in Video Production and Content Marketing.
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Ideafarm is a Marketing Strategy company. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the agency was established in 2009. Their team offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$25,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Mike Chasteen | Web Developer | SEO Expert is a Content Marketing company launched in 2024. The agency provides Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Chicagoland SEO Company is a small Chicago, Illinois-based Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Hiker Agency is a small Des Plaines, Illinois-based branding agency. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Launched in 2017, Forest Glen Communications is a PR firm. The company provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Founded in 2024, Trusted Web Eservices is a social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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MarketSurge is a web design company. Their small team of employees is based in Evanston, Illinois. Their team offers Web Design and Content Marketing.
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Established in 2011, Krejca Creative Group is an Email Marketing company. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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True Blue Creatives is a branding agency. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the company focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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ZGrowth Inc is a Marketing Strategy company. They offer Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing and are located in Chicago, Illinois.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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StarReach, an Email Marketing company, is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2024, the team provides Email Marketing and Direct Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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See all 1 projectsKava Digital Marketing specializes in SEO optimization, including backlink gap analysis, keyword research, and website quality audits. Reviews highlight their professionalism, effective communication skills, and the ability to deliver measurable outcomes such as increased website traffic. Clients express high satisfaction with their services, noting their thorough and proactive approach.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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ChicagoSEO.Company is an Advertising company founded in 2007. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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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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33.4/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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34.3/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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33.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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27.8/40.014.6/20 Reviews7.8/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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33/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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30.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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33.7/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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31.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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32.2/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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30.1/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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29.6/40.016.6/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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32.5/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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31.3/40.020/20 Reviews5.7/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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25.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews4.5/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Lombard, IL
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36.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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28.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.4/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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27.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews5.6/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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28.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews6.8/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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29/40.015.6/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience4.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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31/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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35.6/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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
50% Digital Marketing50% Other
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If your target audience spans Illinois or the Great Lakes region, a Chicago partner can be a strategic advantage.
Budgets for hiring a Chicago-based digital marketing agency vary based on factors such as team size, creative requirements, and scope. According to Clutch data, clients can expect:
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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.
Thanks to the city’s diverse economy, experienced digital marketing agencies frequently specialize in a multitude of markets and niches such as:
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