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 109 projectsFunnel Boost Media is a highly-rated SEO agency, consistently praised for its professionalism, timely delivery, and effective project management. They specialize in improving SEO, website development, and digital marketing to enhance clients' brand presence and lead generation. Approximately 100% of reviewers reported positive outcomes, highlighting significant improvements in website traffic, lead generation, and overall satisfaction with their services.
$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+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 361 projectsDisruptive Advertising is a digital marketing agency offering services like SEM, PPC, SEO, and lead generation strategy. The reviews reflect a 90% satisfaction rate, highlighting their expertise in increasing lead volume and cost efficiency. Many clients commend their project management and cultural alignment, though one outlier criticized their handling of high-budget projects. Overall, their commitment to client success is well-regarded.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Serves Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 143 projectsIntero Digital is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC, website design, and digital marketing strategies. Reviews are mixed; approximately 56% are positive, citing efficient project management, strong SEO results, and effective communication, while 44% report poor performance, unfulfilled promises, and inadequate deliverables. Notably, recurring positive themes include their attentiveness and professionalism, while negative feedback highlights a lack of competency and failure to meet basic professional standards.
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Graphic design company Benjamin Ryan Productions LLC is located in St. Charles, Illinois. Their services include Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Optima Automotive is a SEO company. Their small team is based in West Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 70 projectsVerbsz Marketing is a digital marketing agency offering a range of services, including SEO, web development, and paid advertising. Reviews reveal mixed feedback: approximately 70% highlight positive impacts such as increased leads and enhanced digital visibility, while about 30% report negative experiences, including unethical strategy execution leading to significant business setbacks. The company's professionalism, responsiveness, and results-driven approach are frequently praised, although concerns regarding transparency and accountability have been noted.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a digital marketing agency renowned for its omnichannel media services, including digital advertising, SEO, and traditional media. The reviews highlight their impressive project management and innovative solutions, with 95% of reviewers commending their deep industry knowledge and attention to detail. Clients appreciate their strategic insights and data-driven results, with notable improvements in KPIs, brand sentiment, and ROI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wheaton, IL
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Penguin E-Commerce is a SEO services firm. Founded in 2019, the team offers Search Engine Optimization. The firm is in Wheaton, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Garnier Public Relations is a branding agency. Launched in 2007, the team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing. The firm is in Chicago, Illinois.
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Advertising company Radio Advertising Inc. Is located in Chicago, Illinois. The team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNaperville, IL
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Digital Marketing Professional Gregg Nell is an Advertising company founded in 2016. Their team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Naperville, IL
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Marketing Strategy company Marketing Synergy, Inc is in Naperville, Illinois. They focus on Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Elmhurst, IL
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In Elmhurst, Illinois, Zeros Ones is a SEO services firm and web design company. Launched in 1998, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Palatine, IL
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MAK Consulting Inc., a small SEO company and web design company, is headquartered in Palatine, Illinois. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Crystal Lake, IL
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Las Casas Graphics is a small SEO agency and web design company. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and were founded in 1993.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Carpentersville, IL
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Christine Bachman & Associates is a small public relations firm launched in 2006. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glendale Heights, IL
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IT managed services and SEO services firm DP Tech Group is located in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Launched in 2003, the team specializes in IT managed services and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Winfield, IL
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Optic Cell Media is a graphic design company. In Winfield, Illinois, the firm was founded in 2016. Their team focuses on Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Elgin, IL
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Established in 2013, Cinnamon Digital, LLC is a SEO services firm and website development firm. The company provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Development, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Elgin, IL
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Omni Marketing Interactive is an UX agency and SEO company. They provide UX/UI Design and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 1995.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Havas Formula, a public relations firm, was founded in 1992. Based in San Diego, California and New York, New York, the team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portage, IN
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Creative Marketing Group is a small Portage, Indiana-based SEO agency. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Getmilk is a SEO agency based in New York, New York and Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Elgin, IL
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Mojo Dojo is a SEO agency. Founded in 2009, their team provides Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Established in 2014, Octalogicx is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wheaton, IL
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Established in 2008, Wheaton Website Services is a SEO company. Based in Wheaton, Illinois, the team provides Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Highland Park, IL
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Metrist Partners is a SEO company. They are located in Highland Park, Illinois and have small team. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Launched in 1987, Manning Digital is a small Chicago, Illinois-based user experience agency. Their team provides UX/UI Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Founded in 2012, Online Media Masters is a small SEO agency in Chicago, Illinois. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Valparaiso, IN
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Located in Valparaiso, Indiana, Catalyst Marketing Innovations LLC is a web design agency. They provide Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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LSC International, Inc., a small Business Consulting company, is located in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Business Consulting and Affiliate Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Merrillville, IN
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VIA is an Advertising company. Their team is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana and specializes in Advertising and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Valparaiso, IN
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JWM Marketing & Web Design, a small graphic design agency, is located in Valparaiso, Indiana. The team offers Graphic Design and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Naperville, IL
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Paramount Media, LLC is an Advertising company. They are in Naperville, Illinois. Their team offers Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Waukegan, IL
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Eduardos Marketing is an Advertising company. The Waukegan, Illinois-based team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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Advertising company Blue Bot Advertising is in Bloomingdale, Illinois. They offer Advertising and Print Design and were established in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bloomingdale, IL
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Endura Communications, LLC is an Event Marketing company based in Bloomingdale, Illinois. They specialize in Event Marketing and Advertising and were established in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Evanston, IL
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Wild Crow Communications, a Direct Marketing company, is based in Evanston, Illinois. They specialize in Direct Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Schaumburg, IL
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Direct Marketing company KDR Media Group is in Schaumburg, Illinois. The team focuses on Direct Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Palatine, IL
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MPurcell Designs, a graphic design company, is based in Palatine, Illinois. They specialize in Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Barrington, IL
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Athlete Web Design is a web design agency founded in 2009. Their team provides Web Design and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Naperville, IL
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Naperville PC Repair is a small IT managed services company based in Naperville, Illinois. Their services include IT managed services and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mundelein, IL
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Corporate Photography company EARS Digital Media Inc. Is based in Mundelein, Illinois. They specialize in Corporate Photography and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Algonquin, IL
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TRWebCreations, a web design company, was established in 2001. The team focuses on Web Design and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glen Ellyn, IL
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Plum Ideas, Inc., a PR agency, is located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. They specialize in Public Relations and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Elgin, IL
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Yaniz Corporation, an application development firm, is based in Elgin, Illinois. Their services include Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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Isabelli Partners is a Content Writing Services company. They are based in Miami, Florida and Chicago, Illinois, and their services include Content Writing Services and Branding.
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Caruso Communications LLC/CarusoPR, a small PR agency, is located in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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DemandWorks Media is a branding firm. Their small team is based in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Branding and Market Research.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Established in 1919, Miller Advertising is an Advertising company. The midsize team offers Advertising and Branding.
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IGenMedia, an e-commerce development company, is in Naperville, Illinois and Lockport, Illinois. They focus on E-Commerce Development and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Des Plaines, IL
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Established in 2004, Cliff's Edge Marketing is a small Advertising company. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Naperville, IL
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Orange piranha is a print design agency based in Naperville, Illinois. They specialize in Print Design and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Downers Grove, IL
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Grafcomm is an Email Marketing company in Downers Grove, Illinois. They provide Email Marketing and Logo and were established in 1996.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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TheSOULwithin, a software development company, was founded in 2003. The agency provides Custom Software Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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List of the Top 15 Chicago Digital Marketing Companies
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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38.2/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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37/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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36.5/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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36.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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34.6/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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37.4/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Cleveland, OH
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34.2/40.017/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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38.9/40.019.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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35.9/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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32.3/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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35.5/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999London, England
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35.9/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Elmhurst, IL
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38.5/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Chicago, IL
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32.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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32.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 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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29.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews5.6/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dover, DE
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32.2/40.020/20 Reviews5.7/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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34.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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30/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.4/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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29.7/40.015.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
51% Digital Marketing49% Other
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Chicago Digital Marketing Agency FAQs
Working with a local team provides game-changing advantages that can level up your project, including:
- In-market insights: agencies understand Chicago’s commuter patterns, seasonal events (think Lollapalooza, the Chicago Marathon), and media outlets.
- Face-to-face collaboration: easy to meet in the Loop or West Loop for strategy sessions.
- Access to Midwest talent: local universities produce top creatives and data analysts, often more cost-effective than coastal counterparts.
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:
- Hourly rates: $100 – $149 for senior-level, $50 – $99 for boutique teams
- Monthly retainers: $4,000 – $15,000 for multi-channel campaigns
- Project-based work: Site audits or one-off PPC tests can start around $5,000
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:
- Finance and fintech
- Healthcare and med-tech (the Illinois Medical District)
- Manufacturing and logistics
- Food and beverage (home to Kraft Heinz, Conagra)
- Higher education and nonprofits
Many full-service digital marketing agencies also maintain cross-industry teams for B2B SaaS, e-commerce, and sports/entertainment.
- Define goals—lead gen, brand awareness, e-commerce sales.
- Shortlist agencies with relevant case studies and industry accolades.
- Review Clutch profiles for verified feedback, team size, and tech stack.
- Schedule discovery calls; ask about KPIs, reporting cadence, and Chicago-specific success stories.
- Start with a pilot project or 3-month retainer to gauge fit.
- One-size-fits-all proposals that ignore your niche or local competitors
- Lack of transparency in pricing or media spend markup
- Overpromising quick SEO rankings or guaranteed follower counts
- No Chicago presence despite a “local” listing—verify a real office or team members in the area
- Limited reporting or unwillingness to share raw data