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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Nerds With Charisma is a Logo company. Their small team is in Bartlett, Illinois. Their services include Logo and Mobile App Development.
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Influx Consultants LLC is a Logo company. Established in 2016, the team specializes in Logo 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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Barajas Web Studio is a branding company. Their small team of employees is located in Burbank, Illinois. Their team offers Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glen Ellyn, IL
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Sweetwater Marketing & Design is a graphic design agency launched in 2009. The team provides Graphic Design and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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The Kno Agency is an Advertising company established in 2017. Their team specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9McHenry, IL
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DMI ~ Dynamic Marketing Ideas, an Advertising company, provide Advertising and Marketing Strategy. They were established in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Batavia, IL
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DeMask Marketing, an Advertising company, was launched in 2006. The team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy and is headquartered in Batavia, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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MK Communications is an Advertising company. Established in 1984, the company specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Valparaiso, IN
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Ted Muta Advertising Inc is a graphic design agency. The team is located in Valparaiso, Indiana, and their services include Graphic Design and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Naperville, IL
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Innobiz Solutions, LLC. Is a small SEO services firm. They provide Search Engine Optimization and cloud consulting & SI and were founded in 2000.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Naperville, IL
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TEC Services Consulting Inc is a Content Marketing company. They are headquartered in Naperville, Illinois and have small team. Their team specializes in Content Marketing and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Geneva, IL
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The Marketing Group Inc. Is a Business Consulting company. The Geneva, Illinois-based agency was founded in 2010. Their services include Business Consulting and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Adrenaline Solutions is a social media marketing agency. The agency is located in Pointe-Claire, Canada and Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Sports Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Owl Studio is a small branding company launched in 2023. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, Illinois, Quartermaster is a small branding firm. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerElmhurst, IL
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Fischer Illustration Design is a small Logo company launched in 2018. Their team offers Logo and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Medical Outsourced Solutions, a small SEO services firm, is based in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Barrington, IL
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Glendale Communications Groups is a PR firm launched in 1987. The agency focuses on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Skokie, IL
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Outdoor Impact, Inc. Is an Advertising company headquartered in Skokie, Illinois. They provide Advertising and Branding and were founded in 1993.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Launched in 1984, Chris Ruys Communications, Inc. Is a public relations agency. The team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sleepy Hollow, IL
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In Sleepy Hollow, Illinois, NTR Imagescapes Web Design is a Logo company. Their services include Logo and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bloomingdale, IL
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Advertising company Group 365 Chicago Llc was established in 2018. Headquartered in Bloomingdale, Illinois, the team offers Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Arlington Heights, IL
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Logo company Orange Propeller was founded in 1997. The team specializes in Logo and Branding and is in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Arlington Heights, IL
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Envision impact, a small graphic design company, is based in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Their services include Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orland Park, IL
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SQ2 Media, LLC is a graphic design company. Based in Orland Park, Illinois, the firm was founded in 2003. Their team provides Graphic Design and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Zion, IL
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Web design company OmekaSoft Technology was launched in 2016. The team provides Web Design and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Naperville, IL
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Website development firm JIKOmetrix was launched in 2011. The small team provides Web Development and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wheaton, IL
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HW Design, Inc is a graphic design agency. The team provides Graphic Design and Packaging Design, and the company is in Wheaton, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hoffman Estates, IL
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Advertising company Armour Marketing Group, Inc. Is located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Established in 1998, the team offers Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Crystal Lake, IL
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Smith Marketing Inc. Is a graphic design company established in 1994. The team specializes in Graphic Design and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Carol Stream, IL
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Branding firm Galiant Business Solutions was launched in 1996. The small team offers Branding and Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Hoot Design Company is an Advertising company. The Columbia, Missouri-based agency was established in 2010. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glen Ellyn, IL
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Belniak Media, Inc., a graphic design agency, was founded in 2001. The small team focuses on Graphic Design and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Batavia, IL
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At Your Services Advertising Inc is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Email Marketing and are in Batavia, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Batavia, IL
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Gary Cole Design is a small graphic design company established in 2004. Their team specializes in Graphic Design and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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NK Pohl Consulting is a small Chicago, Illinois-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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The Wisdom Link, Inc. Is a small Business Consulting company founded in 2002. Their services include Business Consulting and Sales Outsourcing.
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UTIVE Advertising Agency, a small Advertising company, is in Chicago, Illinois. The team offers Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Lenox, IL
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Vira Creative, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in New Lenox, Illinois. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Morton Grove, IL
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Established in 2011, ScafuriDesigns is a small Morton Grove, Illinois-based graphic design agency. Their services include Graphic Design and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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FreeAgents is a Business Consulting company launched in 2022. The company provides Business Consulting and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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Established in 2001, Bauhs Creative Group is an Advertising company. The company provides Advertising and Branding.
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Cartwright Design, an Advertising company, offers Advertising and Email Marketing. The firm is located in Naperville, Illinois.
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Missing link Chicago, a small Advertising company, is located in Naperville, Illinois. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Elgin, IL
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Matt's Web Design is an Elgin, Illinois-based web development firm. Their services include Web Development and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lincolnwood, IL
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Advertising company AdTime Marketing Inc is based in Lincolnwood, Illinois. Founded in 2011, the team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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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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38.9/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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37.5/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$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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36.2/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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37/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 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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30.4/40.014.6/20 Reviews7.8/10 Clients & Experience8/10 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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38.2/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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40/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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37/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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