Top Facebook Advertising Agencies in Chicago
Chicago’s storied advertising scene—home to icons like Leo Burnett and household brands from McDonald’s to Boeing—makes the Windy City a prime spot to launch high-performing Facebook campaigns. Clutch’s data-driven directory connects you with Chicago-based specialists who understand both Facebook’s ever-evolving ad platform and the city’s diverse consumer base, from Loop commuters to tech-savvy residents in Fulton Market.
Every provider listed here is vetted through Clutch’s rigorous review process, which includes verified client interviews and quantitative performance metrics. Use the filters for budget, industry, or team size to narrow the list, or jump to our global roundup of Top Facebook Advertising Agencies when you’re ready to compare options beyond Chicago, such as Facebook advertising firms in Indianapolis and Facebook advertising companies in Milwaukee.
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See all 25 projectsSilverback Strategies is a digital marketing agency specializing in Social Media Management and advertising campaigns. Reviews highlight their effective use of social media strategies, with 80% of clients noting increased lead generation and brand awareness. Clients appreciate their tailored approach and robust project management, emphasizing their focus on achieving client-specific marketing goals.
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NetBlaze is a small SEO company. Established in 2017, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Established in 2019, Burnt Waffle Marketing, LLC is a small Chicago, Illinois-based branding agency. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Deerfield, IL
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See all 5 projectsTrue Impact Partners is a digital marketing agency specializing in Social Media Strategy and Social Media Campaigns. They were commended for their expertise in developing creative content and effectively refining strategies to maximize engagement, as evidenced by achieving over 2.4 million impressions with a 1.64% click-through rate. The feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting their proficiency in Online Branding and the strong alignment of their messaging with client objectives.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Lombard, IL
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Neur, LLC - Lombard is a Lombard, Illinois-based web design company. The team provides Web Design and Content Marketing.
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Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Mookie Digital is a small PPC company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Vernon Hills, IL
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See all 16 projectsPerfect Search Media is a digital marketing agency specializing in social media strategy and paid social media efforts. The company has been praised for its effective campaign restructuring, yielding a 12% increase in annual purchases and a 51% rise in website conversion rates. Reviewers consistently highlight Perfect Search Media's collaborative approach and exceptional communication, with no reported areas for improvement.
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Advertising company Birk Creative is in Chicago, Illinois. They focus on Advertising and Branding.
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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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CareMarketer is a social media marketing agency and PPC agency. The team is based in Chicago, Illinois, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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In Chicago, Illinois, SEO Notch is a SEO agency. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Web Development and were launched in 2022.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49La Grange, IL
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Advertising company Automotive Internet Media provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing. They were founded in 2009.
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Black Box Creative, Inc. Is a small social media marketing company founded in 2009. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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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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ThinkBox312 is a social media marketing company. They are based in Chicago, Illinois, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Schaumburg, IL
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See all 7 projectsTrue Interactive is a digital marketing agency with a focus on pay-per-click (PPC) advertising and search engine marketing (SEM) services. Reviews highlight their expertise in optimizing ad accounts and driving revenue, with numerous clients reporting satisfaction and significant improvements in performance metrics. Approximately 85% of reviewers appreciate their personalized attention and commitment to understanding client needs, while some suggest room for improvement in proactivity and client communication.
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JET Advertising, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Bloomingdale, Illinois. They provide Advertising and Graphic Design.
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SemKraft is a social media marketing company. They are located in Chicago, Illinois and have small team. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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M2 Digital Media Group is a web design company. Launched in 2005, the company focuses on Web Design and Video Production.
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Wizspeed is a social media marketing company. The Skokie, Illinois-based company specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerCountry Club Hills, IL
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Mahogany Marketing Agency is a small social media marketing company. Founded in 2022, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Activate Hype is a small Advertising company established in 2018. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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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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Launched in 2009, Vitruvian Advertising is a social media marketing agency and PPC company. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Small social media marketing firm Rescue Marketing, is in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Highland Park, IL
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See all 1 projectsAfter spending 25 years leading digital transformations at billion-dollar B2B companies like Thermo Fisher Scientific, Crescent Electric and U.S. Electrical Services, Mike Mayer set out on his own
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Bacon Sports is a social media marketing company. They are based in Chicago, Illinois, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Video Production.
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Social media marketing agency 360 Website Solutions is headquartered in South Holland, Illinois. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Revenue Ascend is a social media marketing company. The company is located in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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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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RAI Media Inc. Is an Advertising company. The Chicago, Illinois-based team offers Advertising and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Arlington Heights, IL
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See all 1 projectsEarn SEO is a leading search engine optimization company based in India, with a global presence and clients across the United States and beyond. We provide a comprehensive range of digital marketing
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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SEO services firm Arnos Digital was launched in 2024. The company offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Small social media marketing firm HoneyBadger Solutions, is located in Toronto, Canada and Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Founded in 2015, ZO Media Group is a small Chicago, Illinois-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orland Park, IL
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Integrity Sports Agency is a small Corporate Training & Coaching company based in Orland Park, Illinois. The team offers Corporate Training & Coaching and Financial Advising & Planning.
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Social media marketing agency Search Engine Marketing Chicago focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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Liberated Works Media, LLC is a public relations company. Established in 2024, the company is based in Chicago, Illinois. Their team provides Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Naperville, IL
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CueCamp, LLC is a web design agency. The team is based in Naperville, Illinois, and their services include Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Batavia, IL
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See all 1 projectsPUREi is a comprehensive creative agency specializing in branding, web development, and multimedia production. Client feedback indicates a high level of satisfaction, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their innovative work in catalog design, website development, and video production. Customers consistently praise PUREi's reliability, communication, and project management skills, underscoring their role as a strategic partner.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Aurora, IL
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See all 2 projectsDigital Marketing Gorillas is a comprehensive digital marketing agency offering services such as website revamps, social media management, and inbound marketing strategies. The reviews highlight a remarkable client satisfaction rate, with over 90% of feedback being positive. Clients commend their initiative, effective management, and ability to significantly boost client acquisition and conversion rates by up to 30%.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerNaperville, IL
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See all 1 projectsThe Serene Corner LLC is a digital marketing firm specializing in Social Media Management and Online Branding. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients commend their strategic social media campaigns and brand development capabilities, resulting in substantial organic growth and community engagement. Their expertise in audience behavior and consumer habits significantly enhances brand visibility and client satisfaction.
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Surge_Synergy, a social media marketing firm, was founded in 2008. The firm focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Founded in 1983, DCMSoft LLC, a small web design agency, is in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Web Design and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Aurora, IL
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See all 2 projectsThe Digital Restaurant is a web development company specializing in creating websites with online ordering capabilities for restaurants. According to client feedback, 100% of reviewers highlighted their professionalism and responsiveness, with successful on-time project completion noted. Clients particularly appreciated their expertise and competitive pricing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Naperville, IL
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Small Advertising company MACLYN, is in Naperville, Illinois and Des Moines, Iowa. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Schaumburg, IL
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Established in 2021, Results Factory is a PPC company. The team offers Pay Per Click and Web Design and is located in Schaumburg, Illinois.
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Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana and Chicago, Illinois, Momentum Marketing Consultants LLC is a small SEO agency. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Schaumburg, IL
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Snapcreativ is a branding firm. Their team is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois. The agency offers Branding and Digital Strategy.
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List of the Top 15 Chicago Facebook Advertising Firms
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Elmhurst, IL
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Skokie, IL
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