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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Fischer Software is a website development company. They are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and have small team. Their team provides Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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Phenix7 Mktg, Inc., a Market Research company, is in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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Located in Chicago, Illinois, WebProgress.Net, Inc. Is a small SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Identity Dental Marketing is a small social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999West Chicago, IL
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SEO company Ranknality was launched in 2011. The agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing, and is midsize.
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In Arlington Heights, Illinois, Slider Shift is a branding firm. They provide Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Allied Digital Strategies, a pay per click company, was established in 2015. The firm specializes in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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Wivisor is a social media marketing agency. Their team is based in Chicago, Illinois. The firm offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Munster, IN
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Established in 2018, Alan + Co. Marketing, a small web design agency, is based in Munster, Indiana. Their team offers Web Design and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Schaumburg, IL
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Carson Stoga Communications is a PR firm. They were founded in 1999 and provide Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Carol Stream, IL
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Get Local, Inc., a social media marketing firm, was founded in 1993. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lisle, IL
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Owl Digitech, a SEO agency, was founded in 2022. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Naperville, IL
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SEO Marketing by Brandon Craighead is a SEO services firm. They were founded in 2018, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Brian Properties, Inc. Is a small Arlington Heights, Illinois-based Commercial Brokerage Services company. The team focuses on Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Palatine, IL
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American Built Web is a web design agency. The team is in Palatine, Illinois, and their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Aurora, IL
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DigitMarketUS is a social media marketing firm launched in 2023. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Naperville, IL
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Visio SEO is a social media marketing firm. They are located in Naperville, Illinois and Elgin, Illinois and have small team. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Lake Zurich, IL
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See all 1 projectsMaven Marketing Group provides expertise in managing Facebook ads and other advertising channels, supporting worldwide marketing launches. The overall feedback from their reviews highlights their timely delivery, quality work, and effective project management, making them a reliable partner for marketing initiatives.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Elgin, IL
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See all 6 projectsAmerican Digital Studios is a digital marketing firm specializing in Social Media Management, branding, and content creation. Client feedback highlights their impressive communication and timely project delivery. Notably, 100% of reviewers appreciate their alignment with company values and strong online branding capabilities.
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R2D Marketing Group is an Advertising company. Established in 2014, the company focuses on Advertising and Public Relations.
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J.G. Poll & Associates is a Chicago, Illinois-based Content Writing Services company. The team offers Content Writing Services and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Naperville, IL
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SEO services firm Balochistan Green is headquartered in Naperville, Illinois and Karachi, Pakistan. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2020.
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March Marketing, Inc. Is a Wheaton, Illinois-based public relations agency. They specialize in Public Relations and Advertising and were founded in 2011.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New Lenox, IL
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Hometown Design Studio is a SEO agency. The New Lenox, Illinois-based company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Frankfort, IL
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Small Corporate Photography company B3 Productions LLC, is based in Frankfort, Illinois. The team specializes in Corporate Photography and Video Production.
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Headquartered in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Forward Lawyer Marketing is a small social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Wheeling, IL
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Vastkin , a branding firm, was launched in 2022. The company focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rolling Meadows, IL
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GREEN LINE AUTOMOTIVE is a social media marketing company. Their small team is based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Social media marketing firm Event Hawk is located in Orland Park, Illinois. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Grayslake, IL
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See all 2 projectsThe Design Firm (TDF) is a branding and web design company notable for its ability to create compelling logos, branding guidelines, and websites. They received 100% positive feedback, with clients highlighting their timely delivery and responsiveness. Approximately 100% of reviewers praised their ability to effectively translate ideas into professional and visually impressive results.
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Genesis Book Writer, a Marketing Strategy company, offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing. The agency is headquartered in Shorewood, Illinois.
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All Points Public Relations is a small PR firm. Established in 2011, the team specializes in Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49St. Charles, IL
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Mynt Agency is a St. Charles, Illinois-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Launched in 2020, NB Business Consulting Group is a social media marketing agency. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is based in Naperville, Illinois.
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Blue Taurus Marketing is a social media marketing agency. They are located in Monee, Illinois and have small team. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Valparaiso, IN
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See all 11 projectsBarbauld Agency is a comprehensive digital marketing firm specializing in brand development, website design, and digital advertising. Reviews indicate high client satisfaction with their responsiveness and commitment, with 100% of reviewers noting their effective project management and communication skills. Clients appreciate their personalized approach and consistent delivery of innovative marketing solutions, resulting in significant business growth, as evidenced by a 69% increase in sales for one client.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49North Aurora, IL
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Established in 2017, Aguilera Web Design is a web design agency. The small team focuses on Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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Digital Content Strategy LLC is a branding agency based in Highland Park, Illinois. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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Based in Munster, Indiana, All Access Advertising LLC is a small SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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See all 1 projectsSyostan specializes in designing logos and branding for businesses, as demonstrated by their work for Zyraas, a global clothing brand. The reviews highlight Syostan's impressive communication, management, and ability to deliver high-quality logos within tight deadlines. The client expressed satisfaction with their creative approach and commitment to client needs, indicating potential for future collaborations.
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Avidity Technologies, Inc. Is a small Mokena, Illinois-based branding agency. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Plainfield, IL
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Local Site Designer is a web design company. The team offers Web Design and Search Engine Optimization, and the company is located in Plainfield, Illinois.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9St. Charles, IL
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Symboliq Media, a branding agency, offer Branding and Web Design. They were established in 2014.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Barrington, IL
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VENTUREWRITE Social Media Marketing Agency is a social media marketing company launched in 2016. The firm specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Grayslake, IL
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Uplift Tec is a social media marketing company launched in 2002. The midsize team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Video production company Vicarious Multimedia is in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Their services include Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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Waterpark Marketing is a social media marketing agency. Their small team is based in Dyer, Indiana. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Michigan City, IN
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Tempesta Media is a Marketing Strategy company. Located in Michigan City, Indiana, the company was launched in 2011. Their team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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KBK Communications is a small CRM consulting and SI company. They provide CRM consulting and SI and E-Commerce Development and were launched in 2009.
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Relevant Elephant is a Marketing Strategy company launched in 2014. Headquartered in Winfield, Illinois, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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