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Chicago Media Services

The Chicago Star Media Services helps brands produce innovative content, forge strong connections and elevate their message. Develop and produce premium, insight-driven content that is relatable, engaging, and shareable.

Our clients include local and national organizations who harness our creativity and highly engaged audience to increase their brand recognition and drive revenue.

$1,000+
$200 - $300 / hr
2 - 9
Chicago, IL
Founded 2016

Total Reviews: 7

Average Referral Rating: 5.0 /5

Most Common Project Size: Less than $10,000; $XX,XXX – $XXX,XXX

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Overall Review Rating

5.0

Quality 5.0
Schedule 5.0
Cost 4.9
Willing to Refer 5.0

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

Desire for Comprehensive Reporting

Some clients expressed a desire for more comprehensive reporting on campaign outcomes, including detailed statistics and success stories.
Candace Jordan's Influence

Candace Jordan is frequently mentioned as a key asset. Her passion, professionalism, and precise communication have significantly contributed to the company's success.
Strong Project Management

Chicago Star Media has been consistently praised for their project management skills. They deliver items on time, maintain transparent communication, and are responsive to client needs.
Effective Audience Growth

Clients from diverse industries noted a measurable increase in audience engagement and database growth after working with Chicago Star Media. Their efforts have been pivotal in expanding reach and promoting events.
Impressive Community Connection

Clients appreciate Chicago Star Media's deep connections within the Chicago community. This network has been instrumental in promoting local businesses and events.
Effective Digital and Print Advertising

Chicago Star Media has successfully executed both digital and print advertising campaigns, helping businesses gain visibility and promote their services effectively.

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Content Writing Services Public Relations Social Media Marketing
Confidential
Oct. - Dec. 2023

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"They’re fun to work with, flexible, kind, and detail-oriented."

Jan 30, 2024

Sr Mgr, Mktg & Intercultural Comm, German American Events

Leila Schmidt

Nonprofit
11-50 Employees
Online Review

An event planning company hired Chicago Star Media to produce the mugs and merchandise they needed for an event. The team also worked on a campaign involving influencers and requiring social media coverage.

Chicago Star Media delivered fantastic work, resulting in an increase in the client’s website views. The client also saw an increase in their social media following and engagement. The team had great communication throughout the project. Their members delivered all items on time and as promised.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Sr Manager, Marketing & Intercultural Communication of German American Events

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Event Planning of the Christkindlmarkets.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Chicago Star Media to accomplish?

Awareness Mug & Merch
Awareness Christkindlmarket Locations & News

SOLUTION

How did you find Chicago Star Media?

Networking

Why did you select Chicago Star Media over others?

Great culture fit
Company values aligned

How many teammates from Chicago Star Media were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Chicago Star Media was the Official Mug Lunch Sponsor of the 2023 Christkindlmarkets and did a fantastic job at producing all pictures of mugs and merchandise. They also developed a campaign that included work with influencers and social coverage. Candace did a fantastic job at reporting about the event(s) and new mugs and merchandise.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Increase in website views
Increase in social media following and engagement

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Great communication via email, text,virtual and in-person meetings, all was delivered on time and as promised.

What was your primary form of communication with Chicago Star Media?

In-Person Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

For the second year in a row, we have been working closely with Candace and Troy to create the perfect storytelling through visual and language elements. They’re fun to work with, flexible, kind, and detail-oriented.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Chicago Star Media could have done differently?

Coordination between influencers and GAE team members (timeline, details and co)

RATINGS

5.0

Digital Strategy Email Marketing Social Media Marketing
Less than $10,000
Sep. 2023 - Mar. 2024

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 4.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"The team was personable and friendly."

Apr 30, 2024

Director of Marketing & Communications, Music of the Baroque

Jennifer More

Arts, entertainment & music
Chicago, Illinois
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Chicago Star Media helped a chorus and orchestra group raise awareness about the group and promote specific concerts. They matched the client's budget to maximize the impact of their ads.

Since working with Chicago Star Media, the client saw an increase in users on their database. The team was friendly, timely, and professional. Their optimistic tone and precise communication were commendable. The client's involvement with Chicago Star Media evidently helped them grow their audience.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Marketing & Communications of Music of the Baroque

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a professional chorus and orchestra specializing in 17th- and 18th-century music.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Chicago Star Media to accomplish?

Raise awareness about Music of the Baroque
Promote specific concerts we thought might be of interest to Chicago Star Media readers

SOLUTION

How did you find Chicago Star Media?

Referral
From distribution of print paper

Why did you select Chicago Star Media over others?

High ratings
Close to my geographic location
Pricing fit our budget
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Referred to me
Company values aligned
Other

How many teammates from Chicago Star Media were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Candace Jordan from Chicago Star Media helped us identify which concerts were the best fit for Chicago Star, what format best matched my budget to maximize the impact of my ads, and helped me stick to the timeline so that my ads were displayed on the schedule.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Candace Jordan from Chicago Star works tirelessly on behalf of Chicago arts organizations and other nonprofits. We absolutely noticed an increase in people new to our database after our ads were displayed. The last two years have also been some of the strongest in our history, and it is clear to us that our association with Chicago Star--which began two years ago--has helped us grow our audience.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Friendly and on-time reminders for art that always kept me and my designer on track.

What was your primary form of communication with Chicago Star Media?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

As I said before, Chicago Star has a priceless asset in Candace Jordan. The city listens to her because she is passionate, professional, and precise in her communications. The team was personable and friendly and has created Chicago Star's sorely needed optimistic tone, yet there is always substance and real content. As a result, Chicago Star has a truly unique voice in Chicago's media scene.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Chicago Star Media could have done differently?

None that I can think of!

RATINGS

5.0

Advertising Content Marketing Digital Strategy
Confidential
Jan. 2020 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"Chicago Star Media is a key local resource."

Jan 29, 2024

Owner, Robert's Pizza and Dough Company

Dana Hokin

Food & Beverage
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Chicago Star Media ran monthly print and digital advertising for a restaurant and craft cocktail bar. They ran pop-up events designed to promote local businesses during the pandemic.

Chicago Star Media has played a big role in getting the word out about the restaurant and Dough Company. They have been a key resource for the client's annual Howl-O-Ween Dog (Pet) Parade.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Robert's Pizza and Dough Company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Robert's Pizza and Dough Company is a full service riverfront pizza restaurant and craft cocktail bar in downtown Chicago.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Chicago Star Media to accomplish?

Build awareness of our new business in Streeterville
Build awareness of events at the restaurant

SOLUTION

How did you find Chicago Star Media?

Referral
Candice Jordan

Why did you select Chicago Star Media over others?

Close to my geographic location
Pricing fit our budget
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Company values aligned
candace jordan

How many teammates from Chicago Star Media were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We ran monthly print and digital advertising. We engaged in pop up events designed to help promote local businesses during covid. We hosted an anniversary party for Chicago Star Media which brought community leaders together.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Chicago Star Media played a big role in helping introduce and get the word out about Robert's Pizza and Dough Company. Chicago Star Media help support the launch of our annual Howl-O-Ween Dog ( Pet) Parade ( now in it's 4th year) by writing about it.

In general, there are few local distribution channels ( to get the word out) for businesses serving the Streeterville community. Chicago Star Media is a key local resource.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Never had an issue.

What was your primary form of communication with Chicago Star Media?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Nimbleness.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Chicago Star Media could have done differently?

I think Chicago Star Media should bring back a print version. While it may be more efficient to be totally digital - we know that print does have impact and think it worth considering.

RATINGS

5.0

"Was very positive, because all involved were very positive and eager to make a difference in the community."

Branding Social Media Marketing
Less than $10,000
Mar. - Apr. 2023

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"Their extensive reach and influence added a level of credibility and visibility to our campaign."

Jan 31, 2024

Head of Marketing & Communications, World Business Chicago

Andrew Hayes

Nonprofit
Chicago, Illinois
11-50 Employees
Online Review

An economic development organization hired Chicago Star Media to run social media marketing campaigns. The goal was to raise awareness of two new cultural pop-up shops.

Thanks to Chicago Star Media's efforts, the client saw a significant improvement in their brand awareness and foot traffic. The team was responsive and communicated effectively through emails and messaging apps. Overall, they stood out for their high-profile presence and stellar reputation.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Marketing & Communications of World Business Chicago

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a private/public agency driving equitable and inclusive economic development in the City of Chicago and the greater Chicagoland region.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Chicago Star Media to accomplish?

Awareness of an innovative pop-up shop
Spread the word
Create Buzz

SOLUTION

How did you find Chicago Star Media?

Awareness of it via Candace

Why did you select Chicago Star Media over others?

Great culture fit
Good value for cost

How many teammates from Chicago Star Media were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Given Candace's prominent role at Chicago Star, we recognized it as a valuable resource to disseminate information, raise awareness, and generate excitement for our two new cultural pop-up stores, which were launched with federal recovery funds on Michigan Avenue. As such we ran an ad campaign to announce the opening of the new stores.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Overall awareness and foot traffic.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Very responsive.

What was your primary form of communication with Chicago Star Media?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What truly stood out for us was Candace's high-profile presence and her stellar reputation in the media and entertainment industry. Their extensive reach and influence added a level of credibility and visibility to our campaign that significantly contributed to its success.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Chicago Star Media could have done differently?

None noted.

RATINGS

5.0

Advertising Email Marketing Public Relations
$10,000 to $49,999
Jan. 2021 - Jan. 2024

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"I appreciated their transparent and collaborative approach."

Jan 30, 2024

Senior Marketing Manager, Hotel

Anonymous

Hospitality & leisure
Chicago, Illinois
501-1,000 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Chicago Star Media helped a hotel implement an advertising campaign. Additionally. the team executed an email marketing campaign with special promotions.

Chicago Star Media delivered an effective campaign that had a positive impact on the business. The team was a highly professional partner — they took the time to fully understand the client's needs, enabling them to produce quality results. They were also honest, creative, and collaborative.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Senior Marketing Manager of a hospitality & leisure company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

hotel & residential condominiums

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Chicago Star Media to accomplish?

Digital Advertising
Email Advertising

SOLUTION

How did you find Chicago Star Media?

Referral

Why did you select Chicago Star Media over others?

Referred to me

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Execution of the advertising campaign on the website, email marketing with special promotions.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Email open rate stats which is not always shared..

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Professionalism displayed by the entire team, with a genuine dedication to understanding our unique needs and delivering a tailored and impactful campaign. Transparent communication throughout the entire process.

What was your primary form of communication with Chicago Star Media?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

From the inception of our collaboration to the execution of our advertising campaign, every step of the way was marked by professionalism, creativity, and a genuine commitment to exceeding expectations. Communication throughout the entire process was seamless, and I appreciated their transparent and collaborative approach.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Chicago Star Media could have done differently?

Compile the gathered statistics, success stories, and learning insights into a comprehensive report to learn if the marketing campaign was successful or not

RATINGS

5.0

"Heartfelt thanks to the entire Chicago Star team for their dedication, creativity, and professionalism. It was a pleasure working with a team that not only understands the intricacies of the advertising landscape but also values the success of its clients."

Advertising
Confidential
Aug. 2022 - Dec. 2023

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"Candace and the Chicago Star Media team had an impressive connection to the Chicago communities."

Jan 26, 2024

Department Director, Darvin Furniture & Mattress

Anonymous

Retail
Orland Park, Illinois
201-500 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Chicago Star Media provided banner advertising services to a furniture and mattress retail store. They placed the client-provided banner ads on their website to help the client promote their business locally.

Chicago Star Media helped the client reach their target market, get public recognition, and forge lasting relationships. Their team impressed the client with their availability, timely delivery, and extensive connection to Chicago communities. They also communicated well via email and meetings.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a Department Director of Darvin Furniture & Mattress.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Darvin Furniture & Mattress is the largest Furniture & Mattress retail store in Chicagoland, located in Orland Park, IL.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Chicago Star Media to accomplish?

Work with Candace to Promote Darvin locally.
Interact with community and build lasting contacts.

SOLUTION

How did you find Chicago Star Media?

Referral

Why did you select Chicago Star Media over others?

Great culture fit

How many teammates from Chicago Star Media were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Darvin Furniture & Mattress provided Banner Ads for the Chicago Star Website for sponsorship

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Great target reach
public recognition
lasting contact relationships

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Candace and the Chicago Star team were always available when needed. Their delivery was always on time.

What was your primary form of communication with Chicago Star Media?

In-Person Meeting
Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Candace and the Chicago Star Media team had an impressive connection to the Chicago communities.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Chicago Star Media could have done differently?

Not when it came to our project.

RATINGS

5.0

Branding Content Writing Services Public Relations
Confidential
Jan. 2019 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"Candace is a phenom!"

Jan 23, 2024

Founder, Randolph Street Market

Sally Schwartz

Hospitality & leisure
Chicago, Illinois
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified

An event marketing firm has hired Chicago Star Media for their PR and content marketing services. The team is tasked with writing articles about the industry and creating Facebook and Instagram posts.

With Chicago Star Media’s efforts, the client has managed to expand their audience reach and gain attendees to their events. The team completes tasks on time and continues to impress the client with their knowledge and expertise. Overall, they've been doing a great job meeting expectations.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Randolph Street Market

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Event marketing

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Chicago Star Media to accomplish?

Spread the word
Give legitimacy

SOLUTION

How did you find Chicago Star Media?

Other

Why did you select Chicago Star Media over others?

Pricing fit our budget
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Company values aligned

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Articles written aboutthe market, facebook and instagram posts as well

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Great audience viewed my business and attended my events

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Yes yes yes

What was your primary form of communication with Chicago Star Media?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Candace is a phenom!

Are there any areas for improvement or something Chicago Star Media could have done differently?

Kind of wish there was still a paper newspaper but other than that it’s great media

RATINGS

5.0

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Overall Review Rating: 5

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Last Updated: April 30, 2024

Business Entity

Business Entity Name	Eastside Enterprises LLC
Source	Illinois Secretary of State
Jurisdiction of Formation	Illinois
Date of Formation	December 9, 2014
Status	Active
Last Updated	June 20, 2024
ID	05050685

Credit Report Results

International Credit Risk Assessment	Low Risk
Source	Creditsafe
Last Updated	December 31, 2021

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Top Mentions

Review Highlights

Desire for Comprehensive Reporting

Candace Jordan's Influence

Strong Project Management

Effective Audience Growth

Impressive Community Connection

Effective Digital and Print Advertising

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