Best 15+ Digital Marketing and Advertising Agencies in Chicago

We are the rare agency in that we spend more time in Excel than Photoshop. Our philosophy is data driven design - after all, if an amazing design isn't delivering results, does it even matter? We achieve growth for our clients by leveraging social media, custom web dev, video, email, SEO/PPC/CRO, and inbound campaigns.

Simple Machines is a B2B marketing agency that helps technology, manufacturing and service companies acquire better and grow faster. With a strong focus on process, technology and data insights, we build efficiency into our clients’ entire marketing and sales operations.

If you need a new website or a better digital marketing partner, give Mightybytes a shout. We’d love to hear from you. We’re a Chicago-based digital marketing agency with 20+ years in business and a proven track record of helping our clients improve their online presence. We build new websites, optimize existing ones, migrate old sites to modern platforms, and simplify over-complicated functionality, technology, and content architecture. If you need a smart and flexible digital marketing partner, look no further. We’ll act as an extension of your marketing team and can provide a wide range of personalized website and marketing support including SEO, CRO, and UX. Though we’ve worked with nearly every kind of organization, we have specific expertise in serving nonprofit organizations, associations, and universities. Mightybytes is also a Certified B Corporation and an Illinois Benefit Corporation, which means we’re committed to using the power of business to make a genuine, positive impact on society. We know finding the right agency is a process, so we’ll make a commitment to you. We’ll never try to pitch you on something we don’t think you need. If we’re not the right partner for your project, we’ll let you know and try to refer you to someone who is. And we’ll be 100% transparent with you every step of the way. We’re looking forward to learning more about you. 

Brafton is what happens when a roomful of creative geniuses get their hands on killer marketing data. We're a global content marketing agency with offices in the US, Australia and the UK, and we pride ourselves on data-led content marketing strategies. We pioneered the Search Performance Brief, a technique for creating content that utilizes over a dozen metrics and signals, and that maximize the likelihood of ranking in search. Brafton's content marketing techniques have achieved a sixfold increase in traffic every 24 months. These results are realized by creating the most comprehensive and authoritative content on the web.

B2B Marketing Results Business owners and marketing executives wanting to achieve more from their business-to-business (B2B) marketing efforts rely on Innovaxis to create customized marketing programs that increase demand, leads and sales – starting with a marketing audit.   Your customized marketing program starts with development of a marketing strategy that identifies the right combination of inbound and outbound marketing to achieve your sales and marketing goals over the next 1-3+ years. This effort typically starts a marketing audit, possibly combined with market research, and leads to creation of a strategic marketing plan.   Execution of your strategic marketing plan consists of both digital and content marketing. Thought leadership content is developed (blogs, case studies, eguides, etc.) and spread by enhancing and leveraging your website, digital marketing campaigns (email, PPC), and marketing automation (Innovaxis is a HubSpot and Zoho partner). Your customized marketing program will also help you get the most out of traditional (non-digital) marketing efforts, including advertising, PR, direct mail, tradeshows, and may also include product management, channel marketing, and value-based pricing support.   Innovaxis marketing programs typically pay for themselves in the first 9-18 months, generating an ROI over 300% in the first 2-3 years by aligning your sales and marketing teams, increasing demand generation, and converting more leads into sales.   Are you a good fit for a customized marketing program from Innovaxis? If you see value in taking a strategic and holistic B2B marketing approach, understand that marketing results come from an open and collaborative effort, and value working with a strategic partner instead of a vendor – then let’s talk.

CyberOptik is a Chicago web design firm founded in 2002 and based in Elmhurst, IL. We design, develop, and maintain effective WordPress websites that work 24/7 to generate new business. We believe that you shouldn't have to worry about your online presence. When you choose CyberOptik, you're choosing an experienced web design firm that will properly manage your website while being professional throughout the journey. Our attention to detail is what sets us apart from the crowd; reach out and see for yourself. We always offer free consultations to help make sure we map out the best game plan for your project.

Mekky Media is a boutique PR firm dedicated to delivering powerful publicity using trusted experience, innovative ideas and personalized attention. The firm is founded and led by recognized media and PR veteran, Michelle Mekky. Our team consists of passionate professionals from the best PR firms in the country and former journalists who work with relentless drive to achieve success for clients who all have one thing in common – a good story. Let us show you what true results look like.

Heron Agency, an award-winning lifestyle communications agency, has planned and executed over 1500 campaigns, from strategies for major events including the Taste of Chicago, the Race to Mackinac, the Jeff Awards, the Grand Chefs Gala, the Randolph Street Market, the Highland Games, the Chicago Boat & RV Show, and the One of a Kind Show; to corporate clients including Paper Source, Jet’s Pizza, BV Wines, Wow Bao, Bailey’s, Smirnoff Vodka, Orangetheory Fitness, Luna Carpet, Massage Envy, Galaxie Home Improvement, EZ Breathe, the Chicago Wolves; and several non-profit organizations including the National Hellenic Museum, Alliance Francaise Chicago, the American Writers Museum, and more. With an emphasis on entertainment and hospitality, throughout the 19 year history of the firm, Heron Agency has managed campaigns for over 25 hotel brands, and has also represented artists such as Jerry Seinfeld, Louis CK, Janeane Garafalo, Gabriel Byrne, Dan Aykroyd, Mike Ditka, the Beach Boys, Celtic Thunder, and Jewel, among others. As a winner of the PR News Agency Elite Awards and the BESPOKE Communication Awards, Heron Agency’s comprehensive results-driven campaigns help garner attention that leads to real bottom line results. 

SCUBE Marketing helps E-Commerce companies grow through paid search, shopping, paid social campaigns & analytics. B2C E-Commerce Industry Expertise: Automotive, Outdoor Living, Hunting, Apparel, Party Supplies & Gifts, Food Delivery. B2B E-Commerce Industry Expertise: Packaging, Fueling Equipment, Office Supplies, Manufacturing Equipment, Contruction Supplies, Auto Detailing Equipment. Lead Generation Expertise: Industrial B2B, Online Education, Legal. SCUBE Difference Our customers identified 6 traits that make SCUBE different from other agencies. Results Oriented. Set realistic goals and achieve them fast. Strategic. Take a thoughtful and deliberate approach to solve problems. Proactive. Look for new things to test and optimize to meet goals faster. Adaptable. Take time to learn business and goals to treat it like our own. Responsive. Easy to reach and solve issues fast. Transparent. Be straightforward and do honest work. SCUBE values Our values drive our SCUBE’s mission to give shark fins to our golden fish customers. Our actions over a decade to formed our values and attracted like minded individual. Mastery. Passion for great work, deep knowledge and progress. Ownership. Keep promises, be resourceful and adapt to client needs. Relationships. Have each other’s back, give feedback and respect. Transparency. Communicate openly, be straightforward, do honest work. Balance. Set realistic expectations, be effective at work, and enjoy life. Read more...

AgencyPPC is located in Northbrook, IL with notable clients across the US. They have developed a proven track record of driving 7-8 figure improvement across Search and Social channels for their clients. With a strong pedigree in search advertising (PPC), their services also include high-impact SEO, Conversion Rate Optimization, and high converting Website/Landing Page Design. Companies and agencies often partner with AgencyPPC to advise on complex analytics issues or campaign friction that other firms could not successfully resolve.

SGK is a global packaging and brand experience company. From idea to implementation, we deliver packaging solutions and brand experiences that give brands the freedom to speak louder, scale faster and grow stronger. Marketing simplified Brands amplified Value delivered

Acquirent is a leading provider of outsourced sales solutions for corporations ranging from small startups to Fortune 500 companies.We do three main things for our clients:Recruit Sales TeamsTrain Sales TeamsManage Sales TeamsWhether the team is one part of our client’s sales infrastructure or their entire sales engine. Our teams are 100% dedicated, and we partner closely with our clients to deliver a transparent and completely accountable solution focusing on metrics, training, and the latest sales technology.

RivalMind exists to help companies thrive, driving transformational growth through innovative digital marketing. We develop calculated, measurable user experiences that attract, engage, influence, and convert visitors into lifelong customers. From website design and search engine strategy to social media marketing, our data-driven decisions maximize results for clients. Headquartered 40 miles west of Chicago in Saint Charles, Illinois, RivalMind is a national leader in digital marketing insights, advisory services, and implementation. As such, we see amazing results every day—not just statistical or financial, but life changing.

Meet 1o8, a Chicago based minority owned marketing agency.  Our team of 20+ full-time professionals engage with our clients on building brands, creative messaging, social media, content, and email marketing to enhance your on-the-ground and digital presence. What’s Our Core? wrap;">We are an assemblage of visual artists, data wizards, wordsmiths, and chess enthusiasts. We work with our clients to amplify their brands’ personalities, help them spread the word about their good work, and ultimately, support them as they get their products into their consumer’s hands. Well Crafted Messaging + Data-Backed Strategy = Brand Awareness We’re growth hackers that have garnered expertise in every aspect of digital marketing, from paid social advertising to copywriting, graphics creation, and data mining, all amounting to strategic social and digital media engagement and increased e-commerce activity. Mastering the Digital Chess Game We begin our work together with research-a deep dive that starts with telling a story using demographic data, your ideal customers’ buying patterns, your products’ virtues and your past digital work. We move on to planning that is focused on identifying goals and mapping out processes to get you where you want to go. We experiment and find surefire ways to increase your digital presence and your sales. Staying Hungry After mapping out of a detailed digital strategy, we sweat every detail to ensure that your marketing plans are built for results from the get-go. We work with you to revisit the plan, continually revising and recalibrating it. When you work with 1o8, you’ll work directly with our team of on-the-ground experts who continually reflect on data, creatively curated social content and ads, and refine the strategy to ensure we exceed our shared goals together.

Social Driver is a leading digital agency with in-house expertise for using social media, digital strategy, content and video, websites, and brand design to have an impact for a brighter future. Headquartered in Washington DC, with teams in Kansas City, Chicago, Detroit, and Bellingham, WA, our culture is focused on partnership, creativity, stewardship, collaboration, and service. That’s why clients choose to experience digital with us.