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Top Chicago Digital Marketing Companies

Most digital marketing agencies in Chicago on this list focus on one kind of client. Some work only with law firms, and others market contractors and home service companies. The rest lean toward B2B companies, consumer brands, or video and PR. Start with the agencies that already serve businesses like yours.

Listed Chicago Marketing Agencies are ranked by one score, applied the same way to every listing. It draws on public signals, including:

  • Client satisfaction and overall online reputation
  • The volume and consistency of customer feedback
  • How established the business is and how widely it's recognized across the web

Rankings are calculated independently from public data. Paid placements don't change a listing's score.

Best Online Marketing Agencies in Chicago

Screenshot of the Comrade Digital Marketing Agency Website
332 S Michigan Ave, Suite 900, Chicago, Illinois 60604, USA

Since 2008, Comrade has helped contractors turn Google searches into booked jobs. Its clients include roofers, HVAC companies, plumbers, remodelers, and home builders. The agency is based in Chicago and has offices in Miami, Los Angeles, Austin, and New York.

Comrade combines local SEO, pay-per-click ads, web design, and AI search work into one system called the Revenue Engine. Clients track leads, calls, and ROI in the Growth Portal, an online dashboard that includes call recordings.

The firm is an Inc. 5000 honoree and a Google Partner. Its case studies show large jumps in qualified leads and lower cost per lead for home service brands.

Screenshot of the INDIRAP Website
954 W Washington Blvd #430, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

INDIRAP is a Chicago video production company founded in 2013. The team has produced more than 20,000 videos for over 900 brands, including Hyatt, LinkedIn, Google, Salesforce, and Motorola.

Its work covers brand films, real estate video, photography, podcasts, and long-form YouTube content. It also writes scripts and runs paid campaigns on Meta, YouTube, LinkedIn, and streaming TV. Video SEO helps people find that content in search.

Crews have filmed in more than 45 states. Rush delivery in 24, 48, or 72 hours is available for tight deadlines.

Screenshot of the Straight North Website
150 N Wacker Dr Suite 1220, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

Lead generation for B2B and B2C companies sits at the center of Straight North's work. The agency grew out of Duffy Design Works, a studio that opened in 1997. It became Straight North in 2008 and has offices in the Chicago area and Charlotte, North Carolina.

Services include search engine optimization, GEO for AI-driven search, paid search, shopping and social ads, and web development. Creative services and print collateral are also part of the offer.

The team also built ProStockHockey.com, a sister e-commerce brand, in 2014. The store has grown into one of the largest online hockey retailers in the U.S.

Screenshot of the OVC Lawyer Marketing Website
5235 Thatcher Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA

OVC Lawyer Marketing is a Downers Grove agency that works only with attorneys. Greg Wildman founded the company in 2008, and it has launched more than 700 attorney websites nationwide.

The team handles law firm web design, SEO, blog and content writing, and Google Ads, including Local Service Ads. It also manages reputation, social media, and visibility in generative AI tools. OVC even builds scholarship programs for law firms through its own scholarship network.

Screenshot of the AttorneySync Website
211 W Wacker Dr ste 300, Chicago, IL 60606, United States

Lawyer Gyi Tsakalakis started AttorneySync in 2008 to help law firms grow. This Chicago legal marketing agency serves consumer-facing practices, such as personal injury, criminal defense, family, and employment firms.

Its work spans local search, Google Maps, search and social ads, video, and referral programs. Reports track consultations, signed cases, and revenue.

Clients sign month-to-month terms and own their domains, accounts, and data. The team also hosts the Clienting by AttorneySync podcast.

Screenshot of the VisualFizz Website
875 N Michigan Ave, 31st Floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

VisualFizz is a B2B marketing agency in Chicago, founded in 2016 and led by CEO Dan Salganik. It works with tech and SaaS companies, manufacturers, and industrial and construction brands.

Services include branding, website design, UX, paid search, and organic search. Clients have included Toyota, Dyna-Glo, Midwestern University, and mHUB.

Screenshot of the 1o8 Website
231 S La Salle St Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60604, USA

Consumer packaged goods brands turn to 1o8 to sell more in stores, on Amazon, and on Shopify. The commerce and performance marketing agency operates out of offices in Chicago and Portland.

Its team runs paid media, retail media, social content, and TikTok Shop programs. The Heart Creative studio handles production. Clients include Del Monte, Tofurky, Bumble Bee, and AB InBev. 1o8 is also a certified minority-owned business.

Screenshot of the Mabbly Website
640 N La Salle Dr Suite 638, Chicago, IL 60654, USA

Mabbly is a Chicago go-to-market agency that runs strategy, brand, marketing, and sales as one system. It focuses on professional services firms, along with SaaS, healthcare, and consumer brands.

The agency also built Signal Activated Growth, an AI tool that finds dormant CRM contacts and drafts outreach. Mabbly has made the Inc. 5000 list and won Telly Awards for video work. Past clients include Workiva and Griffith Foods.

Screenshot of the 97 Switch Website
1 E Wacker Dr #2550, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

Every website 97 Switch builds is custom, often on Webflow or WordPress. The Chicago digital marketing agency has served growing brands since 2013 and runs a second office in Portland.

Its work also covers branding, AI search optimization, email automation, and fractional marketing leadership. Hospitality clients include two Chicago hotels, theWit and Hotel EMC2.

Screenshot of the OneIMS Website
110 N Wacker Dr Suite 2500A, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

OneIMS is a B2B growth agency with offices in Chicago, Dallas, Toronto, and Bonita Springs, Florida. It manages HubSpot for clients and connects marketing, sales, and revenue operations.

The team also handles answer engine optimization, content marketing, and white-label work for other agencies. Its clients include manufacturers, SaaS companies, and financial firms.

Screenshot of the Laughlin Constable Website
200 S Michigan Ave 17th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604, USA

Founded in Milwaukee in 1976, Laughlin Constable opened its Chicago office in 1998. It remains an independent, family-owned creative agency with offices in both cities.

The agency was named a 2024 Small Agency of the Year. Clients include QuikTrip, True Value, Master Lock, ASPCA, and Northwestern Medicine. LCPR, its public relations arm, and Hive, its content studio, work alongside the advertising team.

Screenshot of the Rise, a Quad agency Website
One South Wacker Drive, Third Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
Screenshot of the Digital Destination Website
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #1212, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Screenshot of the myWHY Agency Website
5113 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615, USA

Emerald-Jane (EJ) Hunter began her career in television before founding myWHY Agency. The Chicago PR and marketing firm handles influencer marketing, brand strategy, and social media. Clients have included the Cook County Sheriff's Office.

Screenshot of the Simple Machines Marketing Website
2708 W Thomas St #1, Chicago, IL 60622, United States

Simple Machines Marketing is a Chicago HubSpot partner focused on data trust, meaning clean and reliable CRM data. The team handles HubSpot onboarding, audits, training, and Salesforce migrations. Manufacturers can also connect HubSpot to ERP systems like Epicor.

Screenshot of the Ivan Vislavskiy - Chicago Digital Marketing Expert Website

Ivan Vislavskiy co-founded Comrade Digital Marketing Agency in 2008 and serves as its CEO. His site shares local SEO, PPC, and AI search advice for roofers, HVAC pros, and other home service businesses.

Screenshot of the ArsevMedia Website
415 West Golf Road #28, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Over $20 million in revenue for contractors is ArsevMedia's headline result. The Arlington Heights agency focuses on roofing, HVAC, and plumbing marketing. Clients keep full ownership of everything it creates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Chicago Digital Marketing Agency Fits Your Business?

Contractors and home services. Comrade and ArsevMedia market roofers, HVAC companies, plumbers, and remodelers.

Law firms. OVC Lawyer Marketing and AttorneySync work only with attorneys.

B2B companies. VisualFizz, OneIMS, and Mabbly focus on B2B buyers, such as manufacturers, SaaS firms, and professional services. OneIMS and Simple Machines also run HubSpot for clients.

Consumer brands. 1o8 helps packaged goods brands sell on Amazon, on Shopify, and in stores. Laughlin Constable and Rise handle creative and media buying for national advertisers.

Video and PR. INDIRAP produces video and social content. myWHY Agency handles public relations and influencer marketing.

Several channels from one team. 97 Switch, Straight North, and Digital Destination cover search, ads, and websites across many industries.

How do Chicago digital marketing agencies charge?

Most use one of three models. Ongoing work like SEO or social media is usually a monthly retainer. Websites and brand projects are usually priced as one-time projects. Some firms also bill hourly for strategy or consulting.

Does the quote include ad spend?

Usually not. The agency fee covers managing your campaigns. The ad budget itself goes to Google, Meta, or other platforms. Some agencies bundle both, so ask for each number in writing.

Who owns the ad accounts and website?

Settle this before you sign. Some agencies set up ad accounts, tracking, or websites under their own logins. Get it in writing that you own them, so you can switch agencies without rebuilding.

How long until you see results?

It depends on the channel. Paid ads can start sending clicks once a campaign goes live. SEO usually takes longer, often several months. Ask each agency what it will report in the first 90 days.

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