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  • Disruptive Advertising

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    Top-Rated PPC & Digital Marketing Agency Focused on Driving Results

    Disruptive Advertising brings 10+ years of experience building brand identities, ad creatives, landing pages, and video content. It also ties each design decision to conversion and revenue data. Suits business owners who want creative output measured against a 90-day results guarantee...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • eCommerce
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed

    Disruptive Advertising Services

    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Business Consulting
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Strategy
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Adobe
    • Scotts MiracleGro
    • Litter-Robot
    • Guitar Center
    • Fandango
    • PennyMac
    • Diesel Power Gear
    • Death Wish Coffee
    • TruDog
    • Conoco Phillips
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Disruptive Advertising Reviews & Testimonials

    • Anonymous
      Anonymous Marketing Manager, Sound Approach at Sound Approach
      4.8★

      eCommerce Review from Anonymous

      Right after launching our campaigns with Disruptive, we saw results almost instantly. Our monthly revenue jumped from about $50,000 to over $70,000. Every key Google Ads metric improved, and by November, we were already nearing $550,000 in revenue, well on track to hit our $700,000 annual goal.

    • Anonymous
      Anonymous GuideCX, Head of Marketing at Guide CX
      4.8★

      PPC Review from Anonymous

      We’ve been working with Disruptive on a long-term PPC strategy, and they’re constantly optimizing campaigns and landing pages based on performance. They use Google Analytics to ensure accurate tracking, Unbounce for landing page testing, and run ads through Google and LinkedIn, with knowledgeable experts for each channel.

    • Jackie Arends
      Jackie Arends Marketing Manager at USA Clean
      4.8★

      Digital Marketing Review from Jackie Arends

      Disruptive Advertising is in charge of our online advertising, which includes PPC, social media marketing on Facebook, email marketing, and, more recently, Amazon marketing. They create content for the campaigns and manage them, create email templates, and automate [...] email marketing campaigns. Regarding our PPC efforts, we focus on Google Ads and Facebook Ads, and we recently started our Bing advertising efforts as well. Our ROAS is currently at about 4X5X. (Verified via email)

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  • Bold Marketing Solutions To Ignite Your Brand.

    thunder::tech is the leading, full-service marketing agency for midsize brands, known for delivering remarkable growth by blending creativity and technology...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

    thunder::tech Services

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • UI/UX Design
    • Video Production
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Big Fig Mattress
    • John Carroll University
    • Kichler Lighting
    • Oatey
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    thunder::tech Reviews & Testimonials

    • Aaron Newby
      Aaron Newby Review from Google
      5.0★

      Aaron Newby's Review Sourced from Google

      t::t has been a solid partner for us as we work to transform our digital presence. They have provided valuable strategic insights and their communication has been consistently prompt. I'd like to particularly call out James, Joe, and Xavier for their excellent work during our engagements. Thanks t::t team for being an excellent partner!

    • James Fashing
      James Fashing Review from Google
      5.0★

      James Fashing's Review Sourced from Google

      We've worked with Thunder::tech to replace our cooperative's website. They have delivered as promised and more than expected in a professional and timely manner. Their team members are creative, technical and professional experts. We're looking forward to working on a second phase of the project with them starting soon. T::T is big enough a agency that they have multiple experts on the team with overlapping knowledge to get the job done, but not such a huge company where one might get lost as a client. As a web and digital media pro with 20+ years of experience, I recommend Thunder::tech. - JF

    • Swetha Siripurapu
      Swetha Siripurapu Review from Google
      1.0★

      Swetha Siripurapu's Review Sourced from Google

      The most horrible people! They are very reckless, don’t show up to appointments. Not once, not twice but thrice. You call to ask they dodge your calls.Don’t expect call backs. I went to Derek and texted him several times about this and asked to call. Nothing! Figured a month would be long enough. Don’t waste your time on these people

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  • More than just design.

    An award-winning boutique visual communications business that delivers solutions for nonprofits, community orgs and public-serving entities. The goal? To amplify good works for the greater good. Through graphic design and artistic partnerships, creativity and equity intersect...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    JNJ Creative LLC Services

    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Event Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Strategy
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Mainstreet America
    • Folded Map NFP
    • Harris Theater Chicago
    • The Field Foundation of Illinois
    • The University of Chicago
    • Elevated Chicago
    • Chicago Beyond
    • Chi Dept. of Cultural Affairs & Special Events
    • Dept. of Planning & Development, Chicago
    • University of Illinois
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • A 360° Creative & Marketing Agency.

    Crux is a dynamic, woman-owned Creative and Marketing Agency, dedicated to sculpting brand identities and crafting engaging strategies. Specializing in interactive experiences, digital communications, and immersive environments, Crux ensures clients forge lasting connections with their target audiences...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Crux Creative Services

    • Digital Services
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Creative Services
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Oracle
    • CCI
    • University of Bowling Green
    • HKS
    • Perkins+Will
    • WBTC
    • Discovery World
    • Wisconsin State Fair
    • U.S. Navy
    • Yunker
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Crux Creative Reviews & Testimonials

    • Paula Kappes
      Paula Kappes Review from Google
      5.0★

      Paula Kappes's Review Sourced from Google

      Crux Creative and Michele have been a key partner and vendor for my business for 10+ years. Michele cares for all our publicity and advertising needs, including printed pieces. Recently, she completed a new website on budget and on time. We are thrilled with the finish design and functionality. She has an expert eye for design and has been very effective in helping us to manage to a tight marketing budget. I highly recommend Crux Creative.

    • Cal Cook
      Cal Cook Review from Google
      5.0★

      Cal Cook's Review Sourced from Google

      Crux has built our last three websites. We also use them for our agency's design, marketing and social media needs. They are resourceful and timely. I highly recommend Michele and the team at Crux Creative.

    • Murphy Wallbeds Chicago
      Murphy Wallbeds Chicago Review from Google
      5.0★

      Murphy Wallbeds Chicago's Review Sourced from Google

      We at Murphy Wallbeds Chicago could not be happier with the job that Crux Creative has done with our website. Their attention to detail in both design and maintenance is second to none. Michele Allen has gone above and beyond for us, creating a intuitive and attractive site and responding to any issue we have immediately. If you are looking to create a website, Crux Creative is the firm to use.

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