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  • August Jackson is the brand engagement agency that puts purpose into practice.

    Our work for corporate brands, hospitals, nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions includes branding, strategic fundraising campaign communications, employee engagement and multi-channel activation, with an emphasis on live events and technology-enabled engagement...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    August Jackson Services

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Public Relations
    • Content Marketing
    • Business Consulting
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    • Constellation Brands
    • Points of Light Foundation
    • CARE
    • Duke University
    • MIT
    • Wellesley College
    • DXC Technology
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    August Jackson Reviews & Testimonials

    • Sarah Schutt
      Sarah Schutt Associate Vice President of Alumni Relations and Engagement at University of Wisconsin
      5.0★

      Event Management Review from Sarah Schutt

      Absolutely exceeded expectations and we’ve heard from many “veterans” of alumni engagement activities that this was by far the most amazing thing they’ve ever attended—UW and otherwise.

    • Lynn Vanderhoek
      Lynn Vanderhoek VP of Principal Gifts and Strategic Initiatives at Syracuse University
      5.0★

      Event Marketing Review from Lynn Vanderhoek

      You are invaluable partners for our team ... and you make everything a lot more fun.

    • Rachel Glasser
      Rachel Glasser Marketing Manager at Grant Thornton
      5.0★

      Event Marketing Review from Rachel Glasser

      Thanks to you and the team at AJ for your collaboration, expertise, and hard work to help us develop and execute this award-winning campaign last March.

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  • THE Results-Driven Brand Growth Agency

    Full-service. Independently owned. WBE-certified. We accelerate growth for our clients' brands and businesses by designing and executing smart, data-driven creative campaigns, marketing strategies, and consumer experiences that will help you achieve and surpass your business growth goals faster...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed

    The Motion Agency Services

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    • Tractor Supply Co.
    • Whirlpool Corporation
    • Myriad Genetics
    • The Home Depot
    • Rheem Manufacturing
    • Boys & Girls Clubs of America
    • Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH
    • Chamberlain
    • Feld Entertainment
    • Loyola Medicine
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    The Motion Agency Reviews & Testimonials

    • Rebecca Zeni
      Rebecca Zeni Owner at SciMath Education
      5.0★

      Digital Marketing Review from Rebecca Zeni

      I had a great experience working with Kim at Motion PR. I am a small business so she was able to tailor her expertise to my needs. I would highly recommend her.

    • Paul Litardo
      Paul Litardo Owner at Undisclosed
      5.0★

      Digital Marketing Review from Paul Litardo

      Motion PR has a great staff and a great leader in Kim Eberl. My experience the past several months have been great. I recommend Motion PR to everyone.

    • Rita Dragonette
      Rita Dragonette CEO at Undisclosed
      5.0★

      Digital Marketing Review from Rita Dragonette

      I've had the pleasure of working with Motion as both colleague and client. As a colleague I was referred to them for a number of my CEO clients. The high-level coverage they were able to secure was very instrumental in significantly raising the profile of those clients and helping them attract the opportunities they were after. As a client, Motion was able to quickly and innovatively operationalize a successful social giving program to fund a scholarship I started as part of the launch for my new novel. The response was terrific for book awareness and quickly became fully funded. The agency is highly responsive, the staff skilled and engaging. Terrific client service.

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  • The Best Creative Experiences

    Digital Kitchen is a global creative agency that excels in crafting captivating stories and immersive experiences to engage and move audiences...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

    Digital Kitchen Services

    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Product Design
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
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    • Amazon
    • Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    • HBO
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Digital Kitchen Reviews & Testimonials

    • Sandra L.
      Sandra L. Cross Platform App Developer at Undisclosed
      5.0★

      Digital Marketing Review from Sandra L.

      Digital Kitchen has helped me with multiple projects in my company. Learning and tutoring are significant angles to the development of a representative. Generally speaking incredible experience. Incredible customers and great culture. I was truly delighted by working scholarly a great deal stuff. Well done.

    • Tracie C.
      Tracie C. Software Developer at Undisclosed
      5.0★

      Digital Marketing Review from Tracie C.

      They are an incredible company, comprising great talent. The best quality about DK is the ability and acknowledgment that it has pulled in throughout the years. Not exclusively will you work with industry pioneers in configuration, movement, and experiential orders, you'll have the option to be a basic part to the inventive procedure. No real cons however the board should give additional regard for the imaginative procedure. I worked at Digital Kitchen full-time for over 4 years and I adored it and it has helped me a great deal.

    • Louisimene Castor
      Louisimene Castor Review from Google
      5.0★

      Louisimene Castor's Review Sourced from Google

      I love to pbs kids ready to learn from between the lions or sesame Street library promos from 2006-2007 from shorts and others

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    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Print Design
    • VR/AR
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Itasca, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    Dreamink Services

    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Print Design
    • VR/AR
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Video Marketing
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    • T3 Play
    • Project Boom
    • Visartech
    • Omegarender
    • Lock Paper Scissors
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Dreamink Reviews & Testimonials

    • Andrew Bielous
      Andrew Bielous Marketing Officer at Royal Group Ltd.
      5.0★

      3D Animation Review from Andrew Bielous

      We recently worked with DreamInk Studio on a series of 3D visualizations for our electronic manufacturing services, as well as some 3D animations for our ad campaign, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Their work was outstanding, combining technical accuracy with creativity that really brought our projects to life.The visualizations not only looked fantastic but also helped us effectively communicate our services to clients. The animations for our ad campaign, in particular, were impressive catching the eye of our target audience and delivering our message with impact.For the quality of the work provided, we found the cost to be more than reasonable. The team was professional, easy to work with, and delivered everything on time. We highly recommend DreamInk Studio for anyone in need of high-quality 3D work that delivers great value.

    • Shaun Edwards
      Shaun Edwards Project lead at T3 Play
      5.0★

      Games Review from Shaun Edwards

      I began working with Vlad in 2022 when we needed 3D characters made for our web3 gaming project. Vlad meticulously developed all the technical aspects of the task, ensuring the character's integration into our future game. He not only developed a series of characters unique to my concept but also effectively managed the distribution of tasks among team members, including creating new textures and skins.The game development process started with the discussion of level design, after which Vlad and his team created the first demo version of our game. Vlad demonstrated exceptional organizational skills, hiring additional specialists such as programmers and consultants to further enhance the project.The initiative to create a second version of the game came from me, and Vlad actively supported this proposal. He attentively considered my wishes, coordinated the team's efforts, and prepared additional technical tasks for new challenges. Vlad also successfully adapted the characters for use in Unreal Engine and coordinated the development of game mechanics and NPC physics, including the creation of new game levels.Currently, Vlad is actively involved in refining the game, upgrading our characters. His professionalism, teamwork skills, and results-oriented approach make him an exceptional project manager and we will continue to work with him as long as we can! Vlad is a huge asset to any business in this industry and if he does not know how to do something, he will learn it, or bring one of his many contacts into the project! We are yet to find a problem that Vlad could not fix!

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  • Bold Ideas. Unconventional Impact.

    At Celtic, we challenge the ordinary, disrupt expectations, and craft unforgettable marketing strategies. With over 30 years of expertise in B2B industries like agriculture, chemistry, food, manufacturing, and pet, we turn bold ideas into tangible success...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Park Ridge, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

    Celtic Chicago Services

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Media Buying
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    • Central Garden & Pet
    • Central Life Sciences
    • Daubert Chemical
    • US Tsubaki
    • TH Foods
    • Chicago Advertising Federation
    • Stepan
    • Ardent Mills
    • Tyson
    • Honeyville
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • We build whole brands for modern consumers.

    Barkley, an AdTech company and a nominee for the 2022 AdWeek Agency of the Year, is a full-service, independent creative idea business that aids in the development of entire brands and their greatest potential. With the firm conviction that all brands, including ours, can be a force for good in the world, we...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $152/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed

    Barkley Services

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Creative Services
    • Market Research
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Dairy Queen
    • Cargill
    • At Home
    • Spirit Airlines
    • Payless
    • Russell Athletic
    • Dairy Farmers of America
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Wingstop
    • AMC Theaters
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Barkley Reviews & Testimonials

    • Mike Heitmann
      Mike Heitmann Review from Google
      5.0★

      Mike Heitmann's Review Sourced from Google

      Leading ad agency in Kansas City. They produce tremendous work and they are a great ambassador of KC.

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  • Made by hand

    Tom, Dick & Harry is Chicago's craft agency. Smaller. Fussier. Naturally friendlier...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    Tom, Dick and Harry Creative Company Services

    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Strategy
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    • Big Ten TV Network
    • Ferrara Candy
    • Kraft Foods
    • University of Chicago
    • Lurie Children's Hospital
    • Vi Senior Living
    • The Chicago Bulls
    • People's Gas
    • Whisky Acres
    • Roosevelt University
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Envision Your Success With Digital Excellence

    We're Envisionit, a full-service digital agency. Our team combines digital marketing expertise with creative design and cutting-edge technology to drive growth and maximize your ROI. Let us help you envision your success!...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $155/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    Envisionit Services

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • SEO
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Choose Chicago
    • Worldpay
    • Chicagoland Speedway
    • FLEx Lighting
    • Red Frog Events
    • Engagement Multiplier
    • Red Gold Tomatoes
    • Braintree
    • Vein Clinics of America
    • Hyperwallet
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

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