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10 Most Popular Digital Marketing Agencies in Illinois Compared

Compare the 10 most popular digital marketing agencies in Illinois. Use the table below to get a quick overview of their hourly rates, company size, and best-fit clients to help you find the perfect partner for your needs.

Agency Name Hourly Rate Size Best For
SmartSites $100/hr 100 - 249 Digital Marketing Services
Searchbloom Inquire Under 49 SEO and PPC Marketing
HigherVisibility Inquire 50 - 99 SEO, Paid Media, Website Design
Disruptive Advertising Inquire 100 - 249 PPC & Digital Marketing
JumpFly Inquire 50 - 99 Digital Marketing
Ruckus $175/hr 50 - 99 Full-Service Agency
Rankings $199/hr Under 49 Law Firm SEO
STAN VENTURES $100/hr 500 - 999 Link-Building Services
97 Switch $150/hr Under 49 Marketing & Web Design
Digital Silk $150/hr 100 - 249 Digital Experiences

Best Illinois Digital Marketing Company Rankings

5 Companies - Rankings updated: September 07, 2026

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  • Celtic Chicago

    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
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    4.8 4.8 (5)

  • NOVUS

    Architecting growth with purpose.

    NOVUS is an independent media agency that architects growth with purpose where every media decision is intentional, measurable, and built for impact...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $185/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    NOVUS Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Digital Strategy
    • SEO
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Business Consulting
    • CRO
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    • Valvoline Instant Oil Change
    • Fidium Fiber
    • Kevin's Natural Foods
    • DePaul University
    • Mayo Clinic
    • Walgreen's
    • Fever-Tree
    • ALDI
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  • Barkley

    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
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    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
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    • 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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    4.6 4.6 (32)

  • Orbit Media Studios

    Orbit is an Award-Winning Digital Marketing and Web Design Agency Based in Chicago.

    Orbit is an award-winning digital marketing and web design agency based in Chicago. Orbit is a team of in-house web design, web development and optimization experts. Our digital marketing services focus on SEO-driven website design, development and conversion optimization...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • CRO
    • SEO
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    Orbit Media Studios Services

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • CRO
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Design Services
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    • Vienna Beef
    • Bottleneck Management Group
    • Greater Chicago Food Depository
    • 6sense
    • International Institute for Nanotechnology
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Orbit Media Studios Reviews & Testimonials

    • Davis Scratello
      Davis Scratello Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Davis Scratello's Review Sourced from Google

      Orbit Media Studios in Chicago is the "James Clear" of digital marketing content creators. The amount of value they pack into each email or post is really impressive and it's the only email I still subscribe to and read. They also provide helpful tactical marketing guidance. A win for the SEO and Content team here.

    • Jill Brown
      Jill Brown Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Jill Brown's Review Sourced from Google

      Andy is one of if not the best Marketer that I've ran into. He takes time out of his busy schedule to walk me through issues that I'm having. I learn so much in our short calls. He's excellent at explaining marketing in simple terms and his guidance has helped drive me to become a better marketer. I highly suggest using Orbit Media Studios for your website and SEO needs. They are simply the best!

    • Ryan Blackman
      Ryan Blackman Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Ryan Blackman's Review Sourced from Google

      We’ve been working with Orbit Media since 2010, and they just helped us successfully launch our second website. Their process is thorough, clear, and easy to manage. Orbit walks you through each step, making sure everything is handled smoothly. They are open to ideas, and even if they don’t have an immediate solution, they always find one and respond quickly. When we’ve needed emergency assistance, they’ve been incredibly responsive, usually within a few hours. We’ve never had issues with our site going down, and I highly recommend this team for their reliability and expertise!

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    4.8 4.8 (45)

  • Envisionit

    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
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    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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    5.0 5.0 (4)

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