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Best Illinois Branding Agency Rankings

6 Companies-Rankings updated: September 14, 2026

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  • SmashBrand

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    Packaging design agency that increases sales velocity - guaranteed.

    SmashBrand organizes branding through a stage-gate model that connects positioning research, packaging design, and innovation testing into a single iterative workflow. Each identity decision is filtered through consumer validation to reduce subjectivity and improve in-market effectiveness...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    34 Projects Listed

    SmashBrand Services

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
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    • G Fuel
    • Walmart
    • Heinz
    • Kraft
    • Shark Tank
    • Duracell
    • Ollie
    • Vega
    • Earth Breeze
    • 30-Seconds
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    SmashBrand Reviews & Testimonials

    • Solyman Najimi
      Solyman Najimi President at Juka Innovations Corporation
      4.8★

      Design Services Review from Solyman Najimi

      We worked with the folks at SmashBrand in 2025 for logo and artwork updates for our top product. They were able to take an analytical approach and output--through much testing and a thorough revision process--superior graphics and concepts for our product packaging and overall company branding. We have modernized and streamlined our look and feel with the help of SmashBrand. Early feedback has been positive. We hope the long-term impact will be great.

    • Rob Johnson Founder & CEO at Born Simple
      5.0★

      Brand Strategy Review from Rob Johnson

      I’ve worked with dozens of design and strategy agencies throughout my career and SmashBrand’s approach is completely unique. They take a quantitative approach to packaging that aligns the most important purchase drivers with the consumer target, and designs around those. They have absolutely transformed our business and are always my first call when I have brand strategy needs.

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    4.4 4.4 (2)

  • The Motion Agency

    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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    4.6 4.6 (3)
    5.0 5.0 (5)

  • Daake

    Igniting Pivotal Corporate Branding Transformations

    Daake is a nationally recognized branding agency specializing in pivotal corporate branding. We guide marketing professionals and CEOs in transforming their brands with real, transformative ideas. With our deep understanding and Level-C certification in brand strategy, we excel in navigating complex...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    15 Projects Listed

    Daake Services

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
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    • fnbo
    • Loyola Marymount University
    • Union Pacific
    • Children's Hospital & Medical Center
    • TBS
    • University of Alabama
    • OrthoNebraska
    • Airlite Plastics
    • Green Plains
    • Nebraska Medicine
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
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  • Dame Creative

    Empathy Driven. Creative Powered.

    Dame Creative is a female-led full-service creative agency based in Chicago, specialising in brand strategy, design and storytelling that connect meaningfully with people and drive business outcomes...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    Dame Creative Services

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Werthers Original
    • Mamba
    • Merci
    • Champignon N.A.
    • Knoppers
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
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  • Prophet

    A Global Consultancy That Helps Clients Find Uncommon Growth in the Face of Disruption.

    At Prophet we help our clients grow by harnessing the collaborative power of design to bring ideas to life. Our team believes great design is the result of a multidisciplinary approach; where business strategy influences brand expression & where customer needs define new & engaging brand experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    Prophet Services

    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
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    • Electrolux
    • Chick-fil-A
    • Gatorade
    • EncompassHealth
    • IBM Watson Health
    • Regal
    • UBS
    • ThyssenKrupp
    • Marriott
    • Novant Health
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • 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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