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Best Chicago Media Buying Company Rankings

32 Companies - Rankings updated: August 14, 2026

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  • Top Paid Media & Performance Marketing Agency. We Develop Measurable Success.

    HK Digital helps eCommerce brands grow with expert Paid Media, Search, and Social strategyplus advanced reporting, analytics, and Slack KPI alerts...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • eCommerce
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

    HK Digital LLC Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • eCommerce
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Services
    • Creative Services
    • CRO
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • PAIGE
    • Hammitt
    • Paramount
    • Lancer Skincare
    • Pluto TV
    • The Harmonist
    • Love Indus
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    HK Digital LLC Reviews & Testimonials

    • Viet Nguyen
      Viet Nguyen Ecommerce & Digital Marketing Director at The Harmonist
      5.0

      PPC Review from Viet Nguyen

      We've had a very positive experience working with HK Digital as our paid media partner. As an ecommerce business focused on sustainable growth and performance accountability, we value partners who combine strategic thinking with reliable execution and HK Digital has delivered on both.From the start, the team demonstrated strong organisation, clear communication, and a collaborative mindset. They took the time to understand our business goals, customer acquisition challenges, and revenue targets, then translated those into structured paid media strategies across our core channels.One of the biggest strengths of HK Digital is their ability to balance performance optimisation with long-term growth thinking. Reporting is clear, actionable, and focused on outcomes that matter to the business not just channel metrics. The team is proactive in identifying opportunities, testing new ideas, and refining campaigns based on data.Since working together, paid media has remained a major contributor to our ecommerce revenue, with campaigns consistently driving qualified traffic, supporting customer acquisition, and helping us scale efficiently. Their responsiveness and willingness to adapt quickly to business needs have made them feel like an extension of our internal team rather than an external agency.Compared to other agencies we've worked with, HK Digital stands out for professionalism, reliability, and a genuinely collaborative approach. They are solutions-oriented, dependable, and focused on delivering measurable impact.I would confidently recommend Travis and HK Digital to any ecommerce brand looking for a performance marketing partner that understands both the commercial realities of running a business and the technical execution required to grow it.

    • Ben Cheema
      Ben Cheema UA Manager at Paramount
      4.8

      Media Buying Review from Ben Cheema

      HK Digital is a reliable and results-driven partner. The team is strategic, responsive, and easy to work with, consistently delivering strong performance and clear communication. Highly recommend them for anyone looking for a knowledgeable and accountable digital marketing agency.

    • Carol Shih
      Carol Shih Founder at Qode Space
      5.0

      Performance Marketing Review from Carol Shih

      We've partnered with HK Digital as a performance marketing partner and have referred business back and forth with full confidence. Travis Herndon is extremely knowledgeable, direct, and efficient the kind of partner who doesn't waste time, overpromise, or hide behind buzzwords.His customer service and response time are excellent, communication is clear and matter-of-fact, and most importantly, the results speak for themselves. Travis approaches performance with discipline and accountability, which is exactly what serious brands need.If you're looking for a straightforward, high-integrity performance partner who delivers without the noise, HK Digital is a strong choice.

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  • Searchbloom

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    Top Rated SEO Agency by Forbes, USA Today, Backlinko, & Search Engine Land

    Top Rated SEO Agency by Forbes, USA Today, Backlinko, & Search Engine Land

    Since 2014, Searchbloom has bought paid search for brands like Nordstrom and US Bank. It manages $100M+ in annual ad spend, with PPC starting at $2,000/month. The agency fits mid-market and enterprise businesses with an established ad budget...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • CRO
    • eCommerce
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • #1 Ranked Amazon Marketing Agency. We are your Amazon Advertising & Growth Partner.

    #1 Ranked Amazon Marketing Agency. We are your Amazon Advertising & Growth Partner.

    Nuanced Media has managed Amazon PPC and DSP since 2010 for brands like True Citrus and Pocket Radar. Its Strategy package starts at $2,600/month per product family. The agency suits established Amazon sellers running multiple product lines...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed
  • There Is No Limit

    There Is No Limit

    3Q/DEPT has been helping innovative businesses succeed since 2008. Through 3Q's assistance, brands such as Square, ModCloth, SurveyMonkey and Eventbrite have evolved from up-and-comers to industry leaders! For more information on the services we offer visit https://3qDept.com/contact today - it could be your...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • For over twenty years, we've been helping clients meet and exceed sales and strategic goals, through effective marketing that engages their target audiences in meaningful ways...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • Video Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Data-driven digital marketing - We partner with our clients to drive tactful, sustainable growth.

    Data-driven digital marketing - We partner with our clients to drive tactful, sustainable growth.

    ADM is a performance marketing agency specializing in eCommerce and healthcare. Our approach is centered on client success, underpinned by our extensive knowledge, transparency, and experience...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Target | Excite | Connect

    Target | Excite | Connect

    TEC Direct Media is a media agency in Chicago. We plan and buy media for artists, brands and agencies so they can generate awareness, acquire new customers and drive sales...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Accelerating Brand & Demand

    Accelerating Brand & Demand

    BrandAction Agency is a privately-owned agency that integrates and balances branding, demand generation and customer experience to help innovative companies connect more deeply and quickly with their customers for greater profitability and enduring value...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • RGray is an AI-accelerated, performance-oriented marketing agency for crypto, AI, SaaS & FinTech

    RGray is an AI-accelerated, performance-oriented marketing agency for crypto, AI, SaaS & FinTech

    RGray is an AI-accelerated, performance-oriented marketing agency for crypto, AI, SaaS, fintech, and tech companies. Since 2019, we've served 80+ tech businesses, supported 15 token launches, and raised $30M+ for our clients - earning a 4.9 rating on Clutch, with 15% of clients staying with us...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Architecting growth with purpose.

    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
  • Empathy Driven. Creative Powered.

    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
  • Connect + Protect

    Connect + Protect

    Resolute is a global agency specializing in paid media, performance marketing and measurement...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $375/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Elevating Brands | Growing Businesses

    Elevating Brands | Growing Businesses

    Winger Marketing is a full-service marketing and public relations agency headquartered in Chicago. Winger Marketing has worked with businesses to create effective integrated marketing and public relations programs and campaigns since 1986. We work seamlessly with internal resources or, in some instances...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Business Consulting
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $190/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • #1 Video Production & Social Media Marketing Agency

    #1 Video Production & Social Media Marketing Agency

    Creating content for your brand is hard work. We make the video creation process super simple bringing hyper-engaging, eyeball-hungry, premium video content that drives revenue to your doorstep. Turn on a waterfall of new customers for your business with the best branded video content on the planet...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Marketing Leads To Results

    Marketing Leads To Results

    Real FiG Advertising + Marketing is an award-winning marketing agency with two offices in Chicago, IL and Denver, CO. As your one-stop shop for all of your marketing needs, we specialize in a wide variety of digital and traditional forms of marketing including website design, search engine optimization, brand...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Make Art That Doesn't Waste Time

    Make Art That Doesn't Waste Time

    Geletka+ is an full-service, independent, creative-first agency based in Chicago. We help brands move faster and make a bigger impact by cutting unnecessary process and building integrated teams around the work that matters most...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • A New Way of Thinking

    A New Way of Thinking

    Let's make your brand stand out! Cooperate Marketing is the perfect partner to help you do just that. We bring unique solutions tailored to exceed all of your expectations - a far cry from generic advertising agencies and stock platforms. With our expertise in through-channel marketing, such as cooperative...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Event Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Right Message. Right Place. Real Results.

    Right Message. Right Place. Real Results.

    Heron is an award-winning entertainment marketing and lifestyle communications agency. Our comprehensive results-driven campaigns are ROI-proven and help garner attention that leads to real bottom line results.Our robust local, national and international campaigns include not only Public Relations and...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Driving Business Forward: Overcoming Today's Growth Challenges with Modern Solutions

    Driving Business Forward: Overcoming Today's Growth Challenges with Modern Solutions

    SWIDIA is a results-driven performance marketing agency that empowers modern companies to achieve their growth goals. Our focus is on utilizing both established and cutting-edge acquisition channels to elevate your brand and drive success. Our team of experts is dedicated to delivering measurable results and...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Taking Flagship Brands From Basic To Brilliant

    Taking Flagship Brands From Basic To Brilliant

    Based in New York City, THE CHARLES was founded by sibling duo, Aaron Edwards and Samantha Edwards in 2011. Driven by their respective passion for culture, creativity, strategy, finance and technology, they sought to create a digital-first agency that would do things differently...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $235/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Performance Television Everywhere

    Performance Television Everywhere

    We are a boutique, full-service advertising agency targeting English and Spanish speaking consumers with media and analytic specialties in television (linear and OTT/Advanced), print and radio (terrestrial, digital and podcast). We also have full video, print and radio creative service capabilities...

    Top Services:

    • Audio Production
    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Sparking Growth At Every Step

    Sparking Growth At Every Step

    Eicoff is a performance TV and audio agency. Our creative inspires action. Our flexible media approach delivers greater reach, response and ROI. And our data methodology brings unparalleled clarity and insight to measurement. Everything we do has one goal: sparking growth for our clients...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Video Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • eCommerce
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Chicago's key driver of media strategy

    Chicago's key driver of media strategy

    We started Marketing Keys with a simple mission. Help Presidents, CEOs', Marketing Directors, CMOs, Regional Managers and others create the most well thought out, efficient and effective media campaigns...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Creating Success through High-Performance Marketing

    Creating Success through High-Performance Marketing

    At iMarketings.eu, we specialize in supporting U.S. eCommerce companies in expanding their business operations in the European and Scandinavian markets. Our goal is to help these companies reach new customers, increase revenue, and establish a stronger presence in these regions...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Envision Your Success With Digital Excellence

    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
  • A pioneer in marketing communications

    A pioneer in marketing communications

    For over fifteen years, 1905 New Media has been a trusted marketing communications firm based in St. Louis. Our expertise lies in copywriting, strategic planning, visual identity, public relations and branding. In recognition of our exceptional work, we have been honored as one of the top 25 PR firms in St...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Public Relations
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Strategic Marketing, Global Impact

    Strategic Marketing, Global Impact

    Silverfox is a global Marketing & Communications Consultancy offering digital and traditional marketing, corporate training, and new media consulting...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Integrated Marketing Communications. Data-Driven Solutions.

    Integrated Marketing Communications. Data-Driven Solutions.

    Effective Marketing leads the way in innovative B2B and B2C paid media strategies, delivering measurable results through data-driven program development, management, and analysis. With a focus on accountability and innovation, the agency creates integrated marketing communications that drive business impact...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Business Consulting
    • Content Marketing
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Bold Marketing for Unforgettable Experiences

    Bold Marketing for Unforgettable Experiences

    MASSIVEMEDIA is a guerrilla and ambient marketing agency boasting over 20 years of experience in delivering innovative advertising solutions. The agency specializes in place-based experiential advertising that captivates audiences and drives engagement for brands of all sizes. From public installations to...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Science and Art, Perfectly Aligned.

    Science and Art, Perfectly Aligned.

    GRP Media is a Chicago-based, full-service media agency delivering customized, ROI-focused media strategies. Combining data-driven insights with creative intuition, they craft standout campaigns across all paid media channels...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Your Video, Everywhere.

    Your Video, Everywhere.

    Tower Media specializes in video media planning and buying, leveraging data-driven strategies to deliver ROI-focused campaigns across every screen. From broadcast to streaming and social platforms, they connect brands with their ideal audience...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Your media buying partner - for everychannel

    Your media buying partner - for everychannel

    MBuy, a division of Mediaocean, combines everychannel media expertise and the best advertising technology in the industry - providing advertisers with superior media buying and planning services that reach and engage the right audience, in the right channels...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49

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