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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
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    • 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

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.

    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

    Searchbloom Services

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • CRO
    • eCommerce
    • Content Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Web Development
    • AEO
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    • Nordstrom
    • Bill.com
    • 1800 contacts
    • Idera, Inc.
    • Divvy
    • Wh Law
    • Schwartzapfel Lawyers
    • Goedeker's
    • Suse
    • DeWils
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Searchbloom Reviews & Testimonials

    • Sacha Awwa
      Sacha Awwa Founder at SAMG Marketing
      5.0★

      SEO Review from Sacha Awwa

      Outstanding SEO Partner They Deliver Every TimeSearch Bloom is hands down the best SEO company I've worked with. What sets them apart is their commitment to actually delivering on what they promise something that's honestly rare in this industry.The team consistently extends themselves to push through challenges and get results. I've worked with them to support my clients' needs, and they've been nothing short of amazing on all fronts. Their level of trust and reliability is exactly what you want in a strategic partner.If you're looking for an SEO company that won't just talk the talk but will actually deliver, Search Bloom is it. Highly recommend them without reservation.

    • Clayton Johnson
      Clayton Johnson Director of Licensing and Publishing at Musicnotes
      5.0★

      Advertising Review from Clayton Johnson

      Searchbloom managed our SEO and Paid Search Advertising channels with much success. They are deeply knowledgeable and professional. They can explain why they make the choices they do and provide a clear strategic vision for how to grow our brand in a challenging environment.

    • Anonymous
      Anonymous CMO at Food Manufacturing Company
      5.0★

      SEO Review from Anonymous

      Our traffic has increased and our keyword positions have improved to the point where we’re ranking on page one. We know SEO is a long-term effort, but we’re happy with the results so far. What stands out most about Searchbloom is their transparency and integrity.

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  • 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

    RGray Services

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • News.Bitcoin.com
    • goodcryptoX
    • SatsTerminal
    • ShapeShift
    • IntellectSoft
    • CoinLaunch
    • Devurai
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    RGray Reviews & Testimonials

    • Helen Guzenko
      Helen Guzenko Partnership Manager at Wezom
      5.0★

      Startup Review from Helen Guzenko

      Wezom is an enterprise software development company with more than 275 specialists. We brought RGray in for startup marketing and growth marketing for a FinTech SaaS platform we had built for a client, an early stage startup with a finished product and almost no market presence. RGray started with their startup marketing foundation: market and competitor research, positioning and messaging, and a growth strategy built on three prioritized hypotheses, each with its own funnel and success metrics. They then implemented the channels: SEO, GEO for visibility inside AI search and AI assistants, PR and digital media, and paid user acquisition to test the funnels fast. Analytics and attribution were in place from the start.They also built AI into the daily marketing work: a custom multi agent system using Claude, Grok, Perplexity and Gemini for research, content production and localization, handed over with workflows, prompts and checklists. Two of the three hypotheses proved out, so we elaborated those two and their funnels. CAC started at $31 and fell to $16 by the end of the test campaign, below the industry average. The campaign brought around 2,500 activated users, which boosted revenue and gave us real data for funnel, user and product analysis. The client finished with a working acquisition system and the documentation to run it, not a set of campaigns. Project management was on time and on budget: weekly calls, a shared board with owners and deadlines, monthly reporting against the strategy metrics, same day answers. When our client's roadmap moved, they resequenced the plan in days. Most impressive: they think like product owners, not like a service agency, and they challenged our ICP and pricing assumptions correctly. One improvement: the early reports were denser than we needed, and they added an executive summary once we asked.

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  • 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

    Resolute Digital Services

    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
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    • Acadia
    • Boehringer Ingelheim
    • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    • GSK
    • HealthCare.gov
    • NYRR
    • NYU Stern School of Business
    • The Coca-Cola Company
    • William Grant
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Video Production & Social Media Marketing Agency

    INDIRAP is a full-service video production and video marketing agency serving growth-focused brands nationwide. Since 2013, INDIRAP has produced 20,000+ videos for 900+ clients across 40+ industries, including LinkedIn, Google, and Hyatt, pairing corporate video production with paid social, organic...

    Top Services:

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

    INDIRAP Services

    • Video Production
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Content Marketing
    • Media Buying
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Hyatt
    • Gordon Food Services
    • Steelseries
    • American Dental Association
    • Sirius
    • Compass Real Estate
    • Motorola
    • Accenture
    • Salesforce
    • Berkshire Hathaway
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    INDIRAP Reviews & Testimonials

    • R
      R Review from Google
      5.0★

      R's Review Sourced from Google

      My brother and I founded a real estate consulting company over 17 years ago. Indirap is one of the best marketing groups we have ever used. They are cutting edge, creative, responsive and produce a great product. They come with great ideas. We will definitely continue using them. Highly recommend them.

    • Bethany Morrissy
      Bethany Morrissy Review from Google
      5.0★

      Bethany Morrissy's Review Sourced from Google

      U.S. Waterproofing has partnered with INDIRAP multiple times now for our company videos, and they are absolutely amazing.The team is incredibly helpful, insightful, and creative throughout the entire production process. They have a unique talent for listening to our ideas and always being right on point when it comes to bringing our final vision to life. They make the entire experience collaborative and seamless from start to finish.If you are looking for a top-tier videography team to elevate your brand, we highly recommend them!

    • Jamey Lundblad
      Jamey Lundblad Review from Google
      5.0★

      Jamey Lundblad's Review Sourced from Google

      Working with INDIRAP to produce our three new brand videos was an incredible experience. As an arts advocacy organization, cinematic storytelling and high-quality visuals are essential to advancing our mission, and INDIRAP delivered on every level. They managed a highly complex, multi-city shoot across Chicago, DC, and LA with absolute professionalism. From weeks of scripting and planning to the final edit, their team captured our story beautifully. Special thanks to Lydia Smyth and Julian Tillotson for their dedication, creativity, and seamless execution.

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  • 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

    Geletka+ Services

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
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    • CDK Global
    • ClearChoice
    • Workbox
    • Carbone Fine Foods
    • It's That Simple
    • Chicago Fire FC
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  • 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
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $235/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    The Charles Group Services

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • Email Marketing
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    • HP
    • Aveda
    • Birkenstock
    • Cartier
    • Mackage
    • Corcoran
    • Chicos
    • Russell Athletic
    • Casa Dragones
    • IBM
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

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