Best Illinois Boutique PR Firms

10 Companies - Rankings updated: March 31, 2026

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Indigo Productions
Capturing Excellence.
Indigo Productions: Mastering Corporate Video ProductionWe are a diverse and innovative full-service creative video production company based in NYC. We handle various projects, including commercials, corporate videos, and virtual events, offering an extensive suite of services from scriptwriting to visual [... see all Indigo Productions reviews ]
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Portfolios Count
6 Projects Listed
Indigo Productions Services
Video Production
Audio Production
Public Relations
Creative Services
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Clients and Projects
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Commercial Video Production Project for Sports Company Formula E Racing: Championship
Video Production Project for Entertainment Company Steve Martin - Book Promotion Excerpt
Commercial Video Production Project for Gaming Company Sleeper: What's Your Fantasy?
Commercial Video Production Project for Finance Company Markit Collaboration Services
Commercial Video Production Project for Pets Company Petmeds: Lulu's Diary
Video Production Project for Beauty Company UNice: Be Yourself
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Indigo Productions Reviews & Testimonials
Sonith Sunku Ceo at Yesterday Podcast
5.0★
Video Production Review from Sonith Sunku
The crew was amazing! Despite rain, they showed up right on time and had a seamless set up. The guest I was shooting with was very happy with their work as well.All around, this was very seamless and efficient. Thank you to indigo and their team.
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Melissa Lachman Director of Marketing at Achievement First
5.0★
Video Production Review from Melissa Lachman
Indigo Productions is a phenomenal partner! We worked with them to create a video commemorating Achievement First's 25th anniversary, and the final product far exceeded our expectations. From the start, the team was professional, creative, and incredibly attentive to our vision. They took the time to understand our organization's mission and values, and it showed in every frame of the video.Their ability to capture authentic stories and deliver a polished, inspiring final piece was nothing short of amazing. The entire process was seamlessfrom concept development to filming and post-production. They were collaborative, responsive, and committed to excellence every step of the way.Our community was thrilled with the video, and it perfectly captured the impact of our work over the past 25 years. We couldn't have asked for a better experience, and we highly recommend Indigo Productions to anyone looking for high-quality video production services.Thank you, Indigo Productions, for bringing our story to life in such a powerful way!
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Michelle Casazza Founder at Matria
4.8★
Video Production Review from Michelle Casazza
Indigo, and Valerie in particular, masterfully captured the essence of my brand through their exceptional storytelling. They wove together a narrative that perfectly conveys Matria's transformational mission, while staying within a budget that worked for me. Their workflow was seamless, and the final product is exactly what I wanted. True professionals who understand how to balance authenticity with polished production.
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Sony Pictures
Salesforce
Viacom
Hulu
Disney
BBC Arts
Citibank
Anheuser-Busch
Amazon Ads
Bloomberg
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4.9 4.9 (20)
5.0 5.0 (259)
Stevens & Tate Marketing
Make Things Happen with Stevens & Tate!
Stevens & Tate Marketing is a full-service creative, marketing, and advertising firm based in Chicago that serves clients nationwide. We are experts in website design, martech, search engine optimization, social media, interactive advertising, package design, media buying, and broadcast advertising. [... view Stevens & Tate Marketing profile ]
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$120/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
11 Projects Listed
Stevens & Tate Marketing Services
Digital Marketing
Branding
Print Design
Package Design
Email Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Advertising
Creative Services
Public Relations
Web Design
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Package Design Project Gonesh incense: Social Media Branding and Messaging
Print Design Project Centex Real Estate Communication Program
Branding Project Cinch
Branding Project Village of Streamwood
Branding Project Chicago Huddle
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Walgreens
Gonnella Baking Company
St. Catherine's Village
Graymills Corp
Gonesh Incense
Kovler Diabetes Center
K. Hovnanian Homes
Carstens Medical Equipment
Wheaton College
DSI Spaceframes
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Bear Icebox Communications
You Need PR That Delivers. We Deliver.
We are Bear Icebox Communications, a full-service agency dedicated to helping you build, protect, and elevate your brand through strategic PR, branding, content, and digital expertise. [... view Bear Icebox Communications profile ]
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$125/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Bear Icebox Communications Services
Public Relations
Content Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Digital Strategy
Market Research
Reputation Management
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Bear Icebox Communications Reviews & Testimonials
Matt Enos Review from Google
5.0★
Matt Enos's Review Sourced from Google
Amazing team of knowledgeable experts in B2B PR. The team brings a diverse set of experience to solve challenges for their clients.
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Graceada Partners
Cherry Bekaert
Rajant Corporation
ProGlove
CADDi
HouseMaster
Sensofusion
Vainu
Image One
Configura
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5.0 5.0 (1)

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 [... view Barkley profile ]
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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Clients and Projects
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Branding Project Dairy Queen Case Study
Branding Project Hershey Take5 Case Study
Branding Project Russell Athletic: Settle Your Score Case Study
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Barkley Reviews & Testimonials
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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Sam Vogel Review from Google
4.0★
Sam Vogel's Review Sourced from Google
4th floor has nice workspace, but third floor is crowded. Can get loud but there was also construction while I was there.
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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
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4.6 4.6 (32)
Pietryla PR & Marketing
Talk to the right people in the right places
As a full-service competitive alternative to an agency, Pietryla PR & Marketing is agile, employing the right consultants to achieve the exact goals of our clients. That’s how we’re able to remain fully accountable for results and offer transparent pricing and policies that focus everyone’s attention on [... view Pietryla PR & Marketing profile ]
Location
Deerfield, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$175/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
2 Projects Listed
Pietryla PR & Marketing Services
Public Relations
Content Marketing
SEO
PPC
Digital Marketing
Logo Design
Package Design
Creative Services
Branding
WordPress Website Design
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Clients and Projects
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Public Relations Project Cask & Kettle B2C Media & Influencer Relations
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Cask & Kettle Hot Cocktails
Footprint Packaging
Novalent Antimicrobial
Oval Fire Products
Secure Applications Packaging
Safeology Lighting and Safety
United Federal Credit Union
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SHERMAN
Crafting Smiles, Building Reputations.
SHERMAN has a proud track record in public affairs and dental PR, having spearheaded the marketing and PR for prominent oral and cosmetic surgery practices. Our clients in the dental sector trust us for our adeptness in conveying complex messages, our genuine understanding of the dental landscape, and our [... view SHERMAN profile ]
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$220/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
3 Projects Listed
SHERMAN Services
Public Relations
Digital Marketing
Business Consulting
Market Research
Social Media Marketing
Web Design
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Clients and Projects
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Public Relations Project American Solar Energy Society
Public Relations Project Billion-dollar, global healthcare company
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SHERMAN Reviews & Testimonials
Simon Marke Gran Review from Google
5.0★
Simon Marke Gran's Review Sourced from Google
SHERMAN Communications & Marketing, inc. was our, Humanum Metal, PR partner during our launch activities in the U.S.A. With a tight deadline and an agile launch, SHERMAN delivered a high-quality full-scale service with excellent results.With a personal but extremely professional approach, SHERMAN developed and implemented strategy and media processing that resulted in publications that exceeded our goals (AP News, US News, USA Today).SHERMAN's communicative and creative approach to us as a customer, made us feel safe and involved throughout the process with the knowledge that nothing was left to chance. SHERMAN is an agency that is systematic, analytical, caring, but also implementing and extremely loyal to its mission.
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Nancy Beesley Review from Google
5.0★
Nancy Beesley's Review Sourced from Google
I have been working with Jason and his team for over a year and a half and I would highly recommend them. They give highly personalized attention and provide tangible results which is something we haven't really found in any other PR agency over the years. They are great listeners and idea agents - but also very effective at getting things done.
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Dorothy Review from Google
5.0★
Dorothy's Review Sourced from Google
Jason is a very talented marketing and communications professional. He provides clients with advice and recommendations that will get their businesses noticed. He's a tireless worker who consistently comes up with fresh, innovative approaches.
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E.ON Climate and Renewables North America
Horizon Realty Group
Indraloka Animal Sanctuary
HCB Health
Cercacor
American Academy of Art
Tech One Biomedical
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4.8 4.8 (8)

Cascade Communications
Integrated Marketing & PR Agency for Startups and Growing Small Businesses
Veteran story tellers and marketers in a digital world. We get the value of brand stories told across all platforms to propel growth. More than public relations, through our Cascade360 approach, were an acclaimed integrated marketing & PR agency for startups and small businesses across channels. [... view Cascade Communications profile ]
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Cascade Communications Services
Logo Design
Branding
Graphic Design
Public Relations
Digital Marketing
Content Marketing
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Kara Mac Shoes
Watch Our Own App for Family Caregivers
DrawNames
Xcoobee
The Heel Sling
Noopl
LIVV Headphones
PenguinIN
Sure Biometrics
Almendra
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Mekky Media Relations
We Hold The Key To Optimal Publicity
Led by Michelle Mekky, a revered industry leader in media and PR, specialists at Mekky Media Relations are big guns from topnotch agencies from all over the country. We have joined together with former journalists that all work ceaselessly to magnify any client's brand. We're always going for gold and as an [... view Mekky Media Relations profile ]
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$199/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Mekky Media Relations Services
Social Media Marketing
SEO
Digital Marketing
Public Relations
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Mekky Media Relations Reviews & Testimonials
Nicole Ettenhofer Review from Google
5.0★
Nicole Ettenhofer's Review Sourced from Google
Mekky Media is more than just a PR firm—they are dedicated partners committed to our success. Their deep understanding of our business needs and objectives, along with their collaborative approach, resulted in over 2 million media impressions within eight months. With placements in top industry publications and national media, they exceeded expectations. The team was hands-on from the strategic planning phase through the execution of each pitch, bringing expertise and enthusiasm to every step. I would recommend Michelle, Rachel, and the entire Mekky Media team to any organization looking for an effective and engaging PR partnership.
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Austin Taylor Review from Google
5.0★
Austin Taylor's Review Sourced from Google
We could not have asked for a better partner in helping lead the charge on all things PR when it came to our company expanding to a brand new market (our first time doing so, at that).From start to finish, the Mekky Media team was on top of it. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail made the entire process and launch incredibly smooth. In addition to a talented team, they have deep roots in and connections across the industry, which only enhanced the impressive level of awareness they were already generating for us.I highly recommend Michelle and her team, as do my colleagues at Workbox. We can't wait to work with them again!
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Lynzee Krohne Review from Google
5.0★
Lynzee Krohne's Review Sourced from Google
My agency, LEO + LAINE, has partnered with Mekky Media to help transform their client's brand photography & social media content for years. Michelle and her team have been amazing partners and advocates for supporting all types of unique businesses. Their proven skills on the PR side make a massive difference in brand awareness, positive publicity and media relations overall. They recognize the need to not only build strong agency partners, but media partners as well, and put a major emphasis on building connections. Definitely one of the best in the biz!
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Abt
Red Bull
Fresh wave
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4.5 4.5 (13)
Interdependence Public Relations
Cutting Through the Noise, Creating Unmatched Media Impact.
is a strategic integrated communications firm supercharged with exclusive AI technology Interviewed and PR, social media and influencer marketing professionals providing innovative, highly effective campaigns across platforms and specialized industries. [... view Interdependence Public Relations profile ]
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Interdependence Public Relations Reviews & Testimonials
Hello Vene Review from Google
1.0★
Hello Vene's Review Sourced from Google
WARNING this company will overpromise and underdeliver. DON’T sign a retainer unless you want to piss your money away. Very bad experience. Better to have ChatGPT write a PR release for you and use a distribution service.
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Shayne Michael Review from Google
1.0★
Shayne Michael's Review Sourced from Google
Beware of Graham Schlickenmeyer, I have had the unfortunate displeasure of meeting him in person and now I am $8000 poorer-don't believe the nice guy image, don't give him your money! run while you can
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abc News
DailyMail.com
Business Insider
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2.3 2.3 (3)
Chicago Star Media
Empowering Brands, Engaging Communities
Chicago Star Media is a dynamic branding agency that creates meaningful content to foster community engagement. Chicago Star Media leverages creativity and audience engagement to drive brand recognition and revenue. The agency's unique approach emphasizes community connection and emotional resonance to [... view Chicago Star Media profile ]
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Chicago Star Media Services
Branding
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Marketing Industry
Design Industry
Media Industry
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5.0 5.0 (1)

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