Best Illinois Boutique PR Firms

10 Companies - Rankings updated: June 29, 2026

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  • Indigo Productions

    Capturing Excellence.

    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 ]

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Creative Services
    • Event Management
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
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    4.9 4.9 (20)
    5.0 5.0 (266)

  • Stevens & Tate Marketing

    Make Things Happen with Stevens & Tate!

    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 ]

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed
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  • Bear Icebox Communications

    You Need PR That Delivers. We Deliver.

    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 ]

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Barkley

    We build whole brands for modern consumers.

    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 ]

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $152/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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    4.6 4.6 (32)

  • Pietryla PR & Marketing

    Talk to the right people in the right places

    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 ]

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    Location
    Deerfield, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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  • SHERMAN

    Crafting Smiles, Building Reputations.

    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 ]

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $220/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (8)

  • Cascade Communications

    Integrated Marketing & PR Agency for Startups and Growing Small Businesses

    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 ]

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Mekky Media Relations

    We Hold The Key To Optimal Publicity

    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 ]

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.5 4.5 (13)

  • Interdependence Public Relations

    Cutting Through the Noise, Creating Unmatched Media Impact.

    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 ]

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    2.3 2.3 (3)

  • Chicago Star Media

    Empowering Brands, Engaging Communities

    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 ]

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

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