Best Chicago Boutique PR Firms

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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...

    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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    • Graceada Partners
    • Cherry Bekaert
    • Rajant Corporation
    • ProGlove
    • CADDi
    • HouseMaster
    • Sensofusion
    • Vainu
    • Image One
    • Configura
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    Bear Icebox Communications Reviews & Testimonials

    • Matt Enos
      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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    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...

    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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    • Dairy Queen
    • Cargill
    • At Home
    • Spirit Airlines
    • Payless
    • Russell Athletic
    • Dairy Farmers of America
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Wingstop
    • AMC Theaters
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Barkley Reviews & Testimonials

    • Mike Heitmann
      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.

    • Sam Vogel
      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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    4.6 4.6 (32)

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