We’ve researched and ranked the best social media marketing agencies in Chicago that help businesses improve brand awareness, authority and loyalty. Browse our directory to find the best partner for your business based on budget, portfolio, reviews and more.
Best Chicago Social Media Marketing Company Rankings
7 Companies-Rankings updated: September 08, 2026
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Top-Rated PPC & Digital Marketing Agency Focused on Driving Results
Disruptive Advertising specializes in paid social across Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X. Seeking to maximize ROAS through continuous data-driven optimization, it has helped clients manage $450+ million in annual ad spend and has retained 90+ client relationships for longer than 4 years...
Top Services:
PPC
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing
Email Marketing
eCommerce
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
7 Projects Listed
Disruptive Advertising Services
PPC
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing
Email Marketing
eCommerce
Advertising
SEO
Business Consulting
Creative Services
Digital Strategy
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Adobe
Scotts MiracleGro
Litter-Robot
Guitar Center
Fandango
PennyMac
Diesel Power Gear
Death Wish Coffee
TruDog
Conoco Phillips
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Disruptive Advertising Reviews & Testimonials
Anonymous
Marketing Manager, Sound Approach at Sound Approach
4.8★
eCommerce Review from Anonymous
Right after launching our campaigns with Disruptive, we saw results almost instantly. Our monthly revenue jumped from about $50,000 to over $70,000. Every key Google Ads metric improved, and by November, we were already nearing $550,000 in revenue, well on track to hit our $700,000 annual goal.
Anonymous
GuideCX, Head of Marketing at Guide CX
4.8★
PPC Review from Anonymous
We’ve been working with Disruptive on a long-term PPC strategy, and they’re constantly optimizing campaigns and landing pages based on performance. They use Google Analytics to ensure accurate tracking, Unbounce for landing page testing, and run ads through Google and LinkedIn, with knowledgeable experts for each channel.
Jackie Arends
Marketing Manager at USA Clean
4.8★
Digital Marketing Review from Jackie Arends
Disruptive Advertising is in charge of our online advertising, which includes PPC, social media marketing on Facebook, email marketing, and, more recently, Amazon marketing. They create content for the campaigns and manage them, create email templates, and automate [...] email marketing campaigns. Regarding our PPC efforts, we focus on Google Ads and Facebook Ads, and we recently started our Bing advertising efforts as well. Our ROAS is currently at about 4X5X. (Verified via email)
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An Integrated Marketing Solution for Growing Organizations
Catalyst is an integrated marketing agency purpose-built to help growing organization bridge the marketing gap...
Top Services:
Digital Marketing
Video Production
Branding
Social Media Marketing
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$125/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
8 Projects Listed
Catalyst Marketing Agency Services
Digital Marketing
Video Production
Branding
Social Media Marketing
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Charles Krug
Totally Chocolate
SkillUp Online
Divine World Botanicals
Special Olympics Washington
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Catalyst Marketing Agency Reviews & Testimonials
Rebecca Hummer
Senior Marketing Manager at Special Olympics Washington
5.0★
Integrated Marketing Review from Rebecca Hummer
When we set out looking for an integrated marketing partner almost ten years ago, we were not sure what to expect. Catalyst dove in to help us with social media and other outreach. Soon, they were deeply integrated into our team providing a wide range of support for both ongoing marketing tasks and more focused campaigns. Their unwavering dedication to our cause, communications insights and expertise have been transformative, consistently empowering our team to achieve results exceeding our internal resources and capabilities. If you're looking for an integrated marketing agency, I can't recommend them enough.
Emily Timothy
N/A at One Click Better
5.0★
Digital Marketing Review from Emily Timothy
A competent, creative and technically savvy team of people who care about their clients. We were really happy with our experience working with Catalyst. They listened to what we wanted for our business and implemented it seamlessly. From the branding overhaul and clarity, to the design of our site, technical support and design for our digital product, and finally the digital marketing campaign - everything was done professionally and with great care for our vision. Highly recommend.
Michael Nelson, MBA
Director at bLoyal
5.0★
Branding Review from Michael Nelson, MBA
We've worked with Catalyst for about five years (on too many projects to count) and they are enormously talented. Our project team was built around our unique goals. The collaborative process tends to feel more personal than other agencies I've worked with because of it. Project management is very communicative and on point. Their strategy, creative, and technology teams are also well-staffed and comparable to the best I've ever worked with.
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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
Accelerated Digital Media Services
Media Buying
Social Media Marketing
eCommerce
PPC
Digital Marketing
Digital Strategy
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NURX
Proactiv
Keeps
Johnnie-O
The Spanish Group
Talkspace
Tracksmith
Decked
Oar Health
Veterinary Emergency Group
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Accelerated Digital Media Reviews & Testimonials
Kaja Rumney
Review from Google
5.0★
Kaja Rumney's Review Sourced from Google
One of the best digital marketing companies I have worked with! They knew exactly how to help my business grow!
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thunder::tech is the leading, full-service marketing agency for midsize brands, known for delivering remarkable growth by blending creativity and technology...
Top Services:
Web Design
Web Development
SEO
PPC
Advertising
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$149/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
thunder::tech Services
Web Design
Web Development
SEO
PPC
Advertising
Branding
Social Media Marketing
Creative Services
UI/UX Design
Video Production
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Big Fig Mattress
John Carroll University
Kichler Lighting
Oatey
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thunder::tech Reviews & Testimonials
Aaron Newby
Review from Google
5.0★
Aaron Newby's Review Sourced from Google
t::t has been a solid partner for us as we work to transform our digital presence. They have provided valuable strategic insights and their communication has been consistently prompt. I'd like to particularly call out James, Joe, and Xavier for their excellent work during our engagements. Thanks t::t team for being an excellent partner!
James Fashing
Review from Google
5.0★
James Fashing's Review Sourced from Google
We've worked with Thunder::tech to replace our cooperative's website. They have delivered as promised and more than expected in a professional and timely manner. Their team members are creative, technical and professional experts. We're looking forward to working on a second phase of the project with them starting soon. T::T is big enough a agency that they have multiple experts on the team with overlapping knowledge to get the job done, but not such a huge company where one might get lost as a client. As a web and digital media pro with 20+ years of experience, I recommend Thunder::tech. - JF
Swetha Siripurapu
Review from Google
1.0★
Swetha Siripurapu's Review Sourced from Google
The most horrible people! They are very reckless, don’t show up to appointments. Not once, not twice but thrice. You call to ask they dodge your calls.
Don’t expect call backs. I went to Derek and texted him several times about this and asked to call. Nothing! Figured a month would be long enough. Don’t waste your time on these people
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SHIFT is an integrated PR and communications agency specializing in B2B Technology, Healthcare and Consumer. With our Performance Communications approach, we create multichannel PR programs built for outcomes...
Top Services:
Public Relations
Reputation Management
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing
Creative Services
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$1/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
SHIFT Communications Services
Public Relations
Reputation Management
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing
Creative Services
Design Services
Advertising
SEO
Content Marketing
Affiliate Marketing
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Citrix
Talkdesk
Vonage
Checkr
Arctera
Butterfly Networks
Included Health
McDonald's
Tripadvisor
Leslie's Pools
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SHIFT Communications Reviews & Testimonials
Brianna Greene
Review from Google
4.0★
Brianna Greene's Review Sourced from Google
I havent used there services but the receptionist is always pleasant and everyone in the office is very accommodating
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Enterprise Web Development. B2B Marketing. We Scale Brands.®
NEWMEDIA.COM is a growth marketing agency in NYC specializing in performance marketing and digital business strategy. Experts in enterprise website design and web development, SEO, AEO/GEO, and the creators of RankOS™ - AI Search Visibility in Days, Not Months...
Top Services:
Web Development
UI/UX Design
Web Design
Digital Marketing
Content Marketing
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Average Hourly Rate
$149/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
NEWMEDIA Services
Web Development
UI/UX Design
Web Design
Digital Marketing
Content Marketing
Email Marketing
Social Media Marketing
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Almond Board of California
Amtrak
CBS Television
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NEWMEDIA Reviews & Testimonials
Adele Griffith
Review from Google
5.0★
Adele Griffith's Review Sourced from Google
After considerable review of proposals from several firms/agencies, we kicked off our project with NEWMEDIA and we knew the project timeline was aggressive but realistic - which we liked very much. Midway (or about midway) we made a few changes, which prolonged the project timeline and the NEWMEDIA team handled it exceptionally.
Daniel Hall
Review from Google
5.0★
Daniel Hall's Review Sourced from Google
My team at NEWMEDIA has been absolutely terrific throughout the entirety of my project. They're so responsive and engaging, and their creativity and output is top notch. The number one agency experience I've had in my entire career by far.
Michael Anderson
Review from Google
5.0★
Michael Anderson's Review Sourced from Google
We hired NEWMEDIA to help with social media marketing for our insurance company. The experience has been outstanding and we look forward to continuing to collaborate with NEWMEDIA for all our future marketing needs!
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Crux is a dynamic, woman-owned Creative and Marketing Agency, dedicated to sculpting brand identities and crafting engaging strategies. Specializing in interactive experiences, digital communications, and immersive environments, Crux ensures clients forge lasting connections with their target audiences...
Top Services:
Digital Services
Design Services
Branding
Logo Design
WordPress Website Design
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$125/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Crux Creative Services
Digital Services
Design Services
Branding
Logo Design
WordPress Website Design
SEO
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
PPC
Creative Services
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Oracle
CCI
University of Bowling Green
HKS
Perkins+Will
WBTC
Discovery World
Wisconsin State Fair
U.S. Navy
Yunker
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Crux Creative Reviews & Testimonials
Paula Kappes
Review from Google
5.0★
Paula Kappes's Review Sourced from Google
Crux Creative and Michele have been a key partner and vendor for my business for 10+ years. Michele cares for all our publicity and advertising needs, including printed pieces. Recently, she completed a new website on budget and on time. We are thrilled with the finish design and functionality. She has an expert eye for design and has been very effective in helping us to manage to a tight marketing budget. I highly recommend Crux Creative.
Cal Cook
Review from Google
5.0★
Cal Cook's Review Sourced from Google
Crux has built our last three websites. We also use them for our agency's design, marketing and social media needs. They are resourceful and timely. I highly recommend Michele and the team at Crux Creative.
Murphy Wallbeds Chicago
Review from Google
5.0★
Murphy Wallbeds Chicago's Review Sourced from Google
We at Murphy Wallbeds Chicago could not be happier with the job that Crux Creative has done with our website. Their attention to detail in both design and maintenance is second to none. Michele Allen has gone above and beyond for us, creating a intuitive and attractive site and responding to any issue we have immediately. If you are looking to create a website, Crux Creative is the firm to use.
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