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.
Organic rankings are determined by five factors: top services, reviews, portfolio, awards/press, and team expertise. Sponsored listings pay for a placement that appears above organic positions. Sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content - read more on our methodology page.
Funnel Boost Media
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Design. Rank. Grow | Award Winning Digital Marketing Agency
Funnel Boost Media runs social media campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, and X for SMBs, with a focus on home improvement, remodeling, and law firms. Founded in 2012 in San Antonio, the agency has served 750+ clients and logged 72,800+ annual marketing hours, helping clients with lead generation...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- AEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
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Funnel Boost Media Reviews & Testimonials
Web Design Review from Anonymous
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Web Design Review from Anonymous
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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
Specializing in organic growth, Searchbloom integrates social media marketing into broader search campaigns, such as off-page SEO, reputation management, and review strategy. Backed by 12+ years of industry experience, it has served local and eCommerce brands, like Nordstrom and Jitterbug...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- CRO
- eCommerce
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
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Searchbloom Reviews & Testimonials
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.
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.
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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Digital Silk
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.+1Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Growing Brands Online
Digital Silk grows brands on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn through organic content, paid social ads, influencer partnerships, and community management. The social media agency is trusted by clients like Sony, P&G, and Rollink and has been recognized by the Telly Awards and MarCom Awards...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 42 Projects Listed
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WordPress Website Design Review from Lauren Maffei Johnson
Our company had such a wonderful experience with this team! Their design work is top-notch, and they did a really wonderful job of walking us through the process, but also finding ways to go above and beyond with things we needed additional help with, such as connecting Google Analytics. Highly recommend and would use again.
Web Development Review from Sarah Balducci
The team that I worked with was fantastic and was able to give my company a stunning website, every idea came to life. The team of Emily, Monica and Violet was always available and with a smile on there faces. Great company to work with.
Web Development Review from Elma Madzar
The landing page looks great and got positive feedback. They did a great job taking direction, following my vision, collaborating, and suggesting alternative options. Overall easy, collaborative, and great execution of vision.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsTechAvidus provides social media management across content creation, scheduling, community engagement, paid campaigns, and analytics for LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Backed by 10+ years of experience, it has delivered 100+ projects to global clients, including Pfizer and PYNORA...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 56 Projects Listed
With our exceptional PPC advertising solutions, we empower businesses to dominate their markets and achieve outstanding results...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Harness our one-of-a-kind digital marketing solutions and leave a lasting impression on your clients. Marqade is the #1 digital marketing company that has delivered unmatched results to brands since its inception. We specialize in SEO, PPC, content marketing & quality lead generation...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Americaneagle.com is essentially a one-stop shop offering a comprehensive range of options for anyone wishing to thrive in their online pursuits. A family-owned, privately held business with a proven track record of success and reliability is Americaneagle.com...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
At SBO Buzz, we are focused on supporting small business owners. Our goal is to help businesses that don't have big budgets and want to maximize value and impact. We work with small businesses of all sizes and have expertise with franchises and medical/dental/chiro/podiatry practices...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
FCS is an award winning organic social media marketing agency. Our team of on-house experts become part of your in-house team to deliver social media strategy, social media content creation, community management, influencer management, paid media management and reporting...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
SITE IT NOW is a leading AI-driven SEO and web development agency specializing in custom websites, mobile apps, digital marketing, and secure hosting. We help businesses rank higher, get discovered in AI search, generate more leads, and accelerate growth...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
BUZZZ is a revenue-driven digital marketing agency helping businesses grow through data-driven marketing strategies, AI-powered SEO, and performance-focused advertising. Our team builds full funnel marketing systems that increase visibility, generate qualified leads, and scale revenue...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
Envoy is a full-service brand and digital innovation consultancy founded in 2010. Headquartered in Irvine, California, with studios in Chicago and San Diego, the agency combines design, technology and data to craft seamless customer journeys across brand, commerce, web, product and physical spaces...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Product Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are your partner in digital success. We got your back, from creative logo, powerful websites, branding to digital marketing solutions. We help businesses elevate their online presence and help them connect with their audience effectively.Let's create, expand, and grow together!...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Secret Fort is a place where honesty thrives. We built it to eliminate weak ideas, endless churn, and calculated answers that survive boardrooms but never connect with people. Were not here to fake it. Were here to uncover what's real...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Video Production
- Branding
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Artisan Talent is a premier creative staffing agency that has been redefining talent solutions since its inception. Committed to excellence, we offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the unique needs of the creative, digital, and marketing industries...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Popskull, we believe that in today's constant white noise of advertisements and messages, it can be hard for brands to stand out. That is why our team strives to create clear strategies and campaigns capable of cutting through all the chaos...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Creative Design Venture is a digital agency specializing in innovative web solutions and executive digital marketing services so that our valuable clientele and their businesses can have a strong online presence...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Qodestar is a digital studio focused on building clean, high-performing mobile apps and digital experiences. We partner with startups, growing businesses, and creative teams to transform ideas into intuitive mobile solutions through thoughtful design and development...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Root3 helps organizations at all stages of growth identify and capture market opportunity. We offer market research, strategic plan development, and a robust suite of marketing and sales executional services. We work alongside internal teams or as a fully outsourced department...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Growth Naavik is an AI-powered digital marketing agency committed to helping businesses achieve sustainable and measurable growth in the digital world. By combining advanced AI technologies with data-driven marketing strategies, the company delivers end-to-end solutions including SEO, lead generation, paid...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Innovative Creative Agency is a digital agency helping businesses grow through custom website design, SEO, free hosting, and digital marketing. We build effective websites and provide strategies that improve visibility, generate leads, and turn visitors into customers...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
GreySpace is a brand strategy and design studio helping ambitious businesses define their positioning, identity, and digital presence. We create brands, websites, and systems that help companies earn recognition, preference, and long-term growth...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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Chicago Social Media Marketing Events to Attend in 2025
To stay ahead in the competitive social media marketing world, you need to build strong connections and keep track of the latest trends.
In 2025, Chicago will be the hotspot for events packed with invaluable insights and networking opportunities tailored for social media pros, agencies, and marketing leaders. Get ready for action-packed strategies and fresh ideas catering to both local and global audiences.
Check out Chicago’s top social media events in 2025 to enhance your skills and grow your network. While exploring these events, don’t forget to browse the local agencies in our directory above to find the perfect partner for your next social media project.
1. TECHSPO Chicago 2025 Technology Expo
- Date: May 12-13, 2025
- Location: Soldier Field Stadium, Chicago, IL
- Cost: $0-$797 (Starting from Visitor Pass to VIP Pass options)
- Frequency: Annual
Experience the 10th annual TECHSPO Chicago 2025 and dive into the latest innovations in Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech, and SaaS technologies that are transforming the world of social media. Over the course of two exciting days, you’ll get to connect with developers, brands, marketers, technology providers, and designers. Enjoy engaging live keynote presentations, hands-on master classes, interactive exhibits, and networking opportunities to explore how these technologies can drive business growth and spark new ideas.
Ideal For: Developers, marketers, designers, tech providers, and business innovators.
What You’ll Gain:
- Actionable insights into emerging technologies
- Practical strategies for business growth
- Networking opportunities with industry leaders
2. AMA Chicago Marketing Events
a. AMA Chicago Marketing Workshops
- Date: January 14, 2025 and March 6, 2025
- Location: Virtual (12:00 PM-1:00 PM CT)
- Cost: Free for AMA members (Guests: $20)
- Frequency: Monthly
Join AMA Chicago's interactive, virtual workshops designed to help marketers discuss, strategize, and solve pressing social media marketing challenges. Covering topics like digital transformation, SEO, and market research, these one-hour events offer actionable insights to stay ahead in the industry. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to elevate your expertise and make lasting connections!
Upcoming Workshops:
- January 14, 2025: Future-Ready Digital Marketing: 5 Trends You Need to Know
- March 6, 2025: SEO in 2025: Winning Hearts, Minds, and Algorithms
Ideal For: Marketers, strategists, and digital professionals seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge.
What You’ll Gain:
- Practical strategies for emerging trends like SEO and digital marketing
- Engaging discussions with industry experts and peers
- Exclusive insights, all for free with AMA membership
b. AMA Chicago Marketing Signature Speaker Series
- Date: Ongoing (Check AMA Chicago for upcoming events)
- Location: Various locations in Chicagoland
- Cost: Free for AMA Chicago members (Guest: $30 per event)
- Frequency: Quarterly
The Signature Speaker Series features top marketing practitioners from innovative brands and organizations. With formats ranging from individual lectures to expert power panels, this series delivers insights, tools, and strategies to help social media marketers excel. Topics cover real-world challenges faced by B2B, B2C, startups, non-profits, and Fortune 500 companies.
Ideal For: Marketing professionals, media experts, agency representatives, entrepreneurs, digital leaders, and business executives looking for practical insights and networking opportunities.
What You’ll Gain:
- Cutting-edge marketing strategies from leading experts
- Practical solutions to real-world challenges
- Inspiration to advance your marketing career
3. DigiMarCon Chicago 2025
- Date: May 12-13, 2025
- Location: Soldier Field Stadium, Chicago, IL
- Cost: $97-$1,097 (Starting from Virtual Pass to VIP Pass options)
- Frequency: Annual
Join the 4th annual DigiMarCon Chicago in Soldier Field, where the digital marketing, media, and advertising community come alive during a premier conference and exhibition experience. This in-person event is your chance to escape virtual fatigue and reconnect face-to-face with industry leaders, peers, and cutting-edge technologies. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and transformed by an exceptional lineup of headlining speakers, who are ready to share the latest insights and groundbreaking ideas. Don’t miss out on the chance to connect, learn, and take your business to the next level!
Ideal For: Marketers, media professionals, agencies, entrepreneurs, digital executives, and business leaders.
What You’ll Gain:
- Actionable insights from top speakers
- Expert panels and masterclasses on digital marketing trends
- Networking opportunities with thought leaders and peers
- Exposure to innovative tools in the Exhibition Hall
4. Digital Summit Chicago 2025
- Date: April 16-17, 2025
- Location: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
- Cost: $425-$825 (early bird)
- Frequency: Annual
Enhance your social media marketing skills with practical sessions and strategy workshops at Digital Summit Chicago 2025. Sign up for an exciting two-day event, connect with top marketing minds from across the country, and dive deep into cutting edge trends like generative AI, savvy content strategies, and marketing budgets. You'll have the opportunity to network with leading marketers, learn actionable tactics, and sharpen your skills for tackling today’s most pressing marketing challenges.
Ideal For: Digital marketers, brand managers, and marketing professionals across all industries.
What You’ll Gain:
- Cutting-edge tactics for AI and Chat GPT integration
- Data-driven strategies for customer journeys and SEO performance
- In-depth workshops on branding, influencer marketing, and omnichannel strategies
- Networking opportunities with industry leaders from Spotify, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, Amazon, and other platforms
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