25 Best Advertising Companies in Chicago, IL

UPSHOT

We create brand excitement.

UPSHOT is an advertising agency that is based in Chicago. They leverage the passions and emotional behavior of customers to trigger brand recognition and participation. It was founded in 1994. They have a team of 5 topclass team members that have experience in adverting and marketing with different organizations. Their services are brand initiatives and promotions, paid media, strategic planning, research and social media marketing. Some projects they have worked in include Tazo, Google, Lifemaster, Tylenol, new balance and corona.

Norton Agency

We are independent

Norton Agency is an advertising agency that is based in Chicago. They have the tools and resources to help businesses project their brand where their customers are. It was founded a few years ago. They have a team of 27 professionals that have experience with advertising, content creations and analytics across many industries. Some projects and organizations they have worked with include Euclid emerald, The Aspyre Collection, FreshLook Color Contact lenses and PillCam Colon. Their services are experiential and event marketing, advertising and brand communication, sales enablement communication and execution.

Plan B Advertising

A best-gen marketing agency

Plan B Advertising is an advertising agency that is based in Chicago. They have been creating ads and helping brands get the word out for the past two decades. They have a team of 21 professionals who have different capabilities in marketing, web development and copywriting. Some projects and organizations they have worked with include Mather, Tru Vue, Keiser, Jaguar, Wilson, Mclaren Automotive and Loyola Medicine. Some of their advertising services include online and offline - Print, Experiential design, broadcast and radio, digital and video development.

Part Three Advertising

We believe the success of a company is comprised of three elements - product, operations and marketing

Part Three Advertising is an advertising agency that is based in Chicago. They create different forms of advertising that include Print, direct mail, Media buying, outdoor, promotions, PR, Postal, Signage and Video. They have a team of professionals, who have different capabilities in marketing, web development and copywriting, search engine optimization (SEO) and design. Some of the projects and organizations they have worked with include Noble schools, Familia Dental, Lagoa Brakes, Pockets, Din Law, Coldwell Banker, Kinglsey Law Group and Cancer Treatment Centers.

Cramer-Krasselt

We are data-inspired, tech-integrated, real-time thinkers

Cramer-Krasselt is an advertising agency that is based in Chicago. They help brands make a connection with their potential customers. They have 21 experienced team members with expertise in Branding, media, Innovation and Public Relations. They create different forms of advertising such as brand strategy, planning and buying, media engagement, package design, influencer and event marketing. Some of the projects and organizations they have worked with include Flagstar Bank, Porsche, Tropicana, Corona Extra, Alzhelmer’s Association, Mueller’s, Tiki, Ariens, Cintas and Edward Jones.

50,000feet

Perspective is everything.

50,000feet is an advertising agency that is based in Chicago. They started in 2001 and they help brands turn ideas in reality. They have 4 creative team members with expertise in Branding, media, Innovation and creativity. They create different forms of advertising that include Content Strategy, Channel Strategy, Communication Planning, Promotional and Microsites, Sales Enablement, Campaign Planning and Social Media. Some of the projects and organizations they have worked with include Archer Hotel, Abbott, BMW, BBVA, Dale Carnegie, Boston Consulting Group, Irvine Company, International Truck and Ivy Investments.

Davis Harrison Dion

Let's Get To Yes

Davis Harrison Dion is a multi-award winning advertising agency that is based in Chicago. They have been working with businesses and individuals since 1979 to create advertising that connects emotionally with the audience. Some of the platforms of their advertising are Television (broadcast and streaming), Radio, Print and digital. The industries they have worked for include electronics, manufacturing and retail. The projects they have worked on include Raise A Glass to Craft, Ten days To Savor and Chicago Northwest Visitors Guide.

Burrell Communications

transcultural + Multidimensional

Burrell Communications is an advertising agency based in Chicago, they have been creating advertising services for more than 40 years. They have 17 dynamic team members with expertise in Traffic generation, Design, media and advertising. Their services include Digital and social content creation, Public Relations, Engagement Marketing, Research, Social Listening and Strategic Planning. The companies they have worked on include Gold Series, Camry, P and G, Corolla, Highlander and Ferrara Candy Company. They have a team of over 60 professionals that execute the advertising strategies.

Leo Burnett Chicago

Named agency of the year

Leo Burnett Chicago is an advertising agency that is based in Chicago, they have been creating advertising strategies for different businesses over the past years. Their services include Data and Analytics, design, Omnichannel advertising, production, research and multicultural advertising. The companies they have worked on include Mcdonalds, GM, CocaCola, P and G, Samsung, Pfizer and Kellogg’s. They have a team of 14 professionals from different parts of the world, with expertise in social media ads, Design, media and advertising.

Point B Communications

We're not your typical marketing and branding agency

For more than 40 years, Point B Communications has been creating advertising that helps companies to connect their audience, through compelling designs, planning and strategies. It is an advertising agency that is based in Chicago. They have 17 dynamic team members with expertise in Traffic generation, Design, media and advertising. Their services include media planning and buying, brand creation, collateral and direct mail. The companies they have worked on include Kimpton hotels and restaurants, National Association of Realtors and Warren Barr.

88 Brand Partners

We are a full-service creative agency that builds, elevates and extends brands.

88 Brand Partners is an advertising agency that is based in Chicago, they have been creating advertising strategies for different businesses over the past years. They have a team of 16 professionals that are art directors, developers and creative technologists. Their advertising service shows up on platforms such as Radio, Print, Tradeshows and events, Retail Marketing, Video, Collateral Systems and Experiential Marketing. The companies they have worked on include Northshore University healthsystem, Greater Chicago Food Depository, Nitel and American Veterinary Medical Association.

Killian Branding

A small independent branding agency

Killian Branding is an advertising agency that is based in Chicago, led by the Branding Expert, Bob Killian. The company was founded in 1987. They have been creating advertising, strategy and designs for B2B and B2Cs. The organizations they have worked on include Kindred, In Out Labs, Child’s Voice, Stern, 55 Questions, Precious Moments and Stay Metrics. Some of the services they offer to their clients are lead generation, content creation, Automation, social media, Paid search or SEO, Display Ads and Email Marketing.

rEvolution Marketing

WE ARE AN INTEGRATED SPORTS AND LIFESTYLE AGENCY BUILT FOR BRANDS

rEvolution Marketing is an advertising agency that is based in Chicago. It started more than 18 years are they focus on creating advertising in the sports industry. Some of the advertising services they create include Sponsorship Consulting, Sponsorship Strategy and Research, Marketing communication, Event Productions and Services. Some of the projects their team has worked on include Concacaf Gold Cup, Continental Tire, Land Rover USA, Tottenham Hotspur, Stockx and Decathlon. They have a team of more than 60 professionals to work with your company.

The Distillery Project

We are an independent, creative and strategic agency dedicated to giving our clients more of what they want, and less of what they don't.

The Distillery Project is an award-winning advertising agency that is based in Chicago. Some of the advertising services they create include video production, social media strategy, media planning and graphic design. Some of their clients are Arrow Electronics, dehnco, CAT, Meijer, Lifeway, RetailMeNot, Rooms to go, Athletico, Tropic Sport and Duran Cigars. They have 21 team members who have worked with big agencies as professionals in strategy, creative, productions, digital and social. They won awards in 2012, 2014 and 2017.

Popskull

It's hard to stand out

Popskull is an advertising agency that is based in Chicago. They help businesses create contents that their potential customers desire to feed on, while marketing their clients’ services and products. They offer advertising services such as video production, social media strategy, media planning and graphic design. Some of their clients are Tramontina, Lyft, Stolen Spirits, SkinnyPop Popcorn, Themis Bar Review, Spice Note Tequila, Devil Dawgs, Pacific Press Technologies and Carnow Conibear.. They have 21 team members who have worked with big agencies as professionals.

Sparkfactor

A full service digital agency in Chicago

Sparkfactor is an advertising agency that is based in Chicago. They started in 1997. They create custom advertising and different design solutions for their clients, helping them to express their brands through stories in video and motion graphics. Their list of clients includes Bio-tissue, Professional Eye Care Center, Putman Media, River Parishes Tourist Commission and Rogers Park Business Alliance. Some of the advertising services they create include web, video, print and direct. Their team has years of experience working with digital tools and media.

FCB Chicago

Modern marketing requires an entirely new model

FCB Chicago is an advertising agency that is based in Chicago. It was founded in 1873. They create custom advertising and different design solutions for their clients, helping them to express their brands through stories in video and motion graphics. They have a team of over 700 creative professional actively delivering value in their clients’ businesses. Their list of clients and projects include Renew Life, Glad, Radio Flyer, Milk Bone, Clark Street Bridge and Archer.

Michael Walters Advertising

welcome to our tradigital world.

Michael Walters Advertising is an advertising agency that is based in Chicago. They mix both traditional and digital advertising to reach every class of potential audience of their clients. Their list of clients and projects are Olivet Nazarene University, Hunter Douglas, BAM – Building America Mutual, Adventist Health, Holiday Retirement and Senior Helpers. With a team of over 700 creative professionals, thye are actively delivering value in their clients’ businesses. Some of the services they offer their clients are brand Recognition, Strategic Planning, Broadcast Media, Media Planning and buying.

Havas Chicago

All In.

Havas Chicago is an advertising agency that is based in Chicago. They use different platforms, digital tools and leverage on partners to create advertising solutions for their teeming clients. They have a core leadership team that is made up of 6 professionals with diverse skills in digital media and advertising. Their list of clients and projects include Go Anywhere, Who designs for Water, Mike’s Hard lemonade, RAGU, Simmered in Tradition, Cracker Barrel and Community Driven. Their services include experience design, social marketing, brand strategy, millennial and multicultural experts.

Tom, Dick & Harry Creative

Chicago's craft agency since 2002

Tom, Dick & Harry Creative is an advertising agency that is located in Chicago. It started in 2002. They are focused on creative exciting and innovative campaigns for different brands and industries – automotive, fashion, IT and Hospitality. Some of the different organizations and industries they have worked with include fox, Mondelez, Shiner, Discover, Wilson, Snapon, Nike, National Geographic, SHURE, fathead.com, CanyonRanch and Schwinn. Their team members are skilled in promotions, sponsorships, online outreach, media training, storytelling, broadcast, content, integrated campaigns, and analytics.

Periscope

An independent, fully integrated creative company

Periscope is an advertising agency that is located in Chicago. They are focused on creative advertising campaigns that match the desires of the people their clients are targeting. They have worked with different top and fortune 500 organizations and industries. Some of them include Google, COX, Publix, Petco, Hefty, Hairless Dog, Twin Cities in Motion, PEMCO Insurance and Red Robin. Their team of professionals has worked on projects such as PEMCO Insurance, Minnesota Lottery and Target. They have skill sets in Strategy, Connected Experience, Analytics and Media.

Laughlin Constable

We Take Brands from Now to Next

Laughlin Constable is an advertising agency that is located in Chicago. They offer services such as Email Marketing and CRM, Creative, Public Relations, Strategy and Insight, Content and Search Engine optimization. They have a team of 15 top professionals with the skills and experience in media and advertising. Some of the projects and clients they have worked with include Medela, World Finance, Fleet Farm, Northwestern Medicine, El Camino Health, Jewelers Mutual, Master Lock and Sentry Safe.

Merge

Better Together

Merge is an advertising agency that is located in Chicago. They stand beside their clients, collaborating with them to create health, happiness and wealth for their brands. They have a team of 38 professionals with skills in content creation, social media, advertising and marketing. Some of their services include shopper Marketing and Activation, Creative and Communications, Experiences and Engineering. They have worked on projects such as Taking Aruba to New Destinations, Elevate Awareness with Hospital C-suite, Simplifying Sales and Surgery and Care Oregon’s Health Market Share.

Energy BBDO

It starts with our energized people

Energy BBDO is an advertising agency that is located in Chicago. With their 8-member team of designers, data analysts, creatives and marketers, they create strategies that help the messages of brand resonate with their audience. Some of their clients include Avocadoes from Mexico, Afrin, Aleve, Claritin, Drano, Extra and Facebook. Their team have worked on projects such as Give Up Giving up, It’s Good to be Tough, Special Guests and My old Kentucky home. They have expertise in Video production, Gaming, Social Media and Digital Advertising.

View Chicago

Outdoor advertising that reaches Chicagoans where they eat, drink, shop and live

View Chicago is an advertising agency that is located in Chicago. Their team of professionals have mastered how to reach the citizen in the places where they congregate, using outdoor advertising. Some of the formats of their advertising campaigns include Wallscapes, Bus Wraps, Street furniture and Wild posting that are placed in more than 200 Hotspots in Chicago. The industries they have worked with include Hospitals, Real Estate, Higher Education, Attorneys, Casinos and Small Businesses. Get in touch and get your adverts in front of the right audience.