Top Illinois Digital Media Startups (140)

At AdAction, we’re revolutionizing how brands connect with audiences through the power of mobile technology. As leaders in performance-driven marketing, we create innovative solutions that merge supply, loyalty, and rewards into seamless, mobile-first strategies. Our platform empowers brands and app developers to drive engagement, boost retention, and achieve sustainable growth by delivering personalized, reward-based experiences that foster genuine connections. With cutting-edge...

Accelerated Digital Media is a bootstrapped company that has recruited some of the top talent in digital marketing. We're on a mission to create one of the country's top digital marketing firms. ADM is a team of performance marketers specializing in paid media management for high-growth Digital Health and e-commerce companies. We work with our clients to manage their investments on...

Zefr is the leading data and technology company that enables responsible marketing for brands, agencies and platforms. The company leverages a patented AI and machine learning engine, called Cognition AI, to offer brands and agencies more accurate and transparent activation and measurement solutions on scaled video platforms.

RyTech has quickly grown from its humble foundations in the Chicago suburbs to serving clients across the US. With offices in Chicago and Milwaukee we're prepared to take on our client's challenges. Our team is passionate about helping brands expand their reach and achieve their business goals in innovative and exciting ways. Are you ready to take the next step...

EnsembleIQ is a North American business intelligence company delivering insightful information and actionable connections. Using our market expertise throughout the entire path to purchase in retail, retail technology, consumer goods, healthcare, and hospitality, we help professionals make informed business decisions and gain a competitive advantage. We offer creative solutions that connect suppliers and service providers with our business-building communities. Through...

DoStuff runs 22 local event guides (Do312, DoNYC, DoLA, etc) and a Ticket Membership that drives 60m event attendees a year. Our local teams make us a trusted part of the local scene, and our tech platform ensures we’re introducing people to the best stuff to do. We cover all events, not just those we’re paid to promote, because that...

Since 2009, SCUBE has worked with ecommerce brands selling technical products where performance is dictated by data accuracy, not traffic volume. The work concentrates around Google Shopping, paid search, SEO, and GTM-based tracking. The focus is spec-driven ecommerce. Auto parts, marine and boating components, heavy equipment, construction supplies, and industrial products where compatibility, attributes, and technical accuracy determine whether demand converts...

We are an award-winning, independent media agency specializing in planning, buying and providing analytics on media performance. Three key benefits set us apart from most agencies: 1. We maximize your dollars and minimize waste. Our conviction is that since business situations and business needs differ greatly by geography, “cookie cutter” plans don’t cut it. We minimize waste by 15-25% on...

MarketerHire’s mission is to make expert marketing accessible to everyone. Our platform gives companies on-demand access to a global network of amazing, pre-vetted marketing talent and it is used by early-stage startups, billion-dollar unicorns, and Fortune 100 companies alike. By giving all companies access to amazing marketers - entrepreneurs and enterprises can focus on building great products. We are also contributing...

Marcel Digital is an award-winning website development and digital marketing agency. Founded in March 2003, Marcel remains one of the original and most well established digital marketing firms in the United States. Our mission is to change the idea of what an agency is and what it can be. Our vision is striving to be a close-knit, integrated team of...

We are building a faith-based meditation app. Think Headspace or Calm, but for prayer & catholic spirituality. We believe that we're all looking for peace, and that there is no surer way to find it than by learning to sit in silence with God: “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will...

We are Chicago’s NPR news station, one of the largest and most respected public media stations in the country. Our mission is at the heart of WBEZ Chicago. We fulfill our mission at WBEZ by serving as a cornerstone of the public conversation; as a central pillar of our civic community; and by reasserting ourselves as the heart of innovation...

Authentic is an award-winning digital agency specializing in fundraising, advertising, web and graphic design, online organizing and more. We lead this industry by rejecting the campaign-in-a-box model that dominates politics and focus instead on developing unique and creative digital programs for our clients.

Benda Infotech provides comprehensive IT and business services, specializing in software development, data analytics, and workforce solutions.

VisualFizz is a top Chicago B2B digital marketing agency that specializes in driving high value growth for companies within the construction, manufacturing, industrial, and technology sectors. Since our launch in 2016, we have focused extensively on the unique challenges of B2B marketing, where complex sales cycles and technical decision making require a sophisticated and strategic approach. Our firm is powered by...

BUZZZ is a revenue-driven digital marketing agency helping businesses grow through data-driven marketing strategies, AI-powered SEO, and performance-focused advertising. We combine search marketing, paid advertising, and conversion optimization to deliver measurable business outcomes, including improved search rankings, higher conversion rates, and stronger return on marketing investment. Core Digital Marketing Services Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Our AI-powered SEO strategies improve organic visibility and search rankings...

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PopArt Studio is a full-service digital agency that specializes in web design, web development, graphic design, and SEO optimization. Our core mission is to help businesses create a strong online presence by delivering cutting-edge digital solutions tailored to their unique needs. Since 2009, we’ve worked with clients across 65 countries, ranging from startups to global brands, providing services that enhance...

Founded in 1995, Imaginary Landscape is a Chicago-based website design and development firm. We specialize in the open-source technology Django to create high-end, customized websites for our clients. Imaginary Landscape is a diverse group of talented individuals with a passion for the Web. We’ve kept pace with extraordinary...

Heritage Werks is the heritage agency for sports, brands and entertainment. We specialize in establishing and maintaining state-of-the-art archival programs and curating compelling content and narratives to fuel interactive experiences, new stadiums, corporate anniversaries, social/mobile content, exhibits, museums, storytelling campaigns and much more. Our clients include DOW 30 and Fortune 500 companies, major technology, luxury and fashion brands, MLB, NBA, NFL and...