PPC & paid media agencies in Chicago

MERGE is a marketing and technology agency built for the intersection of health and wellness. We help brands navigate complex consumer journeys and unlock growth through data-driven storytelling, AI-powered personalization, and bold creativity. Powered by human insight, creativity, and AI, we unite people and brands. Our expertise spans health and consumer brands, with demonstrated experience across industries including: Pharma and Medtech, Health Providers, Insurance, Health, Financial Services, Retail, Connected Living, and Food. We provide deep platform expertise and services in: Strategy, Creative, Public Relations, Experience, Performance Marketing, Media, and Platforms. Our success is best illustrated in our enduring client partnerships with marquee brands such as Abbott, Blue Cross Blue Shield, GE Healthcare, Supernus, American Express, T-Mobile, Coach, and Meta. With teams across offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Los Angeles, New York City, and Raleigh. MERGE’s culture embraces agility, ability, and humility to consistently deliver exceptional client results. Recruitment Fraud Alert Notice: Please be aware of potential fraud or scams by individuals, organizations, or websites falsely claiming to represent MERGE in recruitment activities. MERGE follows a well-defined recruitment process for all positions, which includes formal interviews before issuing any offers of employment. Importantly, we do not require any payments or fees from job applicants. Additionally, MERGE does not conduct interviews through texting platforms such as RingCentral. If you receive any suspicious emails claiming to recruit on behalf of MERGE, do not share personal information or make any payments. Qualified candidates should only apply to current openings directly through MERGE’s

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Basis Technologies is a global provider of workflow automation, intelligence and programmatic trading software for the marketing enterprise. Its platform creates a centralized system of record for digital marketers. Headquartered in Chicago with global customers, Basis is renowned for its commitment to employees and workplace culture.

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DMA (Digital Marketing Agency) is a provider of specialized digital marketing solutions for both small to medium businesses with aspirations to grow and enterprises looking to maintain market dominance. We provide digital marketing campaigns based on the unique objectives and requirements of each client, giving specialized service to help them not only achieve their marketing objectives, but to exceed their expectations. Innovation is something we strive to uphold with each project we take on, finding new ways to get the most out of digital marketing for each business with connect with.

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Fusion92 is the independent growth partner for highly regulated, multi-location brands. We run identity, activation, and experience as one connected system — built compliance-first, accountable to outcomes, and proven across thousands of locations. We reach the real households that matter, reach them across every channel, and prove the result back — the kind of rigor most marketing never reaches. Holding companies sell hours and silo the work; platforms hand you tools and no accountability. We replace the patchwork with one system you own: one that grows the brand without ever putting its trust at risk. We're headquartered in Chicago with hubs in Detroit, Austin and Denver.

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At Manifest, we drive growth by starting in the messy middle — where customer consideration widens and momentum is at greatest risk. We focus on shortening that journey to close the gap between brand and performance, turning consideration into preference and driving results that ripple throughout the full funnel. As an independent, integrated agency with roots in content, brand journalism, performance marketing, digital storytelling, creative technology, ecommerce, and consumer brand campaigns, we’ve seen enough to know that through complexity, comes certainty.

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Cramer-Krasselt is one of the largest independent agencies in the US with nearly $50 million revenue, with more than 80% of that revenue coming from digital and social. We’re more than integrated. We’re totally interconnected to optimize and synergize every marketing effort for maximum engagement and impact. With a mission to Make Friends, Not Ads®, C-K has built a reputation for changing perceptions and behaviors. It’s how we helped Porsche achieve more than a dozen years of record-breaking sales and how Corona beer got to be one of the top imports. We provide strategic branding, social, creative, digital, analytics, media strategy and investment, e-commerce, programmatic UX, influencer management and more. C-K.com.

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IZEA is a full-service, pure-play creator economy agency powered by our proprietary ZED technology, with a mission to to make Creator Economy solutions for marketers. We do this by lighting up the Creator Economy with IZEAs—our strategies, campaigns, and solutions that build brands and drive demand. Since launching the industry’s first-ever influencer marketing platform in 2006, IZEA has facilitated nearly 4 million collaborations between brands and creators.

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Data, Technology and Innovation (DTI) is a centralized global practice within Publicis Media, the media-centric solutions hub of Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40]. DTI drives transformation across Publicis Media’s global agency brands via the provision of a scalable and consistent approach to data and technology. DTI is powered by a leading, global data/tech platform; best-in-class technology management and consultancy services; unified workflow solutions; differentiated products and client solution stacks; and strategic oversight of all major data and technology partnerships. Home to over 700 engineers, data architects, consultants, product managers and a robust project management operation, DTI helps scale innovation worldwide. Interested in building something new with us? Visit our careers page! We would love to hear from you. Visit us online at www.vivaki.com/careers

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Founded in 2003, CG Life is a specialized pharma agency built for the unique challenges of bringing therapies for rare and hard-to-treat diseases to market, where traditional commercialization models often fall short. CG Life partners with biopharma companies to navigate the complexity of rare disease commercial launches by combining deep scientific expertise, strategy-led activation of physician and patient communities, and results-driven engagement to support what's best for patients. The result is faster, more effective launches in markets where insight, creativity, and credibility determine success.

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Walker Sands is an integrated B2B growth services agency with expertise in strategy, data, content, creative, strategic communications, digital marketing and RevOps. The agency’s Outcome-based Marketing approach helps B2B brands grow, build reputation, generate demand, drive engagement and strengthen market position. A 10-time Inc. 5000 honoree, Walker Sands is one of the fastest-growing B2B agencies in the world, proudly serving 100+ clients from offices in Chicago, Seattle and Boston.

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Strike Social’s machine learning technology is an end-to-end YouTube, Meta, TikTok, and all-biddable social execution platform built to generate savings for agencies and deliver campaign performance for brands. We are a SWAS (Software with a Service) AdTech business partner. As an extension of your team, our 24/7, global team leverages our proprietary planning, pacing, and optimization tools to generate significant savings and efficiencies on every campaign. We’re hyper-focused on setting up and executing your client’s campaigns, so your team can focus on servicing and growing the business.

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Architects of Growth; Optimizers of Outcomes. NOVUS is an award-winning, independent agency specializing in hyper-personalized media with local precision and national impact. We deliver smarter media solutions by uniting strategic planning and precision buying with data and insights to create highly personalized, measurable campaigns. Our approach ensures every investment is optimized in real time to exceed your business goals and accelerate growth. Through best-of-discipline creative partnerships and our dynamic creative optimization (DCO) process, we deliver data-driven insights that ensure the right message reaches the right person in the right geography — grounded in strategic audience segmentation and persona development.

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CMN is at the heart of the multicultural Hispanic market. For over 30 years, we’ve been helping brands reach the fastest-growing consumer segment in the U.S. through passion points of music, sports, and culture. Our unique and unmatched experience allows us to engage on a deeper level across every touch point. Our expertise includes shopper marketing, insight & strategy, experiential, branded content, digital, media buying and sponsorship activation. We believe… Experience Is Everything. Awards and Recognitions 2016 Chief Marketer, PROMO Top Shop Event Marketer’s Top Agency “It List” (2016, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009) 2015 Billboard Latin Power Player List, President and CEO Henry Cárdenas Advertising Age’s, 50 Largest U.S. Hispanic Agencies Advertising Age’s, Hispanic Fast Pack – 50 Largest U.S. Hispanic Agencies Crain’s Chicago, Largest Minority Owned Firms (2015, 2011, 2010, 2009) 2014 Billboard Marketing Award, Best Events / Engagement: Net 10 Wireless presenting Marc Anthony’s Cambio de Piel Tour 2013 Billboard Marketing Award, Best Tour Sponsorship: Net 10 Wireless presenting the Gigant3s Tour featuring Marc Anthony, Marco Antonio Solís and Chayanne 2012 Billboard Marketing Award, Best Tour Sponsorship: 5 Gum Wrigley presenting Camila’s Dejarte de Amar Tour Hispanic Business’ “HB 500” (2012, 2011, 2010, 2009) Crain’s Chicago Businesses’ “Fast 50” (2012, 2011, 2010, 2008) Chief Marketer’s Promo 100 (2012, 2010, 2009) 2011 Ex Award Gold Winner, Best Multicultural Event Campaign (2011)

Galactic Fed is a full-service digital marketing agency focused on one thing: HELPING BUSINESSES GROW THEIR REVENUE. We don’t chase vanity metrics. We build strategies around ROI, using data, creativity, and speed to deliver real results. Founded by growth experts from Stanford, Google, P&G, and CERN, we’ve helped more than 600 companies grow, from early-stage startups to Fortune 50 leaders. Our services include: ✨ Paid Media (Google, Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Reddit, Bing, everything!) 🔍 SEO, GEO, and Content Strategy ⚡ Conversion Rate Optimization 📊 Web Analytics and Reporting 🎨 Creative Strategy and Copy 📱 Organic Social Strategy 🤝 Influencer Marketing Every client works with experienced marketers who prioritize impact over fluff. If a strategy won’t drive ROI, we’ll be honest about it. We care about lasting results. Galactic Fed has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and CNBC for our insights on growth and digital strategy. If you're ready to invest in marketing that drives REAL BUSINESS RESULTS, we’re here to help!

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Owned by Awin, ShareASale's affiliate marketing platform empowers advertisers and publishers of all sizes to grow their business online. Since 2000, the Awin Group pioneered affiliate marketing partnerships. For almost 25 years, Awin and ShareASale have played a pivotal role in setting industry standards by developing innovative technology, cultivating excellent service and introducing world-leading brands to the channel. No matter what type of partner, level of service, or tools your business needs, we provide solutions to drive sustainable growth.

Proudly independent, Kelly Scott Madison uncomplicates the intricate media marketplace to deliver agile and impactful solutions, fast. We combine data-informed insights, human-centered strategies, technical expertise, executional excellence and innovative thought leadership to move your business forward. To find out how we deliver growth, savings, and a sigh of relief for our clients, visit us at www.ksmmedia.com.

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The Plum Tree Group is an interactive agency focusing on solutions for emerging businesses. We focus on Information Technology, Business Process Outsourcing, Marketing and Communications, Consulting and Micro Venture Support Services … all customized exclusively for small- and mid-sized emerging companies.

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A sage advisor, a creative force and, with any luck, the most fun meeting you’ll have all week. SRW is an independent, full-service agency with a penchant for growing natural health and wellness brands. Our team of strategists, analysts and creatives, specializes in creating, growing and converting communities. Be it through eye-catching packaging or the social post that stops you in your tracks, we help brands catch fire. Strategic Thinking We are seasoned entrepreneurs with a track record of transforming ideas into real things. We’re not a typical agency or creative house, we’re indispensable business counselors. From day one we’re keen to understand and offer good thinking on your next best business move. Content Creation Labels and packaging, experiential activations, video shoots, endless artful social assets, and print pieces as far as the eye can see. Our talented team does it all. Paid Media & Distribution We like our clients’ work to be seen, so we make sure it’s tailored to their audience, and targets them directly, with public relations, search and social as introductory touch points. Analytics We find out what works well and make more of it. We find out what doesn’t work, and don’t make that again. The kids call it optimizing, we call it a pretty obvious part of doing your job in the digital environment.

DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay, and more. Its team of 4,000+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. DEPT® is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified. www.deptagency.com

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Envisionit is an award-winning, full-service digital marketing agency headquartered in Chicago. Our integrated services span Strategy & Consulting, Creative & Content, Paid Media, Data & Analytics, Web Development, SEO & AI Search, and Conversion Rate Optimization, all delivered in-house. We fuel growth for clients across a range of industries, with a core focus on Tourism & Destinations, Consumer Services, Consumer Packaged Goods and Technology. We are bold and resourceful. Energized and curious. Ready to solve problems and eager to apply new ideas. Our mission is to know our clients and their market, customer, and needs better than anyone else in order to help them achieve goals faster & without friction. In our work, we value being engaged, proactive, impactful, curious, and supportive. In our culture, we champion transparency, belonging, giving back, and having fun. Our purpose at Envisionit is to "Seize the Opportunity." For our employees, partners, and clients: now is the moment to grow, learn, be curious, build new capabilities, and achieve amazing things. Current career opportunities at Envisionit are available here: https://envisionitagency.com/careers/

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We believe in the power of connection and in food, travel and culture to rekindle our earliest sense of wonder, place and identity. We’re a complete marketing agency built for where the world is going, grounded in relationships and measured by real results and ROI.

Scale is a marketing laboratory. We’re businessmen and entrepreneurs guided by 20+ years of marketing and business success yet grounded enough to stay agile in today’s dynamic marketing arena. We combine passions in media, creativity, technology and data -- along with a healthy dose of common sense -- to achieve what our partners want most — business results. Scale Marketing doesn't want to be your agency. Agencies are a thing of the past. We want to be your nimble, tech savvy, open and collaborative marketing partner.

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Strata is now FreeWheel, A Comcast Company. Learn more: https://www.freewheel.com/

We build and support brands that genuinely improve lives. That’s our center. Our beating heart. In big and small ways, we believe that together with our clients, our work can make a difference. Let’s start something good.

Transform your marketing into a growth engine. As a performance advertising agency, we’ve helped countless brands drive growth. This includes a healthcare disruptor increasing revenue by 567% over five years, an online education brand growing from $800M to $2B, and a leading CPG brand calling us their preferred agency for over 30 years. With strong DR roots and expertise across TV, audio and digital video, our strategies are tailored to your brand and your goals. Our creative is crafted to inspire consumer action. Our media brings an always-on, always-optimizing approach to your investment. And our analytics platform, EiQ, combines the best of data tech to deliver clear, actionable insights. For us, it’s all designed to improve your ROI and drive growth. We succeed only when you do. To learn more about how we can turn your advertising into a sales engine, visit Eicoff.com. Or connect directly with Delia Marshall at [email protected].

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