Programmatic agencies in Chicago

21 agencies match your filters. 4 of them advertise on LinkedIn.

Centro

Chicago, United States · 524 people · Est. 2001

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.

  • Programmatic

Cramer-Krasselt

Chicago, United States · 255 people · Est. 1898

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.

  • Programmatic

Has run 35 LinkedIn ads · See them →

VivaKi

Chicago, United States · 246 people · Est. 2008

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

  • Programmatic

NOVUS Media LLC

Chicago, United States · 163 people · Est. 1987

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.

  • Programmatic

Has run 6 LinkedIn ads

Kelly Scott Madison

Chicago, United States · 134 people · Est. 1966

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.

  • Programmatic

Has run 1 LinkedIn ad

Connect at Publicis Media

Chicago, United States · 60 people

​Born in a time of media disruption, Connect is an agency liberated from legacy and old team models. Our purpose-built teams are designed for ambitious brands who demand category expertise and startup speed. ​ ​ Architecting from scratch with client specialization in mind, clients get our agility, speed and collaborative approach backed by the scale and integrated power Publicis Media. ​ ​ We rise to the challenge of clients with complex retail or portfolio ecosystems, regulated categories or clients who must win in B2B and B2C. Whether challengers in their category or leading brands with a challenger mindset, our bespoke approach dials up the integration of audience data, what’s next in media, and leading-edge technology with specialist knowledge. ​ ​Custom built means we accelerate growth from Day One. ​

  • Programmatic

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Fernando E.

Head of New Business

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RAI Media Inc.

Chicago, United States · 55 people · Est. 1963

Radio Advertising was established in 1963 specializing in broadcast advertising for small to mid-size businesses. With more than 700 local radio stations in our network, we help businesses support their community awareness programs through PSA campaigns. RAI Media was formed to offer digital media services to help companies grow their business and brand awareness through SEO, paid search, social media management, programmatic advertising, streaming audio, web design and hosting, and direct marketing through SMS text, email, and automated call messaging..

  • Programmatic

Axial1 Performance Science

Chicago, United States · 41 people · Est. 2021

Axial1 Performance Science is a next generation performance marketing firm that utilizes advanced analytics powered by AI to optimize all drivers and channels of performance for sustainably superior outcomes. By applying advanced analytics techniques to behavioral science data, Axial1 uncovers the key drivers of behavior by audience — enabling us to optimize targeting, creative and content, media and commerce to maximize profitable growth. By applying advanced analytics to marketing science data, we identify the keys to optimizing investment allocation for maximum efficiency in achieving the above. We help companies analytically optimize their marketing performance across the marketing funnel. Performance Analytics & Strategy: Messaging Optimization Analytics Marketing Mix Optimization Analytics Growth Diagnostics Segmentation & Targeting Pricing & Promotions Analytics Concept & Execution Testing Performance Media & Growth Marketing: Paid Search Paid Social Programmatic Media Retail Media Acquisition Campaigns Content Marketing Influencer Marketing Conversion Rate Optimization SEO/AEO/GEO Performance Branding, Creative & Content: Traffic-Driving Programs Lead Generation Branded Response Campaign Development Website & Landing Page Design/Development Brand Strategy, Positioning & Architecture Brand Identity, Expression and Narrative Content Marketing Sales Enablement Full-Funnel Performance Activation: Brand Awareness Campaigns Full Funnel Campaign Systems Lifecycle/CRM/Loyalty Commerce & Retail Activation

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Katie G.

Associate Director of Paid Media

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Extension eCom LLC

Chicago, United States · 34 people · Est. 2023

Extension eCom actively driving profitable growth to 70+ businesses on Amazon. We manage ~$218M in annualized revenue, and can support with PPC, DSP, SEO, Creative, Catalog, Reporting, Strategy, and more. https://www.extensionecom.com/

  • Amazon Ads
  • Programmatic

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George S.

Founder

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Sentic

Chicago, United States · 15 people · Est. 2015

From Wall Street to Main Street, we believe that every business shouldn't have to compromise when it comes to choosing a digital marketing partner. That's why we relentlessly focus on best-in-class expertise, strategy, and speed of execution. With Sentic, you'll never have to settle for anything less than the best. Remote first with roots in Chicago, we're a full-service growth marketing agency. If you are interested in what we do, our services, or positions, please email us: [email protected]

  • Programmatic

Target Data

Chicago, United States · 12 people

Target Data is a performance marketing agency fueled by data and focused on results. As a leader in people-based marketing, we help our clients solve their biggest marketing challenges by leveraging data, technology and content. Our people-based solution provides strategy and multichannel paid media execution across programmatic display, direct mail, paid search, advanced TV and paid social.

  • Programmatic

Golden Square

Chicago, United States · 10 people · Est. 2008

Golden Square is an association management and marketing services firm focusing on creating your organization's highest value and awareness. We are serious about management to support achieving your mission. We create cause-driven communications and build an operational approach that advances your mission and goals. Our professional services are driven by strategic communications and marketing practices in branding, identity, messaging, research, integrated marketing, and organizational drivers. We develop a solid business model and programmatic points to drive progress. Our approach—think creatively and strategically to maximize opportunities to promote brand, growth, and value. Our services are outcome−oriented, promoting the delivery of business results from the starting point with the highest integrity to create a top-of-mind presence for your firm. Like our name indicates, Golden Square strives to live up to the gold standard of always doing our best and looking at all sides for our clients. Our interdisciplinary approach builds a “top-of-mind presence” for your organization and expertise. Our philosophy is to be knowledgeable, approachable, and responsive. It’s marketing with you in mind. ® It's management with an outcomes-oriented focus. Association Management Branding and Identity Cause Marketing Communications Community Relations Educational Programs Event Planning Integrated Marketing Communications Market Research Organizational Assessments Organizational Development Proposal Development Sponsorship Speakers Bureau Surveys/White Papers Strategic & Marketing Plans Turn-around management Webinars/E-learning Development Website & Content Development Golden Square takes the worry out of delivering business results. Golden Square is a women-owned small business located in Chicago, Illinois, that provides services on a national level. Golden Square is a premium association management & marketing firm that delivers business results!

  • Programmatic

Arkon Group

Chicago, United States · 8 people · Est. 2012

Arkon Group focuses on programmatic media buying across all digital platforms. We are a nimble agency with over a decade of experience in the programmatic media space. Our approach is collaborative. We work to determine the best platforms and tactics to reach the precise audience for our clients. You will find us to be knowledgeable, responsive, and flexible in this ever-changing digital world.

  • Programmatic

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Val K.

CEO

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Effective

Chicago, United States · 7 people · Est. 2009

Effective Marketing is a full-service provider of innovative and creative data-driven paid media research, media planning, media buying and paid media analytics and media performance reporting. We offer unparalleled expertise in delivering performance-driven media research, planning, buying and measurement support. 27 years of media planning, and measurement experience. Over $1B in media investment experience. Vision To make integrated marketing communication so accountable, programs are treated as investments, not expenses. Effective enables advertisers to activate media plans built like business plans to achieve clear and repeatable results. We build the teams, process and technology stack needed to deliver intelligent and agile integrated marketing communication. Mission: Create profitable integrated marketing communication investments - Forecast results and build communication plans to achieve return on investment goals - Create business impact that can be measured, controlled and eventually predicted Be our clients’ most valuable partner - Best source of brand, business, consumer and marketing channel insights and ideas - Lead provider of innovative programs to drive consumer interest, conversion to purchase and brand advocacy Meet or beat industry benchmarks for media efficiency - $1B in media investment experience. Direct access to StackAdapt, Meta Google, LinkedIn, Twitter, Retail Media Networks and other digital media buying platforms. Services: EFFECTIVE MEDIA PLANNING + BUYING We lead the development and management of innovative media plans built like business plans to achieve aggressive results EFFECTIVE DATA + ANALYTICS We lead the development and management of data strategies, test design and measurement plans
 EFFECTIVE CAPABILITY BUILDING We help agencies, publishers and brands win new business and then build the teams, process and technology stack needed to deliver intelligent and agile integrated marketing communication

  • Programmatic

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Sam K.

Founder, President

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YieldSolutions by Affinity

Chicago, United States · 7 people

We are yield geeks who build advanced programmatic monetization solutions for web and app publishers. At YieldSolutions, we help digital content publishers get more value from the programmatic ecosystem across websites and mobile apps. Our focus is on practical monetization that improves yield without hurting user experience. Our products and expertise have helped publishers globally generate more revenue than what most in-house monetization teams are able to achieve. We are a Google Certified Publishing Partner Premier and work closely with publishers and developers to create scalable, transparent monetization strategies built for long-term growth.

  • Programmatic

Has run 11 LinkedIn ads

Cape & Grape

Chicago, United States · 6 people

Cape and Grape is a digital marketing consultancy with a focus on paid media campaigns. We work with SMBs and media agencies’ to activate social media, search, programmatic, email, and digital out-of-home buys. C&G team members are digital media buyers for hire and mercenaries in the digital wild west.

  • Programmatic

Engine Media Group

Chicago, United States · 6 people · Est. 2016

Engine Media, housed within the international communications powerhouse Engine Group, is crafted to make sense of today’s fragmented media landscape. Forged in the fire of disruption and progress, Engine Media’s approach combines the best minds, proprietary technology, and access to brand-safe inventory—all aimed to solve the business challenges of marketers, agencies, and publishers. We’re tech-enabled, data-driven, and talent-led. The result is performance no one else can offer.

  • Programmatic

M2 Communications Group

Chicago, United States · 6 people · Est. 2019

M2 Communications specializes in creating cross-cultural and localized digital programmatic campaigns using precise and customizable geo-fences and other tactics. Our goal is to help you reach your exact target audience whether nation-wide, at a city-level, neighborhood-level or even individual households or business locations.

  • Programmatic

Spanish+Media

Chicago, United States · 6 people · Est. 2013

Spanish+Media is the U.S. Hispanic digital marketing agency for brands looking to scale in the U.S. Hispanic market. Through the seamless connection of cultural relevance and digital marketing, our performance-driven campaigns help brands acquire more U.S. Hispanic customers.

  • Meta Ads
  • Programmatic

MPW Digital

Chicago, United States · 5 people · Est. 2016

MPW Digital is a digital advertising sales agency that serves as the exclusive sales team for a portfolio of web, app, and CTV publishers. MPW helps publishers build out their programmatic sales strategy through PMP deals, agency direct contracts, and relationships with direct response marketers. MPW provides advertisers the ability to connect with publishers across multiple verticals, formats, and content platforms at scale through the most direct channels possible. For more information, visit www.mpwdigital.com

  • Programmatic

What About Rural Health?™

Chicago, United States · 5 people · Est. 2025

What About Rural Health?™ (WARH) is a digital multimedia communication brand committed to elevating rural health to the center stage of global health discourse. Through engagement, knowledge exchange, and solution-driven collaboration, WARH spotlights the urgent need for investment, policy reform, and programmatic action to improve healthcare delivery in limited-resource and hard-to-reach communities. WARH? mirrors the intersectional realities shaping rural health—from education, climate, and environmental justice to cultural sensitivity, technology, and innovation, etc.,. Rooted in a global perspective, we drive conversations and actions that place rural health where it belongs: at the heart of health systems transformation. WARH?™ is powered by a global network of dedicated health volunteers, leveraging podcast, digital storytelling, advocacy, field stories and collaboration to ensure rural health issues are prioritized. With over 3.4 billion people living in underserved rural communities worldwide—many facing alarming inequities in healthcare access—up to 60% lack essential services (WHO, 2023). WARH?™ is a hub for rural health enthusiasts, policymakers, practitioners, and researchers, WARH?™ promotes engagement, knowledge exchange, and solution-driven collaborations to improve healthcare delivery in limited-resource and hard-to-reach communities.

  • Programmatic