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Top 25 Advertising and marketing agencies based in Chicago, United States

Name: Advertising and marketing agencies based in Chicago, United States
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 23, 2026 1,204 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 1,204 advertising and marketing agencies headquartered in Chicago, United States as of September 2026 and tracks 12,892 professional contacts across them, including 4,037 with verified work emails and 5,093 with mobile numbers. New York is the largest hub.

This list covers advertising and marketing agencies headquartered in Chicago, United States, matched on what each company actually does as described in its own words. Ranked by team size, largest first. Every row shows the company's own description, its RevenueBase Smart Search rating, and when it was last checked. Data refreshed September 23, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list HQ checked on every row RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row Refreshed Sep 23, 2026 86% judged on-target in blind review

1,204Companies

12,892Contacts tracked

4,037Verified emails

5,093Mobile numbers

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The 25 largest advertising and marketing agencies based in Chicago, United States

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 1,204 advertising and marketing agencies based in Chicago, United States, ranked by team size, largest first. Data refreshed Sep 23, 2026. RevenueBase Smart Search rates how each company's information relates to advertising and marketing agencies: strong evidence (its own description names it), partial (names part of it), indirect (matched on the rest of its profile rather than the description shown). Click a contact count to view that company's people.
#	Company	RevenueBase Smart Search	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	TMS	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 23, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,688 contacts →
	Partial evidence “tms unites technology and marketing and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world’s leading brands.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 23, 2026
2	MERGE	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 23, 2026	501-1,000	816 contacts →
	Partial evidence “MERGE is a marketing and technology agency built for the intersection of health and wellness.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 23, 2026
3	Cramer-Krasselt	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 23, 2026	201-500	299 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “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.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 23, 2026
4	Revolution	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 23, 2026	201-500	273 contacts →
	Partial evidence “rEvolution is an independent, global and fully integrated sports marketing agency comprised of industry experts in consulting and business strategy alongside marketing and…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 23, 2026
5	Abelsontaylor Group	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 23, 2026	201-500	253 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “With AbelsonTaylor Group, ROI is what you’ll get.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 23, 2026
6	Fusion92	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 23, 2026	201-500	244 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Fusion92 is the independent growth partner for highly regulated, multi-location brands.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 23, 2026
7	Empower Media	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 23, 2026	201-500	215 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “We are Empower® America’s largest woman-owned media agency From the day we opened our doors in 1985, Empower has challenged the media status quo.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 23, 2026
8	Manifest	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 23, 2026	201-500	183 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “At Manifest, we drive growth by starting in the messy middle, where customer consideration widens and momentum is at greatest risk.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 23, 2026
9	Energy Bbdo	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 23, 2026	201-500	151 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Energy BBDO is a global creative agency known for energizing people and brands.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 23, 2026
10	Galactic FED Digital Marketing Agency	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 23, 2026	51-200	137 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Galactic Fed is a full-service digital marketing agency focused on one thing: HELPING BUSINESSES GROW THEIR REVENUE.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 23, 2026
11	Highdive	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 23, 2026	51-200	136 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Highdive (highdiveus.com) is an independently owned, EMMY-nominated, full-service creative agency located in Chicago (HQ) and New York City.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 23, 2026
12	Paragon Marketing Group	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 23, 2026	51-200	136 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Paragon Marketing Group, LLC (PMG) is an engaging team of dedicated professionals passionate about the sports and entertainment marketing industry.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 23, 2026
13	Plan B	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 23, 2026	11-50	105 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Plan B is a full-service, B Corp-certified marketing agency with a talent for pushing boundaries and a passion for positive change.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 23, 2026
14	HY Connect	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 23, 2026	51-200	102 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “HY Connect is now part of the MERGE Network, which in 2018 combined five agencies: HY Connect, MERGE Design + Interactive, Partners & Simons, Avid Design, and Dodge Communications.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 23, 2026
15	The Food Group	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 23, 2026	51-200	97 contacts →
	Partial evidence “The Food Group is a premier full-service agency that blends food, culture and marketing expertise to deliver powerful integrated ideas that feed our clients’ success.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 23, 2026
16	Digital Authority Partners	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 23, 2026	51-200	95 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Digital Authority Partners (DAP) is an integrated digital agency that blends data-driven insights and innovative problem solving to help companies evolve, compete and grow in a…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 23, 2026
17	Pivot Design	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 23, 2026	51-200	94 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Pivot Design is a creative agency that leverages the power of design to make health more compelling.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 23, 2026
18	3q Dept	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 23, 2026	201-500	88 contacts →
	Partial evidence “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…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 23, 2026
19	Upshot Agency	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 23, 2026	51-200	84 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “We use creativity, digital fluency, and cultural agility to lead brands through a world of change and unleash their full potential.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 23, 2026
20	Mabbly	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 23, 2026	51-200	83 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Mabbly is a Chicago-based intelligence-driven digital marketing agency and go-to-market partner for modern brands navigating the messy middle of growth.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 23, 2026
21	Scale Marketing	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 23, 2026	51-200	74 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Scale is a marketing laboratory.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 23, 2026
22	RPM Advertising	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 23, 2026	51-200	72 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “We want to laugh.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 23, 2026
23	AL Media Strategy	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 23, 2026	51-200	71 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Recognized nationally for our award-winning creative and break-through victories, AL Media has taken on some of the highest profile, against-the-odds challenges in electoral…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 23, 2026
24	Orbit Media Studios	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 23, 2026	51-200	70 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Orbit is an award-winning digital marketing and web design agency based in Chicago.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 23, 2026
25	Envisionit	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 23, 2026	51-200	69 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Envisionit is an award-winning, full-service digital marketing agency headquartered in Chicago with in-house Media, Creative, Tech, Strategy and Analytics teams.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 23, 2026

RevenueBase Smart Search

RevenueBase Smart Search assesses information from a company’s LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website, and other publicly available sources. It uses that information to rate how closely the company relates to this list’s category: advertising and marketing agencies. Every row carries its rating and the description the rating was read from, so each one can be checked rather than taken on trust.

Strong evidence: The company's own public description of its business names advertising and marketing agencies.
Partial evidence: Its own public description names part of advertising and marketing agencies, so it works in or next to the category without describing itself that way.
Indirect evidence: The description shown does not name advertising and marketing agencies. The match rests on the rest of the company's public profile rather than the one sentence quoted here, so this is the rating to check first.

RevenueBase Smart Search is how these lists are built: RevenueBase's data engine and AI assemble the companies that match a category defined in a user's own words, so a list can be about what companies actually do rather than about whichever industry code they were filed under.

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Advertising and marketing agencies based in Chicago, United States at a glance

As of Sep 23, 2026

31.3%Verified-email coverage

39.5%Mobile-number coverage

10.7Average contacts per company

1-10Median size (employees)

293.3%Largest-city concentration · New York

Sep 23, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

842

11-50

268

51-200

201-500

501-1,000

1,001-5,000

5,001-10,000

Freshness & accuracy

How recently the business emails were verified and the company information checked

Email last verified

Median 25.0d

3,0920–30

85231–60

5361–90

290–180

38180+

Company record updated

Median 85.0d

00–30

4,14931–60

5,36561–90

2,79490–180

584180+

How this list was built

Company categories are rarely black and white. RevenueBase reads each company's own description of its business to decide whether it belongs among advertising and marketing agencies, so some rows will be adjacent to the category rather than pure plays. The description and RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row are there so you can check each match yourself.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies: Companies headquartered in Chicago, United States whose own description of what they do matches “advertising and marketing agencies”. Matching reads each company's description, not its industry code or its name.
RevenueBase Smart Search: RevenueBase Smart Search is how this list is assembled and how each row is rated. RevenueBase's data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to a category defined in a user's own words. Each row is rated strong evidence (its own description names advertising and marketing agencies), partial evidence (it names part of the category) or indirect evidence (the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile). The description supporting each rating is quoted on the row.
What we exclude: Companies whose own description does not clearly place them among advertising and marketing agencies, and records with no verified work email. Companies headquartered outside Chicago are excluded even when they keep an office there.
Match quality: In blind human judging of this matching method, 86% of matched companies were on target. Expect roughly 1 in 7 rows to be adjacent to the category rather than a pure play. Every row shows the company's own description and its RevenueBase Smart Search rating so you can judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built, how the judging worked, and what the figure means.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every listed company carries at least one verified work email, 4,037 across the full list. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on September 23, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Corrections: Wrong category, wrong headquarters, or a company that has closed? Use “Report an issue” on any row. Reports go to the RevenueBase Data Team and feed back into the company graph.

Advertising and marketing agencies by metro in the United States

Advertising and marketing agencies in New York3531
Advertising and marketing agencies in Los Angeles2404
Advertising and marketing agencies in Miami1420
Advertising and marketing agencies in Chicago1204
Advertising and marketing agencies in Atlanta1201
Advertising and marketing agencies in Houston1027
Advertising and marketing agencies in Austin928

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase Smart Search?

RevenueBase Smart Search is how RevenueBase decides which companies belong on this list and how strongly each one fits. Its data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to the category the list is about. Each row is rated strong evidence when the company's own description names advertising and marketing agencies, partial evidence when it names part of the category, and indirect evidence when the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile.

How many advertising and marketing agencies are there based in Chicago, United States?

RevenueBase identified 1,204 advertising and marketing agencies headquartered in Chicago, United States as of September 2026, matched on each company's own description of what it does rather than its industry code.

What is the largest company on this list?

TMS, headquartered in Chicago, tops this list with the largest team on record.

Which city has the most advertising and marketing agencies?

New York leads with 3531 headquartered companies, followed by Los Angeles (2404) and Miami (1420).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

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How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 23, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase Smart Search, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.