Founded in 2001 and located in Chicago, SHERMAN stands out with their senior-level talent, broad industry expertise, and innovative marketing and public relations ideas that consistently deliver results. Adopting a holistic approach, this firm is a trifecta of business consultancy, marketing expertise, and exceptional storytelling. 

They offer assistance across a variety of services including launch of new products, services, or businesses, rebranding initiatives, crafting unique, distinguishing narratives, crisis management and overall public relations support for those looking for a change in their PR partnership. Their ideal collaboration is with CMOs, CEOs, proactive business owners, tech entrepreneurs, directors of communications, and all those genuinely seeking a reliable marketing and PR partner. 

Based in Chicago, Bear Icebox Communications is a full-service PR agency that positions, amplifies, and boosts brand stories. They are known for their prompt responses, smooth collaboration, and openness to feedback. Their core values are honesty and genuineness, which are reflected in their work and relationships with clients.

Bear Icebox offers a range of services, including garnering articles in blogs, print magazines, and online media outlets. They excel in landing substantial media placements, including top-tier media and well-regarded industry-specific publications. They also create thought leadership pieces that have led to these placements, exceeding client expectations. Their target audience includes founders and CEOs of companies, marketing specialists, and global VPs of marketing. 

Based in Chicago, Reilly Connect is a communications consulting firm that specializes in strategic consumer communications services. With a focus on health and wellness, medical, pharmaceutical, and legal sectors, they have a proven track record of creating award-winning public relations campaigns and crafting impactful digital marketing content. Their core values are centered around providing global client and big agency experience without the overhead, bringing the best talent to the table to support clients with their communications challenges. 

Reilly Connect offers a wide array of services including strategic communications planning, integrated communications support, traditional PR services, and digital marketing content production. They also have an award-winning video production studio, Clever Monarch Studio. Their target audience includes corporations, brands, non-profits, and organizations in the health and wellness, medical, pharmaceutical, legal, food and beverage, and hospitality sectors. 

Founded in 2010, WHOSAY is built from the best of entertainment, technology, and advertising. They are Viacom’s brand-trusted influencer marketer. WHOSAY sets clear goals for campaigns, focusing on increasing awareness, engagement, positive sentiment, and prompting action. These goals determine the creative direction, choice of influencers, distribution plans, and overall success of the campaign. 

To better understand the target audience, WHOSAY looks beyond basic demographics. They consider factors like brand fans, talent fans, and specific interests, using up to 90 different criteria. With experience in over 400 influencer marketing campaigns for 100 brands, WHOSAY has generated impressive results, including more than 5 billion impressions, 800 million video views, and 900 million engagements.

Angle180 is a Chicago-based marketing agency that specializes in web design and marketing for industrial manufacturing and construction companies. Their business approach is driven by ROI, long-term relationships, trust, empathy, and collaboration achieved through understanding their clients' needs and goals. Experts in the field, Angle180 uses a meticulous process of research, planning, execution, measurement, and improvement. Their services comprise marketing strategy, web design and development, content marketing, paid search, and search engine optimization, all guaranteed for efficiency. They excel at working with companies' stakeholders who have definitive business goals but lack the knowledge of how to achieve them. Angle180 adapts their services for industrial manufacturing and commercial construction companies, aiming to boost their clients' bottom lines and enrich brand awareness.

CarusoPR is a boutique public relations and marketing communications firm based in Chicago. The agency delivers big agency talent and services at affordable rates. With a commitment to maximizing business value, CarusoPR boasts expertise in communication and relations, deploying innovative technology-driven tools to edge out competition and help brands stand out. The core team comprises dynamic professionals who save clients time and money by getting it right the first time. Their service offering spans a broad spectrum, including media relations, brand development, social media management, content marketing, web and mobile development, and many others. They also offer spokesperson training and issues management for their clients. CarusoPR's primary audience includes businesses across multiple sectors seeking to enhance their brand awareness, reputation, and overall market position. From position people, products, and organizations to developing and leading thought leaders, they cover a vast range. The agency has established a respectable track record in earned media relations, developing timely storylines that resonate with news reporters across various media platforms.

ReelPaws is a Chicago-based digital marketing agency, founded in 2012 by Alexander Mechlin and Andrea Fischetti. Specializing in filming companion animals, they bring together photography, videography, and animation skills alongside digital marketing expertise.

Their core values lie in their unique fusion of marketing acumen, impressive production capabilities, and profound pet expertise. With a bold and fun approach, they are dedicated to making the world a more 'paw-some' place, showing commitment in every project.

Offering specialized services, they assist with animal talent casting and connecting with pet influencers for commercial projects. Their 2,500-square-foot studio enables them to swiftly deliver content in-house. Moreover, they provide creative turnkey solutions to meet various budgets, and they are known for their quick project turnarounds.

Their ideal collaborators are those in need of engaging and shareable content to connect with pet lovers. As a partner, ReelPaws blends seamlessly with client teams, consistently surprising and delighting with their innovative campaigns. 

ArtVersion is a reputable creative agency headquartered in Chicago, specializing in web and UI/UX design, graphic design, and branding. The agency takes pride in their experiential design process which creates emotional connections with consumers, enabling storytelling that is engaging and inspirational. Their approach is particularly suited for organizations seeking increased user engagement and conversions.

They offer a wide range of services including full-stack web development, UI/ UX design, and branding positioning. Their target audience includes not only established brands but also start-ups and non-profit organizations. The company's dedication to creating transformative digital experiences makes them a vital partner for any brand seeking growth and greater visibility online.

Established in the year 2000, in the bustling city of Chicago, Illinois, HANGAR12 stands as a premier independent marketing agency focused on consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands at both national and global levels. It has an impressive portfolio of collaborations with industry giants like Kellogg's, Sara Lee, Hillshire Farm, Perdue, ConAgra, Saputo, Petsmart, PepsiCo, and more. The fundamental principle of HANGAR12 is a relentless focus on the consumer - a concept encapsulated in our Consumer First® approach. This methodology involves actively involving consumers in our creative processes, ensuring their needs and preferences guide the development of brand strategies.

HANGAR12 has been ranked a TOP promotion agency in the U.S. for over nine years. The agency draws on the talents of marketing experts from both agency and brand-side backgrounds to devise brilliant, growth-oriented solutions for brands. Regardless of the channel - consumer promotions, shopper marketing, or digital and social media - HANGAR12 is the partner that understands the importance of a Consumer First® approach in building successful brands.

Based in Chicago, Illinois with physical and virtual offices across the U.S and Canada, Marlin Connections is a distinguished food service marketing agency providing deep expertise and unmatched creativity across diverse service areas. The company takes pride in their commitment to connecting the right messages in the right places in an ever-changing foodservice universe. They offer not just communications or culinary consultations, but build real connections that link marketing efforts to true sales conversions. 

Their services feature an array of offerings, including strategic connections and performance enhancement, digital strategy and development, content creation, and media analytics. They also stand out in their unique ability to address industry-wide needs, providing turnkey solutions such as their cutting-edge e-Commerce solution covering everything from store setup to distribution. Their target audience ranges from seasoned industry veterans to newcomers, helping them stay ahead of the game, build demand, and increase loyalty.

The Considered is an independent, experienced, globally-recognized healthcare marketing agency with offices in Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, and London. With a leadership team comprised of proven industry leaders, they specialize in creating transformative healthcare communications that combine thought, creativity, and heart. 

Their services range from developing pharmaceutical's first global clubhouse community to creating the world's first medical device app. This forward-thinking approach is complemented by a commitment to creating pain-free client experiences, ensuring that their professional relationships are as innovative as their work. The Considered is tailored toward clients in the healthcare sector who are seeking bold new ways of engaging with their audience and transforming their marketing strategies for the tech-enabled society of the future.

HDMZ is a full-service marketing agency established in 1969 and based in Chicago and San Francisco. It uniquely blends technology, data, and science, specifically targeting healthcare and science industries. HDMZ's approach allows complex communications challenges to be turned into immersive brand experiences. 

They offer comprehensive services such as brand building, digital solutions, public relations, and integrated marketing communications, with expertise in biotech, biopharma, medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health. With a dedicated team ranging from programmers to artists and scientists, they specifically cater to science companies seeking insights that lead to impactful ideas and effective content delivery. This makes HDMZ the preferred agency for businesses looking to communicate thoughtfully with different audiences across various channels in more measurable ways.

Walker Sands is an integrated B2B marketing agency based in Chicago, with offices in San Francisco, Seattle, and Boston. The agency is dedicated to telling unique stories, driving growth, and delivering outstanding marketing across owned, earned, and paid channels. 

Walker Sands' core expertise lies in branding, creative services, demand generation, marketing strategy, public relations, and web services. They help brands grow by offering sophisticated design and innovative campaigns and assist in generating qualified leads that fuel sales growth. 

The agency works primarily with B2B brands across various industries, including artificial intelligence, fintech, healthcare tech, HR technology, insurtech, IT services, MarTech, professional services, and retail technology.

Established in 2008, Brafton has become a prominent content marketing agency, delivering high-impact solutions to businesses worldwide. They mission is to simplify and optimize content marketing through their platform, strategy, and creation services. With a global presence in major cities like Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, London, and Sydney, their diverse team of experts excels in SEO, social media, writing, design, development, videography, and consulting. This enables them to offer a wide range of content solutions, including search performance briefs, inbound strategies, blog posts, eBooks, videos, infographics, newsletters, and web design. 

At Brafton, they blend creative expertise with data-driven insights and advanced technology to deliver exceptional results. With a comprehensive approach to content marketing, they aim to simplify the process and empower clients to achieve their marketing goals effectively. With a focus on excellence and a true calling for content marketing, Brafton is poised to make a significant impact in the industry.

The Food Group, based in New York with offices in Chicago and Tampa is a premier marketing agency that primarily serves the food and beverage industry. As seasoned foodies and experts in the industry, they tap into their creativity to ensure that their clients' products captivate audiences. Their core values revolve around pioneering, taste-making, authenticity, and humanity. 

Services provided by The Food Group range from brand, product and go-to-market strategies to visual identity, content & campaign development and communications. They also offer culinary consulting, shopper marketing, and event experiences, to name a few. The agency caters well to food and beverage businesses seeking innovative and impactful marketing strategies. 

Multi Latino Marketing Agency, a Chicago-based company, delivers multi-media, multi-cultural concepts and marketing strategies. They attempt to build bridges across business, culture, art, technology, and community, with an in-depth understanding of an evolving Hispanic America. 

Multi Latino Marketing Agency offers a variety of services, from maximized exposure of key messages to facilitating interactions between brands and Latino professionals. 

Their client roster includes high-profile brands like Verizon Wireless, Coca Cola, Comcast, amongst others. They are particularly effective with clients aiming to reach Hispanic audiences in the Midwest. 

The Digital Restaurant, based in Chicago, is a leading full-service marketing agency, specializing in digital solutions for restaurants and pizzerias. Committed to fostering growth and achieving results, they focus on driving dine-in, delivery, and catering segments of the F&B industry. Their core values highlight innovative problem-solving, and they utilize an integrated multi-channel technology platform, NGAZE, to deliver on these principles.

Services offered by The Digital Restaurant extend from providing expert web design to the execution of effective online marketing campaigns. They also have software to support restaurants' needs while ensuring a larger return on their marketing investments. 

The agency serves a broad range of clients globally but focuses on independent restaurants and pizzerias eager to grow their diner count and online orders. The team prides itself on designing custom solutions that specifically fit each client's unique needs and goals for enhancing their digital presence and expanding their consumer base.

G7 Entertainment Marketing, with offices in Nashville and Chicago, is a unique agency that harnesses the power of entertainment to bring brands to life. They aim to connect clients with audiences in innovative ways, transcending the typical product and service presentation. G7 believes in developing enriching experiences that captivate and inspire, thereby generating a distinctive brand impression. Their core values chisel on leveraging industry insights, developing strategic programs, and forging successful talent partnerships. Their dedication to creating awe-inspiring experiences propels them to consistently deliver impactful outcomes. 

G7 provides a variety of services including entertainment strategy, experiential event sponsorship, activations, talent booking, and digital marketing. They also excel at planning and executing live events including concerts, festivals and B2B events. In the creative spectrum, they offer experience design, 3D space planning, and content creation. With a wide-ranging client portfolio, G7 caters best to businesses seeking to engage their audience through immersive entertainment experiences and interactive event strategies.

Renewable Energy Marketing Group (R.E.M. Group), based out of Chicago, offers premium digital marketing solutions tailored explicitly for the renewable energy industry. This boutique agency stands out in the crowded marketing landscape with its niche focus and a suite of unique online marketing tools designed to drive engagement, outshine competition and increase ROI.

Their services are designed to bypass the challenges faced by companies in the renewables space, particularly solar energy businesses. Their offerings include quality solar leads, social media marketing, event creation, management, and promotion, and review management, among other services. 

R.E.M. Group's targeted marketing services are well-suited for small, start-up, or medium-sized solar companies. The agency offers a bespoke approach that demonstrates an understanding of unique business profiles and creates a harmony between business needs and prospective customer desires.

Buster Creative, based in North Chicago, is a full-service, woman-owned healthcare advertising agency with over 25 years of experience in crafting authentic and revolutionary brand experiences. Their focus is on creative, life-changing, and visually compelling communication that promotes awareness, education, and drives sales. 

Buster Creative provides services like conference branding and collateral, software product launches, digital social media graphics, and medical device product launches. They pride themselves on their impressive portfolio which includes some of the most trusted names in pharmaceuticals, medical products, diagnostics, and healthcare services.

Their target audience centers on healthcare organizations, including medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, diagnostics, and healthcare service organizations, who require aesthetically appealing and effective advertising campaigns. 

Spanish+Media is a Chicago-based performance marketing agency designed to drive growth from the always-on U.S. Hispanic customers. The agency prides itself on generating authentic and effective results for clients, focusing on increasing leads and providing a considerable return on investment. By combining culture and data, the agency offers a multi-channel, full-funnel Hispanic digital marketing approach.

Services incorporate U.S. Hispanic media planning, campaign implementation and testing, performance tracking and attribution, channel/conversion rate optimization, retargeting strategies across multiple channels, culturally appealing ad copy and branded content, and live reporting dashboards. Their target audience comprises results-driven brands, looking to scale and grow in the U.S. Hispanic market. They run campaigns for some of the world's largest brands, emphasizing culturally rich and technologically adept strategies to connect with the U.S. Hispanic demographic effectively.

Retailbound is a retail consultant agency that has been serving clients around the world since 2008. Based in Chicago, the agency is led by Yohan Jacob, a former large retail buyer, and a team of seasoned retail consultants. They bring a wealth of experience and expertise in retail marketing and merchandising solutions from both sides of the retail buyer's desk.

Retailbound works with innovative brands that want to scale in retail. They offer two unique programs: the Retail Preparation Package and the Managed Retail Marketing Package. The former is designed for brands that have built and funded their product but need help taking the next step to retail. The latter is for brands that have a great product and capital but lack the time or experience to sell to and work with retailers on their own.

The agency's services include developing go-to-market strategies, finalizing retail and distribution pricing, reviewing retail packaging, finding the right logistics partner, and creating marketing programs. They also negotiate product placement deals with retailers, help with forecasting and inventory management, develop and execute marketing strategies, and analyze retail data to ensure repeat purchase orders.

Retailbound has a proven track record of helping brands scale up, whether they're just starting out, have a product but no place to sell, or want to raise awareness for their growing brand. They have helped hundreds of brands scale the retail market, getting their products placed in-store, online, in print, and/or on-air.

Burrell Communications, based in Chicago and Dallas, is an agency that offers a multidimensional and transcultural approach to marketing. With over 40 years of experience, it uses expertise and empathy to connect with and engage the consumer demographics of Millennials, Boomers, and Gen Xers. Leveraging the expert knowledge of trendsetters and cultural catalysts, the Burrell team creates dynamic narratives to inspire transcultural consumers.

Their services include developing actionable strategies that resonate with culturally diverse audiences, creative content curations that encourage engagement, and effective data-driven campaigns. This diverse collective of cultural mavens, artists, and industry experts, shines when working with various firms, from financial services to socially responsible businesses, gearheads to sneakerheads. 

Destination ENV, a part of Envisionit, is a progressive full-service marketing agency based in Chicago specializing in travel and tourism marketing. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Destination ENV is committed to challenging conventional approaches, bringing innovative ideas, and delivering superior results. Their areas of expertise span creative design, media, technology, analytics, and content, all functioning in harmony to ensure your tourist destination stands out and resonates with your target market. 

Their services include efficient digital marketing strategies, programmatic media buying, and creating engaging content to attract potential tourists. Destination ENV works well with Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) that have high expectations and seek a fresh and effective approach to marketing. Their previous clients range from city authorities to global brands, highlighting their diversity and flexible approach in the tourism marketing sector.

Burns Entertainment is a Chicago and New York City-based marketing agency that strategically pairs brands with celebrities, sponsorships, influencers, and music licensing for optimal impact. Armed with five decades of industry experience, the agency thrives on exclusive access to information and insight, harnessing cutting-edge technology for high-impact, measurable engagement. 

Offering specialized services like TV, Print and Digital Advertising, PR Campaigns, Event Appearances, Voiceovers, Product Placement, and Influencer Strategy, the agency caters to myriad advertising, public relations, and social media campaign needs. Influencer marketing, sponsorship strategy partner identification, and music licensing are other crucial areas of their expertise. The primary target audience for Burns Entertainment extends to brands seeking powerful pop culture partnerships to maximize their impact and engagement. Their vast global network, comprehensive services, and partnership negotiation expertise firmly place them high in the echelons of marketing agencies.

Fintech Digital is a specialized digital marketing agency based in Chicago, dedicated to offering innovative financial marketing programs to generate leads, retain customers and accelerate digital growth. Established in 2016, the agency leverages a blend of emerging fintech mindset and strong financial services, and marketing expertise to address the unique needs of direct-to-consumer financial services businesses. Their core values hinge on speed to market, efficiency, and technologically advanced solutions.

Their services span across lead generation, customer engagement, brand and product promotion campaigns. They are adept at SEO, content marketing, performance marketing, website and landing page design and development. Fintech Digital primarily caters to any business targeting the financial services industry or audience, including startups, established financial brands, and businesses keen on breaking from traditional financial services models.

AbelsonTaylor is a leading health and wellness advertising agency based in Chicago. With over four decades of expertise, AbelsonTaylor drive brand interaction at pivotal healthcare decision points. Their core values gravitate around visionary strategy, imaginative solutions, and measurable success. They embody a unique fusion of science and creativity to exceed the expectations of their clients. 

AbelsonTaylor offers a broad range of services including award-winning solutions for print, broadcast video, and digital advertising that deliver tangible results. They specialize in turning dreams into reality by pushing past the unexpected to tell inspiring brand stories. Their target audience is largely within the healthcare sector, as they consistently analyze brand success to ensure breakthrough results for healthcare businesses. 

REV/XP, based in Chicago, is the leading global player in the field of gaming and esports marketing. They provide integrated marketing solutions designed to connect brands with the digital consumer base prevalent in the gaming and esports industry.

Their key services include partnerships with top-tier companies, professional esports players, championship professional teams, influencers, and creators. With their personalized approach, they ensure brands can connect with their gaming-focused audience.

REV/XP's primary target audience are businesses of various sizes and sectors looking to enter the rapidly expanding gaming industry, or those wishing to better navigate the digital consumer landscape. With a proven track record with renowned names such as Pepsi, T-Mobile, Chipotle, and Verizon, REV/XP stands in a class of their own when it comes to gaming marketing solutions.

Cannabis Creative Group, based in Boston and Chicago, is an award-winning full-service marketing agency specializing in the cannabis and CBD industry. They have gained attention in the industry for their top-notch work with consumer and B2B brands, guided by their focus on innovation, fairness, and compelling storytelling.

Their services span from website design and development, SEO, and social media, to email and SMS marketing, packaging design, and comprehensive branding, in addition to more. Targeting both cannabis professionals and businesses alike, Cannabis Creative Group has made its mark with tailor-made digital marketing strategies that differentiate its clients from competition.

Based in Chicago, Grow Law Firm is a professional digital marketing agency that specializes in catering to law firms' unique online needs. Committed to fostering growth and revenue, their vision includes doubling income for 2,000 small law firms in three years or less. Their core values center on performance, clarity, accountability, and simplicity, thus providing reliable and insightful strategies for progress. 

Their services include website design optimized for law firms, search engine optimization (SEO) services, and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising campaigns. They work quite effectively with small law firms, especially those with practice areas ranging from personal injury, criminal defense, family law, immigration to estate planning, and probate. 

Emplicit is a Chicago-based, co-dependent Ecommerce Maximization Partner committed to manage every aspect of their clients' sales journey. Guided by a culture of supporting both team and clients, the agency’s dedication is significant in the effective management of ecommerce businesses. 

Emplicit provides a variety of services, including ecommerce and product strategy, Amazon US and international expansion, digital marketing, SEO, social media marketing, logistics for Amazon, catalog services, case management and 24/7 customer service. They are connected to client success with two proprietary technologies - FlatFilePro and Stonehenge - that deliver data-driven solutions tailored to client needs. 

Based in Chicago and South Florida, Bettie Bomb is a leading PR agency specializing in restaurants, hospitality, and lifestyle businesses. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for executing successful campaigns, they have earned a reputation for their professionalism and precision. Their core values are rooted in partnership, professionalism, and a commitment to promoting their clients' brands effectively. 

Bettie Bomb offers a range of services tailored to the needs of their clients. They excel in securing valuable print, radio, and TV spots for their clients, working alongside notable figures to promote their brands and events. Their target audience includes businesses in the restaurant, hospitality, and lifestyle sectors, as well as individuals and organizations looking to build their brand and messaging through special events and fundraisers. 

The Integer Group® is a Global Growth Marketing Agency based in 21 offices around the world, including US cities like Denver, Dallas, and Chicago and international locations like Paris, Milan, and Tokyo. Emphasizing the power of merging human-centricity with data-driven intelligence, Integer operates with a growth mindset that positions it as more than just an agency—it's "The Growth Company." Integral to Integer's operations are their core values; they strive for uncovering, creating, and sustaining growth for brands by leveraging data-driven intelligence to reveal the most rewarding opportunities. 

With over 1,000 associates worldwide, Integer offers extensive services, including Retail Experience Design, Retail Marketing, eCommerce & Social Commerce, Connected Commerce Media, Brand Communications & Activation, and Technology & Innovation. Their ideal partners extend across industries; they work well with marketers troubled by growth challenges, as they utilize those very challenges as fuel for their creativity and growth-centric solutions. 

Heron Agency, an award-winning lifestyle communications agency based in Chicago, provides holistic, results-driven campaigns that lead to tangible business results. The agency's core values are nurtured within the expertise and experience of a team of seasoned professionals who produce results with innovative communications and digital technologies.

Heron Agency’s range of services include public relations, digital marketing, social media, influencer relations, and the development of strategic alliances and promotions, each designed with a firm focus on improving a client’s bottom line and profitability. They also specialize in event planning, web development, SEO, and branding, employing best-practice analytics tools to increase their clients’ web visibility and online presence.

Their target audience extends to hotels, theaters, nonprofits, corporations, retailers, and countless events, as well as to promoting product launches and sports teams. Heron Agency’s signature delivery of the 'right message, right place and real results' has earned them the trust and loyalty of their diverse audience base.

DS&P is a leading full-service digital marketing agency established in 2009, with offices in Chicago, Dallas, and New York City. Their almost fanatical approach centers around establishing digital relevance and increasing their clients' revenue through next-level strategies and creative solutions. 

The DS&P team consists of expert designers, strategists, entrepreneurs, and marketing geniuses, all committed to providing comprehensive digital marketing services under one roof. They are recognized for their SEO, social media management, website and mobile app development, public relations, TV advertising, AR/VR/XR services, and programmatic advertising. 

By leveraging their innovation across these mediums, DS&P assists in aligning businesses' digital presence with market requirements, driving customer engagement, and translating this into revenue growth. 

Their target audience comprises businesses seeking to enhance their digital relevance and industry footprint. DS&P's broad range of services and diverse talent pool make them a suitable choice for varying business genres, from startups to established companies globally.

Michelle Damico Communications, headquartered in Chicago, is an award-winning PR agency that provides comprehensive, strategic public relations solutions, primarily engaging with nonprofit organizations. Driven by their paramount value of dedication to their clients' success, they leverage their in-depth media networks, and deep relationships with journalists, to provide excellent client services. The agency focuses on conveying compelling stories to garner attention, providing services such as media research, writing press releases, social media posts, speech, OpEds, case studies, and blogs, as well as message development and media relations. With their specialized credentials in the nonprofit sector, they are a trusted choice for clients that include large associations, NGOs, and educational institutions. Their core target audience comprises nonprofit organizations seeking to enhance their reach and impact through powerful storytelling and effective public relations strategies.

Based in Chicago, Mekky Media is an award-winning public relations firm that specializes in delivering powerful exposure through trusted experience, innovative ideas, and personalized attention. Led by PR veteran Michelle Mekky, their core values focus on authenticity, diversity, inclusion, and results-oriented work. The Mekky Media team continuously strives to amplify clients' brands, images, and stories. Their specific services include PR strategy and media relations, social media strategy and influencer outreach, media training, workshops, and event promotion. They are adept at helping clients grow their credibility, public profile, and influence through strategic campaigns, creating powerful and shareable content. Mekky Media serves a diverse client base, from businesses seeking to increase their awareness and grow, to individuals ready to shape their public narrative. Their goal: to transform their clients’ publicity dreams into impactful realities.

Paramount PR is a boutique public relations firm based in Chicago, IL with over 20 years in the public relations and marketing field. The agency, founded in 2003, prides itself on big-agency expertise delivered with a boutique, entrepreneurial approach. Paramount operates as a member of their client's team, embodying flexibility, support and a cheerleading spirit. They forge strategic relations with journalists to generate widespread coverage across different platforms. Paramount specializes in media relations, marketing and promotions, special events, and social media strategy. Their creative marketing strategies aim to capture public attention and target the right audience with precision. Paramount PR is perfect for businesses looking to solve communication challenges, build their brand identity, and create visibility in a competitive media landscape. They work hard to deliver strong results for their clients, and continue to be rewarded for their efforts, being named one of the Best PR Firms in Chicago by Expertise.com for four consecutive years.

Exclusive PR, based in Chicago, partners with businesses to build, promote, and grow their brands, specializing in sectors like healthcare, technology, and lifestyle brands. The agency prioritizes professional, intelligent, and prompt advice. They lean towards strategic brand building and public relations, aligning results with client's business growth goals. Exclusive PR takes pride in their client-centric approach and quality delivery, not subscribing to a one-size-fits-all approach instead, opting to customize their teams to tailor to client needs. They offer services such as media campaign management, public relations strategy development, brand promotion, and earned media placements, which can range from radio and television appearances to credible blogs. Their target audience consists of businesses seeking dominance and relevance in today's fast-paced digital landscape, looking to create awareness across all brand touchpoints, with a particular focus on clients within the Chicago area.