Independent list · re-checked September 28, 2026 · published by Primortul LLC

marketing agencies in Illinois

3 of the 13 marketing agencies on this list are based in Illinois (IL), in Chicago. The other 10 are based elsewhere on the list. Who leads them, the work they can show, and why each one made the list. This is the list, not a ranking of the state. Nobody pays to be ranked.

Chicago, IL (3)

02 on the list · Chicago, IL
Cramer-Krasselt
Since 1898
Cramer-Krasselt is an independent full-service agency founded in Milwaukee in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago since the mid-1980s, with its Milwaukee office still operating. It offers creative, media, social, PR, analytics, UX and production, describes itself as the second-largest independent agency in the U.S., and belongs to the ICOM network. Clients have included Corona, Porsche and Cintas.
Why it’s hereIn business since 1898 and self-described as the second-largest independent agency in the U.S.
Who leads itPaul Counsell, CEO and Chairman.
Work they can showPorsche. Made "The Irresistible Taycan" Super Bowl spot for the electric sports car. Tropicana. Campaign to set the brand apart in a commoditized juice category.
Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
creative · media · public relations · analytics · performance marketing
03 on the list · Chicago, IL
Schafer Condon Carter
51–200 people
Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) is an independent full-service agency in Chicago's West Loop that grew from a creative boutique founded by Tim Condon into a strategy-led shop with more than 130 employees. It handles brand strategy, creative, production and media for CPG, financial, healthcare and B2B clients. It is Great Place to Work certified for 2026-2027.
Why it’s hereA 130-person independent Chicago agency with long-running CPG accounts including Tootsie and Ortega.
Who leads itBen Behrman, CEO and President.
Work they can showOrtega. Brand work framed as "putting a face on a faceless category." Old National Bank. Brand campaign giving the bank a distinct personality. Giordano's. Campaign to stand out in the pizza category.
Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
full-service · CPG · media · brand strategy · healthcare
04 on the list · Chicago, IL
Highdive
Since 2016
Highdive is a creative agency founded in Chicago in 2016 by Mark Gross and Chad Broude, with a second office in New York. It is best known for broadcast and Super Bowl work, including Jeep's Emmy-nominated 'Groundhog Day' spot, and its client list includes Jeep, Ram, Rocket Mortgage, State Farm and KFC.
Why it’s hereAd Age's Small Agency of the Year (Gold) in 2020 and a repeat top finisher on the USA Today Super Bowl Ad Meter.
Who leads itMegan Lally, CEO.
Work they can showJeep. Made the "Groundhog Day" Super Bowl spot, which placed #1 on the USA Today Ad Meter and earned an Emmy nomination. Rocket Mortgage. Produced the "Comfortable" Super Bowl spot, which ranked #5 on the USA Today Ad Meter.
Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
broadcast creative · Super Bowl campaigns · integrated campaigns · automotive

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