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

Top 13 digital marketing agencies in the Midwest

13 digital marketing agencies in the Midwest that are operating today, each checked against its own site and at least one independent source. Who leads them, the work they can show, what they cost where they publish it, and the reason each one made the list. Nobody pays to be ranked.

firms, ranked
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sources cited
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median years in business
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with a named leader
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#FirmBased inSinceTeamLed byPrice
01AugurianProfileSt. Paul, MN201511–50Josh BecerraEstimated: $6,000–$18,000/mo, typical for Midwest digital marketing retainers; not a quote.
02PerrillProfileMinnetonka, MN199311–50n/aEstimated: $6,000–$18,000/mo, typical for Midwest digital marketing retainers; not a quote.
03Straight NorthProfileDowners Grove, IL1997n/aDavid DuerrEstimated: $6,000–$18,000/mo, typical for Midwest digital marketing retainers; not a quote.
04Digital Third CoastProfileChicago, IL200711–50Lyndsey MaddoxCustom pricing; standard agreement is six months, then month to month, per its site.
05Perfect Search MediaProfileChicago, IL201011–50Ajay PattaniEstimated: $6,000–$18,000/mo, typical for Midwest digital marketing retainers; not a quote.
06emfluenceProfileKansas City, MO200311–50David CacioppoEstimated: $6,000–$18,000/mo, typical for Midwest digital marketing retainers; not a quote.
07Intertwine InteractiveProfileOmaha, NE200611–50n/aEstimated: $6,000–$18,000/mo, typical for Midwest digital marketing retainers; not a quote.
08GranularProfileMilwaukee, WI201411–50Jordon MeyerEstimated: $6,000–$18,000/mo, typical for Midwest digital marketing retainers; not a quote.
09Timmermann GroupProfileSt. Louis, MO200311–50Rob TimmermannEstimated: $6,000–$18,000/mo, typical for Midwest digital marketing retainers; not a quote.
10Element ThreeProfileCarmel, IN200651–200Kyler MasonEstimated: $6,000–$18,000/mo, typical for Midwest digital marketing retainers; not a quote.
11ForeFront WebProfileDublin, OH2001n/aScott KasunEstimated: $6,000–$18,000/mo, typical for Midwest digital marketing retainers; not a quote.
12Pure VisibilityProfileAnn Arbor, MI2005n/aLinda GirardEstimated: $6,000–$18,000/mo, typical for Midwest digital marketing retainers; not a quote.
13SpinutechProfileCedar Falls, IA200051–200Tina PoseyEstimated: $6,000–$18,000/mo, typical for Midwest digital marketing retainers; not a quote.

Where a firm has not published a price, the figure is a typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

  1. 01

    Led by Josh Becerra, CEO and Founding Partner

    • St. Paul, MN
    • Since 2015
    • 11–50 people

    Augurian is a Minneapolis-St. Paul digital marketing agency founded in 2015 that concentrates on paid media, organic search and marketing analytics, with web development and email automation as supporting services. It keeps a deliberately small team so clients deal directly with the specialists on their accounts. Named clients include Edina Realty, Coborn's and Children's Minnesota.

    Why it’s hereA Google Premier Partner, Meta Business Partner and HubSpot Gold partner whose Clutch profile shows 80 percent of its work in paid search and SEO.

    Best forRetail, grocery, healthcare and real estate companies that want paid search, SEO and analytics tied to measurable revenue, with a Google Premier Partner team in St. Paul.

    Augurian homepage, captured September 28, 2026
    augurian.com · homepage on September 28, 2026
    Known for
    paid media · SEO · marketing analytics · HubSpot
    Named clients
    Edina Realty, ReeceNichols, Digi, Houlihan Lawrence, Theisen's, Coborn's, Children's Minnesota, Uponor
    Selected work
    • Coborn's. Local listings management for the grocery chain: 100% verified listings and 30% growth in local listing traffic. case study ↗
    • Uponor. B2B demand generation paid campaign with a 259% brand engagement lift and a 78% drop in cost per lead. case study ↗
    • Edina Realty. Combined SEO and paid media work to grow organic search traffic and engagement. case study ↗
    Estimated cost

    Estimated: $6,000–$18,000/mo, typical for Midwest digital marketing retainers; not a quote.

    Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

    Office
    550 Vandalia Street, Suite 233 · St Paul, MN · 55114 · (612) 354-4516

    Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources augurian.com, clutch.co, linkedin.comLinkedIn ↗

  2. 02
    • Minnetonka, MN
    • Since 1993
    • 11–50 people

    Perrill is a Minneapolis-area digital marketing and development agency founded in 1993 and based in Minnetonka. It builds WordPress and Magento sites and runs SEO, generative-engine optimisation, PPC, email and content programmes for B2B, B2C and e-commerce clients, with case studies for Culligan, Dura Supreme and Park Dental. Clutch rates it 4.9 across nine reviews.

    Why it’s hereMore than 30 years in operation and a 4.9 Clutch rating, with named clients including Culligan and Honeywell.

    Best forTwin Cities B2B, B2C and ecommerce companies that need web design and Magento or HubSpot development alongside SEO, PPC and email marketing from one digital shop.

    Perrill homepage, captured September 28, 2026
    perrill.com · homepage on September 28, 2026
    Known for
    SEO and GEO · PPC · web design and development · e-commerce · HubSpot
    Named clients
    Culligan, Dura Supreme Cabinetry, Park Dental, Apixio, Trafera, Honeywell, Puma, CaringBridge
    Selected work
    • Culligan. Rebuilt Culligan's website on Magento Multi-Store so each dealer location can sell online with its own pricing, plus a ZIP-code dealer locator. case study ↗
    Estimated cost

    Estimated: $6,000–$18,000/mo, typical for Midwest digital marketing retainers; not a quote.

    Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

    Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources perrill.com, clutch.coLinkedIn ↗

  3. 03

    Led by David Duerr, CEO and Chairman

    • Downers Grove, IL
    • Since 1997

    Straight North is a digital marketing agency headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, with offices in Chicago, Geneva and Charlotte, founded in 1997 by Kevin Duffy. It provides national, local and e-commerce SEO, paid search, social and shopping campaigns, and web development, and reports its GoNorth! platform has tracked more than 10 million client leads. Clients have included Budget Rent a Car, Amdocs and Fiserv.

    Why it’s hereNearly 30 years as an independent Chicago-area search agency and a certified partner of Google, Microsoft and Meta.

    Best forMid-size B2B companies and service firms, such as payments and software providers, that want SEO, paid search and website work measured against lead volume, from a U.S.-based team with offices in the Chicago area and Charlotte.

    Straight North homepage, captured September 28, 2026
    straightnorth.com · homepage on September 28, 2026
    Known for
    SEO · paid search and social · web design and development · lead tracking
    Named clients
    Budget Rent a Car, Amdocs, BluePay, Fiserv, DFIN, RXO
    Recognition
    Estimated cost

    Estimated: $6,000–$18,000/mo, typical for Midwest digital marketing retainers; not a quote.

    Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

    Office
    1001 W. 31st Street, Suite 100 · Downers Grove, IL · 60515 · 866-326-3901

    Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources straightnorth.com, designrush.com, inc.comLinkedIn ↗

  4. 04

    Led by Lyndsey Maddox, CEO

    • Chicago, IL
    • Since 2007
    • 11–50 people

    Digital Third Coast is a Chicago search agency founded in 2007 and based at 2540 W North Avenue. It runs SEO, paid search and paid social, digital PR and content campaigns, and has added answer-engine and AI-visibility work, for clients including US Foods, Life Time and Lurie Children's Hospital.

    Why it’s hereA Google Premier Partner and US Search Awards winner with a 4.9 rating across 54 Clutch reviews, independent and Chicago-based since 2007.

    Best forB2B and ecommerce companies that want SEO, paid search, paid social and digital PR run by one Chicago team with reporting tied to leads and cost per acquisition.

    UpdateCo-founded by George Zlatin and Taylor Cimala; Lyndsey Maddox was promoted to CEO in 2023. Its team page still lists Zlatin as CEO.

    Digital Third Coast homepage, captured September 28, 2026
    digitalthirdcoast.com · homepage on September 28, 2026
    Known for
    SEO · paid media · digital PR and content · AI visibility
    Named clients
    US Foods, Life Time, Lurie Children's Hospital, Olivet Nazarene University, Intelligentsia, Bid-on-Equipment
    Selected work
    • US Foods. B2B digital PR campaign that earned more than 500 media placements. case study ↗
    • Intellectual property law firm (unnamed). CRM-integrated Google Ads work that cut cost per acquisition by 28.73%. case study ↗
    • Software consultancy (unnamed). Service landing page SEO credited with 200% lead growth. case study ↗
    Published pricing
    • Custom pricing; standard agreement is six months, then month to month, per its site.
    Office
    2540 W North Ave · Chicago, IL · 60647 · (773) 904-2700

    Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources digitalthirdcoast.com, clutch.coLinkedIn ↗

  5. 05

    Led by Ajay Pattani, Founder

    • Chicago, IL
    • Since 2010
    • 11–50 people

    Perfect Search Media is a Chicago digital marketing agency on Milwaukee Avenue that runs paid search, display and shopping campaigns, paid social across nine platforms, and technical and on-page SEO. A large share of its client list is in higher education, including Saybrook University and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. It is a Google Partner and Microsoft Advertising partner.

    Why it’s hereA search-first Chicago agency with a concentration in higher-education paid media and 30-plus industry awards in the past two years.

    Best forColleges, ecommerce brands, software companies, associations and healthcare organizations that want paid search, paid social, SEO and AI search visibility run by a Chicago firm founded in 2010 that works without long contracts.

    Perfect Search Media homepage, captured September 28, 2026
    perfectsearchmedia.com · homepage on September 28, 2026
    Known for
    paid search · paid social · SEO · higher education
    Named clients
    Saybrook University, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, TCS Education, NYFA, Epicodus, Paro
    Estimated cost

    Estimated: $6,000–$18,000/mo, typical for Midwest digital marketing retainers; not a quote.

    Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

    Office
    1658 Milwaukee Ave #100, Suite 7522 · Chicago, IL · 60647 · 877-655-8227

    Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources perfectsearchmedia.com, clutch.co, voyagechicago.comLinkedIn ↗

  6. 06

    Led by David Cacioppo, President/CEO

    • Kansas City, MO
    • Since 2003
    • 11–50 people

    emfluence is a Kansas City digital marketing agency founded in 2003 and based at 414 Oak Street. It runs Google Ads, SEO, content and email automation programmes and also builds sites in Drupal, Magento and WordPress; its own emfluence Marketing Platform underpins the email work. Clients include Hallmark, Children's Mercy and Proven Winners, which has worked with the firm for more than 15 years.

    Why it’s hereA 2025 Google Premier Partner (top 3 percent of agencies) with two decades of paid search and email work for Kansas City brands such as Hallmark.

    Best forMid-size B2B, manufacturing, healthcare and higher-ed organizations that want SEO, paid media and email marketing run by one Kansas City team; clients named on its site include Hallmark and Children's Mercy.

    emfluence homepage, captured September 28, 2026
    emfluence.com · homepage on September 28, 2026
    Known for
    email marketing and automation · PPC · SEO · web development
    Named clients
    Hallmark, Children's Mercy, Compass Minerals, Quest Diagnostics, Proven Winners, Oracle Cerner, Academy Bank
    Selected work
    • Tension Envelope. SEO program; the case study reports organic search traffic up 79% year over year and organic leads up 122%. case study ↗
    Recognition
    Estimated cost

    Estimated: $6,000–$18,000/mo, typical for Midwest digital marketing retainers; not a quote.

    Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

    Office
    414 Oak Street, Suite 102 · Kansas City, MO · 64106 · 816-472-4455

    Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources emfluence.com, designrush.comLinkedIn ↗

  7. 07
    • Omaha, NE
    • Since 2006
    • 11–50 people

    Intertwine Interactive is an Omaha paid-media agency founded in 2006 and based at 1111 North 13th Street. It manages search, social, display and shopping campaigns, affiliate programmes and product data feeds, and SEO, and says it has handled more than $1 billion in media spend over nearly 20 years. Named clients include Blain's Farm & Fleet and Sharper Image.

    Why it’s hereAn Omaha specialist whose Clutch profile is 70 percent PPC and SEO, with more than $1 billion in managed media spend.

    Best forOnline retailers and ecommerce brands (its site quotes clients such as SharperImage.com and ReliableParts) that need paid search, shopping feeds, affiliate programs and SEO managed by one Omaha team.

    Intertwine Interactive homepage, captured September 28, 2026
    intertwineinteractive.com · homepage on September 28, 2026
    Known for
    paid media · affiliate marketing · product feed management · SEO
    Named clients
    Blain's Farm & Fleet, Reliable Parts, Crete Carrier, Sharper Image
    Estimated cost

    Estimated: $6,000–$18,000/mo, typical for Midwest digital marketing retainers; not a quote.

    Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

    Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources intertwineinteractive.com, clutch.coLinkedIn ↗

  8. 08

    Led by Jordon Meyer, Founder and CEO

    • Milwaukee, WI
    • Since 2014
    • 11–50 people

    Granular is a paid-media agency at 316 N Milwaukee Street in Milwaukee's Third Ward, founded in 2014 by Jordon Meyer. Its 23-person, all-US, senior-only team manages paid search, shopping, paid social, programmatic and Amazon campaigns plus analytics and conversion optimisation for clients including Royal Enfield, Fleet Farm and Marquette University.

    Why it’s hereGoogle Premier Partner every year from 2016 to 2026, a Microsoft Ads partner and a Meta-certified company, with no interns or outsourcing by policy.

    Best forEcommerce retailers and colleges that want a paid media specialist to run Google, Amazon, paid social and programmatic ads.

    Granular homepage, captured September 28, 2026
    granularmarketing.com · homepage on September 28, 2026
    Known for
    paid search · paid social · programmatic · Amazon and shopping ads · analytics
    Named clients
    Royal Enfield, Fleet Farm, Bright Cellars, Mecum Auctions, Harley-Davidson Museum, Marcus Theatres, General Mills, Marquette University
    Selected work
    • Fleet Farm. Paid search and shopping ads that the agency reports grew ecommerce sales 157%. case study ↗
    • Bright Cellars. Paid media program reporting a 79% increase in conversions. case study ↗
    • Mid-America Christian University. Higher-ed PPC campaigns that cut cost per enrollment 41%. case study ↗
    Recognition
    Estimated cost

    Estimated: $6,000–$18,000/mo, typical for Midwest digital marketing retainers; not a quote.

    Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

    Office
    316 N Milwaukee St, Suite 100 · Milwaukee, WI · 53202 · 414-436-2200

    Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources granularmarketing.com, uforocks.com

  9. 09

    Led by Rob Timmermann, Founder & CEO

    • St. Louis, MO
    • Since 2003
    • 11–50 people

    Timmermann Group is a St. Louis digital agency founded in 2003 that describes itself as the marketing agency for conversions, not diversions. It runs organic and paid search, social advertising and conversion-rate optimisation and builds the websites those campaigns land on, for legal, manufacturing, home-services and contractor clients such as Tacony Corporation and CertaPro Painters.

    Why it’s hereAn Inc. 5000 honoree recognised by the St. Louis Business Journal as one of the region's fastest-growing and largest firms, with a Hermes Platinum award for SEO.

    Best forLaw firms, manufacturers, home service contractors and senior living operators that want SEO, PPC and lead-focused websites from a St. Louis-area firm founded in 2003.

    Timmermann Group homepage, captured September 28, 2026
    wearetg.com · homepage on September 28, 2026
    Known for
    SEO · paid search · conversion-focused web design · social media advertising
    Named clients
    Tacony Corporation, Telle Tire & Auto Centers, H-E Parts International, CertaPro Painters, St. Louis Area Foodbank, Simon Law
    Estimated cost

    Estimated: $6,000–$18,000/mo, typical for Midwest digital marketing retainers; not a quote.

    Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

    Office
    12645 Olive Blvd #212 · Creve Coeur, MO · 63141 · (314) 588-1735

    Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources wearetg.com, clutch.coLinkedIn ↗

  10. 10

    Led by Kyler Mason, Chief Executive Officer

    • Carmel, IN
    • Since 2006
    • 51–200 people

    Element Three is an Indianapolis-area marketing agency founded in 2006 and based on the Monon Boulevard in Carmel. It works with manufacturers that sell through dealers, blending performance marketing, media buying, web, data science and dealer programmes for brands such as Airstream, Thor, Boston Whaler and Steelcase. The firm is a HubSpot Platinum partner and Google Partner and reported 70 full-time staff when the Indianapolis Business Journal ranked it the city's largest full-service agency.

    Why it’s hereRanked the largest full-service agency in Indianapolis by the Indianapolis Business Journal and an Inc. 5000 honoree, with a named roster of recreational-vehicle and marine manufacturers.

    Best forManufacturers that sell through dealers, especially in RVs, boats, powersports, commercial vehicles and heavy equipment (clients include Airstream, Newmar, Sea Ray and Boston Whaler), and need marketing tied to dealer network performance.

    UpdateAcquired Colorado Springs dealer-analytics firm Sextant in July 2026.

    Element Three homepage, captured September 28, 2026
    elementthree.com · homepage on September 28, 2026
    Known for
    B2B2X and dealer marketing · performance marketing · media planning and buying · data science and analytics · HubSpot
    Named clients
    Airstream, Newmar, Beck's Hybrids, Boston Whaler, Sea Ray, Thor, Steelcase, Franklin Electric, Litera
    Estimated cost

    Estimated: $6,000–$18,000/mo, typical for Midwest digital marketing retainers; not a quote.

    Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

    Office
    571 Monon Blvd, Suite 125 · Carmel, IN · 46032 · 317.879.9592

    Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources elementthree.com, powersportsbusiness.com

  11. 11

    Led by Scott Kasun, Founder

    • Dublin, OH
    • Since 2001

    ForeFront Web is an SEO-first agency at 7155 Post Road in Dublin, a Columbus suburb, founded in 2001. It builds conversion-focused websites and runs SEO, paid search, content and social programmes, and has added answer-engine and generative-engine services, for healthcare, nonprofit, government, education and B2B clients including Nationwide Children's Hospital.

    Why it’s hereA Google Premier Partner in the top 3 percent of US agencies and number 187 on the Inc. 5000 Midwest list.

    Best forHealthcare practices, hospitals, nonprofits and B2B firms in central Ohio that want web design, SEO and paid search from one Columbus-area agency in business since 2001.

    ForeFront Web homepage, captured September 28, 2026
    forefrontweb.com · homepage on September 28, 2026
    Known for
    SEO · paid search · web design and development · healthcare and nonprofit
    Named clients
    Nationwide Children's Hospital, CAPSA Healthcare, Orthopedic One, Mercer Health, Magnolia Dental
    Selected work
    • Nationwide Children's Hospital. Built the fundraising website for the #OnOurSleeves mental health campaign in one week. case study ↗
    Estimated cost

    Estimated: $6,000–$18,000/mo, typical for Midwest digital marketing retainers; not a quote.

    Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

    Office
    7155 Post Rd. · Dublin, OH · 43016 · 614.886.4000

    Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources forefrontweb.com, expertise.com, inc.com

  12. 12

    Led by Linda Girard, CEO & Co-Founder

    • Ann Arbor, MI
    • Since 2005

    Pure Visibility is a woman-owned search marketing agency at 200 S. 1st Street in Ann Arbor, founded in 2005 and led by co-founder and CEO Linda Girard. It manages paid search for e-commerce and lead-generation clients and provides SEO, local SEO and answer-engine optimisation, plus training and webinars. Case studies are anonymised by industry, including pharmaceutical and real estate.

    Why it’s hereTwenty years as a Michigan search specialist, WBENC-certified, and a Google Premier Partner and Microsoft Advertising Partner.

    Best forHealthcare, education, ecommerce, multifamily and multi-location businesses that want paid search and SEO managed by a Google Premier Partner.

    UpdateWBENC-certified women-owned business and Google Premier Partner.

    Pure Visibility homepage, captured September 28, 2026
    purevisibility.com · homepage on September 28, 2026
    Known for
    PPC management · SEO · answer-engine optimisation · e-commerce and lead-gen
    Selected work
    • Pharmaceutical company (unnamed). Google Ads program credited with a 500% rise in ad conversions and 70% lower cost per lead. case study ↗
    • Ecommerce retailer (unnamed). SEO work that raised keyword rankings by 50% and lifted product revenue. case study ↗
    • Real estate company (unnamed). Kept organic search visibility intact through a website redesign and relaunch. case study ↗
    Estimated cost

    Estimated: $6,000–$18,000/mo, typical for Midwest digital marketing retainers; not a quote.

    Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

    Office
    200 S. 1st St., Suite 119 · Ann Arbor, MI · 48104 · (734) 213-8100

    Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources purevisibility.com, designrush.comLinkedIn ↗

  13. 13

    Led by Tina Posey, CEO

    • Cedar Falls, IA
    • Since 2000
    • 51–200 people

    Spinutech is a digital-only agency founded in Cedar Falls in 2000 by three University of Northern Iowa students and still headquartered there, with offices in Clive and Tampa. After a 2021 merger with Bayshore Solutions it has more than 170 staff offering SEO, paid media, web and e-commerce development, email and analytics, and reports managing about $100 million in annual client media spend across all 50 states.

    Why it’s hereThe largest digital-only agency headquartered in Iowa: Google Premier Partner since 2017, Meta Business Partner and a five-time Inc. 5000 honoree.

    Best forMid-size manufacturers, banks and B2B companies that want SEO, paid media and enterprise CMS websites from a 170-person firm with offices in Cedar Falls, Clive and Tampa.

    UpdateMerged with Tampa-based Bayshore Solutions in 2021; co-founder Marc Reifenrath became board chair when Tina Posey was named CEO in 2025.

    Spinutech homepage, captured September 28, 2026
    spinutech.com · homepage on September 28, 2026
    Known for
    SEO and SEM · paid media · web development · analytics · e-commerce
    Named clients
    Stanley Consultants, Panavision
    Selected work
    • Yanmar. Customer-journey focused digital program the firm credits with market share gains. case study ↗
    • Kearny Bank. Sitefinity website redesign that improved SEO and personalization and raised traffic. case study ↗
    • Panavision. New website for the film equipment company. case study ↗
    Estimated cost

    Estimated: $6,000–$18,000/mo, typical for Midwest digital marketing retainers; not a quote.

    Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

    Office
    1860 NW 118th St, Suite 210 · Clive, IA · 50325 · 515-631-5974

    Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources spinutech.com, designrush.com, prnewswire.comLinkedIn ↗

The market this list sits in

478,200 advertising, public relations and related services jobs in the United States, September 2026 (preliminary).

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    Re-check

    Every entry was re-checked on September 28, 2026, homepage captured, ownership confirmed. Firms that closed, stopped doing this work or changed hands are removed or noted in the change log below.

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Change log

What changed at the September 2026 check

Every firm on this list was re-checked on September 28, 2026. None had closed, merged, moved or changed hands, so the list stands as published.

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Questions before you hire a digital marketing agency in the Midwest

How many digital marketing agencies in the Midwest are on this list, and where are they?
13. The 13 firms are spread across St. Paul, Minnetonka, Downers Grove, Chicago, Kansas City, Omaha and 6 other cities. Each was checked against its own site and at least one independent source. Nobody pays to be ranked.
How do I choose between digital marketing agencies in the Midwest?
Write down what done looks like. Read why each firm is on the list and keep the two or three whose reason matches your job. Ask each for one piece of work like yours, and the name of the person who would do it. 8 of the 13 here are under 50 people, so the people you meet are usually the people who do the work.
Did any of these firms pay to be listed?
No. Nobody pays to be ranked. The order weighs how long a firm has done the work, clients it can name, its size, and how clear its specialism is. The one paid card is marked Featured. It sits outside the ranking. It is Fracs, which shares this list's publisher.
How long have these digital marketing agencies been around?
The oldest firm on this list states 1993 as its founding year. A year is shown only when the firm states one.
What should I bring to a first call with a digital marketing agency?
What you sell, what is not working, what done looks like, a budget range, and when you want to start. The form on this page asks for those. Asking is free. You do not have to hire anyone.
How is this list kept current?
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