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

social media companies in Illinois

2 of the 12 social media companies on this list are based in Illinois (IL), in Highland Park, 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.

  1. 01 on the list · Highland Park, IL

    Fresh Content Society

    Since 2014 · 11–50 people

    Fresh Content Society is an independent social media agency in Chicago's northern suburbs founded in 2014 by Scott Emalfarb. It runs strategy, content, community and paid social for national brands and reports more than 2 billion organic impressions and 1 billion organic video views; case studies include 250 million organic video views for PEAK and a 5,000 percent follower increase for Dan-O's Seasoning. Clutch records social media marketing as 70 percent of its work.

    Why it’s hereA Chicago-area social-only shop with KFC, Samsung and National Geographic on its client list and 14 Clutch reviews.

    Who leads itScott Emalfarb, Founder & CEO.

    Work they can showDan-O's Seasoning. Social strategy and content that the case study says lifted video views and engagement 5,000% and overall engagement 40%. Graco. Consolidated 115 social channels into one global presence, reaching 5M organic video views in the first six months.

    Estimated cost

    Estimated: $4,000–$12,000/mo, typical for Midwest social media retainers; not a quote.

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

    social-first strategy · organic video · community management · influencer marketing · paid social

  2. 02 on the list · Chicago, IL

    Crackerjack Marketing

    Since 2010 · 11–50 people

    Crackerjack Marketing is a Chicago-headquartered B2B digital agency founded in 2010 with satellite teams in Barcelona and Mumbai. It specialises in social media, executive LinkedIn presence, content and email programs for technology companies, and lists more than 125 clients including Medtronic, Avalara and HPE Aruba.

    Why it’s hereSixteen years of B2B social work for enterprise technology brands from a Chicago base.

    Who leads itStephanie Schwab, Founder & CEO.

    Estimated cost

    Estimated: $4,000–$12,000/mo, typical for Midwest social media retainers; not a quote.

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

    B2B social media · executive LinkedIn · content marketing · email marketing

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