Top 20 Experiential Marketing Companies in Chicago

NEXT/NOW created a website and motion graphics for a consumer goods company's trade show interactive photo booth. NEXT/NOW built a website to host a virtual competition and developed an LED screen. The project was received well and the client felt that the team was extremely dedicated.

"[NEXT/NOW] is able to use technology creatively, finding unique ways to incorporate digital tools into interactive, real-life presentations." – Digital Manager, Consumer Goods Company

From filming to final production, Groove Jones developed a complete VR experience to entertain consumers. The successful project earned favorable press and 65,000+ views on YouTube, while the client valued the team’s timeliness and communications.

“Groove Jones worked within our budget constraints and produced a great film. … They made everything look as real as possible.” – Former Marketing Manager, Telecommunications Company

Bishop-McCann provided event planning services for a software company. Their team assisted with event registration as well as helped with venue selection and production. The event ran smoothly and the client is satisfied with the results.

“The Bishop-McCann team really understands service.” – CMO, Software Company

All Terrain created an experiential store to increase awareness of a brand for a global PR company. They not only provided interior architecture support but also acquired city permits. They hired caterers, security, and brand ambassadors to support the store, which experienced 78 million impressions and secured media coverage by notable outlets.

"Their attention to detail, communication, and proactivity was impressive." – Associate Creative Director, PR Company

Heron Agency managed a theater's media presence to spread awareness, successfully scheduling live appearances on radio and television, performance reviews, and feature articles. Thanks to Heron Agency, production attendance was higher than ever for the client. Industry peers also recognized stakeholders' widespread media presence.

“Attendance at our current season is at an all-time high. I am also constantly being asked by other theater companies how we obtain the consistently excellent media presence our theater has, something that all but the largest theaters struggle to maintain.” – Executive Director, Theater Company

A nonprofit trade association hired LAI Live to help set up a digital environment that would enable them to hold virtual meetings with their members and board to achieve certain business goals. As part of the engagement, LAI Live integrated a third-party voting system that would enable the association to conduct and cast votes online. They also provided the association with metrics and key deadlines, as well as set up speaker practice sessions so that everybody was comfortable with it before the show. After a period of learning, the association achieved their goal of meeting online using the solution that LAI Live provided. 

"We were particularly impressed with their responsiveness and their willingness to help me reassure people within my organization about how the system worked." - Director of Communications, Nonprofit Trade Association

Jack Morton provided a press and influencer experience for a leading cruise line. The client wished to demonstrate how their research and development teams are changing the vacation experience, and needed an immersive experience to make a lasting impact. Jack Morton's team delivered a walkthrough experience that involved AR games, VR excursions and dining, and project videos. The experience earned 506,000 influencer impressions and an influencer engagement rate that was six-times the industry average. 

BUNDLAR partnered with PublishReality to create print and digital media with the client’s mobile application. They also turned magazine, catalogs, direct mail, POS displays, menus, and signage into augmented reality experiences. The project was a success. 

Identity worked with an internationally recognized steakhouse to attract customers to its grand opening event by creating and managing its media VIP night and leveraging local media relationships to secure targeted visibility. As a result of its partnership with Identity, the restaurant was featured in two local newspapers and had 200 guests attend its event.