About Chicago Marketing News

Chicago has one of the country's deepest marketing economies — global agency offices, independent shops, in-house teams at major brands, and a constant churn of campaigns, talent, and technology. What it hasn't had is dedicated coverage. Chicago Marketing News exists to cover that beat: what's changing, who's doing interesting work, and how shifts like AI search are rearranging the industry underneath everyone.

What we cover

• Agency and industry moves across the Chicago market
• Analysis of the forces changing marketing practice — with a standing focus on AI search and answer-engine visibility
• Practical guides for marketers and the businesses that hire them

Ownership and disclosure

Chicago Marketing News is operated by Buzzer Beater Media LLC, an Illinois company that also operates a Chicago marketing agency. Coverage decisions are editorial, not promotional: when any story touches an affiliated business, the affiliation is disclosed in that story. The publication is only worth reading if the coverage is straight — that standard is the whole business model.

Tips and corrections

Know something happening in Chicago marketing? Use the tips page. Corrections are reviewed against sources and noted on the affected story.