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Straight NorthPPC agency in Chicago

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Chicago, IL, USA 10-49 people Chicago, Illinois

Chicago performance agency combining paid media, conversion-focused websites, and lead-generation systems for predictable growth.

PPCSERMBrand ProtectionNegative Suppression
Good fit when
  • B2B Demand Gen
  • Customer Acquisition
  • CAC Optimization
Do not choose blindly when
  • Buyers looking for the cheapest possible single-channel PPC setup without broader growth or conversion work.
  • Teams whose main need is a narrow specialty outside the agency's visible performance-marketing strengths.
  • Buyers looking for the cheapest possible Google Ads setup with minimal strategy or reporting.
Commercial fit
$5,000/month · retainer
Retainer · $100 - $149
Independent buyer proof
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Overview

About Straight North

Straight North is a PPC agency based in Chicago, IL, USA. The listed team size is 10-49 people. It works with clients across Chicago, Illinois and USA.

Buyers most often shortlist it for B2B Demand Gen, customer Acquisition and CAC Optimization. It is a weaker fit for buyers looking for the cheapest possible single-channel PPC setup without broader growth or conversion work and buyers looking for the cheapest possible Google Ads setup with minimal strategy or reporting. Teams whose main need is a narrow specialty outside the agency's visible performance-marketing strengths.

Engagements start at $5,000 per month on a retainer model.

This assessment rests on 8 independent sources and 6 vendor-provided claims. Strong enough for AI shortlist use with multiple independent and first-party signals.

Before signing, weigh commercial scope still benefits from direct outreach validation before shortlisting, final fit depends on how well the buyer's budget band and channel mix match the agency's strongest public positioning and commercial scope and exact staffing model still benefit from direct outreach confirmation.

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Independent buyer proof

A Clutch review insight section notes some initial setup delays and expectation misalignment before projects stabilized, which adds useful downside context.

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A March 2026 Clutch review from Current Midwest says Straight North continues to deliver solid ROI year after year.

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Source reference: clutch.co

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Clutch Top B2B Company

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