About Chicago Style Media
We help local businesses across Chicagoland turn advertising into real, trackable leads — not just “views” and “impressions.”
Who We Are
Chicago Style Media is a local, veteran-owned marketing agency built for business owners who are tired of guessing what actually works. We live here, work here, and know what it takes to stand out from McHenry County to downtown Chicago.
Our job is simple: turn ad dollars into phone calls, form fills, and booked jobs. No complicated jargon. No mystery reports. Just clear numbers that show whether your marketing is working.
What We Do
We build marketing systems that make it easy for your best customers to find and choose you — whether they’re searching on Google, watching streaming TV in the suburbs, or scrolling on their phone after dinner.
Local SEO & AI Search Visibility
Show up where it matters most — in Google Maps, local search, and AI-driven search results — so nearby customers find you first.
Streaming TV & Video Ads
Put your brand on big screens in the exact zip codes you serve, without paying for wasted impressions across the entire Chicago TV market.
Google Ads & Lead Generation
Search campaigns built for calls and form fills, not just clicks. We track what turns into real revenue so you know your ROI.
Websites That Convert
Clean, fast websites designed to get visitors to take action — call, book, or request a quote — on any device.
Why Local Businesses Work With Us
Most of our clients come to us after trying “big box” agencies or DIY marketing that never quite adds up. They stay because we keep things simple and transparent.
- We speak in plain English, not marketing buzzwords.
- We focus on calls, booked jobs, and revenue — not vanity metrics.
- We understand Chicagoland neighborhoods, commutes, and customer behavior.
- We’re small enough to care, and experienced enough to deliver.
Our Story
Chicago Style Media started with a simple belief: local businesses deserve the same level of strategy and data that big brands get — without huge retainers or long-term contracts.
After years in TV, digital, and local advertising, we saw too many owners spending money without a clear plan or a clear way to measure success. So we built an agency that does both: strategy and accountability.
Today, we work with home service companies, medical practices, and local businesses that want to grow steadily, protect their reputation, and own their market — one zip code at a time.
Local & Veteran-Owned
As a veteran-owned business, we care about discipline, follow-through, and doing what we say we’re going to do. When we recommend a strategy, it’s because we’d run the same play for our own company.
You’re not just “an account” here. You’re a partner. If the phones aren’t ringing, we’re not satisfied.
Ready to See What’s Possible?
If you’re a local business owner in Chicagoland and want more leads — not more confusion — let’s talk. We’ll walk you through what’s working right now and where you’re leaving money on the table.
Book a Quick Strategy CallAbout the Founder
Patrick McDonald
Patrick McDonald built Chicago Style Media on the belief that local businesses deserve real strategy, real attention, and real results — without the corporate runaround.
Before launching CSM, Patrick served in the United States Marine Corps as part of the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, one of the most elite fast-response units in the Marines. Discipline, precision, and accountability became the foundation of his leadership style — and now the foundation of the agency.
After the Marines, he spent more than a decade working inside major media companies — NBC, ABC, CBS, and FOX affiliates across the country — leading marketing and advertising teams responsible for millions of dollars in campaigns.
Patrick is also a highly sought-after speaker, presenting at conferences across the U.S. and internationally on AI rankings, SEO, digital advertising strategy, and helping businesses maximize ROI in an era where marketing is shifting faster than ever.
Those experiences gave him a clear understanding of what works, what doesn’t, and why local businesses are often overlooked by large agencies.
Returning home to Chicagoland, Patrick created Chicago Style Media to focus on what he loves most: helping local businesses grow in the city he loves, through marketing that actually moves the needle.
Today, Patrick partners with business owners who want straight answers, clear strategy, and measurable results.
