Is Digital Marketing Legit? What Chicagoland Business Owners Really Need to Know

Jun 18

Is Digital Marketing Legit?

Let’s Be Honest—You’ve Probably Wondered If Digital Marketing Actually Works

If you're a business owner in McHenry, Crystal Lake, or anywhere in Chicagoland, you've probably asked this at some point:
"Is digital marketing legit, or am I just throwing money into the internet hoping someone sees me?"

At Chicago Style Media, we hear this question all the time. And we get it. You’ve been pitched by big agencies, had Google call you directly, or maybe ran a few ads yourself that didn’t do much. So now you’re skeptical—and that’s fair.

The truth?

Yes, digital marketing is legit—but only if it’s built with strategy, tracked properly, and tailored to your local area.

How We Know It Works — Real Data from Local Campaigns

We’ve run campaigns for local service businesses—like garage door companies, HVAC contractors, and auto repair shops—right here in McHenry County. Here’s a quick example:

Over 102,000 Streaming TV Impressions delivered in just a few weeks
Text-to-Phone campaigns that let viewers contact businesses instantly
Google Ads driving calls for less than $10 each
Websites and SEO strategies bringing in long-term traffic without paying for every click

When you have the right strategy and tools in place, digital marketing isn't a mystery—it’s math.

What Makes Digital Marketing "Legit"?

Here’s what separates the real results from the wasted dollars:

✅ Targeted Reach: You’re not buying a billboard for everyone—you’re choosing zip codes, income levels, household types, or neighborhoods you actually want.
✅ Streaming TV Ads:** We put your business on TVs in living rooms across your service area. It’s not YouTube—this is premium content like Hulu, ESPN, and more.
✅ Trackable Results: Want to know if someone saw your ad and called you? We show you the numbers.
✅ Flexible Budgets: You don’t need a massive budget to get started. We work with small business budgets all the time.

And we’ll never ask you to commit before we show you how it’s going to work. That's why we offer a free strategy session to map out your goals and build a plan that actually makes sense for your business.

Who’s Behind the Screen?

We're not a massive agency out of New York or California. We’re local. We’re in the suburbs. And we care about local businesses because we are one.

At Chicago Style Media, we help business owners get real leads, make the phone ring, and finally feel like their advertising is working. Whether it’s Streaming TV, Google Ads, Local SEO, or just making sure your website looks and loads better—we build marketing that makes sense, without all the fluff.

Still Not Sure? Let’s Talk—No Pressure, No Sales Pitch

If you’ve been burned before or you’re just curious, start with a quick chat. We’ll review your current online presence and give you a plan—even if you don’t hire us.

👉 Book a Free Strategy Session by emailing info@chicagostylemedia.com