Media Monkey

What Media Monkey does

Media Monkey LLC is a privately held, founder-owned full-service marketing agency headquartered at 1360 Hamilton Pkwy., Itasca, Illinois. Founded in 2007 after a pivot from the HVAC industry, the firm operates across digital and traditional marketing channels, with a service portfolio that includes Website Design & Development, E-Commerce, PPC Advertising, SEO and AEO (tiered subscriptions from $1,250+ to $7,500+ per month), Graphic Design, Direct Mail, Custom Print, Fulfillment Services, App and Software Development, and Business Consulting. The company is incorporated as an Illinois LLC, employs 501–1,000 people, and has no disclosed parent company, private equity sponsor, or venture capital funding; ownership is concentrated with the founders.

The business monetizes through a mix of revenue streams: project-based and retainer professional services, recurring SEO/AEO subscriptions, per-order transactional fees for custom printing and fulfillment, and direct mail campaign fees. Pricing is predominantly quote-based with a free initial 60-minute consultation, supplemented by published tiered SEO subscriptions and unit pricing on the print e-commerce storefront. The go-to-market blends sales-led direct outreach, inside sales, and self-serve e-commerce for transactional SKUs. Distribution is U.S.-focused.

Media Monkey also operates two registered proprietary product lines: Media Monkey TV™, an in-store digital signage and internal communications platform deployed within McDonald's franchisee restaurants, and +Hazcom® (Plus Hazcom), a mobile application on iOS and Android for OSHA hazard communication compliance, including Safety Data Sheets, training files, and a GHS secondary labeling tool. The agency's primary customer segment is small and medium businesses, with notable concentration in McDonald's franchisees (Dantar LP, M&J Management, JRM Enterprises, Fisher Consulting) and additional clients across healthcare, entertainment, food service, and athletics. The company has been featured on Fox Business and maintains a platinum sponsorship of the Kids & Clays Foundation, which has helped raise over $18 million for Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Name

Media Monkey

Legal name

Media Monkey LLC

Website

https://mediamonkeymarketing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Media Monkey is a privately held full-service marketing agency based in Itasca, Illinois, offering digital and traditional marketing services — including web development, SEO/AEO, PPC, direct mail, custom printing, fulfillment, and app development — primarily to small and medium businesses, startups, and McDonald's franchisees across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Full-Service Marketing Agency

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (541810), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Advertising (7310)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAAAAAC

Brand Campaign & Integrated Communications Agencies

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Advertising, Marketing & PR Services/Advertising Agencies (Full-Service/Creative)

SECONDARYBPAFAAAE

Social Media & Community Management

Business & Public Services/Marketing, Advertising & PR Services/Full-Service Advertising Agencies

SECONDARYMPAAAIAL

Customer Communications Management (CCM) & Transactional Messaging

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Advertising, Marketing & PR Services/Direct Marketing (CRM, Email/SMS, Loyalty)

Keywords

• Digital marketing services
• Direct mail marketing
• SEO services
• Custom printing services
• Business consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Itasca

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Marketing Services: Comprehensive marketing agency services including digital marketing (SEO, PPC, social media, email marketing), traditional marketing (print, direct mail, branding), website design, graphic design, and business consulting. Revenue generated through project-based fees and ongoing monthly retainer engagements.
2. SEO Services: Tiered SEO and AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) services with Foundation ($1,250+/month), Pro ($3,000+/month), and Enterprise ($7,500+/month) packages. Includes technical SEO, on-page optimization, content creation, local SEO, and authority building.
3. Custom Printing: In-house printing services for business cards, postcards, flyers, brochures, signage, banners, and promotional products. Products available for online ordering with prices ranging from approximately $20 to over $21,000 per order depending on quantity and specifications. Volume discounts available.
4. Fulfillment Services: End-to-end logistics and fulfillment solutions including inventory storage, order processing, packaging, shipping, and returns management. Revenue generated through per-order processing fees and volume-based pricing.
5. Direct Mail Campaigns: Complete direct mail services including design, printing, list acquisition, targeting, postage, and USPS delivery. Services include EDDM (Every Door Direct Mail), targeted mailing lists, and hybrid mailing solutions.
6. App and Software Development: Custom app and software development services from concept through post-launch maintenance. Revenue generated through project-based development fees with ongoing support subscriptions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Media Monkey is a full-service marketing agency offering integrated digital marketing (SEO/AEO, PPC, social media, email), traditional marketing (custom print, direct mail, branding), website design and development, fulfillment logistics, and business consulting. The agency also sells two proprietary products: Media Monkey TV™ for in-house staff/customer communications and +Hazcom® for OSHA compliance.

Product overview

Media Monkey is a full-service marketing agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of digital and traditional marketing services. The core service portfolio includes Website Design & Development, E-Commerce development, Pay Per Click (PPC) Digital Advertising, SEO & AEO (Search and Answer Engine Optimization), Graphic Design, Custom Print, Direct Mail, Fulfillment Services, App and Software Development, Business Consulting, Business Growth Solutions, Digital Marketing, and Traditional Marketing. The agency also offers two proprietary products: Media Monkey TV™ for in-house TV communications and employee/customer engagement, and Hazcom+® for OSHA compliance. Founded in 2007 and based in Itasca, Illinois, the company supports clients from startups to global enterprises across the U.S.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• +Hazcom®: A mobile application for digitizing OSHA compliance materials including Safety Data Sheets, Safety Videos, Training Files, Manuals, and GHS Secondary Labeling Tool. Available on iOS and Android devices.
• Media Monkey TV™

Products and services

• Website Design & Development Professional website design and development services creating mobile-friendly, conversion-optimized websites for businesses.
• E-Commerce Development E-commerce development services building user-friendly online stores with 24/7 sales capabilities, upselling tools, and secure checkout.
• Pay Per Click (PPC) Digital Advertising Paid digital advertising campaigns providing immediate visibility, targeted traffic, and measurable ROI with customizable budgets and full client ownership of ad accounts.
• SEO & AEO Search Engine Optimization and Answer Engine Optimization services increasing online visibility, improving keyword rankings, and positioning brands for AI-powered search. Tiered packages: Foundation ($1,250+), Pro ($3,000+), Enterprise ($7,500+).
• Graphic Design Expert graphic design services creating cohesive branding, marketing materials, logos, and visual assets.
• Custom Print High-quality custom printing for business cards, brochures, postcards, catalogs, signage, banners, direct mail materials, and promotional products with professional design support and volume discounts.
• Direct Mail Direct mail marketing campaigns with in-house printing, USPS EDDM services, targeted mailing lists, hybrid mailing options, and full campaign management.
• Fulfillment Services End-to-end fulfillment and logistics services including inventory storage, order processing, packaging, shipping, returns management, and custom packaging with branded inserts.
• App and Software Development Custom app and software development services from concept through post-launch maintenance, building reliable, high-performing digital solutions.
• Business Consulting Expert business consulting services for small businesses and startups including business strategy development, brand positioning, market research, sales and marketing optimization, and digital transformation guidance.
• Digital Marketing Solutions Comprehensive digital marketing solutions bundling website development, PPC advertising, SEO, social media marketing, email and text message marketing, and Google Business Profile management.
• Traditional Marketing Solutions Traditional marketing services including custom printing, direct mail campaigns, out-of-home (OOH) marketing, branded merchandise, custom signage, and graphic design.
• Media Monkey TV™ Proprietary in-house TV communications platform enabling seamless staff and customer communication through touch-free digital displays. Features include employee recognition, real-time data display, menu boards, promotions, and community bulletins.
• +Hazcom® App Mobile application for OSHA hazard communication compliance available on iOS and Android. Provides quick access to Safety Data Sheets, safety videos, training files, GHS Secondary Labeling Tool, poison control speed dial, and safety manuals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2-4X cheaper than hiring an internal marketing team
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kids & Clays FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedia Monkey is a platinum sponsor of Kids & Clays Foundation, which uses shooting sports events to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Through pro bono marketing efforts, the company has contributed to raising over $18 million enabling RMHC to serve families across the country. This partnership reflects the company's commitment to community involvement and corporate responsibility.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndirect partnership through Kids & Clays Foundation support. RMHC benefits from funds raised through Kids & Clays events, which Media Monkey helps promote through marketing expertise. The funds provide housing, meals, and support services for families with sick children.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• VelocityEHS: Chicago-based EHS and sustainability software provider including OSHA compliance, SDS management, and training. Direct comparable for the +Hazcom® product vertical.
• Poppulo: Employee communications and digital signage platform used by multi-location enterprises. Direct comparable for the Media Monkey TV™ product line, particularly in QSR and retail deployments.

Broad incumbents

• Cimpress (Vistaprint): Large diversified printing and marketing services platform including Vistaprint, BuildASign, and National Pen. Comparable on the custom print, signage, and promotional products revenue stream at much larger scale.
• HubSpot: Marketing, sales, and CRM platform with an agency partner ecosystem. Represents the broader CRM/marketing-automation competitor that SMB clients may adopt as an in-house alternative to agency retainers.

Direct peers

• WebFX: Full-service digital marketing agency offering SEO, PPC, web design, and content with tiered packages. Comparable on SEO subscription tiering and SMB-to-mid-market digital service mix.
• Mod Op: Full-service digital marketing agency offering SEO, paid media, creative, and analytics across multiple US offices. Comparable on multi-channel marketing services and tiered client segments.
• Walker Sands: Chicago B2B marketing and PR agency offering integrated campaigns, content, and demand generation. Comparable on integrated marketing services and Midwest mid-market/enterprise client base.
• Rise Interactive: Chicago-based performance marketing agency specializing in media, analytics, and customer acquisition. Comparable on the digital marketing and SEO service lines targeting mid-market and enterprise clients.
• Tukaiz: Franklin Park, IL-based full-service marketing, print, and fulfillment agency. Most directly comparable peer given shared Midwest location, integrated print+direct mail+digital offering, and similar SMB-to-enterprise client mix.
• Straight North: Schaumburg, IL-headquartered full-service digital marketing agency offering SEO, PPC, web design, and email marketing. Direct geographic and service-line competitor for the Chicago-area SMB and mid-market segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mediamonkeymarketing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/media-monkey-marketing
• Instagraminstagram.com/mediamonkeyusa
• Xx.com/mediamonkeyllc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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