Rise Interactive

Independent data-driven performance marketing agency with proprietary cross-channel optimization technology

Rise Interactive is a Chicago-based independent digital marketing agency founded in 2004, specializing in data-driven marketing strategies that span paid search, paid social, programmatic display, SEO, affiliate marketing, and advanced analytics. The agency is known for its proprietary Connex® platform, a media management and optimization tool that provides cross-channel performance insights and budget allocation recommendations, helping brands maximize return on their media investments. Rise Interactive serves mid-market and enterprise clients across a range of verticals including retail, financial services, healthcare, and consumer goods. The agency differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on analytics and data science, integrating first-party data strategies with media execution to drive measurable business outcomes. Its Connex platform is a key competitive differentiator, enabling clients to visualize performance across channels and make faster, more informed optimization decisions. Rise Interactive operates as an independent agency. While Quad/Graphics previously acquired a majority interest in the company, Rise Interactive currently operates independently, as reflected on its own website and corroborated by multiple sources. The agency competes with other performance-focused digital agencies and consultancies, positioning itself at the intersection of media buying expertise and marketing technology.