SPOTLIGHTING THE MOST INNOVATIVE MARKETING AGENCIES OF THE YEAR
Entry Deadline: July 18 // Late Deadline: July 25
This fall, Chief Marketer unveils its prestigious Agencies of the Year list—the industry’s most respected roster of marketing agency partners. Hundreds will enter, but only the most innovative will earn a spot. Want to be recognized? Submit your entry today.
Chief Marketer’s Agencies of the Year is the ultimate leaderboard—featuring standout shops of all sizes and specialties, from bold start-ups to powerhouse firms. Winners gain year-round exposure on our exclusive RFP Partner Portal, promoted to over 1 million marketers actively searching for agency talent.
LAST YEAR’S TOP AGENCIES INCLUDED….
Altitude Marketing
Amp
Apollo Partners
Autumn Communications
Chemistry
Concept One Communications
CPG Agency
Czarnowski Collective
EA collective
Factory360
Fahlgren Mortine
FIRST
Gelia
Impact XM
Inspira Marketing
Intercept
InVision Communications
Just Global
Kindle Communications
Koroberi, Inc.
Legacy Marketing
LEO Events
Live Marketing
Manifold
Modo Modo Agency
Mod Op
Octagon
Opus Agency
Overskies
Padilla
Park & Battery
Party Land
PMG
Robotproof
Socialistics
Sparks
Spear Marketing Group
Spiro
Starshot
Stein IAS
Sync Marketing LLC
Tenet Partners
The Brand Agency
The Influencer Marketing Factory
The Shipyard
TSMGI
Vested
Vye
Wasserman
XD Agency
X-FCTR
Yeager Marketing
Entry Guidelines
ENTRY DEADLINE
July 18, 2025
LATE DEADLINE
July 25, 2025
All entries must be submitted by July 25, 2025. The Top Marketing Agencies will be notified by end of year.
Who's Eligible?
Chief Marketer’s Agencies of the Year is open to all marketing and advertising firms worldwide.
Entry Fees
Initial Entry: $499
Late Fee: $99
A late fee of will be applied to entries submitted after July 18. Payment in full must accompany the entry. Entry fees are not refundable.
Submission Questions
- Describe your agency in fewer than 200 words.
- Detail any industry or business business certifications that are active.
- What’s new from the last 12 months we should know about?
- What new services, products or expertise have you added in the last 12 months, and why did you add them?
- Rank your top three core agency offerings.
- Tell us about two campaigns you executed in the past 12 months. Explain why it was a success for your client.
- Put on your future cast goggles: What are three trends that the industry will be talking about in 2029?
- Name five client brands you have worked with in the last 12 months (will be public).
- Any recent accolades or awards we should be aware of?
FAQs
How do I know if my agency is eligible?
The Chief Marketer’s Top Marketing Agencies is open to all marketing agencies.
How do we increase our chances of making the list?
Winners are selected based on several criteria including: insightful client case studies; high-caliber, consistent work across programs for clients; innovative and creative investments and updates; and bold and inspiring concepts and ideas that are moving the industry forward. The agencies named to this program each year are thought leaders in their craft and representative of the best of the marketing industry.
How are the applications selected?
Applications are evaluated by the Chief Marketer editorial staff. We judge your entry based on your firms services, products, employee initiatives and activities, and core agency offerings.
When will I know about the status of my submission?
You will be notified by Chief Marketer in Fall 2025 regarding your application if you are named a Top Marketing Agency for 2026.
Contact
For questions about the Agencies of the Year Program, contact:
Mary-Lou French
Chief Marketer
[email protected]
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