Rise Interactive

Rise Interactive is a full-service digital marketing agency headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2004. It specializes in cross-channel media management, customer experience optimization, and performance marketing, utilizing its proprietary Connex® platform to enable data-driven investment decisions for greater returns. The agency serves leading brands across industries including retail, consumer packaged goods, healthcare, financial services, consumer products, consumer services, and B2B sectors. In recent years, Rise Interactive has evolved, rebranding as Rise, a Quad company, expanding into integrated media solutions powered by Quad’s tech and data stacks for omnichannel consumer experiences. The agency originated from CEO Jon Morris's business plan, which placed second in the University of Chicago's New Venture Challenge, initially aimed at teaching traditional marketers about digital strategies. This led to its launch and subsequent growth into a firm with approximately 446 employees and reported annual revenue of $117.1 million in 2024. Rise has been described as an award-winning agency in multiple profiles, though specific award names and years are not detailed in available sources. Its focus on analytical marketing and proprietary technology differentiates it from standard agencies. Rise provides services such as media planning, analytics, creative development, search engine optimization, social media, display advertising, affiliate marketing, email marketing, and web analytics. Clients benefit from its emphasis on transparency, measurable outcomes, and efficient project management across digital platforms. As part of Quad, a global marketing experience company, Rise now offers broader strategic solutions to optimize marketing spend and drive sales growth.