Straight North

Straight North is a digital marketing agency founded in 1997, offering services including SEO, paid advertising, web design, development, and creative solutions. The agency serves B2B, B2C, ecommerce, local, national, small business, and enterprise clients across various industries, focusing on generating qualified sales leads and increasing revenue through data-driven strategies. It operates with 100-200 employees from locations in Downers Grove and Chicago, Illinois, and Charlotte, North Carolina. The agency originated as Duffy Design Works, launched by Kevin Duffy, before transforming into Straight North upon David Duerr joining as Chairman and CEO. This evolution marked its shift to a full-service digital marketing provider. Straight North maintains a Better Business Bureau A+ rating and has built a team of specialists dedicated to campaign execution in diverse verticals. Differentiators include specialized teams for different business types and a long track record of launching hundreds of B2B and B2C websites. The agency emphasizes measurable results in its success stories, though specific client outcomes are detailed on their site without named brands in public listings here. It has sustained operations for nearly three decades, expanding its workforce to support growth.