Here’s the uncomfortable truth:
Most branding companies in Chicago haven’t ranked for anything since 2018 — but they’ll charge you $20K to “reintroduce your brand to the market.”
The market doesn’t care about your color palette. The market cares about your reach, your impact, and your relevance. That’s why CLVR LABs™ isn’t just another branding agency — we’re what they’ll all look like in 3 years if they survive.
Portfolios Don’t Build Brands. Ecosystems Do.
We’ve reviewed dozens of agency portfolios. Same layouts. Same fonts. Same case studies from 2017. Meanwhile, CLVR shows up on page 1 for searches like:
- “Pop up shop Chicago”
- “420 event space Chicago”
- “Photography events in Chicago”
- “Brand activations Chicago”
We’re not theorizing what branding should look like. We’re ranking, converting, and expanding visibility every day — for ourselves and our partners.
So… What Exactly Do Branding Agencies Still Do?
If you’re lucky? A logo. A deck. A case study and a timeline. Then 6 months of production. If you’re unlucky? A confusing “vibe” with no actual strategy behind it.
- No SEO visibility
- No experiential pipeline
- No event leverage or real-time activation strategy
Now ask what CLVR delivers:
- Real-time pop-up positioning and brand placement
- Search engine visibility in the niches that matter
- Access to creative and high-end business networks
Don’t Hire a Branding Firm That Can’t Market Itself
If the agency you’re considering doesn’t rank for anything… how are they going to get you discovered? If their own launch didn’t work — what makes you think yours will?
Before you sign a retainer with a PDF firm, check the search results. Check their traffic. And ask if they’ve ever actually hosted an event — or moved a product line.
CLVR isn’t trying to fit into agency norms. We’re rewriting them in real time.
CLVR LABs™: A Creative Powerhouse for the Bold, Underrated, and Unapologetic. 