Vertical

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Harnesses communication for market research and strategic communications

Vertical Inc. is a B2B marketing agency founded in 2002, dedicated to transforming organizations through the power of communication. With a focus on energy, infrastructure, technology, and transportation sectors, they aim to help clients overcome challenges and maximize growth opportunities.

The agency offers a multi-dimensional approach that includes market research, strategic communications, creative communications, and sales support. Their services are designed to provide actionable insights, strengthen client stories, and engage customers effectively.

Vertical Inc. is known for its expertise in trade shows, smart energy, and future mobility, applying market intelligence and creative visuals to maximize client investments. They also offer services like media relations, branding, and digital/social media strategies.

24
YEARS IN BUSINESS
8
SERVICES

Agency details

Team size
11-50 people
Founded
2002 (24 years)

About this agency on Agency List

Vertical holds an Agency List Score of 73 out of 100.

That score is higher than 34% of the 36,920 agencies Agency List has assessed so far.

The Agency List Score measures how well an agency documents its work in public: named clients, quantified outcomes, and whether those outcomes are attributed to the agency rather than to the client.

It does not measure client satisfaction, price, or availability.

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Assessment date

Agency List assessed Vertical in September 2026, reading 6 pages published on verticalincorporated.com.

The score reflects what Vertical had published by that date; anything published since has not been read.

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