Top Digital Marketing Agencies in Los Angeles
Los Angeles isn’t just the entertainment capital of the world—it’s also home to a booming tech and startup scene stretching from Silicon Beach to Downtown. Whether you need a full-service marketing partner, a web design agency in Los Angeles, or a niche SEO digital marketing agency, the right local firm can amplify your reach in one of the most competitive markets on earth.
Clutch makes that search easier. Every agency listed here has been vetted through our rigorous, interview-based review process, so you can filter partners by budget, industry focus, or specific services like social media marketing or PPC. Use the comparison tools, read first-hand client feedback, and connect with a Los Angeles marketing agency that fits your goals and timeline.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 38 projectsCodedesign is a versatile digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, SEA, and website optimization. Client feedback highlights their technical proficiency and strategic approach, with 100% of reviews noting their responsiveness and adherence to timelines. Codedesign's cultural fit and value for cost are frequently mentioned, with 70% of reviewers emphasizing their strong understanding of business needs and dedication to successful outcomes.
$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 147 projectsIntero Digital is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, digital PR, content marketing, and web design. Overall feedback indicates a high level of customer satisfaction, with approximately 70% of reviews praising their strategic approach, responsiveness, and successful project outcomes. However, certain reviews highlight significant shortcomings in campaign management and project delivery, accounting for about 30% of negative feedback.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 108 projectsThrive Internet Marketing Agency, a comprehensive digital marketing firm specializing in SEO, Google Ads, social media management, and web development, is consistently praised for its responsive communication and professional project management. Approximately 90% of reviewers highlight their timely delivery and friendly culture, while a few note the need for improved industry-specific understanding. Overall, 85% of the feedback is positive, emphasizing their high ratings and culture fit.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 365 projectsDisruptive Advertising is a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in PPC, SEO, and overall digital strategy. Based on reviews, the company receives positive feedback for its comprehensive approach, expertise, and communication, with over 85% of reviews highlighting their detailed project management and client-focused service. Nonetheless, one review from a larger client indicates dissatisfaction with performance and cost management for high-budget campaigns.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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ZEHNER is a software development company. They are based in Los Angeles, California and New York, New York and have small team. They provide Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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NRG Experiential is a branding agency. Based in Los Angeles, California, the agency offers Branding and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 18 projectsTop Growth Marketing INC is a multifaceted digital marketing agency specializing in paid media management, email marketing, and social media advertising. With a remarkable track record, 100% of reviews highlight their proficiency in driving sales and increasing brand visibility. Notably, 80% of clients commend their project management and commitment to exceeding expectations, while all feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with no significant areas for improvement identified.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a digital marketing agency specializing in omnichannel digital and traditional media services, including social media advertising, SEO, and out-of-home marketing. With 100% positive feedback, clients commend their exceptional project management, insightful media strategies, and innovative use of their Reticle platform for audience targeting. Their ability to deliver quantifiable outcomes and improve brand metrics consistently impresses clients, ensuring long-term partnerships.
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Financial Profiles, Inc., a PR agency, provides Public Relations and Marketing Strategy. The agency is in Los Angeles, California.
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Sitrick And Company is a PR firm launched in 1989. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the team provides Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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JS2 PR is a public relations company. They were founded in 2001 and offer Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Culver City, CA
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Redbird Group is a branding company. Located in Culver City, California, the firm was established in 1996. Their team specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Calabasas, CA
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Branding firm Mile 9 was launched in 1995. The company offers Branding and Event Marketing, and is small.
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URi Global is a small branding firm. Established in 1996, the team provides Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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Based in Los Angeles, California, Digney & Company is a small PR agency. Their services include Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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Soda & Lime is an Advertising company. Established in 2014, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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Matte Black is a branding company. The Los Angeles, California-based team focuses on Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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Dynamicweb NA is a Content Marketing company launched in 2011. The company provides Content Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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DT Professional Services, LLC is a cloud consulting & SI company. The firm is based in Los Angeles, California. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Content Writing Services company The Atlantic Publishers is located in Sugar Land, Texas and Los Angeles, California. They provide Content Writing Services and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Wiki Consultants is a Content Marketing company. The team provides Content Marketing and Business Consulting, and the company is in Los Angeles, California.
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CraftiveWebStudios is a branding company. Located in Los Angeles, California, their small team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing. The firm was founded in 2018.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Redondo Beach, CA
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Social media marketing firm Starfish PR was established in 2002. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Public Relations and is in Redondo Beach, California.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Orange, CA
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See all 60 projectsAdvanced Marketers, an SEO and digital marketing agency, consistently receives positive feedback for their excellent communication and tailored services. With over 90% of reviews highlighting their responsiveness and ability to improve Google rankings, clients frequently mention significant increases in visibility and customer engagement. The agency is praised for delivering measurable results, with numerous clients achieving top search engine positions and experiencing notable business growth.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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OmniSpark is a social media marketing company. The Los Angeles, California-based agency was established in 2022. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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Located in Pasadena, California, Cybertegic is a small Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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See all 1 projectsHouse of BestSellers specializes in content writing, editing, and proofreading, with additional expertise in web design for authors. Clients appreciate their deep understanding of authors' needs, resulting in increased reader engagement and book sales. While their project timelines could be more realistic, their work in creating personalized and engaging websites is highly valued.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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See all 1 projectsPearson Self Publishers provides editing and designing services for self-publishing authors. However, reviews indicate significant dissatisfaction with their services, highlighting issues such as lack of communication, failure to deliver promised work, and unfulfilled refunds. The overarching theme in feedback is a lack of professionalism and reliability.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249West Hollywood, CA
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IZEA is an Advertising company. They are based in Maitland, Florida and West Hollywood, California and have midsize team of experts. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Advertising company Bartle Bogle Hegarty is located in New York, New York and Los Angeles, California. They specialize in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Caviar is an Advertising company. In Los Angeles, California and Brussels, Belgium, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Based in Los Angeles, California and Seattle, Washington, Davis Elen is a midsize Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Beverly Hills, CA
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Advertising company Digital Media Management is located in Beverly Hills, California and New York, New York. They offer Advertising and Branding and were established in 2010.
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BeCore is an Advertising company established in 1999. The team offers Advertising and Branding and is in Los Angeles, California.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249West Hollywood, CA
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In London, England and New York, New York, Ralph is a midsize Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Space150 is an Advertising company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and New York, New York. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Rogers & Cowan is a branding company launched in 1950. The company focuses on Branding and Digital Strategy, and is midsize.
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Michele Marie PR, a public relations agency, was launched in 2007. The team focuses on Public Relations and Branding.
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Inhance Digital is an AR/VR development company. Located in Los Angeles, California, the team provides AR/VR development and Mobile App Development.
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GOOD Worldwide Inc. Is a branding firm. Established in 2006, the team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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United Book Publishing is a Content Writing Services company established in 2012. The company offers Content Writing Services and Content Marketing, and is midsize.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Based in Los Angeles, California and Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India, OKKO Global is a Sales Outsourcing company. Launched in 2019, the team specializes in Sales Outsourcing and Email Marketing.
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Amazon Kindle Publishing Solutions is a Content Marketing company. The Los Angeles, California-based team offers Content Marketing and Graphic Design.
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Realty ONE Group Marina Del Rey is a Business Consulting company. They are located in Marina del Rey, California, and their services include Business Consulting and Advertising.
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Gelber Consulting Group, a SEO company and pay per click agency, was founded in 2018. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Pay per click agency z is headquartered in Culver City, California. They focus on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2024.
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Midsize Content Marketing company Books Writing Cube , is located in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Content Marketing and Print Design.
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Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Audiobook Publishing Services is an Audio Production company. They offer Audio Production and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Anaheim, CA
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Launched in 2019, Book Writing Inn is a midsize Anaheim, California-based branding agency. Their team offers Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Established in 2020, Noble Publishing Hub is a branding agency. The team focuses on Branding and Advertising.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Home Of Bestsellers is a Los Angeles, California-based Audio Production company. Their services include Audio Production and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Networking Bizz Digital is a SEO company. In Arcadia, California and Pasadena, California, their small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. The agency was founded in 2016.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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See all 24 projectsApex Web Studios is a digital agency specializing in web development, SEO, and social media management. The company consistently receives positive feedback, with 100% of reviews highlighting their professionalism, timely project delivery, and effective communication. Reviewers frequently mention the agency's proactive approach and ability to integrate seamlessly with clients’ teams, with approximately 80% noting their dedication to client satisfaction.
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Founded in 2006, Golden State Marketing is a SEO company. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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MerchantWords, INC., a pay per click company, was established in 2012. Located in Los Angeles, California, the team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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SEO Zila Marketing Agency, a SEO services firm, offer Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2016.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49West Hollywood, CA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Beverly Hills, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Beverly Hills, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Long Beach, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Culver City, CA
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Monrovia, CA
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Los Angeles Digital Marketing Agency FAQs
Budgets for hiring a Los Angeles-based digital marketing agency vary widely depending on several key factors, including team size, creative requirements, and project scope. Based on Clutch data, here’s what you can expect:
- Local SEO or single-channel PPC: $2,000 – $5,000 per month
- Full-service retainer, covering multi-channel strategies: $7,000 – $25,000+ per month
- Hourly consulting and strategy workshops: $125 – $250 per hour
Experienced agencies with Hollywood-level production or extensive influencer networks often price at the higher end. Always request itemized proposals to see where the spending goes.
Los Angeles-based digital marketing agencies cater to more than entertainment markets, but they also have experience with various industries such as:
- Film, TV, and music
- E-commerce and DTC fashion
- Health and wellness (think biotech corridors near UCLA and Cedars-Sinai)
- SaaS and fintech startups in Silicon Beach
- Hospitality, food and beverage
- Automotive and mobility tech
Many firms also double as social media marketing agencies in Los Angeles, leveraging influencers for lifestyle, beauty, and gaming brands.
- Define goals—lead generation, brand awareness, or sales.
- Short-list agencies with proven results in your industry niche.
- Check Clutch reviews for project size, communication style, and ROI metrics.
- Ask for local case studies, not just national wins.
- Evaluate team structure—Will you get senior strategists or only juniors?
- Compare proposals side-by-side for deliverables, timelines, and KPIs.
Use Clutch filters to narrow by budget, hourly rate, or certified platforms like Shopify or HubSpot.
- Guaranteed #1 rankings or overnight results
- Vague pricing without line-item deliverables
- One-size-fits-all packages that ignore your business model
- Minimal transparency on media spend vs. management fees
- High staff turnover—ask who will actually handle your account
- No mention of data privacy or California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) compliance
If an agency can’t explain how they’ll measure success beyond vanity metrics, keep searching.
For these reasons:
• Local insight: LA agencies understand neighborhood micro-cultures from Venice to the Valley, letting them craft hyper-relevant creative. • Industry access: Proximity to media studios, record labels, and Fortune 500 headquarters (Disney, Snap, Netflix) means stronger relationships for co-branding or PR. • Time-zone alignment: Real-time collaboration with West Coast teams and same-day responses for Pacific Time stakeholders. • In-person production: Shoot video, UGC, or product photos on-site without costly travel.