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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Serves CaliforniaServices provided
See all 370 projectsSmartSites is a comprehensive advertising agency specializing in paid media, digital marketing, and advertising services. Reviews highlight their expertise in managing Google Ads, Bing Ads, and Facebook campaigns, with a strong focus on lead generation and brand visibility. Clients frequently commend their project management and communication, with an overwhelming 100% positive feedback on their responsiveness and ability to deliver results ahead of schedule.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves CaliforniaServices provided
See all 5 projectsZipline B2B Marketing is a dynamic digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, digital marketing consulting, and B2B lead generation. Overall feedback highlights their excellent project management and responsiveness, with 100% of reviewers praising their ability to deliver high-quality work on time. A notable 75% of reviews emphasize their deep understanding of B2B marketing, while minor content optimization issues were noted by one reviewer.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves CaliforniaServices provided
See all 341 projectsJives Media is an advertising agency specializing in SEO and paid media services, assisting with Google Ads and PPC management. Reviews indicate mixed feedback, with 80% citing positive results, such as improved SEO strategies and ad performance, while 20% note communication and strategy misalignment issues. Clients often commend their project management and responsiveness, although some suggest room for strategic improvement.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves CaliforniaServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is an advertising agency specializing in digital and traditional media buying and paid marketing services. The company is lauded for its organized project management, clear communication, and innovative media strategies, with approximately 90% of reviewers highlighting their attention to detail and strategic insights. Clients commend their ability to deliver quantifiable outcomes and adapt to project needs efficiently.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Established in 2013, Bowtie Media is a small San Francisco, California-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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ESearch Marketing is a small San Diego, California-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Long Beach, CA
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SEO Savvy is an Advertising company. The Long Beach, California-based team specializes in Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Roseville, CA
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FOSSmg, an Advertising company, was launched in 2001. They provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Anaheim, CA
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USN Media, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in Anaheim, California. Their services include Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Citrus Heights, CA
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ICHRONstudio is an Advertising company. Their small team of employees is in Citrus Heights, California. Their team focuses on Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mission Viejo, CA
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Daly-Swartz Public Relations is a public relations agency. The agency is located in Mission Viejo, California. Their services include Public Relations and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Shopper Marketing Group is a Market Research company established in 2011. The team offers Market Research and Branding and is based in Los Angeles, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sacramento, CA
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Adload Technologies, an Advertising company, is based in Sacramento, California. Established in 2018, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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BrandBoost is an Advertising company. In Los Angeles, California, the agency was founded in 2018. Their services include Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Rapid X SEO is an Advertising company. They are in Los Angeles, California and Los Angeles, California and have small team of experts. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Shiny Objects Group is an Advertising company. The small Los Angeles, California-based team offers Advertising and Branding. The agency was founded in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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Launched in 2008, BIGPIE is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Newport Beach, CA
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Be the Buzz is a small Newport Beach, California-based Demand Generation Marketing company. Their services include Demand Generation Marketing and Advertising.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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D343K Creative Management, INC. Is a small Los Angeles, California-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fresno, CA
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Headquartered in Fresno, California, Social Spark is a small Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Puppet Master Marketing is an Advertising company. Their small team is in Los Angeles, California and offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy. The company was founded in 2018.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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RICHTER CREATIVE is an Advertising company. In Irvine, California, the firm specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Long Beach, CA
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Launched in 2018, Charts+Darts is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and is located in Long Beach, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Buena Park, CA
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Universal Mailworks is an Advertising company. Founded in 2010, the company specializes in Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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Storyboards Inc is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding and were founded in 1979. The firm is located in Santa Monica, California.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Underground* is an Advertising company. The small San Francisco, California-based team offers Advertising and Branding. The agency was established in 1995.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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SUPERMOON , an Advertising company, was founded in 2015. Located in Santa Monica, California, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49El Segundo, CA
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Paolucci Salling & Martin is a small El Segundo, California-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49West Hollywood, CA
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WJAGENCY is an Advertising company in West Hollywood, California. Launched in 2002, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orange, CA
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Established in 1992, IDG Advertising is a small Orange, California-based Advertising company. Their team specializes in Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Anaheim, CA
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Signage Solutions is a small Advertising company in Anaheim, California. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Salinas, CA
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Advertising company TMD (The Marketing Department, Inc.) was launched in 1999. The team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Brains on Fire, an Advertising company, is located in Greenville, South Carolina and Los Angeles, California. They specialize in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Next Steps Marketing is an Email Marketing company. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Their services include Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pleasanton, CA
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Based in Pleasanton, California, Terzetto Digital is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Digital Strategy and were founded in 1995.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Westlake Village, CA
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Overly Social is a Marketing Strategy company. Their team is headquartered in Westlake Village, California. The company offers Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Folsom, CA
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Creative Marketing Arts is a Digital Strategy company. They are in Folsom, California and have small team of experts. Their services include Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Pasadena, CA
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Kilter LA is a branding firm. The agency is based in Pasadena, California. Their team specializes in Branding and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Mission Viejo, CA
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Social media marketing agency donutmilk digital creative agency ltd was established in 2020. The company specializes in Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Carlsbad, CA
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AFMKTG, a Marketing Strategy company, is headquartered in Carlsbad, California. Launched in 2018, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Visalia, CA
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Red Chair Digital Marketing, a graphic design company, is headquartered in Visalia, California. The team focuses on Graphic Design and Advertising.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Fallbrook, CA
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First Door Marketing is an Advertising company established in 2019. The small team provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vista, CA
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Mariner Marketing is a small Vista, California-based Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Orange, CA
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Metric Monkey Marketing is a small Advertising company based in Orange, California. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Launched in 2011, Arcana Academy is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Advertising company Proficient Book Publishers is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Their services include Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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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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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Laguna Niguel, CA
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FOXFORCE, a video production agency, is located in Laguna Niguel, California. Established in 2018, the team specializes in Video Production and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 1 projectsKaizen Sigma LLC offers professional design services, particularly in book design. Client feedback consistently highlights their exceptional work quality and effective collaboration, with no noted areas for improvement. Overall, Kaizen Sigma LLC is highly recommended for their reliable and impressive service delivery.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glendale, CA
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Small media planning & buying agency AD3 Advertising & Design, is based in Glendale, California. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Walnut Creek, CA
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Bridges Marketing Group is an Advertising company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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Attention Media Inc. Is an Advertising company. The small Santa Monica, California-based team focuses on Advertising and Performance Marketing. The company was established in 2015.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999San Ramon, CA
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Headquartered in San Ramon, California and Reading , England, Synverse is an Accounting company. They specialize in Accounting and Advertising.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Sacramento, CA
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See all 1 projectsIGNITE Marketing Solutions offers services in advertising, marketing, and brand development, including website creation, market research, and media buying. The reviews highlight a significant increase in website traffic, brand awareness, and sales, alongside a smooth workflow and impressive commitment and organization, although noting the desire for reduced retention fees.
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List of the Top 15 California Advertising & Marketing Agencies
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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38.4/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Sausalito, CA
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33.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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32.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mill Valley, CA
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33.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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35.3/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Diego, CA
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29.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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34.1/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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34.1/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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28.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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30.9/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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28.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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31.6/40.018.8/20 Reviews5.2/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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33.1/40.019.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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30.2/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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31.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Rafael, CA
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29.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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32.4/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49El Segundo, CA
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31/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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32.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews6.1/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chico, CA
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28.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Berkeley, CA
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29.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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28.5/40.015.6/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$250,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249Irvine, CA
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30.9/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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31.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Oakland, CA
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31/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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29.8/40.015.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Walnut Creek, CA
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29.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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30.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Oakland, CA
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28.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Advertising50% Marketing30% Other
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