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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For regional options, explore firms in nearby markets: San Diego digital marketing agencies or San Francisco digital marketing agencies. You can also widen your search using our directory of Top Digital Marketing Agencies in California.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 118 projectsFunnel Boost Media is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, website design, and PPC management. Reviews highlight their exceptional communication and project management skills, with 100% of clients noting their responsiveness and ability to meet deadlines. The agency is praised for boosting online visibility and client growth, with some clients experiencing up to 1500% business increase. Overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with no significant areas for improvement mentioned.
$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 147 projectsIntero Digital is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC, content marketing, and web development services. The majority of reviews (approximately 80%) highlight their proficiency, responsiveness, and strong project management, while a few (20%) note unmet expectations or significant project failures. Overall, their strategic approach and ability to drive measurable results are frequently praised by clients.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 109 projectsThrive Internet Marketing Agency is a digital marketing firm specializing in services such as SEO, Google Ads, social media management, and programmatic advertising. Overall, 100% of reviewers highlighted their responsiveness, communication, and alignment with company values. While some feedback indicated a need for deeper industry understanding, 80% of reviews praised their project management and culture fit.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 371 projectsDisruptive Advertising is a digital marketing agency specializing in PPC management, SEO, and digital advertising strategies. Reviews indicate a high satisfaction rate, with approximately 80% positive feedback highlighting their effective communication, expertise, and ability to increase leads and sales. However, around 10% of reviewers experienced challenges with achieving targeted results, citing issues like ineffective campaign optimizations.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Saya Agency is an Advertising company. The Los Angeles, California-based team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49West Hollywood, CA
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Established in 2022, Wheels Agency is a small social media marketing firm located in West Hollywood, California. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 30 projectsWeb Tonic is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, website optimization, and digital advertising services. The company consistently receives positive feedback, with approximately 90% of reviewers praising their technical expertise and project management capabilities. Clients frequently commend Web Tonic for their transparent communication and measurable results, as evidenced by significant increases in organic traffic and conversion rates.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 18 projectsTop Growth Marketing INC is a comprehensive digital marketing agency specializing in paid media management, email and SMS marketing, and social media advertising. Across their reviews, clients consistently praise their strong project management, creativity, and ability to deliver significant growth in revenue and sales, with several noting improved ROAS and conversion rates. Approximately 90% of the feedback highlights their exceptional team collaboration and responsiveness, while no major areas for improvement were identified.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a comprehensive digital marketing agency offering omnichannel digital and traditional media services, including SEO, social media, and paid advertising. Reviews indicate a high level of client satisfaction, with approximately 90% of reviewers praising their strategic insights, project management, and innovative approach. The firm's ability to deliver measurable results and provide excellent customer service is consistently highlighted.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Brea, CA
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Blue Paan Media Agency is a small Brea, California-based social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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SPOW STRIKE AI, a small Advertising company, is in Los Angeles, California and Slough, Virgin Islands (British). The team offers Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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$100,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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Eyestorm Creative is a Marketing Strategy company. The firm is located in Los Angeles, California and. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Broadcast Video.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Based in Los Angeles, California, Dreamentia is a branding agency. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Glendale, CA
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Branding agency Caspian Services was established in 2001. In Glendale, California, the team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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In Los Angeles, California, QeRetail is an UX design company. The team focuses on UX/UI Design and E-Commerce Development.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hawthorne, CA
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Founded in 2017, Olive Animations is a midsize Hawthorne, California-based branding agency. Their services include Branding and Video Production.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Founded in 2014, Social Life is a social media marketing company. The small team offers Social Media Marketing.
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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ROSEWOOD Creative is a small social media marketing agency launched in 2013. Their services include Social Media Marketing.
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$250,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Advertising and social media marketing company Property Face was founded in 2018. The firm specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Bell Gardens, CA
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Visionary Web Studios is a Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 2015, the firm is based in Bell Gardens, California. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Pasadena, CA
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Direct Marketing company ITI Direct Mail was founded in 2010. The team focuses on Direct Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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The Mae Agency, an Event Marketing company, is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Event Marketing and Other Digital Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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AWM Creative is a web development firm. Launched in 2020, the company is located in Sydney, Australia and Los Angeles, California. Their team offers Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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Marketing Strategy company Victoria Hous is based in Santa Monica, California. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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In Los Angeles, California, Digifetch LLC is a small Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Ecom Nest is a social media marketing agency. In Los Angeles, California, their small team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The firm was established in 2024.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Beverly Hills, CA
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Vampped Holdings LLC, a Marketing Strategy company, was established in 2014. Headquartered in Beverly Hills, California, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Konnect Agency is a social media marketing firm. Launched in 2009, the company focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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Corporality Global is a branding firm. They are located in Walnut, California and have small team. Their team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Conversions Marketing is a Conversion Optimization company. Established in 2012, the team provides Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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B-Reel is a branding firm. They were launched in 1999 and provide Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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SEO company Marketing1on1 is in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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Based in Los Angeles, California, USIM is a midsize media planning & buying company. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimization.
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KoalifiedLeads is an answering service. The team offers Call Center Services and Social Media Marketing, and the agency is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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Connexity, Inc. Is a PPC agency. The company is in Santa Monica, California and City of London, England. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Other Digital Marketing.
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Hylink Group is a business intelligence company. Their team is in Los Angeles, California. The company focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Advertising.
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$75,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Long Beach, CA
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AW Solutions is a branding firm. The New York, New York-based company was founded in 2011. Their team offers Branding and Email Marketing.
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Unframed Digital is a SEO company founded in 2020. Located in Denver, Colorado and Los Angeles, California, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Hermosa Beach, CA
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See all 8 projectsBanfana is a specialized digital marketing agency focusing on paid media strategies and Google Ads management. The company's reviews showcase a consistent track record of achieving impressive results, including significant growth in ROAS and efficient management of ad spend, cited by 100% of reviewers. Clients highlight Banfana's expertise, responsiveness, and ability to deliver tailored solutions, with no areas for improvement noted.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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YimBuzz is a social media marketing firm in Santa Monica, California. Established in 2017, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49West Hollywood, CA
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Magical Threads is a Content Marketing company. They are in West Hollywood, California and Las Vegas, Nevada and have small team. They specialize in Content Marketing and Graphic Design.
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$100,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pasadena, CA
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Stage3 Agency is a Content Marketing company. The agency is in Pasadena, California. Their services include Content Marketing and Advertising.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Long Beach, CA
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Marketing Addiction Inc. Is an Email Marketing company. The Houston, Texas-based team offers Email Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Content Ingenious is a Content Writing Services company. They offer Content Writing Services and Content Marketing and were established in 2018.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Glendale, CA
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Data Hunters is a branding agency. The Glendale, California-based company was established in 2016. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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See all 2 projectsFlip180 Media is a design firm specializing in magazine design and eReader platform development, offering services that enhance visual and digital experiences. Across their reviews, the company is praised for its efficient project management, timely delivery, and innovative solutions. Approximately 100% of reviewers highlight their strong design skills and reliable communication, while suggestions for improvement include providing more design options and consulting more frequently before implementing solutions.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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Small Digital Strategy company ST8, is headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Pasadena, CA
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The AdMark Group, a small media planning & buying agency, is in Pasadena, California. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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Remnant Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. The team is based in Los Angeles, California, and their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Garden Grove, CA
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Founded in 2013, Zega Logos, a small Logo company, is based in Garden Grove, California. Their team offers Logo and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Pretty Big Monster, a Content Marketing company, was launched in 2018. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the team provides Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Beverly Hills, CA
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The Brainchild Group is a SEO services firm. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and are in Beverly Hills, California.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerLos Angeles, CA
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Visionwebppc is a small SEO company based in Los Angeles, California. The team provides Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Walnut, CA
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Ecompreneur is a Hazratpur Wajidpur, India-based e-commerce development firm. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Established in 1984, Maestro Digital is an user experience agency. The team offers UX/UI Design and Branding.
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Call center Convoso is based in Los Angeles, California. The team provides Call Center Services and Sales Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pasadena, CA
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Founded in 2017, Cloud Connected is a small Pasadena, California-based PPC company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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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.