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 35 projectsCodedesign is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, paid acquisition, and website optimization. Their reviews highlight a consistent track record of technical competence, effective communication, and tailored solutions, with 100% of clients praising their reliability and responsiveness. Clients commend their ability to deliver tangible results, emphasizing improved traffic, conversions, and online visibility.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 70 projectsVerbsz Marketing is a digital marketing agency offering a range of services, including SEO, web development, and paid advertising. Reviews reveal mixed feedback: approximately 70% highlight positive impacts such as increased leads and enhanced digital visibility, while about 30% report negative experiences, including unethical strategy execution leading to significant business setbacks. The company's professionalism, responsiveness, and results-driven approach are frequently praised, although concerns regarding transparency and accountability have been noted.
$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 6 projectsTwo Trees PPC specializes in digital marketing services, including PPC advertising, SEO, website development, and social media marketing. The company is praised for its strong culture fit, effective communication, and responsiveness, with 100% of reviews indicating positive feedback on their professionalism and ability to generate leads. Clients appreciate their strategic approach, timely deliveries, and dedication to meeting business needs.
$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 9 projectsIOI Solutions is a digital marketing and web development firm, offering services like website design, brand identity creation, and advertising solutions. The company is praised for its professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to exceed expectations, with 100% positive feedback across all reviews. Clients highlight their impressive project management and personal touch in client interactions, emphasizing their creative and strategic capabilities.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Culver City, CA
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Zambezi, a social media marketing company, is headquartered in Culver City, California. Established in 2006, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Imre is a Content Marketing company launched in 1993. The midsize team provides Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 361 projectsDisruptive Advertising is a digital marketing agency offering services like SEM, PPC, SEO, and lead generation strategy. The reviews reflect a 90% satisfaction rate, highlighting their expertise in increasing lead volume and cost efficiency. Many clients commend their project management and cultural alignment, though one outlier criticized their handling of high-budget projects. Overall, their commitment to client success is well-regarded.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 16 projectsTop Growth Marketing INC is a dynamic growth marketing agency specializing in digital advertising, social media marketing, and email campaigns. They consistently deliver impressive results, including significant revenue growth and increased brand visibility. Notably, 100% of reviewers commend their project management skills and client-focused approach, highlighting their ability to exceed expectations and provide tailored solutions.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a digital marketing agency renowned for its omnichannel media services, including digital advertising, SEO, and traditional media. The reviews highlight their impressive project management and innovative solutions, with 95% of reviewers commending their deep industry knowledge and attention to detail. Clients appreciate their strategic insights and data-driven results, with notable improvements in KPIs, brand sentiment, and ROI.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Advertise.com, an Advertising company, was established in 2001. The team provides Advertising and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and India.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Way To Blue, a midsize Content Marketing company, is headquartered in London, England and Los Angeles, California. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249West Hollywood, CA
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EFG is an Event Marketing company established in 2001. Their team specializes in Event Marketing 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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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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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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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 - 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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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Citrus Studios is an Advertising company. Based in Santa Monica, California, the team provides Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Logo Venture is a web design company. Launched in 2010, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Their team provides Web Design and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Marina del Rey, CA
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Advertising company Digital Niche Agency (DNA) was established in 2014. The small team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Sharks Celebrities Management is an Advertising company. The Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based company was launched in 2016. Their services include Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Downey, CA
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Nouvel Age media is a Marketing Strategy company. They are based in Downey, California and have small team of experts. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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Modern Site Studio, a SEO services firm, was founded in 2007. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Logo and is headquartered in Anaheim, California.
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SEO Agency Los Angeles CA, a SEO company, is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Writing Services.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Software development company Tech Engine Group is located in Los Angeles, California. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Established in 2023, Pro Brain Solutions is a SEO agency. The small team offers Search Engine Optimization and IT managed services.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Plexipi, an Advertising company, was launched in 2025. The company provides Advertising and Direct Marketing, and is small.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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ITJ Group is an e-commerce development company. In Los Angeles, California, the agency was founded in 2019. Their team focuses on E-Commerce Development and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Launched in 2000, HYFN is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California and New York, New York, the team offers Advertising and Graphic Design.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Beverly Hills, CA
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Launched in 2013, Ikaora is a small app development firm. Their services include Mobile App Development and Web Design.
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$50,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Culver City, CA
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TVGla is a midsize Advertising company located in Culver City, California. The team focuses on Advertising and Performance Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Monrovia, CA
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Based in Monrovia, California, Salted Stone is a Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Red SandBox is an Advertising company. Launched in 2019, the company is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado and Los Angeles, California. Their team offers Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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Web design agency 1 Creative Solution was established in 2023. The company focuses on Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Redhorns Publishing is a Content Writing Services company. The Los Angeles, California-based company was founded in 2024. Their team offers Content Writing Services and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Culver City, CA
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Vitascope Arts is a video production company. Their small team is based in Culver City, California. Their services include Video Production and Advertising.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Video production agency BLL Productions, INC was established in 2017. The small team offers Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Marina del Rey, CA
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Kavis Management Group is a small Marina del Rey, California-based e-commerce development firm. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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SDP DIGITAL is a Los Angeles, California-based public relations company. They focus on Public Relations and Content Marketing and were established in 2017.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Founded in 2020, Dominant Creative, a small branding firm, is in Los Angeles, California. Their team provides Branding and Video Production.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Bluecap Studio is a graphic design agency. They are located in Los Angeles, California and have small team. They provide Graphic Design and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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ROVAN MEDIA is a social media marketing company established in 2020. The company provides Social Media Marketing and Graphic Design.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Founded in 2013, MeZA - Brand Therapy, a small Advertising company, is based in São Paulo, Brazil and Los Angeles, California. Their team focuses on Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Metaglyphics is a website development firm based in Los Angeles, California. They focus on Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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See all 1 projectsZamid Lab is a dynamic IT solutions company committed to empowering businesses with cutting-edge digital services. Our mission is to transform ideas into innovative solutions, helping our clients
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AdNerdz, a branding firm, was founded in 2016. The firm offers Branding and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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The Wellspring Agency is a web development company. The agency is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Their team offers Web Development and Advertising.
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Web Mobile Appllication Development is a web development firm. Established in 2022, the team provides Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Regej & Company, a Marketing Strategy company, is in Los Angeles, California. They offer Marketing Strategy and Branding and were founded in 2019.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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33 USA Inc. Is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, their small team specializes in Advertising and Branding. The company was established in 2023.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Founded in 2022, Nasaf Corp is a SEO company. The agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Growtech Solution is a small Los Angeles, California-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Logo.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Founded in 2023, Shrewd Book Marketing is a Content Marketing company. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Print Design and is in Los Angeles, California.
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$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Book Placement, a SEO agency, is located in Los Angeles, California. Launched in 2015, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Print Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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In Los Angeles, California, Website Online Help is a branding company. They provide Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Glendale, CA
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GOAL Productions is a video production company. The agency is headquartered in Glendale, California. Their services include Video Production and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montreal, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49West Hollywood, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Beverly Hills, CA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Manhattan Beach, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Westlake Village, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999El Segundo, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Culver City, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Carlsbad, CA
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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34.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9El Segundo, CA
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Pasadena, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Long Beach, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Anaheim, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Guildford, England
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, 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.