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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Web design company GetWebSmart was founded in 2024. The small team specializes in Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Culver City, CA
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Small Advertising company High Wide & Handsome, is headquartered in Culver City, California. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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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+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Jam3 is a SEO agency. The Toronto, Canada-based company was established in 2003. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Monterey Park, CA
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Tys Creative is a branding agency established in 1996. Headquartered in Monterey Park, California and , the team focuses on Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Branding company Bud Marketers, LTD was founded in 2002. The team focuses on Branding and E-Commerce Development and is in Los Angeles, California.
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Auroinfo - Hawthorne is a small AI firm. They provide Artificial Intelligence and Content Marketing and were established in 2002.
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Hydro Studios is a Los Angeles, California-based Advertising company. Founded in 2012, the team offers Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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Founded in 2017, Vendo is a small UX company. Their services include UX/UI Design and Conversion Optimization.
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Bullseye Marketing is a small Email Marketing company in Los Angeles, California. The team specializes in Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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Infused Digital, a graphic design company, is in Los Alamitos, California. The team provides Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Skylab X is an Advertising company. The team is headquartered in West Hollywood, California, and their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Ice Storm Marketing is an Advertising company. They are in Los Angeles, California and have small team of experts. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Modern Practice is a branding agency. They are in Los Angeles, California, and their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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SEO company InterEcho is based in El Segundo, California. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Video Production and were launched in 2017.
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Sunshine Creative is a branding company. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing and is in Santa Monica, California.
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EcomPlus is a small branding agency. They focus on Branding and Pay Per Click and were established in 2017.
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Advertising company Glyphix Advertising is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Modern Currency PR is a Los Angeles, California-based social media marketing company. Founded in 2017, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Boulevard Digital Marketing, Inc. Is an Email Marketing company. Located in Seal Beach, California, the agency provides Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Burbank, CA
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Located in Burbank, California, Plucky is a small Other Design company. The team offers Other Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Social media marketing agency LeadGrow Media was established in 2018. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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See all 2 projectsAt American Publishers LLC, we bring years of experience to every project, crafting powerful stories with care and precision. Our expert writers, editors, and producers handle everything from
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Suryavanshi Ventures is a small software development company based in Jabalpur, India and Los Angeles, California. The team provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$75,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Launched in 2023, EcomMás is a social media marketing company. Located in Bogotá, Colombia and Los Angeles, California, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Corporate Photography.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Monterey Park, CA
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Ghost Writer House, a print design company, was launched in 2024. Located in Monterey Park, California, the team focuses on Print Design and Graphic Design.
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Quinn Tech Consulting is a Business Consulting company founded in 1999. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the team specializes in Business Consulting and Search Engine Optimization.
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Everfield Consulting, LLC is a social media marketing firm. Launched in 2011, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Branding. The company is based in Torrance, California.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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TopHatRank.com is a SEO services firm. The Los Angeles, California-based firm was launched in 2008. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Seoluxor is a SEO company founded in 2006. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Launched in 2019, NRji is a social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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Headquartered in Walnut, California and Santa Monica, California, The Tanori Group is a video production company. They provide Video Production and Corporate Photography and were launched in 2004.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Triodash™ Agency is a web design agency. Based in Gresham, Oregon and Newburgh, New York, the team provides Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Launched in 2026, AdamIS Tech is a web design company. The team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Gassman Creative is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding and is located in Los Angeles, California.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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BELLALUCA is a video production company in Los Angeles, California. They focus on Video Production and Branding and were founded in 2015.
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Sero Technologies is a website development company. The company is in Surrey, Canada and Los Angeles, California. Their services include Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Factory 360, a midsize Advertising company, is based in San Francisco, California and Los Angeles, California. Their services include Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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Moxie, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2000. The midsize team focuses on Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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In New York, New York and Atlanta, Georgia, 360i is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Long Beach, CA
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Founded in 1970, The Designory is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Los Angeles, CA
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GolinHarris is an Advertising company. The agency is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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Headquartered in Los Angeles, California and New York, New York, Laundry Service is an Advertising company. Established in 2009, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Pasadena, CA
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Ayzenberg is a Pasadena, California-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Los Angeles, CA
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Launched in 2015, Mirum Agency is a large Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Tweet Angels is a Los Angeles, California-based social media marketing agency. They offer Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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ONTRIX is a graphic design agency. They specialize in Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization and are based in Los Angeles, California.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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DKC is a New York, New York-based branding agency. The team specializes in Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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SABIO mobile is a Mobile & App Marketing company. They are in Santa Monica, California and New York, New York. Their team specializes in Mobile & App Marketing and Advertising.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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Broadcast Video company Trailer Park was founded in 1994. The team specializes in Broadcast Video and Content Marketing.
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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.