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.
Looking beyond LA? Compare agencies on the global list of Top Digital Marketing Companies
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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$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.
$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 112 projectsThrive Internet Marketing Agency is a digital marketing firm offering services such as brand awareness, SEO, Google Ads, and social media management. Clients consistently praise their responsiveness, dedication, and alignment with company values. Approximately 90% of reviews highlight Thrive's exceptional project management and attentive customer service, although some suggest a need for deeper industry understanding in niche markets.
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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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 40 projectsWeb Tonic is a digital marketing and SEO agency specializing in enhancing online presence, lead generation, and digital solutions tailored to various business needs. Across reviews, clients frequently commend their professionalism, technical expertise, and customer-focused approach. Approximately 95% of feedback highlights their effective project management, timely delivery, and clear communication. Clients appreciate their ability to align digital strategies with business objectives, resulting in improved online visibility and engagement.
$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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$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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Giant Spoon, a midsize Content Marketing company, is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Event Marketing.
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Tradebox Media is an application development firm and Mobile & App Marketing company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Mobile App Development and Mobile & App
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Murphy O'Brien is a public relations company. Launched in 1989, the firm is in Los Angeles, California. Their team provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Public relations agency and social media marketing firm SHADOW was established in 2007. The agency offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Autumn Communications, a public relations company and social media marketing firm, provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing. The company is based in Los Angeles, California.
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Be Inspired PR is a public relations firm and social media marketing firm founded in 2007. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Located in Santa Monica, California, Beck Media & Marketing is a PR firm and social media marketing company. They focus on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 1999.
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Palisades Media Group, an Advertising company, was established in 1996. They offers Advertising and Graphic Design.
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Wagstaff Worldwide, a social media marketing firm, focus on Social Media Marketing and Public Relations. They were founded in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Anaheim, CA
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Trumpia is a Mobile & App Marketing company. They were established in 2006, and their services include Mobile & App Marketing.
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Gimbal is a midsize Los Angeles, California-based Mobile & App Marketing company. The team offers Mobile & App Marketing.
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California Marketing Inc is an Email Marketing company established in 1930. Their services include Email Marketing and Advertising.
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Electriq, a midsize Business Consulting company, is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The team specializes in Business Consulting and Branding.
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Small social media marketing agency and Ecommerce Marketing company Loop Club, is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing.
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Elevated Look, a Content Marketing and Content Writing Services company, is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. They provide Content Marketing and Content Writing Services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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USA Web Design Experts is a midsize Los Angeles, California-based e-commerce development firm. The team specializes in E-Commerce Development and Ecommerce Marketing.
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LeadPoint, Inc., an Affiliate Marketing company, is in Los Angeles, California and Troy, Michigan. Established in 2004, the team focuses on Affiliate Marketing.
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Startr Co. Is a PR agency and Affiliate Marketing company. They were launched in 2015 and specialize in Public Relations and Affiliate Marketing.
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Methods+Mastery is a Market Research company. Established in 2018, the team specializes in Market Research and Public Relations. The firm is in San Francisco, California and Los Angeles, California.
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Social media marketing firm and graphic design agency Digital Music Marketing is based in Burbank, California. Founded in 2003, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Graphic Design.
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Retention Hero, a small Email Marketing company, is based in Pasadena, California. The team provides Email Marketing and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Alhambra, CA
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See all 1 projectsSparksbox offers services in blog design, blog maintenance, and web hosting primarily for WordPress platforms. Client reviews highlight their prompt communication, budget-friendly pricing, and exceptional design quality, with a particular emphasis on the professionalism and expertise of their web designer, Dellon. Overall, clients express high satisfaction and strong recommendations for Sparksbox.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Calabasas, CA
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See all 3 projectsAvita Group is a digital marketing agency specializing in enhancing online visibility and managing reputational challenges through strategic content creation and SEO optimization. Reviewers commend their professionalism and effectiveness, with 100% expressing satisfaction, highlighting Avita's exceptional project management and communication. Clients appreciate their transparent approach and ability to deliver tangible results, often recommending their services to others in need.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lawndale, CA
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Total Blossom LLC is a custom software development company. The firm is located in Lawndale, California. Their team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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Based in Burbank, California and Binasco, Italy, BGM Film is a video production company. They focus on Video Production and Broadcast Video and were founded in 2025.
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Pay per click agency z is headquartered in Culver City, California. They focus on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2024.
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See all 1 projectsTPG is a full-service, strategy-driven public relations, marketing and communications practice representing a roster or experts, lifestyle, and consumer brands. Founder Amy Prenner is a
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Montebello, CA
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Headquartered in Montebello, California, RG Pacific is an e-commerce development firm. They specialize in E-Commerce Development and Mobile App Development and were launched in 2008.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Burbank, CA
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Backhouse Media, LLC is a Burbank, California-based Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 2005, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Web Design.
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Infinite Communications is a small public relations firm located in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Public Relations and Graphic Design.
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Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, LightHouse Graphics is a graphic design agency. They provide Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Established in 2013, Barclay Digital is a Business Consulting company. The agency offers Business Consulting and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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Marketing Immersion is a branding firm. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, their team offers Branding and Content Marketing.
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Byer Co is a Redondo Beach, California-based branding agency. The team focuses on Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Digital Xchange Media is a branding agency headquartered in Hacienda Heights, California. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Culver City, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Beverly Hills, CA
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Monrovia, CA
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9El Segundo, 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.