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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 38 projectsCodedesign is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, digital advertising, and website optimization. The company has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with clients appreciating their technical expertise, responsive project management, and alignment with business goals. Approximately 90% of reviewers highlighted their effective communication and strategic insights, while no significant areas for improvement were noted.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 108 projectsThrive Internet Marketing Agency is a digital marketing firm specializing in services such as SEO, social media management, and digital advertising. Feedback from clients highlights their responsive communication, professionalism, and timely project management. While 70% of reviews note their impressive customer service and culture fit, others mention a need for deeper industry understanding and proactive support.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 365 projectsDisruptive Advertising is a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in PPC, SEO, and comprehensive digital marketing strategies. Their reviews are predominantly positive, highlighting high-quality service, effective communication, and personalized client engagement, with around 90% of reviews emphasizing their proactive project management and expertise. However, approximately 10% of feedback suggests challenges with managing large-scale budgets and campaign execution.
$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 147 projectsIntero Digital is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, content marketing, digital PR, web design, and paid media strategies. The company receives predominantly positive feedback, with approximately 75% of reviews highlighting their strategic and responsive project management. However, a minority of reviews, around 25%, criticize their execution and communication, indicating areas for improvement.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49El Segundo, CA
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Based in El Segundo, California and Fresno, California, California Consulting, LLC is a small Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Long Beach, CA
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Launched in 2001, Dobie Associates is a small Advertising company in Long Beach, California. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$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 marketing, and social media advertising. Client reviews reveal a consistent theme of satisfaction with their strategic expertise and effective collaboration, with 100% of reviewers highlighting significant improvements in key performance metrics such as sales, ROAS, and customer retention. The agency is commended for its proactive communication, structured team approach, and commitment to client success.
$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+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Small Advertising company Day One Agency, is located in New York, New York and Los Angeles, California. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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BLT is an Advertising company. Established in 1992, the team provides Advertising and Branding. The firm is located in Los Angeles, California.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Long Beach, CA
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Iffel International Inc., an Advertising company, was launched in 2006. In Long Beach, California and Anaheim, California, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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See all 1 projectsAgency | 2.0 offers services including landing page creation, social media advertising, and Kickstarter page development. Client feedback indicates severe dissatisfaction, highlighting poor project management, lack of technical expertise, delayed deliverables, and significant overpricing. Reviews suggest potential clients exercise caution due to allegations of misleading practices and subpar outcomes.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Glendale, CA
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Heavenspot is an Advertising company founded in 1997. The firm offers Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Los Angeles, California, Innerspin is an Advertising company. Founded in 2010, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Long Beach, CA
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Sacramento Marketing Inc is an Advertising company. Founded in 2012, the firm is located in Sacramento, California and Long Beach, California. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Marina del Rey, CA
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Ideaology, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Marina del Rey, California. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Long Beach, CA
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Gunn/Jerkens Marketing Communications is a small Advertising company in Long Beach, California. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Long Beach, CA
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Media Partners Worldwide is a small Advertising company launched in 1997. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Based in Los Angeles, California, Brand Knew is a small website development firm. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Advertising company Fresh Interactive is in Los Angeles, California. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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A2G (A Squared Group) is an Advertising company. In Los Angeles, California, the agency was established in 2005. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brea, CA
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Questus is a small San Francisco, California-based Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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Dynamicweb North America Inc is a small e-commerce development company founded in 2011. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Lawyers SEO is a SEO company established in 2015. In Los Angeles, California, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pasadena, CA
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SunnyBoy Entertainment is an AR/VR development company. Their team is located in Pasadena, California. The agency specializes in AR/VR development and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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The Branding Farm is an UX design company. Their small team is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Their team focuses on UX/UI Design and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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Klick Communications is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2008, their team provides Digital Strategy and Public Relations.
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Angel City Designs is an Event Marketing company. Their small team is based in Los Angeles, California. Their team offers Event Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Hollywood Branded, a branding firm, is headquartered in El Segundo, California. The team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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PushMyWeb.com is a graphic design company launched in 2010. Their team offers Graphic Design and Web Design.
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Michele Marie Pr is a PR company. Located in Beverly Hills, California, the team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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Advertising company Paradise Creative was founded in 2016. The company provides Advertising and Broadcast Video, and is small.
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Advertising company TDW+Co was founded in 2004. In Seattle, Washington and New York, New York, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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Haley Miranda Group is an Advertising company. Their small team is in Culver City, California and specializes in Advertising and Event Marketing. The agency was established in 1993.
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Small Business Consulting company 34/56 Group Inc., is located in Pasadena, California. The team specializes in Business Consulting and Graphic Design.
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Big Imagination Group is an Advertising company. Their team is located in Los Angeles, California and offers Advertising and Out of Home Design.
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Wonacott PR is a public relations agency. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, their team offers Public Relations and AR/VR development.
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Pistol & Stamen, a public relations agency, was founded in 2003. The small team focuses on Public Relations and Branding.
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Branding firm AGENC Experiential & Digital Marketing offers Branding and Content Marketing. They are located in Beverly Hills, California.
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The Regan Group is an Event Marketing company founded in 1993. Located in Los Angeles, California, the team specializes in Event Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Advertising company Ted Perez + Associates is based in Los Angeles, California. They offer Advertising and Branding.
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Located in Los Angeles, California, Commercial Brokers International is a small Accounting company. The team offers Accounting and Commercial Brokerage Services.
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Web Leads Inc is a small Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Mobile App Development and were established in 2010.
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Antarra Communications is a PR company. They are located in Anaheim, California. Their team offers Public Relations and Branding.
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Champion Network, an user experience design company, is located in Hacienda Heights, California. They offer UX/UI Design and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2000.
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Warbasse Design, a SEO services firm, is located in Redondo Beach, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 17 projects// TECHYSCOUTS is a versatile web development and tech support company, known for building and optimizing e-commerce websites primarily on the Shopify platform. The company consistently receives high praise for its exceptional responsiveness and customer service, with 100% of reviewers noting their efficiency and attention to detail. Clients report significant improvements in website functionality and customer experience, highlighting the firm's ability to exceed expectations.
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Cowe Communications is a branding company. The Calabasas, California-based company was established in 2015. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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Marketing SI Inc. Is a small Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding and were established in 2015.
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Established in 2012, E Design Services is a SEO services firm. Based in Los Angeles, California, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Los Angeles WordPress Development is a web design company. Located in Santa Monica, California, the team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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HC Development is a Marketing Strategy company. The Los Angeles, California-based agency was launched in 2004. Their team provides Marketing Strategy and Email Marketing.
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TDF is a social media marketing company founded in 2010. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Product Design.
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Greige Communications, LLC is a small branding firm established in 2022. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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Big Logo Advertising is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and are headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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See all 3 projectsThe Brand Amp is a digital marketing agency offering services such as paid digital media, SEO, and conversion rate optimization. Across reviews, clients praise their strategic thinking, project management, and ability to deliver measurable outcomes like increased ROAS, ticket sales, and organic traffic. Notably, 100% of the feedback is positive, underscoring their commitment to client success and collaboration.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / 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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999El Segundo, CA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Culver City, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9El Segundo, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Long Beach, 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.