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+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 38 projectsCodedesign is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, SEA, website optimization, and lead generation. The reviews reflect a 100% positive feedback rate, highlighting their professionalism, responsiveness, and technical expertise. Over 90% of reviewers commend their tailored strategies and effective project management, which result in significant traffic growth, improved visibility, and increased conversions. Codedesign's data-driven approach and cultural fit are frequently praised.
$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 147 projectsIntero Digital is a digital marketing agency offering services such as SEO, web design, and digital advertising. While 75% of reviews highlight successful project management and measurable improvements in SEO rankings and lead generation, 25% report unsatisfactory outcomes, mainly due to inadequate service delivery and unmet deadlines. Their ability to integrate various digital marketing strategies is frequently praised.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 108 projectsThrive Internet Marketing Agency is a digital marketing firm specializing in SEO, Google Ads, social media management, and web development. The majority of reviews, approximately 90%, highlight their responsiveness, professionalism, and effective communication. While clients appreciate their proactive approach and consistent project delivery, 20% noted the need for deeper industry understanding and a more hands-on approach.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 367 projectsDisruptive Advertising is a digital marketing agency offering a full spectrum of services including PPC management, SEO, and strategic ad campaigns. Reviews indicate a high satisfaction rate, with approximately 88% of clients praising their personalized, data-driven approaches and proactive communication. However, one review highlights challenges in handling larger budgets and emphasizes caution for companies with substantial marketing funds.
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Harvard Park Digital is a public relations agency located in Los Angeles, California. They specialize in Public Relations and Content Marketing and were established in 2015.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerAnaheim, CA
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Launched in 2020, MarketStra LLC - SEO Experts, a small SEO agency, is located in Anaheim, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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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 advertising, email, and SMS marketing across multiple platforms. Their reviews highlight exceptional project management, responsiveness, and results-driven strategies. With 100% positive feedback, clients consistently commend their alignment with company values, effective communication, and ability to significantly improve sales, ROI, and customer retention.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a digital marketing agency specializing in omnichannel digital and traditional media services, including social media advertising, SEO, and media strategy. Across their reviews, 100% of clients praise their expertise and impactful results, particularly highlighting improved ROI and audience targeting. The agency is also commended for its organized project management and responsiveness, though 14% of reviewers suggest slight improvements in communication during quieter periods. Overall, Hotspex Media is recognized for seamlessly integrating insights into strategic media executions.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Newport Beach, CA
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Hancock Publishers is a content creation and publishing company offering services such as editing, illustration, publishing guidance, and marketing support. The reviews highlight their commitment to project management, timely delivery, and high-quality standards, with clients praising their ability to enhance brand visibility and achieve measurable success. Approximately 100% of the feedback is positive, emphasizing their comprehensive services and responsiveness.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Stratosphere is a small SEO company founded in 2012. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Claremont, CA
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Brand New Day is a graphic design company established in 2020. Their team specializes in Graphic Design and Video Production.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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Digital Throttle LLC is a social media marketing company founded in 2009. The agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9La Verne, CA
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Revved Digital, a web design agency, was established in 2018. Located in La Verne, California, the team focuses on Web Design and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Founded in 2020, Salescast is a Content Marketing company. The agency focuses on Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Tustin, CA
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Midsize Digital Strategy company GMR Web Team, is based in Tustin, California and Patna, India. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Dynamo Web Solutions is a SEO agency. The Irvine, California-based firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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BeBOLD Digital, a PPC agency, is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California. They specialize in Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Orange, CA
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Established in 2006, NEOSOL MARKETING is a Marketing Strategy company. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Corona, CA
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See all 1 projectsMarketplace Valet is a logistics and supply chain management company known for its exceptional handling of product shipments, demonstrated by a 99%+ on-time delivery rate and error rate below 1%. Their clients commend their organized and proactive project management, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their effective communication and adaptability to client needs.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Established in 2008, Montfichet & Company is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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See all 9 projectsTwelve12 is a comprehensive marketing and branding agency offering services such as web development, SEO, strategic planning, and video production. The feedback from clients is overwhelmingly positive, with approximately 100% of reviews highlighting their professionalism, personal investment, and strategic expertise. Clients commend Twelve12 for their exceptional project management, timely communication, and ability to significantly enhance brand presence and lead generation.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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See all 1 projectsCustom Software Solutions, Inc is a versatile software development and marketing company specializing in website development, cloud databases, and online marketing solutions such as Google Ads and Pardot. The company has received predominantly positive feedback, with clients appreciating their robust website solutions and organizational skills, contributing to increased web traffic and business growth. Approximately 90% of reviewers commend their project management and follow-up capabilities.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Huntington Beach, CA
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Ripcord Digital Inc. Is a custom software development firm. Established in 2010, their team focuses on Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Shorthand Content Marketing is a Content Marketing company established in 2018. Their services include Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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EverythingOnline LLC is a Conversion Optimization company. Established in 2010, the firm is headquartered in Orange, California. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Located in Anaheim, California, FOSIVE is a small web design agency. The team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Diamond Bar, CA
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NG Technology LLC is a SEO company. The company is headquartered in Diamond Bar, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Upland, CA
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Social media marketing company Tulu Marketing was established in 2000. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Agua Dulce, CA
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Namaste Advertising, a Performance Marketing company, provides Performance Marketing and Social Media Marketing. The agency is located in Agua Dulce, California.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Newport Beach, CA
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Krest Marketing is a SEO company launched in 2015. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Wisly Marketing is a small Agoura Hills, California-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Luminous Tec is a mobile app development company. Established in 2006, the team focuses on Mobile App Development and E-Commerce Development. The firm is located in Irvine, California.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Costa Mesa, CA
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Grand Digital Solutions is a SEO company. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and are based in Costa Mesa, California.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Newport Beach, CA
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Established in 2000, Your Practice Online is a branding company. Headquartered in Newport Beach, California and Bengaluru , India, the team provides Branding and Content Marketing.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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Founded in 1997, WollnerStudios, inc. Is a branding company. The agency provides Branding and Web Design.
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Headquartered in Orange, California, Total Spectrum Advertising is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Logo.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tustin, CA
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Echo Marketing is a small Tustin, California-based UX company. The team offers UX/UI Design and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Stevenson Ranch, CA
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G6 Interactive is a small social media marketing agency in Stevenson Ranch, California. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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MK Marketers is a Costa Mesa, California-based web design company. Established in 2024, the team offers Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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Advertising company Bread Loaf was established in 2016. In Costa Mesa, California, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Newport Beach, CA
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Spring SEO, Inc. Is a social media marketing company. The Newport Beach, California-based agency was launched in 2015. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Advice Interactive Group is a SEO agency launched in 2009. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Established in 2016, Knife & Spork Public Relations is a small Anaheim, California-based public relations company. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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Synergy Digital is a small Email Marketing company in Santa Ana, California. The team specializes in Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Headquartered in Irvine, California, BrandRap is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Pay per click agency TurnKey Marketing is headquartered in Corona, California. They specialize in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2002.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Newport Beach, CA
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Vissible is a SEO services firm. Founded in 2023, the agency is headquartered in Newport Beach, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Irvine, CA
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See all 1 projectsMopro is a web development and digital media company, renowned for creating custom websites and providing video creation services. The feedback on Mopro is predominantly positive, with clients appreciating their service orientation, timely project delivery, and ongoing support. However, some reviewers suggest that their website technology could be more modern. Overall, 100% of reviewers commend their service quality and video solutions.
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Anaheim Digital Marketing is a web design company. Their small team is in Anaheim, California. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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B3NET Inc. Is an e-commerce development firm established in 1999. The agency offers E-Commerce Development and Mobile & App Marketing.
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TeraVault Software is a Business Consulting company. Their team is based in Honolulu, Hawaii and Cebu City, Philippines and provides Business Consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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Founded in 2019, BloomHouse is a small Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerAnaheim, CA
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MJM Designz is a web design agency. Their team is located in Anaheim, California and focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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FSB Public Affairs is a small Anaheim, California-based public relations agency. The team provides Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Upland, CA
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Advantage Attorney is a Content Marketing company. The Upland, California-based company offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Santa Ana, CA
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Vibgyorweb Technologies Pvt Ltd is a social media marketing firm established in 2020. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 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.