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 34 projectsCodedesign is a digital marketing agency offering services such as website maintenance, SEO, website optimization, and lead generation. Their overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% of reviewers emphasizing their impressive project management, responsiveness, and effective communication. Additionally, 70% of reviewers highlight their alignment with company values and good value for cost. Codedesign’s adaptability and dedication to clients' success also stand out.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 12 projectsE29 Marketing is a full-service marketing agency specializing in brand strategy, digital marketing, and influencer campaigns. With consistently positive feedback, nearly 100% of reviewers commend E29's strategic insight, professionalism, and ability to integrate seamlessly as an extension of clients' teams. Clients report measurable successes such as increased brand awareness and reduced customer acquisition costs, highlighting the agency's effectiveness and responsiveness in project management.
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 67 projectsVerbsz Marketing is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, social media management, and lead generation. Across the reviews, 100% of clients praised their professionalism, timely delivery, and responsiveness. A notable 80% highlighted their expertise in enhancing online visibility and driving measurable results. Verbsz's commitment to customer satisfaction and strategic approach makes them a valued partner.
$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.
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Small SEO agency JVMEDIAWEB, is located in Los Angeles, California. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Video Production.
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Big Star Production Group, a branding agency, was launched in 1996. The firm offers Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / 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.
$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ontario, CA
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Located in Ontario, California, NO MARKETING LLC is a small Conversion Optimization company. The team offers Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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Wyoming Interactive is an Advertising company. They were founded in 2008 and offer Advertising and Custom Software Development.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 6 projectsLos Angeles IT offers services in automation, business integrations, and artificial intelligence, particularly excelling in managed IT services. Reviews highlight their effective communication, adherence to deadlines, and transparent processes, ensuring client comprehension and satisfaction. Clients appreciate their reliability, geographic proximity, and alignment with client values, contributing to a positive overall experience.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Ace Online Marketing Solutions is a small Los Angeles, California-based app development firm. The team provides Mobile App Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Torrance, CA
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Omnis Network, a Content Marketing company, was founded in 1999. Based in Torrance, California and , the team offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Beverly Hills, CA
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E-commerce development firm JeTT Media Group was founded in 2009. The team offers E-Commerce Development and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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MoonQuake is a graphic design agency. The team specializes in Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization, and the company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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Headquartered in Torrance, California, Tailor-Made Advertising is a small branding agency. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Compton, CA
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Freshaweb, a web design agency, was founded in 2015. Located in Compton, California and Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, the team focuses on Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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ICommerceDev is an e-commerce development company. They are located in New York, New York and Manhattan Beach, California. Their team specializes in E-Commerce Development and Advertising.
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LAXIR is an Advertising company. Their team is based in Los Angeles, California. The company focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49West Covina, CA
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Soaring Eagle Network is a small West Covina, California-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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Imagine IT Web Design & SEO is a Los Angeles, California-based e-commerce development firm. The team offers E-Commerce Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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Efficient Marketing Solution is an e-commerce development firm. Their small team is located in Los Angeles, California. Their team focuses on E-Commerce Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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Web design agency Simplifi Technologies was launched in 2014. The firm specializes in Web Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Garden Grove, CA
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Web SoCal, Inc. Is a small e-commerce development firm. Established in 2010, the team provides E-Commerce Development and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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Open Interactive Inc. Is a SEO company. The firm is in Costa Mesa, California. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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In Irvine, California, CineWeb Studio is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Organic SEO Marketing, a small SEO agency, is in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Web design company IMPA is based in Los Angeles, California. Established in 2012, the team provides Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glendale, CA
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WEBLEXER, a small graphic design agency, is based in Glendale, California. Their services include Graphic Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerLos Angeles, CA
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Attorney Marketing Los Angeles, a small Email Marketing company, is in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Malibu, CA
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Tellem Grody Public Relations, Inc. Is a Malibu, California-based public relations firm and social media marketing firm. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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PR company and social media marketing company SW PR SHOP INC was established in 2008. The small team offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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The Garage Public Relations is a small public relations firm and social media marketing firm founded in 2005. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Small public relations firm and social media marketing company Bame Public Relations, is in Los Angeles, California. The team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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MMGY Global is a branding firm. The agency is in Kansas City, Missouri and New York, New York. Their team offers Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pasadena, CA
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Mobile & App Marketing company TextMarks was launched in 2006. The firm offers Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Long Beach, CA
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Social Proof XYZ is a small social media marketing firm launched in 2009. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Marina del Rey, CA
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Social media marketing company Optimal Access is headquartered in Marina del Rey, California. They offer Social Media Marketing and were launched in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Thousand Oaks, CA
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Small Other Digital Marketing and web design agency Kironix Incorporated, is located in Thousand Oaks, California. The team offers Other Digital Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Three C Media Group, a social media marketing firm, provides Social Media Marketing. The firm is based in Irvine, California.
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In Los Angeles, California, SNF Website Design is a small social media marketing company and web design company. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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Espanglish Media is a small Maywood, California-based social media marketing company and web design company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Adwolf Digital is a small Advertising and Other Digital Marketing company. They offer Advertising and Other Digital Marketing and were founded in 2014.
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Located in El Monte, California, MoRedii is a branding agency and social media marketing agency. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Infinity Reach Media is a small Orange, California-based Advertising and social media marketing firm. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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VMA Communications, Inc. Is a social media marketing agency and Direct Marketing company. Established in 1995, the agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Direct Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Culver City, CA
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Regis Social Media is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2012, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Founded in 2010, RockonIT is a branding agency. Their team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Torrance, CA
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PurpleJACK Technologies is a web design company established in 2012. The team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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See all 1 projectsSacred Cow Studios specializes in website redesign and development services. However, reviews indicate significant concerns regarding their reliability and communication. A client reported that despite paying $2200 for an e-commerce website redesign, the project remained incomplete, communication was poor, and the company ceased contact, suggesting potential deceptive practices.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Shineinweb, LLC is a small branding agency based in Los Angeles, California. The team provides Branding and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pasadena, CA
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Small branding agency Plenty of Pixels, is located in Pasadena, California. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Cognitext is a SEO company. Launched in 1995, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Established in 1998, Success Makers, Inc. Is a Market Research company. Their team specializes in Market Research and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Thousand Oaks, CA
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Imagistic is a SEO company established in 1997. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Garden Grove, CA
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Copernio is a public relations agency founded in 1959. The team provides Public Relations and Branding and is in Garden Grove, California.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49West Hollywood, 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+$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 / 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+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Santa Monica, CA
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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 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Carlsbad, CA
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Pasadena, 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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Anaheim, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los 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.