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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 109 projectsFunnel Boost Media is a digital marketing and SEO agency, highly regarded for their expertise in web design and search engine optimization. They consistently receive positive feedback, with approximately 90% of reviewers praising their professionalism, project management, and ability to deliver results on time. Clients frequently highlight their positive company culture and the team’s dedication to understanding and aligning with client goals.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 70 projectsVerbsz Marketing is a digital marketing agency offering a range of services, including SEO, web development, and paid advertising. Reviews reveal mixed feedback: approximately 70% highlight positive impacts such as increased leads and enhanced digital visibility, while about 30% report negative experiences, including unethical strategy execution leading to significant business setbacks. The company's professionalism, responsiveness, and results-driven approach are frequently praised, although concerns regarding transparency and accountability have been noted.
$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.
$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.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Irvine, CA
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FleishmanHillard HighRoad is a midsize Toronto, Canada-based public relations company. Their services include Public Relations and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 3 projectsThought Media est in late 2009. We’ve worked with hundreds of clients all over the world from Canada, the United States, Australia, China, Norway, Dubai, and more! Building Website Designs,
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 361 projectsDisruptive Advertising is a digital marketing agency offering services like SEM, PPC, SEO, and lead generation strategy. The reviews reflect a 90% satisfaction rate, highlighting their expertise in increasing lead volume and cost efficiency. Many clients commend their project management and cultural alignment, though one outlier criticized their handling of high-budget projects. Overall, their commitment to client success is well-regarded.
$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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Systronic IT Group, a graphic design company, is in Alexandria, Australia and Los Angeles, California. Their services include Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Whittier, CA
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IVENUE.COM is a Whittier, California-based SEO services firm. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Redondo Beach, CA
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Worldmedia Interactive, a media planning & buying company, focus on Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimization. They were launched in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Santa Ana, CA
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PowerPhrase Marketing is a midsize Logo company launched in 2004. Their services include Logo and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Covina, CA
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Launched in 2007, Flashpoint Marketing, a small SEO agency, is based in West Covina, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Launched in 2011, Ruiz Strategies is a social media marketing agency. The company focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Graphic design agency Inovit Creative Agency is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada and Irvine, California. Their services include Graphic Design and Logo.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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DK Interactive Design is a small graphic design agency headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The team specializes in Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Tyler D. Perez Consulting is an IT managed services company founded in 2006. The team offers IT managed services and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Hollywood, CA
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Launched in 2004, New Avenue Marketing is a branding agency. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Beverly Hills, CA
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Avanti Interactive is a branding agency established in 2009. The small team offers Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Make it Mindful is a Business Consulting company. The Los Angeles, California-based agency was launched in 2010. Their team focuses on Business Consulting and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Black Wire Digital is a graphic design agency. They were launched in 2016, and their services include Graphic Design and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Long Beach, CA
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Hern IT is an IT managed services company. Their small team is located in Long Beach, California. Their services include IT managed services and Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pasadena, CA
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SEO agency WOWu Digital Marketing was founded in 2015. The company provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Huntington Beach, CA
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Web Search Pros is a Huntington Beach, California-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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Business Consulting company Paulinox Consulting was founded in 2007. The small team offers Business Consulting and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Global SEO Group, an Advertising company, is located in Los Angeles, California. They focus on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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SEO company Technical Link LLC was established in 2012. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Clarita, CA
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Santa Clarita Web & IT is a mobile app development company launched in 2003. The small team provides Mobile App Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Downey, CA
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Pharo, a SEO company, was established in 2018. The agency offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Costa Mesa, CA
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Blue Mar Web Design & Marketing is an e-commerce development firm. They are located in Costa Mesa, California and have small team. Their team focuses on E-Commerce Development and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lakewood, CA
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Chadd G Creative is a branding company. Their small team is headquartered in Lakewood, California. Their services include Branding and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tustin, CA
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Based in Tustin, California, ELIV8 Business Strategies is a Business Consulting company. Founded in 2014, the team specializes in Business Consulting and Branding.
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$25,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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Founded in 2004, Executive Branding Agency, a small branding firm, is based in Santa Monica, California and Las Vegas, Nevada. Their team offers Branding and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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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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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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$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Torrance, CA
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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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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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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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$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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Beverly Hills, CA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Diego, 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 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Carlsbad, 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / 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.