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 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.
$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.
$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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 3 projectsFull Stop Branding is a company that offers website development and redesign services but has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from clients. Across the reviews, clients report project mismanagement, missed deadlines, and a lack of transparency, with over 90% of reviewers expressing dissatisfaction and issues with project completion and communication. The consistent theme is an inability to deliver promised products, resulting in financial and business losses for their clients.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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See all 1 projectsSmall Giant is a strategic marketing and web development company that excels in enhancing direct-to-consumer channels. According to client feedback, the company demonstrated exceptional expertise, particularly in the American market, contributing to a 500% increase in sales. The reviews indicate 100% positive feedback, highlighting their professional project management and strategic insights.
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Agent Image is a Digital Strategy company. They were launched in 1999, and their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Beverly Hills, CA
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See all 1 projectsThunderbolt Studios is a design agency specializing in creating mobile platform designs that integrate financial technology and social media networking. Feedback highlights their impressive design capabilities and project management skills, with 100% of reviewers noting their responsiveness and ability to convey complex concepts clearly. Their focus on client satisfaction and selective project acceptance ensures high-quality outcomes.
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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Launched in 2019, Simplia Inc. Is a midsize PPC company. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Web Development.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Pasadena, CA
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I Think an Idea is a small SEO agency launched in 2009. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 1 projectsJbizMedia LLC provides web development, design services, technical SEO audits, and AdWords setup. Clients commend their excellent communication, rapid response times, and strong SEO expertise, contributing to significant improvements in keyword rankings and sales. The company is noted for offering good value for cost and personalized project management.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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Empress is a social media marketing agency. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and is located in Santa Monica, California.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Culver City, CA
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Social media marketing agency True North Social is in Culver City, California. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Glendale, CA
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Established in 1998, Submit Express, a small SEO agency, is located in Glendale, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Search Marketing Experts, a SEO company, focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. They were established in 2005.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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See all 1 projectsCAMERAReadyArt Inc. is a Shopify development company specializing in responsive theme creation and technical SEO optimization. Reviews highlight their clear communication and timely delivery, with 100% of feedback noting their effectiveness and value. Clients appreciate their structured approach and ability to provide accurate estimates and solutions, with no areas for improvement mentioned.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Santa Monica, CA
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TUX Creative Co. Is a branding firm headquartered in Santa Monica, California and Montréal, Canada. The team offers Branding and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Long Beach, CA
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TLG Marketing is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2005. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Fox Dealer is an Advertising company. They were founded in 2013, and their services include Advertising and Email Marketing.
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Digital Media Solutions Group is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida and Los Angeles, California, the company offers Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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SEO company Justdigilab is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Launched in 2020, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Walnut, CA
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Jetfuel.agency is a small Email Marketing company based in Walnut, California. Their services include Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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CROING is a branding agency launched in 2015. Based in Los Angeles, California, the team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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MOHBILITY is a pay per click company launched in 2015. The small team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Rosemead, CA
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See all 1 projectsLab 916 offers services including setting up and managing Amazon and Shopify stores, handling logistics and fulfillment, and creating and implementing advertising campaigns on platforms like Facebook, Google, and Instagram. The overall feedback highlights the company's excellent communication, comprehensive expertise, and effective project management, making Lab 916 a highly recommended partner for navigating complex market entries and marketing strategies.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Media Trovert is a midsize Los Angeles, California-based PPC agency. The team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Based in Los Angeles, California, Social Influence is a small PPC company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$250,000+Undisclosed2 - 9CTY OF CMMRCE, CA
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Digital Marketing Whiz is a small Content Marketing company based in Miami, Florida and New York, New York. Their services include Content Marketing and Other Digital Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Proficient Web Designs, a Digital Strategy company, is in Los Angeles, California. They focus on Digital Strategy and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Burbank, CA
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MK Group is a SEO services firm. Launched in 2020, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing. The firm is based in Burbank, California.
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Student Marketing Agency is a Content Marketing company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2016, the team specializes in Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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SEO services firm Emet Digital is located in Los Angeles, California. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Cyereg Inc. Is a SEO company. In Los Angeles, California, the agency was established in 2012. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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SEO services firm 4D Marketing & Business Solutions Firm World-wide Hosting was founded in 2007. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing.
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Crustechs is a SEO company located in Hawthorne, California. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and were founded in 2021.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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SEO agency Digi Aesthetics is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2007, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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USA Book Promoters is a social media marketing firm established in 2016. In Los Angeles, California, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Founded in 2016, Clickies is a midsize Digital Strategy company based in Los Angeles, California. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 2 projectsNITRO PLUG Digital Marketing offers services in search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, focusing primarily on lead generation and improving online visibility. The reviews highlight their deep expertise in these areas, with clients noting significant improvements in lead quality and website traffic. The overall feedback underscores the company's professionalism, effective communication, and impressive industry-specific knowledge.
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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Pixly, a social media marketing firm, is in Los Angeles, California and San Francisco, California. They offer Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing and were launched in 2017.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Downey, CA
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See all 1 projectsZino Web & Graphics specializes in website design, LMS systems, and app development. Their reviews highlight exceptional attention to detail, innovative design, and user-friendly navigation. Clients praise their responsiveness, project management, and commitment to client satisfaction, emphasizing timely delivery and effective communication.
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See all 1 projectsWhite Label DM offer comprehensive digital marketing solutions. Elevate your online presence with our expert services, including SEO, Google Ads, PPC Ads, Microsoft Ads, Facebook Ads, and YouTube
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999Los Angeles, CA
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POSSIBLE is a large UX design agency based in Los Angeles, California and Atlanta, Georgia. Their services include UX/UI Design and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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Midsize Digital Strategy company American Seo Experts, is in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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Social media marketing agency Entravision Digital specializes in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click. They were launched in 1996.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Ripple Digital Marketing is a SEO company. Founded in 2021, their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Rolling Hills, CA
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Located in Rolling Hills, California and Carlsbad, California, MW Media is a Content Marketing company. They specialize in Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2017.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Los Angeles, CA
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Event Marketing company Jack Morton Worldwide is based in Boston, Massachusetts and Melbourne, Australia. They specialize in Event Marketing and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Cast Iron LA is an Advertising company. They were launched in 2019, and their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Uearner.com is a Digital Strategy company established in 2016. The team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is in Los Angeles, California.
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Mahalo Consulting is a pay per click agency. Their small team is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Burbank, CA
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DVC is a Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Burbank, California and Trinity, Florida.
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$75,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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Media planning and buying agency USIM offers Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy. They are located in Los Angeles, California and Irvine, California.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Culver City, CA
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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.