Top Advertising Agencies in Los Angeles
Los Angeles isn’t just the entertainment capital—it’s also a global center for cutting-edge advertising. From Madison Avenue transplants in Silicon Beach to boutique shops in Echo Park, local agencies fuse Hollywood storytelling with data-driven media buying. Clutch makes it easy to find the right creative partner by collecting in-depth client reviews, case studies, and quantitative performance data.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 361 projectsSmartSites is an Advertising Agency specializing in digital marketing strategies, including Ads, SEO, and Paid Media. They are praised for their customer service, project management, and responsiveness, with nearly all reviewers citing improvements in website traffic, lead generation, and ad performance. About 90% of reviews highlight their professionalism and communication, with minimal areas for improvement noted.
$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 8 projectsVersion2 is an advertising agency specializing in programmatic advertising services and media buying. The company is highly praised for its strategic thinking, responsiveness, and ability to deliver exceptional results, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their professionalism and commitment. Clients appreciated their innovative solutions and personalized support, with many noting significant improvements in metrics such as CPM efficiency and audience engagement.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 339 projectsJives Media is a comprehensive advertising agency offering specialized services in SEO and PPC management, as well as creative advertising solutions. Approximately 75% of their reviews highlight their effective project management and timely deliverables, while about 25% mention challenges with understanding client goals and communication issues. Overall, Jives Media excels in providing tailored marketing strategies and improving advertising effectiveness.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media, an advertising agency specializing in digital marketing, media buying, and omnichannel advertising services, consistently earns positive feedback from its clients. Reviews highlight their exceptional project management, with 100% of reviewers praising their ability to meet deadlines and budget constraints. Clients commend their innovative approach, precision in media execution, and impressive ability to tailor campaigns, ensuring effective audience engagement.
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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+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Thousand Oaks, CA
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Launched in 2007, Ad Leverage is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Pay Per Click and is located in Thousand Oaks, California.
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See all 2 projectsMassMedia is an advertising agency providing comprehensive advertising services, including media buying and paid marketing solutions. Reviews highlight their ability to execute full marketing plans effectively, with one project achieving nearly 50% sales within nine weeks. 100% of feedback is positive, citing their professional staff and alignment with client values.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Huntington Beach, CA
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See all 1 projects&US Agency is a digital marketing firm tasked with improving digital presence through services such as SEO, social media management, and Google AdWords. However, the feedback indicates significant dissatisfaction, with 100% of reviewers expressing negative experiences, highlighting issues with communication, workflow, and failure to deliver as contracted. Reviewers consistently mention poor quality and lack of professionalism, impacting overall client satisfaction.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Tustin, CA
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Local Lighthouse is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in Tustin, California and have midsize team. They focus on Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Santa Ana, CA
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Truth., an Advertising company, is based in Santa Ana, California and England. They focus on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Simi Valley, CA
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Lilikoi agency is a Simi Valley, California-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Costa Mesa, CA
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The R.O.I. Group is a Market Research company. The Costa Mesa, California-based firm offers Market Research and Advertising.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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See all 3 projectsFormulytic is a digital marketing agency specializing in paid advertising, SEO, and data analytics, with a strong emphasis on improving lead generation and conversion rates. Reviews highlight their expertise, with 100% noting significant increases in leads and website traffic. Clients appreciate their project management, responsiveness, and strategic insights, though some suggest they could be more proactive with recommendations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tustin, CA
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AlPunto Advertising Inc is an Advertising company. Their small team is in Tustin, California and provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy. The firm was founded in 1994.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Juiceboxx Marketing is a social media marketing agency. The team is located in Irvine, California, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Huntington Beach, CA
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Cybersecurity company Impulse Digital Solutions LLC was launched in 2024. The company offers Cybersecurity and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orange, CA
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Located in Orange, California, Sam Trade Advertising & Marketing Agency is a small Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tustin, CA
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Launched in 2011, Spotlight Marketing Communications is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Westlake Village, CA
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Overly Social is a Marketing Strategy company. Their team is headquartered in Westlake Village, California. The company offers Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Anaheim, CA
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USN Media, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in Anaheim, California. Their services include Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Newport Beach, CA
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See all 2 projectsDrofire is an Advertising Agency specializing in advertising services, paid media, and marketing strategies. The company is praised for its creativity, effective communication, and successful scaling of Google and Facebook advertisements. Feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% of reviewers noting their commitment to achieving clear, measurable goals and their proactive approach to optimizing campaigns.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Orange, CA
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Metric Monkey Marketing is a small Advertising company based in Orange, California. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Santa Clarita, CA
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Found Studios is an Advertising company established in 1994. Headquartered in Santa Clarita, California, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$250,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Newport Beach, CA
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The Shipyard is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying, and the firm is located in Columbus, Ohio and Newport Beach, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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Reveille, Inc. Is an Advertising company. Their team is located in Costa Mesa, California and provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newport Beach, CA
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Advertising and Marketing Strategy company Skiver Advertising focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy. They are located in Newport Beach, California.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Newport Beach, CA
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160over90 is a video production company launched in 2000. In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Newport Beach, California, the team specializes in Video Production and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Anaheim, CA
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Retail Marketing Group is an Advertising company launched in 1990. Headquartered in Anaheim, California, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Venture Strategic, an Advertising company, focus on Advertising and Branding. They were founded in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orange, CA
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NetFusion Media, an Advertising company, was founded in 2004. The team provides Advertising and Email Marketing and is in Orange, California.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Upland, CA
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SEO company Odin Marketing House was established in 2017. Headquartered in Upland, California, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Marketing 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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Newport Beach, CA
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Brandtailers is a small PR firm launched in 1990. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Eight Horses is a Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 2006, their team provides Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Akorn Media LLC , an Advertising company, is in Irvine, California. They focus on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Newport Beach, CA
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Be the Buzz is a small Newport Beach, California-based Demand Generation Marketing company. Their services include Demand Generation Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Ace Pacific is a public relations company. Their team is in Irvine, California and Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. The agency offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Laguna Beach, CA
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See all 4 projectsStrikepoint is an Advertising Agency offering comprehensive marketing and advertising services, including Media Buying and Paid Marketing, with a focus on lead generation and brand strategy. The company received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising their strategic approach, effective communication, and project management capabilities. Clients appreciate their ability to foster growth and maintain strong, collaborative relationships.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tustin, CA
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DAWN is a small Tustin, California-based Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Upland, CA
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Panoramic is a branding firm. The Upland, California-based firm provides Branding and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Budding Culture is a Digital Strategy company. The Irvine, California-based agency was established in 2010. Their services include Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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RICHTER CREATIVE is an Advertising company. In Irvine, California, the firm specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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PR Properties, a Commercial Brokerage Services company, is located in Anaheim, California. The team focuses on Commercial Brokerage Services and Accounting.
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Estey-Hoover Advertising & Public Relations, an Advertising company, was established in 1975. Located in Newport Beach, California, the team offers Advertising and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Costa Mesa, CA
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Website Muscle is a Marketing Strategy company based in Costa Mesa, California. They specialize in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Exclusive Business Marketing is a Huntington Beach, California-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chino Hills, CA
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Welborn Social Media is an Advertising company located in Chino Hills, California. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Irvine, CA
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Gigasavvy is an Advertising company based in Irvine, California. They specialize in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Clarita, CA
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Vrtek Partners is a Performance Marketing company. Founded in 2026, the team provides Performance Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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RALLIO is a social media marketing company. Their team is located in Irvine, California and provides Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Newport Beach, CA
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SitePrism is a small Newport Beach, California-based Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Costa Mesa, CA
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Truss Creative is a Costa Mesa, California-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fountain Valley, CA
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G3 Creative, Inc. Is a small Fountain Valley, California-based Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Alchemy Fusion, LLC is an Advertising company launched in 2024. The firm provides Advertising and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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List of the Top 15 Los Angeles Advertising & Marketing Agencies
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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30.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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35.6/40.019.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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34.5/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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29.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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34.4/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49El Segundo, CA
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33.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Brea, CA
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999Culver City, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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31.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Glendale, CA
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31.6/40.017.4/20 Reviews7.4/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Burbank, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Santa Monica, CA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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32.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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31.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.2/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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31.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pasadena, CA
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30/40.016.4/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pasadena, CA
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Marina del Rey, CA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Rolling Hills Estates, CA
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30.3/40.018.8/20 Reviews3.3/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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35/40.017/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Beverly Hills, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Alamitos, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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29.2/40.015.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Working with advertising agencies in Los Angeles allows brands to connect with local experts who can guide them through the city’s nuanced markets, unlocking advantages such as:
- Proximity to world-class production resources (studios, talent unions, post-houses)
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For brands looking to break into U.S. entertainment or tech verticals, an LA agency’s connections can shorten launch cycles.
Budgets for hiring advertising agencies in Los Angeles vary thanks to key variables like project scope, industry competitiveness, and creative requirements. Based on Clutch pricing data, most vendors charge:
- Project-based creative (one TV spot or digital campaign): $25,000 – $150,000
- Monthly retainers for ongoing media, strategy, and reporting: $10,000 – $60,000
- Hourly consulting or fractional CMO support: $150 – $300 per hour
Top-tier agencies on the Westside and Santa Monica often price above the national average due to higher production costs, while emerging shops in the Valley may offer leaner packages.
LA’s ad ecosystem is famously diverse. Local advertising partners commonly support verticals like:
- Entertainment and streaming
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