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Get a custom proposalBig Agency Brains. No Agency Bloat.
Most businesses between $5M and $50M are stuck in a gap. Too big to wing their marketing, too lean to justify a full agency retainer. That's exactly where Cast Iron LA operates. We're a two-person creative agency in Los Angeles founded by Luis Ramirez (art director) and J. Barbush (copywriter), with 30+ years of combined experience at the Fortune 500 level (Honda, VH1, Discovery Channel, ampm). We bring that caliber of strategic thinking and creative execution to companies that never had access to it before. Our focus industries include automotive, gaming, construction and industrial, food and beverage, and hospitality. We've worked on national automotive campaigns and understand the pace, compliance requirements, and dealer-level thinking that category demands. We handle advertising campaigns, brand identity, content strategy, social media, and digital marketing, all built around what actually drives results for your business. AI is integrated into how we work, not bolted on. It makes us faster and more efficient without sacrificing the craft. You get senior-level creative thinking backed by modern tools, at a fraction of traditional agency cost. We built Cast Iron LA because we kept seeing the same problem: brands spending money on marketing that looked fine but did nothing. We f
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Min project size
$5,000+
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Hourly rate
$150 - $199 / hr
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Employees
2 - 9
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Locations
Los Angeles, CA
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Year founded
Founded 2019
1 Locations
- Los Angeles , CA
Service Lines
- Advertising
- 30%
- Branding
- 15%
- Video Production
- 15%
- Email Marketing
- 10%
Select Focus Area
- Branding Focus
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- Brand messaging
- 50%
- Brand strategy
- 35%
- Advertising Focus
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- Other advertising
- 75%
- Animation Focus
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- Motion Graphics
- 90%
- 2D Animation
- 5%
- 3D Animation
- 5%
- Production Services
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- Scriptwriting
- 25%
- Directing
- 15%
- Filming
- 15%
- Voiceovers
- 15%
- Storyboarding
- 10%
- Casting
- 5%
- Video Type
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- Videography & Photography Specializations
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- Aerial & Drone Videography & Photography
- 100%
Industries
- Consumer products & services
- 45%
- Automotive
- 20%
- Gaming
- 15%
- Financial services
- 10%
- Manufacturing
- 10%
Clients
- Small Business (<$10M)
- 60%
- Enterprise (>$1B)
- 30%
- Midmarket ($10M - $1B)
- 10%
Pricing Snapshot
Min. project size
$5,000+
Avg. hourly rate
$150 - $199
/hr
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Branding Strategy
Our brand strategy service is like your business's north star, guiding you through the labyrinth of market competition and consumer expectations. We dive deep into the essence of your brand, fleshing out a cohesive narrative and visual identity that not only captures attention but also fosters lasting connections.
Small
For startups and small businesses.
$8,000
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Medium
For mid-sized companies.
$16,000
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Large
For larger companies looking for more services.
$32,000
/total
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Our Story
Cast Iron LA started with a simple observation: the best creative talent in advertising was locked inside agencies that only served massive brands. Meanwhile, the companies that needed it most (growing businesses doing $5M to $50M) were stuck choosing between expensive agency overhead and inconsistent freelancers. We left the big agency world to fix that. Luis Ramirez and J. Barbush bring 30+ years of combined Fortune 500 experience in art direction, copywriting, and brand strategy, now with AI-
Meet the Team
Luis RamirezArt Director / Co-Founder
Art Director/Creative Director with 30+ years of experience at the Fortune 500 level, including Honda and Hilti. Co-founded Cast Iron LA to bring big-agency creative thinking to mid-market brands without the overhead.
J BarbushCopy Writer / Co-Founder
Copywriter and strategist with 30+ years in advertising, including Honda and ampm. Co-founded Cast Iron LA to pair sharp copy with real strategy for brands that deserve better than template marketing.
What Sets Us Apart
Fortune 500 Experience, Direct Access
You work directly with the people doing the work. No account managers, no junior handoffs. Luis and J. Barbush bring 60+ years of combined experience from Honda, VH1, Discovery Channel, and ampm to every project. Senior-level thinking is the only level we operate at.AI-Integrated From Day One
AI isn't a buzzword for us. It's built into our creative process, from research and strategy to content production and optimization. That means faster turnarounds, smarter workflows, and lower costs for our clients, without sacrificing the quality of the creative work.Built for the $5M to $50M Sweet Spot
We exist for growing brands that need real creative strategy but don't need (or want) a 30-person agency. Our model is lean by design. You get the output of a full team at a fraction of the cost, across automotive, gaming, food and beverage, construction, and hospitality.Locations (1)
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