Best California Small Business Advertising Companies

330 Companies - Rankings updated: April 02, 2026

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  • BARÚ Advertising Inc.

    Culturally Intelligent Creative Advertising.

    Culturally Intelligent Creative Advertising.

    BARÚ is a cross-cultural marketing agency that seamlessly blends creativity with strategic insights to deliver campaigns that resonate on a cultural and emotional level.  [... view BARÚ Advertising Inc. profile ]
    Location
    Culver City, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.2 4.2 (5)

  • Grizzly

    An independent creative agency.

    An independent creative agency.

    Grizzly is an independent creative agency, founded in 2013, that specializes in guiding brands onward to challenge conventions and make a lasting impact on culture.  [... view Grizzly profile ]
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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  • Ogilvy California

    Advertising, Health, PR & Influence, Relationship Design, Consulting.

    Advertising, Health, PR & Influence, Relationship Design, Consulting.

    Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship  [... view Ogilvy California profile ]
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • The R.O.I. Group

    An Orange County marketing, advertising and business development agency.

    An Orange County marketing, advertising and business development agency.

    The R.O.I. Group is a specialized marketing, advertising, and business development agency based in Orange County, focused on considered purchase products and services.  [... view The R.O.I. Group profile ]
    Location
    Costa Mesa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Pulsar

    LET’S DO A WORLD OF GOOD

    LET’S DO A WORLD OF GOOD

    Pulsar is a unique advertising and marketing agency that partners with organizations in The Business of Doing Good. They leverage their strategic and creative expertise to assist clients in making a positive impact in the world.  [... view Pulsar profile ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • DAE and Company

    The way we're wired.

    The way we're wired.

    DAE and Company is a marketing agency known for fostering long-term relationships with clients through strategic, creative, and responsive services. Their commitment to becoming an integral part of a client's operations has led to partnerships often exceeding two decades, demonstrating their value and  [... view DAE And Company profile ]
    Location
    South Lake Tahoe, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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  • Mōtus Agency

    We Move Brands Forward

    We Move Brands Forward

    Mōtus Agency is adept at listening to your company's unique needs and translating them into effective sales, marketing, and advertising strategies that drive profit. With expertise across various industries, including medical, automotive, and sports entertainment, we offer comprehensive services from top  [... view Mōtus Agency profile ]
    Location
    Del Mar, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Leading Edge Media

    Tailored video and content production that helps you achieve your goals!

    Tailored video and content production that helps you achieve your goals!

    Leading Edge Media is San Diego's premiere production company. We specialize in corporate videography & photography, content production, and event coverage.  [... view Leading Edge Media profile ]
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (20)

  • The Digital Marketing Wizard

    Helping Small Businesses Grow with Smart Marketing

    Helping Small Businesses Grow with Smart Marketing

    At The Digital Marketing Wizard, we help small businesses get more leads, calls, and customers thr through expert SEO, PPC, and website design. Our data-driven strategies ensure your business ranks higher, attracts the right audience, and maximizes ROI. What makes us unique? We focus on resultsnot just  [... view The Digital Marketing Wizard profile ]
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
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    5.0 5.0 (6)

  • CDI Media

    AI Marketing Evolved.

    AI Marketing Evolved.

    We provide SEO and AI agents to help you manage your leads more efficiently. Our team brings 20+ years of combined experience, helping businesses of all sizes. Right now, we're focused on SMBs and eCom brands that invest heavily in social media ads.  [... view CDI Media profile ]
    Location
    San Mateo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • CocoDigitalMarketing

    Ads That Actually Bring Customers

    Ads That Actually Bring Customers

    Digital ads made simple, effective, and affordable without the big agency price.  [... view CocoDigitalMarketing profile ]
    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Akwire Agency

    Defining The Impossible.

    Defining The Impossible.

    At Akwire Agency, our culture thrives on diversity, weaving together a vibrant tapestry of perspectives and backgrounds. Here, creativity knows no bounds as we embrace each team member's unique strengths. From brainstorming sessions to client meetings, our collaborative spirit fuels innovation, ensuring every  [... view Akwire Agency profile ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $47/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Websites San Diego

    Creating Websites That Get Seen!

    Creating Websites That Get Seen!

    We cater to the small and medium size business who may not know anything about websites or online marketing. Keep it simple and fun to grow your business. We've been around since 1995 taking GREAT care of every client we have. Customer service is what we specialize in.  [... view Websites San Diego profile ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Scharmach Consulting

    Your Destiny Is To Grow!

    Your Destiny Is To Grow!

    Effectively growing your business is essential for long-term success, and we're here to make that journey easier. As your dedicated partner, we provide the tools, strategies, and support you need to achieve measurable results. As a full-service 360° marketing agency, we bring together creativity, experience  [... view Scharmach Consulting profile ]
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • Sierra Exclusive Industries

    Your Trusted Business Growth Partner

    Your Trusted Business Growth Partner

    Sierra Exclusive Industries is a top digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, online advertising, and high-converting website design. We help businesses elevate their brand, boost visibility, and drive real results.  [... view Sierra Exclusive Industries profile ]
    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • Qnix Digital

    Your Digital Partner

    Your Digital Partner

    Qnix Digital is a leading SEO and web design company in USA.Our values are client satisfaction, transparency as an offshore outsourcing partner for digital marketing, website design and development.  [... view Qnix Digital profile ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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    5.0 5.0 (12)

  • Summer

    Building Bright Ideas

    Building Bright Ideas

    Summer is a full-cycle creative agency specializing in ideation, design and production. We join forces with established brands and ambitious startups, crafting standout campaigns, memorable digital experiences, and strategic activations that engage audiences and deliver measurable results.  [... view Summer profile ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.7 4.7 (70)

  • Resolute Digital

    Connect + Protect

    Connect + Protect

    Resolute is a global agency specializing in paid media, performance marketing and measurement.  [... view Resolute Digital profile ]
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $375/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • The Sax Agency

    Live. Work. Create.

    Live. Work. Create.

    The Sax Agency is a multidisciplinary marketing, branding and multicultural marketing agency that helps brands engage culturally diverse audiences with strategic, culturally informed campaigns. The agency blends analytics, creative storytelling and digital innovation to build authentic connections and drive  [... view The Sax Agency profile ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Southport Marketing

    Create Unforgettable Brand Experiences

    Create Unforgettable Brand Experiences

    Southport Marketing is a Camarillo-based experiential marketing agency that creates memorable, high-impact brand activations, live events, sponsorships, and consumer experiences that connect audiences with brands nationwide. Their full-service approach blends strategic creativity with seamless execution to  [... view Southport Marketing profile ]
    Location
    Camarillo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    4.5 4.5 (4)

  • Brown Marketing

    Curating Hospitality Stories

    Curating Hospitality Stories

    Brown Marketing is a full-service marketing agency specializing in luxury travel and hospitality, helping hotels, resorts, and boutique properties build strong, memorable brands. Acting as an extension of each clients team, the agency provides senior-level expertise across brand strategy, storytelling  [... view Brown Marketing profile ]
    Location
    Danville, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • MLC Media

    Video, Social, Ads All Under One Roof

    Video, Social, Ads All Under One Roof

    MLC Media is a full-service creative and advertising agency based in San Diego. We produce high-impact video content, manage social media strategies, and run performance-driven ad campaigns across Meta, Google, and TikTok. Our founder-led model means clients work directly with senior strategists no handoffs  [... view MLC Media profile ]
    Location
    La Mesa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • AdQuick

    Trusted By The Worlds Most Innovative Brands

    Trusted By The Worlds Most Innovative Brands

    AdQuick is an all-in-one, AI-driven platform that simplifies the planning, buying, and measurement of out-of-home advertising. By connecting advertisers with a vast marketplace of media owners and leveraging proprietary data and automation, it allows marketers to launch targeted and measurable OOH campaigns  [... view AdQuick profile ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
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    5.0 5.0 (7)

  • Kingdom Vision

    We Build Cool Stuff With Cool People...

    We Build Cool Stuff With Cool People...

    Kingdom Vision is a digital agency specializing in web design, web development, and custom software solutions for businesses and startups. The company offers a range of services including mobile app development, CMS development, branding, and digital marketing to help clients build and grow their online  [... view Kingdom Vision profile ]
    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • GLG Studio

    Strategy + Storytelling + Design For Mission-driven Impact.

    Strategy + Storytelling + Design For Mission-driven Impact.

    GLG Studio is a Black-owned creative strategy and communications studio based in Los Angeles and Oakland. We help mission-driven organizations and public-sector partners translate complex work into clear, culturally fluent campaigns that build trust and drive action. We blend stakeholder-informed strategy  [... view GLG Studio profile ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • NTD Digital

    NTD Digital is a data-driven digital marketing agency specializing in Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), SEO, paid media, and AI-powered marketing optimization. We help brands improve their visibility across both traditional search engines and emerging AI-powered platforms through Generative Engine  [... view NTD Digital profile ]
    Location
    Santa Clara, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • MailPros USA

    We Help You Get New Customers

    We Help You Get New Customers

    MailPros USA is a fullservice direct mail platform offering expert direct mail marketing services, highquality printing, targeted mailing lists, EDDM (Every Door Direct Mail) solutions, and fulfillment nationwide. Trusted by thousands of businesses for precision targeting and proven ROI, MailPros USA helps  [... view MailPros USA profile ]
    Location
    Laguna Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • Jumper Media

    Let Jumper Do the Work for You

    Let Jumper Do the Work for You

    Jumper Media's team of digital visionaries stays ahead of the curve in content production, boasting of professionals from all walks. Our team is composed of dedicated professional videographers, photographers, editors, marketers and designers. Plus, illustrators, musicians and data fanatics give us a unique  [... see all Jumper Media reviews ]
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    2.3 2.3 (1)
    4.5 4.5 (188)

  • WKND Digital

    Developing Compelling Content That Sells

    Developing Compelling Content That Sells

    As a business, our mission is to always go beyond the expectations of every one of our clients. In taking this approach, we maintain an open and collaborative environment that brings out creative and innovative ideas for any project; be it video production or funnel building - from start to finish you'll get  [... see all WKND Digital reviews ]
    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    2.3 2.3 (1)
    3.5 3.5 (8)

  • iCode49 Technolabs

    4 Steps to Cloud 9

    4 Steps to Cloud 9

    iCode49 Technolabs stands out as a premier provider specializing in the meticulous development of cutting-edge iOS and Android mobile applications uniquely crafted for both startups and global brands. Our expertise lies in driving innovation within the ever-evolving mobile landscape, where we leverage our  [... view ICode49 Technolabs profile ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (12)

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