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At Socially Powerful, we specialize in giving your business the power on social media through influencer marketing. With a platform-agnostic approach, we tailor social marketing campaigns to individual brand needs, ensuring their message resonates where their audience's attention lies...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Social Media Marketing
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
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- 5 Projects Listed
Situated in the heart of the dynamic Hollywood Media District, our agency stands as a comprehensive Entertainment Marketing Agency, catering to a diverse range of needs. We embody the spirit of artistry, innovation, and creativity, fostering an environment where these qualities thrive...
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- Digital Marketing
- Package Design
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
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- 5 Projects Listed
We're not just passionate about Hispanic Entertainment Marketing, it's the only thing we do. And we've been doing it for over 33 years. Contact us to know more!...
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- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
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- 5 Projects Listed
We help Real Estate, Restoration and Retail businesses grow with smart marketing: Branding,...
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sociallyin, a dedicated social media agency, offers an array of result-oriented services to help brands establish a strong presence in the digital sphere...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Vrinsoft is the most promising IT solution providing company, based in India which is a one-stop shop for all your business needs. We are a Microsoft certified IT company, which besides rendering professional and comprehensive business solutions also cater a range of services in mobile technologies...
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- Mobile App Development
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- Web Development
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Whether marketing memorable brands, or designing alluring interiors, at Desert Society were passionate about generating creativity to help the people and businesses of the SoCal region shine that much brighter...
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- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Signature Creative is a Los Angeles based digital product and design agency founded in 2004. With a lean, senior-led team, they specialize in transforming brands through a combination of award-winning branding, UX/UI, creative technology, and full-stack development. The firm partners with Fortune 500s...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Visualab is a strategy-driven design and music marketing agency based in Los Angeles. We unify our creative, digital and marketing expertise to provide comprehensive solutions for businesses of all kinds looking to gain greater competitive advantage in today's market...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Strive Enterprise is the ultimate solution for impactful web design, custom digital marketing solutions, and professional SEO services...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
EPRIZ 7 helps restaurants, healthcare providers, furniture stores, startups, local businesses, and small business to medium-sized companies grow through digital advertising, websites, and connected TV advertising. Marketing services in Los Angeles, including SEO, social media, and branding...
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
If you're a company in growth mode (pre-IPO, raising capital, M/A), in a regulated or consumer industry, we're the agency for you. As a boutique PR firm, we pair executive PR expertise with your business goals. Inc. Power Partner since 2023, Clutch's Top Los Angeles Boutique PR Agency...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Content Marketing
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We believe in "Strength in Structure". Its embedded in everything we do. From strategy to marketing to development to design to optimizing MarTech, ATAK brings proven systems to help you achieve your goals...
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- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
On Board Experiential (OBE) is an award-winning, experience-led agency that believes experiential marketing is any way a brand engages people...
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- Event Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Creative Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Webconsuls is a full-service website design, branding, and digital marketing agency. They're small by design, taking the guesswork out of your marketing and SEO strategy with a personalized approach so your budget is spent on qualified leads...
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Full-service digital agency specializing in interior designers, architects, artists and luxury brands. Our services include branding, social media marketing and high-end web design. With an artist's touch, we aim to deliver extraordinary results to the most discerning clients with heartfelt service...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
SmartProvide Digital: from sales-driven websites to boosted advertising with a guarantee of a stable flow of leads...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
BILLIONMONSTERS is an award-winning Marketing & Creative Agency based in Los Angeles, CA specializing in managed marketing, photo & video, social media, and social content. They pride in providing high-touch client services that feel like an in-house team...
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- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Semantic Empires makes digital business transformation on a turnkey basis. We define a strategy, adapt the product, and increase the market share. We solve problems with automation and marketing, find business growth factors. Our services: Strategy & Branding, Product & Development, Lead Generation & Sales...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bananas Marketing Agency helps you get discovered online and be the obvious in your market. Our services include local SEO, review management, link building, PPC conversion rate optimization & website design to help boost your business...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digital Niche Agency is the leader in Investor and User acquisition for early stage companies...
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- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Optimal Fusion is a leading integrated media company utilizing exclusive properties and platforms to link brands and consumers through targeted-high-impact marketing solutions. Pairing our proprietary Custom-Content platform, our portfolio of internal properties and our social media prowess with cutting edge...
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- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Transcend Digital is a top-tier digital marketing firm with expertise in the fields of customer experience, product development, and digital marketing. We cater to an extensive range of global client partners...
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- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Full service marketing agency offering social media, email marketing, website development, SEO/SEM, public relations, advertising, promotional products, graphic design and marketing training services...
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- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
What we do is simple: We help brands, products, and personalities become a movement that elevates them to the top of their market stratosphere. How we do it is creative: We employ a diverse strategy of digital tactics that focus on engaging influencers who drive brand advocation, deploying strategic...
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- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We help you drive targeted organic traffic straight from Google to your Shopify Store. Attracting traffic could not be easier! Shopify SEO Services boost your Shopify Sales Conversion Rates, Average Order Value, Traffic Value Potential, SERP Rankings, loyal customer base, and more...
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- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Partnering with PMA means more than just hiring an agencyits gaining a committed partner who is focused on your success. We excel at helping driven business owners like you achieve exceptional growth...
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- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
NXPro is a progressive design & development company that combines creative design thinking with agile software development under one roof. NX Pro was founded in 1998, and from that day onwards we have developed award-winning & innovative digital products for startups and enterprises globally...
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- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
At Top Shelf Logic, we dont just market businesseswe create strategic, results-driven digital solutions that help brands dominate their industry. With 20+ years of experience, we help businesses scale with data-driven marketing, advanced technology, and innovation...
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- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
From Google Ads to SEO, Social Media, and Web Development we help businesses grow online with data-driven strategies and creative execution...
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- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Deliver Omnichannel Advertising Fueled By Creator Content...
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- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At my consumer brand, we partner with consumer-facing companies from emerging wellness brands to global retail players to craft strategies that convert. We combine deep market insight with financial acumen, telling authentic brand stories, building high-impact websites, and driving growth through data-driven...
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- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AdvertiseMint is a LinkedIn advertising agency that helps businesses reach professional audiences, generate qualified leads, and drive conversions through targeted B2B campaigns...
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- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Revenue Rise
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Revenue Rise builds award-winning websites and client acquisition systems for mortgage brokers and realtors across the US and Canada. 412+ clients. $863M+ in transactions influenced...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- PPC
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $97/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Betr Marketing firmly believes that every individual possesses a unique purpose. Our mission is to assist you in expanding your reach and making a significant impact on more lives, all without the need for you to dedicate valuable time to daily marketing tasks. We're not just a typical contractor; we consider...
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- Video Production
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- eCommerce Development
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are a digital agency focusing on branding, marketing, web design, and development with clients ranging from start-ups to large companies...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Framework Films is a full-service creative media production house specializing in ultra high definition (UHD) aerial, drone, timelapse, hyperlapse, motion stabilized cinematography, motion graphics, and 3D Animation. Above all, we discover new creative frontiers and inspire lets shoot for the stars...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
We're an AI creative agency in Los Angeles producing AI video, social content, websites and marketing automation for brands. Creative direction first...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Hawthorne Advertising is a full-service brand response advertising agency headquartered in Los Angeles. We are woman-owned, privately held, independent and innovation driven...
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- Advertising
- Direct Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Fractional head of digital, I partner with businesses to take complete ownership of their digital landscape. When I step into a business, I understand the core mechanics, build the necessary infrastructure, and execute until we see real ROI. So you know your digital is in the right hands...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We execute organic growth marketing campaigns that generate ROI. And build you custom data analysis tools that prove it...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- CRO
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Justdigilab is a full-service digital marketing agency in California, USA. They offer a variety of innovative digital marketing services such as SEO, PPC, and Social Media to help businesses unlock growth and achieve results...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Creative27 is a multi-disciplinary digital product design and development agency that drives lightning-speed digital innovation...
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- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Video Production
- Audio Production
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Obrofy is a data-driven digital marketing agency that helps businesses generate qualified leads and accelerate revenue growth through SEO, AI Search Optimization (GEO), Local SEO, paid advertising, and conversion-focused website strategies. Founded in 2020, the agency combines data, AI, and multi-channel...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Media Buying
- SEO
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We believe that bringing brands, content, celebrities, and influencers together makes storytelling more meaningful and impactful. Through Hollywood Branded's expertise in creating these essential and complex partnerships, your story will be better brought to life...
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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- 3 Projects Listed
Rook Digital is dedicated to providing worldclass digital marketing services to all businesses. We educate our clients to help them avoid the charlatans and snakeoil salesmen who plague our industry...
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- eCommerce
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Uniting a team of sport marketing and media aficionados, we possess the prowess to conceive, negotiate, and set in motion tailor-made omnichannel sports platforms. These platforms wield the potential to significantly enhance both brand presence and business outcomes, all guided by our firm belief in the...
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
33 Years of Public Relations. Award-Winning. Certified.Lee Andrews Group has helped agencies, organizations, and public figures earn trust and drive results since 1993. We specialize in public relations, community outreach, strategic communications, and media relations, translating complex priorities into...
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- Los Angeles, California
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- Under 49
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 1 Project Listed
Situated in the heart of Los Angeles, our comprehensive strategic communications and crisis PR agency is dedicated to empowering businesses, executives, and non-profit organizations to magnify their influence, fortify their brand identities, and make significant strides toward their objectives...
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- Los Angeles, California
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- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
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Digital Marketing Agencies Near Los Angeles
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Everything You Need to Know Before Hiring a Top Digital Marketing Agency in LA
What are the benefits of working with a local LA digital marketing company?
A digital marketing agency in Los Angeles can accelerate campaign performance through its local knowledge of audience buying behaviors, cultural nuances, and competitive dynamics.
In doing so, it delivers campaigns that land more credibly and convert more efficiently.
According to Google, “near me” searches have increased by 100% year-over-year. Additionally, 76% of local searches on smartphones result in a visit, and 28% lead to a purchase.
Another advantage of partnering with a Los Angeles agency is its network of local media outlets, creators, production partners, event ecosystems, and brands.
OAAA reports that Los Angeles has the second-highest local ad spend, signifying the large presence and demand for publishers, placements, and partnerships.
As such, a local agency can help your brand negotiate better rates, gain meaningful coverage, and drive a more authentic community presence.
Notably, Los Angeles digital marketing companies can provide an edge in creative velocity due to the city's major entertainment and technology sectors. This results in faster testing cycles, clearer market feedback, and more agile budget allocation, translating into early signals on what scales and what to stop.
What ROI can you expect from digital marketing?
The return on investment from our digital marketing campaigns depends on several factors, including baseline performance, industry benchmarks, channel mix, and overall execution quality.
A general rule of thumb states that a 5:1 return is a strong ROI. Below are the approximate ROI of the most popular channels:
- Email marketing: $36-$40 for every dollar spent
- SEO: $7.48 for every dollar spent
- Influencer marketing: $.5.78 for every dollar spent
- Google Ads: $2 for every dollar spent
The ROI of social media varies greatly; however, data reports that Instagram drives the highest ROI according to 25% of marketers, followed by Facebook (23%), YouTube (14%), and TikTok (12%).
How long does it take to see the results from digital marketing?
The time it takes to see the results from your digital marketing campaign depends on current performance (e.g., brand recognition and domain authority), industry competition, aggressiveness of your campaigns, marketing channels, and overall brand goals.
For paid media, such as Google Ads, Instagram Ads, and LinkedIn Ads, brands start seeing increased traffic and leads within a few days or weeks.
However, more meaningful lead generation and conversion occur after 90 days. By this time, the agency has already optimized and scaled campaigns to drive more stable results.
Search engine optimization, social media management, content marketing, and email marketing take longer, often requiring around 6 to 12 months before showing significant results.
Within the first 3-4 months of a long-term marketing strategy, you may notice better brand awareness, engagement, and traffic or follower growth. Search page rankings also start to improve around this time.
By the six-month mark, you may observe consistent page rankings, traffic, and engagement.
How do you find the right agency for your business?
To find the best digital marketing agency in Los Angeles for your business, weigh your brand goals and needs against its proven expertise. Consider these steps to guide your decision-making process:
- Detail your requirements
Define your target audience, priority channels, goals, success metrics, budget, and timeline. - Look for experience
Shortlist agencies with case studies and client references in your industry, customer segment, and channel mix. Also, search for measurable outcomes and evidence of testing and iteration. - Evaluate reputation
Assess its testimonials and third-party reviews to gauge project management approach, communication style, transparency, and how they handle setbacks. - Issue a request for proposal
Be upfront about your brand challenges, budget and timeline constraints, and overall goals, so the agency can more accurately tailor its proposal to your needs. - Schedule an interview
Meet the team who’ll be working on your account to discuss processes, tools, QA, expectations, and strategy details. - Run a pilot campaign
Before committing long-term, ask for an audit, roadmap, or a 60-90-day pilot to ensure it can effectively execute your marketing requirements.
What red flags should you avoid?
When hiring a digital agency in Los Angeles, avoid these red flags as they may signal weak execution, poor governance, and brand risk
- Guaranteeing results: An agency that promises quick outcomes (e.g., #1 Google ranking or overnight virality) without tying projections to data, industry benchmarks, and potential constraints may be using policy-violating tactics or setting unrealistic expectations that lead to wasted spend.
- Copy-and-paste approach: Beyond customizing the campaigns to your brand, a credible digital marketing company tailors strategies by audience, funnel stage, and channel behavior. It also explains how each one supports your goals.
- No local insight: An LA agency should demonstrate an understanding of local competition, audience segments, seasonality, and geo-intent keywords. Lack of insight results in missed opportunities and audience misalignment.
- Weak process: Unclear scopes, vague deliverables, no project plan, reactive workstreams, and inconsistent communication often lead to missed deadlines, scope creep, and shifting priorities.
- Ambiguous ownership: If an agency won’t provide access to your ad accounts, domains, tags/pixels, analytics, and creative assets, you run the risk of vendor lock-in and loss of continuity if the relationship ends.
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- Our dedicated team of agency experts actively searches the web for top-performing companies. We then pull information from their websites, online presence, and client testimonials to verify their status and qualifications prior to listing.
- The agencies listed get notified of their profiles on the website and they can choose to claim it or not, which suggests their availability for more collaborations.
Agencies can also reach out to DesignRush and must go through the verification process prior to being listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Digital Marketing Agencies in Los Angeles
What services do digital marketing agencies in Los Angeles offer?
Digital marketing companies in Los Angeles provide a comprehensive range of services that support a business’s online growth. These typically span brand development and strategy, search engine optimization (SEO), local SEO, paid advertising, and social media marketing.
Many also cover email marketing, content marketing, performance marketing, web design and development, conversion rate optimization (CRO), digital PR/online reputation management, and AI engine optimization (AEO).
Typically, these Los Angeles digital marketing services include market research, data analytics, attribution, and revenue reporting.
What industries do they specialize in?
Digital Marketing agencies in Los Angeles specialize in a diverse range of industries due to the city’s large and dynamic economy. These are the most common sectors they serve:
- Media and entertainment: With the presence of Hollywood and major streaming studios, like Netflix, many local agencies have strong capabilities in video production, creator activations, and launch campaigns.
- Tech: Often associated with Silicon Beach, LA agencies frequently support tech companies with demand generation, lead nurturing, and product marketing, particularly for high-growth or venture-backed businesses.
- Retail: The LA Fashion District is a city landmark, attracting both major brands and startups. Because of this, many local agencies are skilled in Google Shopping, Amazon Ads, eCommerce SEO for platforms like Shopify, and retargeting campaigns.
- Real estate: Known for its residential spots like Beverly Hills, Malibu, and Bel Air, Los Angeles marketing companies are experts in producing geo-targeted campaigns that combine strong creatives with high-intent targeting and lead nurturing.
How much do their services cost?
On average, Los Angeles digital marketing services cost between $100 and over $300 per hour, depending on marketing campaign type, scope, complexity, duration, current performance, and target niche.
However, the most common engagement models offered by Los Angeles digital marketing companies are monthly retainers that fall among these pricing tiers:
- Basic retainer packages: $1,500-$3,500 per month, often covering 1-2 channels only
- Mid-tier retainer packages: $3,500-$7,500 per month, encompassing marketing strategy development and multi-channel campaigns
- Comprehensive retainer packages: $7,500-$30,000+ per month, involving more aggressive tactics across multiple channels
Some digital agencies in Los Angeles bill using a project-based pricing model, ranging from $3,000 to $30,000. Others quote using a performance-based model, typically charging between 5% and 15% of ad revenue.
When should you work with a full-service Los Angeles digital marketing company or a specialist agency?
The type of digital marketing agency you should work with will rely on your team’s capabilities, marketing goals, and campaign mix.
Work with a full-service digital marketing agency in LA if you:
- Need to execute a cohesive campaign across multiple channels
- Require long-term support for marketing strategies, like local SEO, content marketing, and paid media
- Prefer to coordinate with one agency for your digital marketing needs
- Don’t have an internal marketing team to plan, execute, monitor, and optimize your campaigns
Hire a specialist digital marketing agency in LA if you:
- Want to execute a one-off campaign in a specific channel
- Require specialized skills in a specific niche or channel, such as influencer marketing
- Need to supplement your internal marketing team due to skill gap
What questions should you ask before hiring?
Ask these questions before hiring a digital marketing agency in Los Angeles to confirm its expertise in your industry, target niche, and required services:
Relevant Background
- Can you provide examples of similar digital marketing campaigns in my sector? What outcomes did you achieve?
- Can you provide references from Los Angeles businesses in my niche or with similar requirements?
- What type of digital marketing do you specialize in?
Services and Processes
- Can you walk me through your end-to-end process, from research and strategy to campaign development and execution?
- What does your quality assurance process look like before pushing a marketing campaign to live?
- How do you approach testing and optimization?
- How do you handle brand safety, compliance, and security?
Related to Your Project
- How do you ensure that your strategies align with my brand, target audiences, and ongoing campaigns?
- How do you define and measure success? How will you connect marketing performance with revenue?
- What’s your reporting frequency and format?
- Who owns the account, data, and creative assets after the end of the contract?
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