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Best California Direct Marketing Agency Rankings

36 Companies - Rankings updated: June 30, 2026

DesignRush evaluates each agency using expert assessment and client feedback to inform your choices. Some featured agencies have paid placements.

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  • Think Web. Think Smart. Partner With the #1 Rated Digital Marketing Agency.

    Outsmart the competition with best-in-class digital marketing services. With over 1,000 5-star reviews online, SmartSites is America #1 rated digital marketing agency. Call (201) 870 6000 for a free consultation. Get more traffic. Acquire more customers. Sell more stuff. SmartSites works for you.  [... see all SmartSites reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

    SmartSites Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Advertising
    • eCommerce
    • Digital Services
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • A&A Thermal Spray
    • AGA Truck Parts
    • Agape Health and Wellness
    • Agile Data Sites
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    SmartSites Reviews & Testimonials

    • Paloma Anguiano
      Paloma Anguiano Content Manager at JP Pierre, LLC.
      5.0

      Digital Services Review from Paloma Anguiano

      Overall I feel very confident working with Patrizia and Darius from Smart Site, they have given us clear explanations and accompanied us throughout the process for the growth of the brand. The attention to us is very fast and they advise us in an adequate way.

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    • Brianna Porter
      Brianna Porter Chief Operating Officer at The Ryan Law Group
      5.0

      Digital Services Review from Brianna Porter

      SmartSites impressed me from day one. They are knowledgable, kind, and most importantly keep things simple and streamlined so that even an SEO-newb like me can understand. Tiffany and Luna are my main points of contact and they are especially great! I would recommend to anyone looking for an agency to really take their website and digital presence to the next level.

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    • Jim Curry
      Jim Curry Owner at Royale Coffee Co.
      5.0

      PPC Review from Jim Curry

      At first, a survey was conducted to gather company background, product information, target markets, etc. Next, accounts were established on various Google Business platforms, social media, etc. Then SmartSites created the ads and campaigns, and we were off and running in just a few weeks.

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  • Qualified Leads In Your Pipeline

    Qualified Leads In Your Pipeline

    Pipeful grows your business using AI, data, software, and services. No commitments. Cancel anytime.  [... see all Pipeful reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • The Evolution of DTCs Premier Creative Agency

    The Evolution of DTCs Premier Creative Agency

    Integrated Response-Driven Content Strategies - DRTV - OTT - Social - Digital - Retail  [... see all STS Next reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    Santa Ana, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Digital Marketing That Drives Results® - WebFX®

    Digital Marketing That Drives Results® - WebFX®

    Our team of digital marketing experts has a proven track record of delivering successful campaigns that drive results for B2B enterprises. Contact us today to optimize your marketing strategy!  [... see all WebFX reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Next Level Teleservices for Enterprise Technology and Services Firms

    Next Level Teleservices for Enterprise Technology and Services Firms

    The Vanella Group, Inc. is an unrivaled powerhouse in the realm of B2B teleservices for enterprise technology sales. Leveraging cutting-edge outbound prospecting methodologies, years of industry experience, and a deep understanding of the tech landscape, The Vanella Group, Inc. accelerates enterprise sales  [... see all The Vanella Group reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Your Full-stack Partner For Retention Marketing

    Your Full-stack Partner For Retention Marketing

    BMO Media is a lifecycle marketing agency specializing in email, SMS, loyalty, and retention strategies that help brands strengthen customer relationships and drive sustainable growth. The agency focuses on building personalized customer journeys that improve engagement, retention, and long-term customer  [... see all BMO Media reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • 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  [... see all MailPros USA reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    Laguna Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • An Integrated Advertising & Culture Agency

    An Integrated Advertising & Culture Agency

    We're Acento. An integrated advertising and culture agency with deep roots in the Hispanic experience. We combine 40 years of advertising excellence with a profound understanding of whats current, helping create breakthrough campaigns that drive unparalleled connections.  [... view Acento profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Gunderson Direct

    DesignRush Design Award Winner
    Elevating Direct Mail to a Rewarding Experience

    Elevating Direct Mail to a Rewarding Experience

    Gunderson Direct is the marketing agency specializing in direct marketing, with a focus on emails. We serve large companies and well-funded start-ups seeking a reliable, measurable, and scalable approach to drive sales. Our expertise in direct mail sets us apart, delivering breakthrough creative  [... view Gunderson Direct profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    Hayward, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $235/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Insight For Extraordinary

    Insight For Extraordinary

    Marketing & Advertising Design Group (MAD Group) is a San Diegobased creative and branding agency serving small businesses. The firm specializes in impactful branding, strategic messaging, digital and traditional marketing, and compelling video productionhelping clients capture attention, convey personality  [... see all MAD GROUP reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • An award-winning influencer marketing agency serving the worlds most respected brands since 2011.

    An award-winning influencer marketing agency serving the worlds most respected brands since 2011.

    HireInfluence is an award-winning influencer marketing agency, serving top brands like Microsoft and McDonalds since 2011. They excel in creating and managing full-service influencer and UGC campaigns, social experiential events, creative talent sourcing, next-gen content amplification, on-site prom  [... view HireInfluence profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • We Make Smart Brands Smarter.

    We Make Smart Brands Smarter.

    Hawthorne Advertising is a full-service brand response advertising agency headquartered in Los Angeles. We are woman-owned, privately held, independent and innovation driven.  [... view Hawthorne Advertising profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Our Creative Kicks Ass and Makes Names

    Our Creative Kicks Ass and Makes Names

    At Jacob Tyler, we deliver creative experiences and marketing strategies that amplify your brands reach, breed customer loyalty and boost your bottom line. Founded in 2000 in San Diego, California, Jacob Tyler is a branding agency and digital marketing agency that helps clients with all of their creative and  [... see all Jacob Tyler reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    Del Mar, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • No SDR Headaches, No Stress

    No SDR Headaches, No Stress

    LevelUp Leads specializes in optimizing sales processes by overseeing every aspect of clients' outbound strategies, from acquiring relevant data to executing meticulously crafted campaigns. With a dedicated team managing outreach efforts, clients can confidently devote their time to closing deals and driving  [... see all LevelUp Leads reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    Lafayette, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Helping Brands Grow Faster!

    Helping Brands Grow Faster!

    Kent Mora has a 25-year executive career assisting direct-to-consumer (DTC) companies with performance marketing, advertising, analytics, content creation, logistics, finance, operational, and leadership needs. Specializing in eCommerce, television, and Amazon.  [... view Kent Mora profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    Newport Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Elevate Your Brand and Crush Your Revenue Goals

    Elevate Your Brand and Crush Your Revenue Goals

    With over 25 years of marketing, branding, and advertising experience on business-to-business and consumer accounts, our team of experts provides a rich mix of skills and perspectives. Our emphasis is on results-driven strategies that efficiently connect, communicate, and sell.  [... view BDS profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    Westlake Village, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Expertly Crafted Email Strategies

    Expertly Crafted Email Strategies

    Experience the unrivaled expertise of The Email Marketers, where our passion for crafting exceptional email strategies sets us apart. As your dedicated outsourced email marketing team, we help you forge lasting customer relationships and drive revenue growth, all while ensuring your brand shines.  [... view The Email Marketers profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    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
  • Sales Development, Sales Recruiting, and Sales Coaching Services

    Sales Development, Sales Recruiting, and Sales Coaching Services

    Grow Your Sales Pipeline executes high-standard sales development, coaching, and recruiting programs to drive profitable revenue growth for our client partners.  [... view Grow Your Sales Pipeline profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    Roseville, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • We communicate.

    A boutique public relations agency providing public relations services to fast-track, emerging growth companies, non-profit organizations and authors. And when everything goes awry, we are brought in to handle crisis management.  [... view The Blaine Group, Inc. profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    Beverly Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Accelerate Your Brand

    Accelerate Your Brand

    Award-winning entertainment marketing, PR, and full-service integrated marketing agency specializing in the automotive, outdoor and luxury lifestyle markets.  [... view Kahn Media profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    Moorpark, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Power Your Pipeline.

    Power Your Pipeline.

    For over 16 years, we've been leaders in B2B lead generation & appointment setting, connecting businesses with key decision-makers and influencers through targeted SMART-calling and personalized email campaigns.  [... view BeyondCodes Inc profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    Simi Valley, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Make Your Customers Stick.

    We Make Your Customers Stick.

    Award-winning retention marketing agency who specializes in Email/SMS/Shopify Strategy/Conversion Rate Optimization  [... view Sticky Digital profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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 ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Fully Integrated Advertising Agency and Production Company Driven by Accountability.

    Fully Integrated Advertising Agency and Production Company Driven by Accountability.

    More than an agency, Feld Advertising is an integrated creative marketing partner constantly generating ideas to increase sales and maximize return on advertising investment. We design and produce campaigns in a variety of media.  [... view Feld profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Reach the Right Audience. Achieve the Right Results!

    Reach the Right Audience. Achieve the Right Results!

    Propelo gives your direct marketing campaign an edge. Our powerful approach focuses on accurately pinpointing the audience that matters and delivering a unified message across their preferred channels to maximize impact, ensuring you're reaching people in all the right places.  [... view Propelo profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    Walnut Creek, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Full-Service Advertising Agency Providing Start To Finish Marketing Solutions.

    Full-Service Advertising Agency Providing Start To Finish Marketing Solutions.

    LMA is a full-service marketing and advertising agency headquartered in San Diego, California. Serving medium to large businesses across the U.S., the firm specializes in delivering strategic marketing solutionsfrom brand building and digital campaigns to media planning, production, and Spanish-language  [... view LMA profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Lower Printing Costs While Advancing Innovation!

    Lower Printing Costs While Advancing Innovation!

    ReproMagic is a commercial printing and design agency, working with entertainment and brand clients in the content, health care, biotech, retail and consumer, luxury lifestyle, beauty, and technology industries.  [... view ReproMagic profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Your Promotional Experts

    Your Promotional Experts

    GotPrint is an online printing services provider founded in 2001 and headquartered in Burbank, California. Catering to businesses and creative individuals, the company offers a broad range of print products from business cards and brochures to custom apparel and signage delivered with fast turnaround times  [... view GotPrint profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    Burbank, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Unlocking Your Business Potential with Precision Data.

    Unlocking Your Business Potential with Precision Data.

    Collaborate with Database Providers to access accurate and focused data, essential for connecting with potential prospects. Our suite of solutions covers data profiling, verification, and management, ensuring the delivery of clean and comprehensive information crucial for your success in ABM marketing and  [... view Database Providers profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    Fremont, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • PROficient MARketing COMmunication Specialists - ProMarcom Inc.

    PROficient MARketing COMmunication Specialists - ProMarcom Inc.

    Integrated Marketing Services offered by ProMarcom: Innovative ATL, BTL, Digital Media and Other Advertising Agency Services  [... see all ProMarcom Inc. reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Full-service PR, marketing and creative agency.

    Full-service PR, marketing and creative agency.

    The Pollack Group is an innovative agency that specializes in delivering powerful brand experiences. Our team of experts, Brand Psychologists, Audience Behavior Analysts, Content Creators, and Master Communicators, unlock the potential of your organization with meaningful strategies designed to foster loyalty  [... view The Pollack Group profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Marketing that shatters the status quo.

    Marketing that shatters the status quo.

    We will be recognized as the transformative marketing firm driven by our creative and innovative solutions because our customers deserve life-changing results that shatter the status quo.  [... view TurnKey Marketing profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Digital Marketing Designed for Your Business

    Digital Marketing Designed for Your Business

    At Upgrow, we work closely with our clients to develop customized web design and digital marketing strategies that maximize conversions. We provide tailored solutions designed specifically for your needs!  [... view Upgrow profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Where Brands Shine

    Where Brands Shine

    BrainShine is an award winning creative agency founded in 1990 and based in San Diego. With a tight-knit team of fewer than 50 professionals, the firm specializes in advertising, branding, print and digital design, media planning, web development, and public relations for clients across automotive  [... view BrainShine profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
  • StudioThinking, BrandBrewing

    StudioThinking, BrandBrewing

    Dreamentia Creative Laboratories is a boutique branding and marketing agency founded in 2006, with offices in Los Angeles and Boston. The firm specializes in integrated advertising and marketing services encompassing branding, strategic planning, digital and print campaigns, direct mail, packaging, and web  [... view Dreamentia profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    Burbank, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Distinctive Brands Win with Us at McAdams Group

    Distinctive Brands Win with Us at McAdams Group

    McAdams Group's branding approach focuses on helping brands stand out and make an impact, separating them from their competitors in the market. With a track record of success across industries like medical device, healthcare, real estate, restaurant marketing and hospitality - McAdam Groups has established  [... view McAdams Group profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    Newport Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

About The Author and Expert Reviewer

Vanessa Maandal is a digital writer with expertise in content marketing and creative direction. She has developed successful campaigns for global brands, such as Boehringer Ingelheim, Kellogs Singapore, and Friesland Campina. At DesignRush, she writes content focused on marketing strategies led by award-winning agencies to connect them with like-minded organizations and individuals.

Head of Email Marketing

Ildiko Szabo built her marketing experience by working at ROSEYs and Cootbie, managing email campaigns, newsletters, and podcasts. She is fluent in five languages and holds a master’s degree in business administration, management, and operations. As the current Head of Email Marketing at DesignRush, she increased email open rates from 14% to 55%.