Best San Diego Direct Marketing Agency Rankings

8 Companies - Rankings updated: March 31, 2026

DesignRush assesses agencies using expertise standards and verified client experiences to help you make better decisions. Certain 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
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    Clients and Projects

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    • A-Absolute Plumbing
      Digital Marketing Project for Home & Garden Company A-Absolute Plumbing
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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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    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
    • A&A Thermal Spray
    • AGA Truck Parts
    • Agape Health and Wellness
    • Agile Data Sites
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  • 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 ]
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed

    WebFX Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Direct Marketing
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    Clients and Projects

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    • S. Clyde Weaver Real Results
      Digital Marketing Project S. Clyde Weaver Real Results
    • Cutting Edge Firewood
      Digital Marketing Project Cutting Edge Firewood
    • Furbo
      Digital Marketing Project Furbo
    • HydroWorx
      Digital Marketing Project HydroWorx
    • Kampgrounds of America
      Digital Marketing Project Kampgrounds of America
    • Marketview Liquor
      Digital Marketing Project Marketview Liquor
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    WebFX Reviews & Testimonials

    • Kate Auchenbach
      Kate Auchenbach Marketing Manager at Kreamer Feed
      5.0
      eCommerce Development Review from Kate Auchenbach

      Over the past few years, we have been working with WebFX on various ongoing projects surrounding our websites. They have taken our SEO from non-existent to one of the best websites throughout our time working together. They provide easy-to-understand, solutions-oriented objectives for us and can work cohesively with us to achieve those goals. I like their ability to work hand-in-hand with you and keep you informed in such an organized manner with progress reports.

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    • Joshua Fetterolf
      Joshua Fetterolf Sales Manager at Koser Jewelers
      5.0
      SEO Review from Joshua Fetterolf

      I have enlisted WebFX to revamp and run my digital presence. I was in way over my head in regards to SEO and Google Ads. WebFX has really helped us turn the corner and I've seen our visibility go way up.

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    • Wendy W
      Wendy W COO at Select Insurance Group
      5.0
      Digital Services Review from Wendy W

      The WebFX team has been committed to our success in generating leads for our specialty insurance business. Our account manager has always been responsive and has provided great resources and advice during our partnership. She celebrates our wins with us and puts in extra hours when we need assistance.

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    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
    • Verizon
    • FujiFilm
    • Buffalo Wild Wings
    • Subway
    • YMCA
    • Giant
    • Penn National Gaming
    • Armstrong
    • Coldwell Banker
    • Jiffy Lube
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • 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 ]
    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

    MAD GROUP Services

    • Branding
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Direct Marketing
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts

    MAD GROUP Reviews & Testimonials

    • Scott Weathers
      Scott Weathers Owner at AlphaGraphics La Jolla | University City
      5.0
      Digital Services Review from Scott Weathers

      The team at MAD Group has been an invaluable resource to me, and my business has prospered as a result. From designers & programmers to leadership & support, they consistently deliver positive measurable results. Their insight, vision, creativity, and execution combine to both create and enhance customer relationships. I strongly urge anyone to work with Jason and his team at MAD Group.

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    • Daniel Melita
      Daniel Melita Review from Google
      1.0

      Daniel Melita's Review Sourced from Google

      All I have to say is that this is the last email I sent to them:“Hi Jason and Natalia,We are writing to formally notify you that we will not be continuing marketing services beyond December. December is the final month for which payment has been made, and no additional payments will be issued after that time.To be direct, we are extremely disappointed in the continued decline in service, execution, and accountability over the past several months. Despite investing close to $20,000, the value delivered has not come close to justifying the spend. November and December in particular were especially frustrating, especially after we discussed, in person, an opportunity to correct course earlier this month. That opportunity was not taken.From the beginning, we were clear that we were seeking hands-on, in-house–style marketing support. When we needed that level of involvement most, it was not there. The growing gap between what was promised and what was delivered became impossible to ignore.Execution delays were a persistent issue. Tasks that we needed completed weeks earlier routinely took far longer than expected, and even basic deliverables required multiple revisions. Rather than reducing workload and friction, the process consistently added to it. That is not the outcome we hired a marketing team to deliver.Budget management was another point of disappointment. With an agreed monthly budget of $2,000–$3,000, it was frustrating to repeatedly be told that essential components of execution fell outside of that scope. From our perspective, this felt less like strategic planning and more like nickel-and-diming.We are also disappointed that our explicit direction to focus marketing efforts on memberships and core modalities was not followed. Instead, marketing efforts continued to center around my personal services, despite us being very clear from day one that this was exactly what we were trying to move away from. This was not a misunderstanding; it was a core directive that was repeatedly missed.Overall, this experience has been a significant letdown. We expected to work with a professional team that could take ownership, move with urgency, and operate as a true extension of our business. That expectation was not met.We do not need an explanation or rebuttal. The past five months speak for themselves. Had the level of service from the first one to two months been maintained, this message would not be necessary. For these reasons, we will not be continuing services into the new year.Please confirm receipt of this message and that no further invoices will be issued beyond December.We wish you both the best moving forward.”

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    • Better Off
      Better Off Review from Google
      5.0

      Better Off's Review Sourced from Google

      I just want to say MAD Group has been phenomenal from the beginning. As a start-up I needed to make sure all angles were covered. MAD Group's team are a group of thinkers. They arranged for workshops to get an understanding of my business, my vision, my goals so they could come up with the best ideas for my branding. Everyone I dealt with was creative and contributed to an incredible outcome. I couldn’t be happier with the final results. My grand opening was a huge success, and they are constantly revising, renewing and creating new ideas to keep the message fresh and help bring me in more clients. Everyone goes above and beyond to make sure the message is just right. Their care and enthusiasm for my brand makes me feel like we are truly in this together. Thank you MAD Group.

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    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
    • Pratt & Whitney
    • University Of California, San Diego
    • Intercontinental Coffee Traders
    • Aqua Logic
    • Propulsion Control Engineering
    • Ra Medical Systems
    • Yujin Robot
    • Moxie Institute
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • We Make Your Customers Stick.

    Award-winning retention marketing agency who specializes in Email/SMS/Shopify Strategy/Conversion Rate Optimization  [... view Sticky Digital profile ]
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    Sticky Digital Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Direct Marketing
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    • Cravings by Chrissy Teigen
    • NEST NewYork
    • U Beauty
    • Cay Skin by Winnie Harlow
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  • 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 ]
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    LMA Services

    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • Market Research
    • Web Development
    • Direct Marketing
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts

    LMA Reviews & Testimonials

    • The Super Dentists
      The Super Dentists Review from Google
      5.0

      The Super Dentists's Review Sourced from Google

      LMA has played a significant role in The Super Dentists growth since day one. Their knowledge of the latest advertising trends, such as OTT, and their decades of buying TV, radio, and more have contributed directly to our growth and expansion efforts.LMA's obsessive nature to constantly evaluate and improve has fine-tuned our approach and has ensured our team has met or exceeded our key goals year after year.When faced with tough decisions, the LMA team has been an excellent partner, providing a thorough perspective and options that have helped me make informed decisions that have led to success. LMA is a high-powered agency, and I strongly recommend working with them to take your marketing and strategy to another level.

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    • Sarah Reid
      Sarah Reid Review from Google
      5.0

      Sarah Reid's Review Sourced from Google

      LMA is a world-class agency & one-stop shop for all of your branding, PR, marketing, + advertising needs. Not only do they know digital and traditional media inside and out so that you don't have to, they are experienced in a wide array of industries from automotive to political (and more), and they think creatively to ensure their clients break through the noise in an increasingly cluttered marketplace. I've only been working with them for 6 months, but can already see why their partnerships last for decades. LMA is an extension of your team and doesn't hurt that they make great friends as well!

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    • Scott Heath
      Scott Heath Review from Google
      5.0

      Scott Heath's Review Sourced from Google

      Fox 5 and LMA have had a wonderful / strong partnership for many years and and thanks to Jeff , Laurie , Lisa and team we look forward to our continued partnership!

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    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
    • Mission Fed
    • Fix Auto
    • The Super Dentists
    • John Hine Mazda
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  • 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 ]
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49

    ReproMagic Services

    • Print Design
    • Package Design
    • Direct Marketing
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    ReproMagic Reviews & Testimonials

    • Brittany Lodge
      Brittany Lodge Review from Google
      5.0

      Brittany Lodge's Review Sourced from Google

      We have worked with Chris at ReproMagic for several client projects ranging from automotive, hotels and restaurants. From brochures, restaurant dining cards, vehicle owners manuals, and more, we have always been pleased with their quality of work. Chris is always very responsive and helpful when trying to brainstorm creative ways to implement a new project or design.

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    • Ahmad
      Ahmad Review from Google
      5.0

      Ahmad's Review Sourced from Google

      Our dental office has placed numerous orders with these guys for appointment reminder cards, employee manuals, and advertising materials. They have excellent delivery service, turnaround, and prices.

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    • Ross Stevenson Hunter
      Ross Stevenson Hunter Review from Google
      5.0

      Ross Stevenson Hunter's Review Sourced from Google

      Commercial Printer. They reproduced and bound my sister's book about South Park. Nice folks. Great prices. Fast turnaround.

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    • Maya Angelou CenterFor Health Equity
    • Dr. Brian Home Vet Kit
    • San Diego Convention Centar
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  • 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 ]
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    Upgrow Services

    • CRO
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Direct Marketing
    • Web Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts

    Upgrow Reviews & Testimonials

    • Saul Moralez
      Saul Moralez Review from Google
      1.0

      Saul Moralez's Review Sourced from Google

      Unethical billing practices and violation of California lawI requested to cancel my UpGrow services months ago, yet the company has continued to charge me. Their platform makes it extremely difficult to find or complete the cancellation process, which violates California’s Automatic Renewal Law (Business & Professions Code §17602). This law requires companies to provide a simple online cancellation method and to stop billing immediately after a valid cancellation request.Despite multiple attempts to resolve this, the issue remains unresolved. I will be filing complaints with the California Attorney General’s Office and the FTC for unfair business practices. Consumers should be aware that canceling with this company is not straightforward and may lead to unauthorized charges.

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    • Meg Lindsay
      Meg Lindsay Review from Google
      1.0

      Meg Lindsay's Review Sourced from Google

      After cancelling my subscription over a year ago, they charged my credit card the other day when I did not resume services or authorize payment.You can't remove credit card information on your profile when you make an account which is a red flag.I've contacted customer service via email and by chat. One person entered the chat (Danny) basically said hi (didn't look into or answer the questions I had about the charge), his status was inconsistent throughout the afternoon (online/offline).... When I relisted the questions again, no response + failed to communicate further even when the status reflected "online".I'll be disputing the charge as fraud because of a few things: charge was unauthorized, Services were not resumed or changed, they keep your credit card information on file without the customer having access to changing or removing it from their site, and customer service is non existent to help with the issue nor do they have reliable hours to assist.

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    • Vicki Dunn
      Vicki Dunn Review from Google
      1.0

      Vicki Dunn's Review Sourced from Google

      I only give a 1 because there was no option to give a 0. I believe this is a scam. I used them for one month the price went up. I continued to use them and as soon as I stopped I realized all the followers were fake and have lost at least 1000 since I let Upgrow go. I must say it was a good learning experience as I was new to Instagram with my business. An expensive lesson!

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    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
    • MemSQL
    • InfluxData
    • Mercer Advisors
    • Churchill Management Group
    • Lightstep
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  • 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 ]
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr

    BrainShine Services

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Direct Marketing
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    • The Good Feet Store
    • SD County Water Authority
    • AFM Safecoat
    • 1888 Coffee Company
    • Registrar of Voters
    • First Northern Credit Union
    • City of Poway
    • SD County District Attorney
    • Foster, Adoptive & Kinship Care
    • Election Center
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

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%.