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17 Companies - Rankings updated: March 31, 2026
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Coloring the World, One Story at a Time
SplashPR Agency is a full-service PR and Digital Marketing Agency also specialized in events, headquartered in Los Angeles. We cater our services to artists, fashion designers, food & wine retailers, lifestyle-oriented companies, cosmetics, hospitality establishments, nonprofit organizations & corporationsB2B [... view SplashPR Agency profile ]- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
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Charles-Henri Avelange's Review Sourced from Google
I hired SpLAshPR Agency for all my publicity needs when my latest music album was a contender at the Grammy® Awards. Claire Arnaud-Aubour took the project under her wing. Her publicity strategy and communication was stellar. In addition of securing key magazine articles for the release of my Music Album as well as TV interviews, her agency and staff went so much farther by also helping me producing a Red Carpet Album Release event with 100+ VIP guests at a prestigious Art Gallery in Santa Monica, CA. Publicity, invitations and guests management, securing sponsors, SpLAsh PR not only handled it all but went above and beyond. Claire perfectly understood my vision as an artist and for the project. I highly recommend SpLAsh PR for all your publicity needs.
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A Digital Creative Agency Based in Los Angeles
As a small, specialized agency, we adopt a carefully tailored method to build brands and digital experiences. Our strategy focuses on customers and achieving results, utilizing a global network of brand creators and experts. By transcending geographical limitations, we rapidly enhance both multibillion-dollar [... view Déclick Agency profile ]- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
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Online Selling Done Profitably
We aren’t freelancers. We’re a team of the best eCommerce minds in the industry. Our expert full-service Amazon account managers, online marketers, UX/UI specialists, and full-stack developers will serve your needs with cohesive, data-driven strategy and unparalleled technique. [... view Fountainhead Marketing Engineers profile ]- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
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Kelowna SEO, Website Design, Logo Design, Branding and Google Partner Marketing Agency
Kelowna SEO, Website Design, Logo Design, Branding and Google Partner Marketing Agency that is built to help our clients grow and get leads. We love what we do and want to show you how our passion can help your company growOur vision is to be the best and most badass marketing agency in the world. [... view Hiilite profile ]- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsHiilite Services
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Terri McDonald's Review Sourced from Google
Will and his team have brought an innovative and refreshing take to our website rebuild. They are super creative and highly responsive. We talk, they listen and the ideas flow. Working with HiiLite has been an amazing experience.
Show moreSierra's Review Sourced from Google
Kylie was amazing for my headshot. Took LOTS of photos until I was satisfied and found one I enjoyed. Encouraged movement and made the space inviting and comfortable with music. She was able to recommend different positions and minor hair adjustments to get various photos options to choose from. My photo was in my inbox the next week fully edited and if I was unsatisfied there are free revisions allowed. I was happy with my photo - I look natural and no fly away hairs! 3 portraits received: Email, web and full size.Thanks Kylie!!!
Show moreTHERISA PEIMER's Review Sourced from Google
I have been with Hiilite for only a few months but they have done more for my social media profile and improved sales than previous companies. The team has struck the perfect balance between professional conduct and approachability. I'm thrilled I finally found them, but I wish it had been sooner. Love you guys!
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Make Art That Doesn't Waste Time
Geletka+ is an full-service, independent, creative-first agency based in Chicago. We help brands move faster and make a bigger impact by cutting unnecessary process and building integrated teams around the work that matters most. [... view Geletka+ profile ]- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
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Soar Higher with Every Yahoo Click.
Hawke Media crafts tailor-made marketing solutions for every brand, big or small. We specialize in boosting your brand's visibility through Yahoo PPC within the Microsoft Search Network. Beginning with a meticulous audit and strategic plan, we continuously refine and optimize campaigns. Our dedication [... view Hawke Media profile ]- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsHawke Media Services
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Patrycja Waclawska's Review Sourced from Google
I truly value Hawke Media as a partner agency which has been working with our brand for the last 8 months. Our designated account manager Taylor Holt always goes an extra mile. She is not only an expert in her field, but she truly shows a passion for what she does and sincerely cares about a success of our brand. Also, it has been a pleasure to work with Cynthia Soowal, who supports us whenever it is needed. Thank you, Hawke Media team, for helping us every step of the way of growing our brand.
Show moreKevin Gardener's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Hawke Media has been a great experience! Their team is knowledgeable, proactive, and truly invested in helping clients succeed. I’ve especially enjoyed working with Taylor and Cynthia—both are incredibly responsive, helpful, and consistently go above and beyond to ensure everything runs smoothly. You can really tell they care about delivering the best results. Highly recommend Hawke Media if you're looking for a reliable and supportive marketing partner!
Show moreEthan Prochnik (Wolf)'s Review Sourced from Google
If you’re on the fence about partnering with Hawke Media, let me help nudge you over the edge. As the CEO of Kinshe Yoga—a startup brand launching innovative yoga products —I was initially skeptical about working with Hawke. With clients like Eddie Bauer, Red Bull, and Crocs, I worried we’d be too small to get their full attention.But from our very first calls, LeDoux, one of Hawke’s top executives, patiently walk us through exactly how their team could help us unlock our potential. He assured us we wouldn’t be an after thought—and proved it by negotiating a pricing plan that matched what much smaller agencies were offering for the same services.Next, we were introduced to Wakimba, Hawke’s senior media analyst. He didn’t just give generic advice from a boiler plate deck —he spent hours brainstorming and followed up with a custom strategy deck that demonstrated his deep understanding of our brand and our goals.The following week, we met with Cynthia and Sarah, Hawke’s resident social media experts. They conducted a thorough audit of our Instagram, Facebook, etc. -and then delivered a beautifully designed, 20-page custom deck packed with actionable insights—everything from color palettes and design to messaging and strategy, all illustrated with visual examples that spoke directly to our brand.Our on-boarding, wrapped up with Savannah, Hawke’s content strategist, who delivered a molecular-level analysis of our e-commerce store and writing tone. She provided yet another bespoke deck and a detailed action plan covering everything from brand storytelling and SEO to refining our value propositions. Her tagline suggestions and storytelling tweaks were next-level. In my former life I was an Emmy award-winning writer/ creator, and I honestly wish I’d known in the day —as a fixture in my writers room.Final note: Across the board, the Hawke team was smart, engaging, and fun to work with.
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The Foundational Truth: Brand Is Strategy
Noble Digital is a SantaMonicabased digital marketing and video production agency founded in 2012. With a team of roughly 1050 specialists, the firm blends analytics, strategy, design, and high-quality video to help mid-market and enterprise clients grow their brands and customer bases. [... view Noble Digital profile ]- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
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Saddle up for top-notch design.
We craft exceptional websites that propel your business forward in todays dynamic digital landscape. As a top web designer in LA, we blend creativity with strategy to elevate your online presence and drive measurable growth. [... view Yee Haw Designs profile ]- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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Web Design & Marketing Agency
Ugly Duck Marketing (UDM) is a unique blend of designers, project managers, programmers, copywriters, and account executives. We strive to make our clients successful through streamlining and perfecting all aspects of their marketing needs. [... view Ugly Duck Marketing profile ]- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
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Google Sucks's Review Sourced from Google
DK Legends has been thoroughly impressed with the speed, quality, and overall service provided by UDM. From initial engagement through execution, their team demonstrated a clear commitment to responsiveness and professionalism.Turnaround times were consistently fast without sacrificing attention to detail, and the quality of the work delivered exceeded expectations. Communication was proactive and solutions-oriented, which made the process smooth and efficient.UDM has proven to be a reliable and high-performing partner, and I would confidently recommend them to any organization looking for dependable, high-quality support delivered with speed and precision.
Show moreKari Herrera's Review Sourced from Google
They did my website and are on top of things. Anytime I call them and have a question they respond quickly. Very easy to contact them and website looks awesome! Very pleased with hiring them!
Show moreCarl Gaines's Review Sourced from Google
If you need a website this is your company they are fantasy and have been handling my website for over two years. Updates are easy
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Pushing Brands Further.
Burbon Studios is an end to end power house crafting forward thinking brands, accompanied by best in class practices & brilliant design. [... view Burbon Studios profile ]- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsBurbon Studios Services
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Josh Daniels's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Burbon Studios has been an incredible experience. Joel’s expertise in web design is matched by his creativity and professionalism. He communicates clearly, treats clients with respect, and delivers outstanding results quickly. I wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone looking for high quality design and a truly enjoyable collaboration.
Show morejoshua curtis's Review Sourced from Google
Burbon Studios crushed it! The site they built for us is amazing—clean, modern, and exactly what we were hoping for. They were super quick, easy to work with, and the price was unbeatable. Can’t recommend them enough if you want a great website without the stress.
Show moreKorina Brady's Review Sourced from Google
Joel is awesome. We couldn't ask for better company to design our website. He asked questions about what we wanted and was very intuitive to what we were looking for. We now have a phenomenal site that is very user friendly. He designed our new logo and badge that we love. He is a huge asset to any company that chooses to use his services!
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A Full Service Marketing And Communications Agency
The djla team provides unparalleled services to boost your beauty marketing campaigns. They are a full-service marketing and communications agency offering services such as: branding, digital marketing, public relations, and many more. [... view Djla Marketing & Communications profile ]- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
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Crafting Cinematic Stories with Vision and Precision.
Hey there! My name is Rojhat Baykal, I'm a graphic & multidisciplinary designer based in Los Angeles, with a focus on brand strategy and design. [... view Rojhat Baykal profile ]- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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We Launch Brands That Change the Way We Live.
Launch Pop helps high potential brands dominate their categories via a proprietary research methodology to inform go to market strategy, branding and growth. [... view Launch Pop profile ]- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
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Redefine Influence with The Social Standard.
We are The Social Standard, the gold standard in influencer marketing. Our mission: set the industry benchmark. We connect top brands with social talent across platforms, crafting effective campaigns that captivate audiences and surpass goals. [... view The Social Standard profile ]- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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Taking Your Business Right To The Top
Top Bros' small but mighty team of talented designers, developers, and marketers works relentlessly to deliver the best customer service possible. We develop deep relationships with our clients so that we can understand their needs better and provide them with the best-fitting solutions they can trust. We [... view Top Bros profile ]- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Mike Montana's Review Sourced from Google
I want to share a cautionary experience with this compnay, run by Jack Stone. He charged us in USD and claimed to operate from the United States. However, I later discovered that TopBros has no employees or operations in the U.S. — all the work is outsourced to developers in India, which was never disclosed upfront.Throughout the project, I observed suspicious access to our website from Indian IP addresses. When I raised the issue, Jack gave vague and unconvincing responses, raising further concerns about transparency and data security.If you value supporting American businesses and stand by our nation, I strongly advise caution before working with this company. What appeared to be a U.S.-based service turned out to be a front for outsourced operations, which felt misleading and unprofessional.Please do your research before hiring. Make sure the people you're trusting with your business are honest about who they are and where they operate from.
Show moreTammy Perlman's Review Sourced from Google
Excellent service, clear communication, thoughtful problem-solving, and smart people. I've worked with the folks at Top Bros for a few years and have yet to present them with a challenge they cannot overcome. I highly recommend their services - you won't be disappointed!
Show morePaul Beck's Review Sourced from Google
We've been working with TopBros for at least 5 years. They've built multiple pieces of custom software for us and done a great job each time. They've never told me an idea I had couldn't be built. They have great customer service and I can't recommend them enough.
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Innovative Solutions For Digital World
At Optican Edge, were committed to delivering strategies that grow your brand, attract the right audience, and create measurable results because when you succeed, so do we. We craft marketing strategies that blend creativity, data, and innovation to deliver exceptional results. At Optican Edge, digital [... view Optican Edge profile ]- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Satish Adhikari's Review Sourced from Google
Partnering with Optican Edge has been a game-changer for our brand. Their expertise in digital signage and commitment to delivering best-in-class digital communication solutions have significantly enhanced our brand visibility and customer engagement.If you're looking to elevate your brand's digital presence and engage your audience in meaningful ways, Optican Edge is the partner you need.
Show moreJacob Lee's Review Sourced from Google
Oliver did a great job with my marketing needs. Incredibly responsive and professional. Thank you so much for the help!
Show moreAndrew Dieckelman's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Optican Edge has been great. They really got what we were trying to do and built a strategy that actually worked. We’ve seen more traffic, better leads, and they make everything super easy. Honestly feels like they’re part of our team. Couldn’t recommend them
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Optimize Your Web Presence
COMPUT AID is the go-to source for top-notch web design services in Los Angeles and beyond. Our team of skilled professionals will work with you to develop responsive websites tailored to achieve your business goals - plus, our excellent marketing writers ensure compelling copy guaranteed to capture [... view Computaid profile ]- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
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A. M.'s Review Sourced from Google
We have been doing business with Computaid since 2004. The founder is extremely knowledgeable and is virtually always available for exchange of ideas and valuable advice. So far, Computaid has designed websites for three different entities for us. They have provided numerous upgrades and enhancements to our websites and have never missed a deadline or exceeded the budget. They are able to understand the needs of different businesses and provide the appropriate design and content.
Show moreL Arnold's Review Sourced from Google
This company provides beautiful websites with top ranking. A dream to work with! Very knowledgeable and helpful with all things computer related. I highly recommend.
Show moreClayton Landey's Review Sourced from Google
I have been a client of Computaid for 15 years. That alone should be recommendation enough. However, let me say that through two careers multiple additions, changes and makeovers, the service I have received has been outstanding. Computaid has exceeded my expectations every time. And the response to my websites has been overwhelmingly positive with never a negative response. It has been my pleasure to refer them to my clients.
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