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Best California Branding Agency Rankings

886 Companies-Rankings updated: August 19, 2026

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  • Chapple Design

    Dave Chapple is a designer in Los Angeles California.

    Dave Chapple is a designer (Art Directors Guild/Graphic Design: Local 800) in Los Angeles California...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Byer Co

    Where Vision Meets Design

    For over two decades, we've focused on providing comprehensive digital marketing solutions tailored to technology brands. Our founder, Jeff Byerholde,r of five U.S. patents in internet content management systems, bringing deep technical expertise that allows us to quickly interpret complex information and...

    Location
    Redondo Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (4)

  • MPRM Communications

    Navigating the World of Media and Entertainment

    MPRM navigates the world of media and entertainment. We harness strategy, experience and passion to connect clients with their audiences in order to reach their business goals. We are collaborators and consider ourselves an extension of our clients’ internal PR and marketing teams...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • Madweek Marketing

    Marketing Strategy & Analytics

    As marketers, we want to take an experience over the top. Whether youre in the market for a dynamite public relations campaign, branding or a new marketing and media strategy, were here to make it happen. Our company was recently ranked in the top 10 of more than 100 consultants from Expertise.com...

    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Weberous

    Award Winning Fortune 500 Web Design and Development Agency.

    Weberous is a full service award winning agency, focusing on Shopify eCommerce website development and Corporate/Marketing websites as well...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (13)

  • Spark Creative

    Started With a Spark, Now We Are on Fire.

    Spark Creative is a full service design agency located in Temecula California - close to San Diego and Los Angeles. We serve clients all over the US, and specialize in web and user interface design for medium to large businesses...

    Location
    Murrieta, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Unusual

    Be Unique And Take The Center Stage

    Unusual's unparalleled performance has resulted in over 300 successful launches, consistent revenue growth of $2B for our clients, and multiple awards from the most prestigious industry competitions, including Cannes Lions and D&AD...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Page Design

    Make Your Brand Leap off the Page.

    Page Design believes that everyone has a story to tell. Because of this, for more than 40 years, our mission has been to use incredible graphic design and web solutions to successfully tell our clients' stories...

    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    4.3 4.3 (4)

  • Milagro Marketing

    Advertising That Is Revolutionary.

    Milagro Marketing us a full service advertising agency open for business in 2002...

    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Intrepid Network

    Unleash Your Vision

    Intrepid Network is a multimedia agency with over 23 years of experience, offering web development, design, programming, graphic design, video production, and photography services. We utilize the latest technologies to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.4 4.4 (7)

  • SevenDesign

    Creating rock-solid brands

    SevenDesign is a versatile creative agency that provides end-to-end solutions for brand design, product development, and digital experiences...

    Location
    Sausalito, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Sky Alsgaard

    Passion for Creating Artful and Impactful Visual Communications.

    Hi there! My name is Sky and I am an art director and senior brand designer based in San Francisco, California. With professional training and a lot of work in visual design, photography, and user experience, I have collaborated with a diverse range of clients across multiple industries, including non-profit...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Erin Mininger

    Designing for the Future.

    Hey there! My name is Erin Mininger, I'm a professional freelance art director and graphic designer with over 10 years of experience based in Los Angeles...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • The Dobbins Group

    Every Great Brand Has a Story.

    A full-service marketing agency, the Dobbins Group helps business leaders tackle their biggest challenges. We design, manage, and deploy marketing strategies to grow your brand, meet tangible goals, and drive business performance...

    Location
    West Hollywood, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • All Good

    Our Concept Is Simple, We Want To Help Your Brand Grow.

    Our concept is simple, we want to help your brand grow. At All Good, we are an extension of your team that understands market audiences, thoughtful creative, & crucial deadlines. Let us help you take the next step, we know a thing or two...

    Location
    Anaheim, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Bear Design Company

    Strategic Design Studio for Passionate Founders & Purpose-Driven Brands.

    At Bear Design Company, we create intentional brand identities and custom Squarespace websites for San Diego small business owners, startups, and creatives who are ready to step into their next level with confidence. Every design is rooted in strategy, personality, and your long-term growth...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Shalla NYC

    Full-service Creative Agency

    Shalla is a 360° creative agency for talent management & influencer campaigns. Founded by Ella Priya DSouza & Greta Quintini, we blend data and pop culture to craft tailored campaigns, turning insights into immersive, results-driven experiences that fit each clients story and audience...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • CateNET Solutions

    Powering The Future Of Digital

    CateNET Solutions is a Los Angeles based digital agency delivering high-performance web, mobile, and cloud solutions for modern businesses. We specialize in building secure, scalable systems with sleek UI and flawless UX. From custom development to branding and SEO, we turn your ideas into reliable...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Bleum Creative

    Where Multicultural Brands Come to Flourish

    From brand development to brand management, our 360-degree holistic creative marketing approach is rooted in helping new and emerging multicultural beauty, lifestyle, and wellness brands bring their visions to life and discover opportunities to flourish. Since 2016, we’ve led our clients to category...

    Location
    Burbank, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    1.0 1.0 (1)

  • Weblamb

    Premium Quality Design Boutique

    Providing web design, branding, and marketing services...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • LOAF Brands

    Making Your Brand As Ubiquitous As Bread

    LOAF Brands is a forward-thinking agency built to make brands not only recognized but truly memorable. Much like bread is an everyday essential, LOAF aims to position brands as a natural part of people's daily lives. By blending strategic insight, creative excellence, and market-driven innovation, LOAF...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (12)

  • LightHouse Graphics

    Graphic Designer Orange County

    Located in Orange County, LightHouse Graphics provides local and national clients with world-class marketing and design services...

    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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    5.0 5.0 (16)

  • Enspyre Digital

    Marketing. Advertising. Technology.

    Enspyre Digital is a marketing and advertising agency in Bakersfield, California specializing in growing businesses through lead generation and brand management...

    Location
    Bakersfield, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.8 4.8 (37)

  • S13 Design

    Full-Service Web & Graphic Design Agency

    S13 Design is a dynamic, versatile and full-service digital agency that doesn’t rely on smoke and mirrors to attract new clients. We’re not a static company. We don’t limit ourselves to specific industries. We have experience and professionals to build a custom website and use multiple digital marketing...

    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
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  • A&W Marketing & Consulting

    Leave the Marketing to Us!

    A&W Marketing & Consulting helps their build/refresh brands and connect clients to their target audience with custom Logos, Websites, marketing material, and social media...

    Location
    Oxnard, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Six Degrees LA

    Taking Your Brand to New Heights

    Six Degrees LA understands that successful strategies begin with creative concept development. Our team of passionate professionals is driven to design innovative solutions tailored to our clients’ needs—solutions that stand out! With years of results-driven experience behind us, you can trust our team...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Kegan Quimby

    Grow Your Web Presence

    In what has proven to be the best decision of my life, I took the summer of 2012 off to ride my bike across the country to raise money and awareness for affordable housing...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (17)

  • The Shipyard

    Engineering Brand Love.

    The Shipyard is an independent, full-service agency that integrates creative, media, data and technology to build performance-driven brands audiences genuinely love...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
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    2.8 2.8 (5)

  • PRxDigital

    Strategic Storytellers, Digital Innovators

    At PRxDigital Silicon Valley, we tell our clients' stories with powerful copy and editorial content, stunning pictures and graphic art, and broadcast-quality video projects...

    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    3.0 3.0 (4)

  • Los Angeles Web Design

    Expert Solutions. Outstanding Service.

    Los Angeles Web Design is a boutique agency that specializes in web design, internet marketing, and social media planning. With expert knowledge and decades of experience, we are committed to providing customized services and outstanding customer service to clients worldwide...

    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
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    4.7 4.7 (7)

  • Admail West

    Direct Success, Amplified.

    Admail West is a trusted direct marketing company with nearly a quarter of a century of expertise. We offer comprehensive integrated marketing strategy consulting and implementation programs, leveraging our experience in direct mail and extending our services to database management, analytics, automated...

    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.0 4.0 (17)

  • Bullet Consulting

    Strategic Solutions, Bulletproof Results.

    Bullet Consulting, a full-service agency specializing in business, marketing and political consulting, offers comprehensive solutions for small and midsize businesses seeking revenue growth and influence. With expertise in strategic marketing, branding, messaging and content development, we empower our...

    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Agency Ready

    Your Brand, Our Canvas.

    Step into Agency Ready, a realm where innovation and creativity seamlessly meld to revolutionize your brand's trajectory. From compelling visual narratives to bespoke social media stewardship, and from meticulously designed graphics that linger in memory, our offerings harmonize creativity and influence...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Lucid Theory

    Creative Impact

    At Lucid Theory, we're more than an agency; we're your ally in crafting compelling narratives and making a positive difference in the world through our actions. Let's collaborate to create impact that transcends business boundaries...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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  • Studio M Visual Design

    Studio M Crafts Beautiful Design Experiences To Inform, Inspire, and Advance Social Equity.

    Our creative studio employs strategic design principles to craft compelling experiences across print, digital, and physical spaces. We are committed to harnessing the potential of design to foster beneficial transformations...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Bgood media

    Marketing With a Conscience

    Our digital marketing agency is dedicated to empowering outdoor, travel & tourism, and wellness brands to change the world and transform communities.We're focused on bringing the right customers to your website to convert. We scale our clients through authentic messaging, unique marketing strategies crafted...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (7)

  • Almost Digital

    Helping Our Partners Build Scalable Digital Brands

    At Almost Digital, success is more than a milestone its our mindset. Were a collective of bold, creative women driven by passion, proven skill, and an uncompromising commitment to excellence...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Global Brand Works

    Small but Mighty

    We help clients bring their brand to life throughout an organization, internally and externally...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Graphically Speaking

    World Class Marketing Materials Designed For Success

    At Graphically Speaking, we help you deliver your message with sales and marketing collateral, designed to make you stand out from the crowd, and distinguish your company from its' competitors. Our design expertise includes logo design, corporate identity, and brand development for print, web, and display...

    Location
    Dana Point, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • JoshuaBridge

    Your Bridge to Success

    Joshua is a leader in the online marketing industry. Over the past 15 years he has consulted with many Industries from Fashion to Finance, from Manufacturing to Entertainment...

    Location
    Oxnard, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    5.0 5.0 (7)

  • Southport Marketing

    Create Unforgettable Brand Experiences

    Southport Marketing is a Camarillo-based experiential marketing agency that creates memorable, high-impact brand activations, live events, sponsorships, and consumer experiences that connect audiences with brands nationwide. Their full-service approach blends strategic creativity with seamless execution to...

    Location
    Camarillo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    4.5 4.5 (4)

  • Rareview

    Media. Marketing. Design. Development.

    Rareview has earned a strong reputation as an outstanding agency, a highly sought-after studio, trusted consultants, and valuable partners, along with receiving numerous accolades along the way...

    Location
    San Clemente, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Ogilvy California

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

    Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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  • Good Stuff Partners

    Purpose Driven Brands

    Located in the charming town of Sausalito, just a stone's throw away from San Francisco, we are a full-service brand communication agency. Our mission and namesake, Good Stuff, represents our passion for collaborating with brands that positively impact people, animals, and the planet...

    Location
    Larkspur, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • SimpliCreative

    A Team Built Around Care And Clarity.

    SimpliCreative combines brand strategy foundations with technical expertise in WordPress and MarTech integrations to build trust, capture high-intent demand, and track what's actually driving revenue. Established in 2003 in San Diego, California...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Ozodeck Inc.

    We Design Modern Creative Websites

    We provide excellent solution with modern and trendy design for Website and Mobile app. Give a touch of modern solution to your business...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (4)

  • Digital Nest

    Results Driven Marketing Solutions

    Digital Nest creates custom websites designed to engage visitors and convert them into a potential client. Our websites are primed to help marketing efforts get a better ROI by having a website designed to capture the attention of a visitor and provoke them to either call or submit a form to contact them...

    Location
    San Dimas, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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    4.9 4.9 (47)

  • Gobiya Agency

    SEO Is Extinct

    Gobiya is a precision-engineered growth and recovery agency specializing in Semantic Search, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and high-converting web architecture for market leaders...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Saturized

    Where Ideas Ignite and Experiences Evolve.

    Saturized transforms bold ideas into powerful digital experiencesfrom immersive websites and apps to VR, AR, and in-store activationsdesigned to disrupt, captivate, and accelerate your go-to-market impact...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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