Our expert analysts researched and ranked the top branding agencies in California that help businesses form a strong identity and foster customer loyalty. You can filter listings by team size, reviews, budget and city to find the right fit for your business needs.

Best California Branding Agency Rankings

335 Companies-Rankings updated: August 19, 2026

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  • Hollywood Branded

    We Help Bring The Power Of Pop Culture To Your Brand

    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...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (8)

  • Second Sight Design

    Seeing Is Believing.

    Using our 20/20 insight, we turn vision into action to bring your brand's world into focus...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
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  • Column Five Media

    We Build B2B SaaS Brands Through Content.

    Founded in 2009, Column Five is a b2b marketing agency that specializes in brand and content marketing for SaaS companies. We help tech companies increase leads, grow revenue, and build winning brands...

    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $145/hr
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
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  • Mangrove

    Impactful WordPress Web Design Solutions

    As a woman-owned WordPress web design and development company, we specialize in building high-impact custom websites for environmentally conscious, social justice-oriented, and purpose-driven companies. With our expertise in WordPress, we provide full control over website editing and maintenance...

    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    14 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (11)

  • JBID

    Smart Design Is Good Design.

    JBID is a boutique design constancy that provides many services to our clients for many years...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
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  • Webloo

    Elevate Your Digital Experiences.

    Welcome to the New Era of Digital Excellence. Embrace the Fusion of Creativity and Technology...

    Location
    Newport Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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  • Woosper Infotech

    The Brand Builders

    Woosper is one of the best digital marketing agency based in USA and India, which was founded back in 2020. Our team of 75+ professionals in SEO, PPC, SMO, ASO, Content, Affiliate, Email Marketing, ORM, & Outbound Call Centre aims at building well-reputed brand images in the the virtual world...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
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  • Vapor Studio

    Exceptional Branding for Growing Businesses

    Vapor Studio specializes in creative-driven product design and the building of iconic brands. Over a decade of experience providing powerful communications and engaging designs for clients has allowed Vapor to develop a unique hybrid structure. In our California studio, industrial design, product design...

    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
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  • Bondir

    We Believe in a Brands Ability To Move People.

    We are a creative collective comprised of writers, thinkers and designers who have come together to make great work that means something. Our abilities and backgrounds are diverse, yet our motivation comes from the same place...

    Location
    Encinitas, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Mandalu Designs

    Crafting Museum Brands That Inspire

    Mandalu Designs is a boutique, remote-based branding studio founded in 2023 in Los Angeles. Specializing in graphic and brand identity for museums, Mandalu helps cultural institutions small and large translate big ideas into compelling visual narratives through thoughtful and educational design...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Studio Alpeto

    Design that takes your business to the next level.

    We are Studio Alpeto, a team of web designers, graphic designers, and software engineers! Were on a mission to deliver the best possible design & development solutions for your business needs...

    Location
    Beverly Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Sunny Side Up

    We build brand worlds for web3 and direct-to-consumer brands.

    Sunny Side Up excels in providing solutions that address the core questions driving every transformation. Our expertise ensures seamless and impactful changes tailored to your needs...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Ludlow Kingsley

    We Deliver Exceptional Branding Services

    Ludlow Kingsley is a creative agency specializing in visual identity design, helping brands craft cohesive and distinctive visual systems. Their team develops logos, typography, color palettes, and supporting brand assets that reflect a company's personality and values...

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

  • Punk Hous

    Producing Strength By Design

    Punk Hous is a boutique art, branding, and manufacturing partner for retail brands, touring bands, and businesses looking to manufacturer custom packaging, unique promotional items and custom apparel. Unlike traditional agencies, we work exclusively with clients who manufacturer with us, ensuring design and...

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

    A Creative Digital Agency

    Viewstream is a creative digital agency. We are an award-winning agency built on the belief that amazing creative stories can drive your business forward. We partner with innovative companies to build brands, launch digital marketing and acquire customers. Let’s move forward together...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
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  • On Board Experiential (OBE)

    We are an experience-led agency.

    On Board Experiential (OBE) is an award-winning, experience-led agency that believes experiential marketing is any way a brand engages people...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
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  • RKS Design

    Crafting Emotionally Resonant Products with a Psychology-Driven Approach

    RKS Design is an industrial design firm that crafts emotionally resonant products, blending market relevance with brand enhancement. Drawing from our founder's groundbreaking work at Xerox PARC, we employ a unique psychology-driven design approach. With 40 years of experience, we serve clients ranging from...

    Location
    Thousand Oaks, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (6)

  • Studio ONESIX

    Unleash the Full Potential of Your Brand Through Design-Thinking.

    From ideation to creation, ONESIX uses intricate and design-driven strategy to bridge the gap between small businesses and the modern day market. Ranging from visual branding to strategy, ONESIX aims to fortify your brand and escalate your position within the digital market...

    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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  • Shadow Digital

    Leveraging the Power of Webflow & No Code to Build the Digital Experiences of Tomorrow

    Leveraging the power of Webflow & No Code to build the digital experiences of tomorrow. Our team of experts specializes in migration, development, and Webflow support...

    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • O0 Design

    We Do Full-Cycle Product, Brand, and Visual Design for Tech & Lifestyle Startups.

    O0 has garnered recognition for its excellence in design, earning the prestigious Reddot Award five times and counting. This accolade speaks to our commitment to pushing the boundaries of design innovation and consistently delivering outstanding outcomes. As an agency overview, this highlights our dedication...

    Location
    Walnut, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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  • Aspire Logo Design

    Animated Artistry That Sets You Apart

    Aspire Logo Design specializes in crafting digital experiences that trigger business evolution through creative intellect and strong client relationships. Known for our passionate pursuit of perfection, we deliver exceptional logo animation that resonates with your target audience...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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  • Olivine Marketing

    Driving Product Marketing Excellence since 2016

    Olivine Marketing has been driving product marketing excellence since 2016. We cater to a diverse range of clients, from pre-seed startups to established public companies. With comprehensive agency services, including self-serve marketing courses and a marketplace connecting startups with expert consultants...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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  • Muave Agency

    Creating Value & Altering Emotions

    MUAVE Agency is a creative and consulting firm specializing in Branding, Marketing, and Business Consulting. We craft impactful brand identities, modern websites, and performance-driven strategies that connect with audiences and elevate businesses. Guided by our motto Creating Value & Altering Emotions, we...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (9)

  • LKCO

    Creating Intimate, Tailored Visual Design and Branding Experiences.

    Loka Design Co is a branding and web design studio located in Southern California that works with clients around the world...

    Location
    Los Angeles, 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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  • Brandetize

    Brand. Build. Monetize.

    We are a one-of-a-kind performance-based marketing and technology team that brands, builds, and monetizes businesses and products that we believe in. As a full-service digital marketing agency, Brandetize can help your company grow and scale. Brandetize specializes in data-focused digital marketing strategies...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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  • Barrett Hofherr

    Makers of Momentum

    Barrett Hofherr is a creative, full-service advertising agency headquartered at 250 Sutter St, San Francisco, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Minneapolis. Founded in 2012 (as barrettSF), the agency is led by Jamie Barrett (chief creative officer) and Matt Hofherr (chief strategy officer). It serves...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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  • Pixellent

    Get Packaging That Sells

    Welcome to Pixellent Design, where creativity knows no bounds! Whether you need a fresh logo, stunning website, eye-catching marketing materials, or innovative packaging design, our diverse team is here to bring your vision to life. Our simple process is: Design it. Make it. Sell it...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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  • Website Barrel

    Professional Website Design & Development Company in USA.

    Website Barrel stands as a distinguished professional website design company, providing cost-effective and tailor-made web development services executed by seasoned experts based in the USA. With a commitment to excellence, our team of skilled professionals utilizes their expertise to craft bespoke websites...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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  • Crowd

    Welcome to a World of Global Talent.

    Crowd is an independent global creative agency born in 2012 with offices reaching from San Francisco and London, to Dubai and Shenzhen...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
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  • Uptown Logo Design

    Only Vibrant Designs that Resonate

    Uptown Logo Design is a prestigious logo design company with a decade of experience in crafting captivating brand identities. Our comprehensive branding solutions include logo design, web development, and more. We aim to tell your brand's story, stimulate growth, and forge profitable connections...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
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    1.5 1.5 (17)

  • Unifage

    Unified Communications for Customer Engagements

    UNIFAGE is a digital marketing agency that specializes in CRM solutions by providing businesses with Integrated Unified Communications. Based in Irvine, California, the marketing agency is a global leader in video marketing and website design with clients across all industries. As an official Orange County...

    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
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  • Donnan Creative Strategy

    Resuscitate Your B2B Brand.

    Even B2B professionals have B2C lives. Start talking to them as people, not companies...

    Location
    Sunnyvale, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
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  • 24Webstudio

    Digital Agency Focusing on Branding, Marketing, Web Design, and Development

    We are a digital agency focusing on branding, marketing, web design, and development with clients ranging from start-ups to large companies...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
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    4.3 4.3 (1)
    5.0 5.0 (40)

  • DECOSTA Global

    Achieving the Unachievable.

    We create and manage the world's most iconic brands. Brand and product agency that delivers heroic work and legendary clients. DECOSTA has worked with clients in a wide range of industries including entertainment, consumer goods, technology, energy, finance, and more...

    Location
    Burbank, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Gaviso Digital Marketing

    Passion About It

    There are many businesses around you, let yours be the one heard the most...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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  • East 2 West Collective

    Passionate Team. Progressive ideas. Powerful Results.

    East 2 West Collective is a bi-coastal public relations and marketing agency whose approach goes beyond the traditional...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (11)

  • Jessie Pomper

    Crafting Connections Through Creative Design.

    Hey there! My name is Jessie Pomper, In brief I'm a creative individual with a passion for fashion, branding, packaging, and everything related to design. I enjoy adventure, meditation, and am often seen as a peacemaker...

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

    Inspiring Moments Of Innovation And Joy

    PepsiCo Design + Innovation is the global in-house design organization of PepsiCo, responsible for shaping the visual identity, product experiences, packaging, and innovation behind one of the world's largest consumer goods portfolios. Bringing together more than 300 designers, strategists, and creative...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    4.5 4.5 (14)

  • SLAPS

    Branding That Slaps

    SLAPS is a creative branding and design agency that exists to challenge the status quo of modern advertising. Our mission is to create brands that inspire by collaborating closely with our partners and helping them reflect on why and for who they were truly created...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Fountainhead Marketing Engineers

    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...

    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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  • Metaglyphics Web Development

    We Craft Websites and Digital Strategies That Get Results.

    We are a Los Angeles-based web development and digital marketing firm, specializing in WordPress consulting and development, as well as SEO and marketing. We develop sites that are fast, secure, easy to manage, and that convert to sales...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (14)

  • Design Musketeer LLC

    Creative Design Solutions for Entrepreneurs and Their Businesses

    Design Musketeer LLC is a full-service graphic design agency, providing a spectrum of services encompassing logo creation to website development. Distinguished by their emphasis on precision, punctuality, and cost-effectiveness, they are dedicated to delivering high-quality, customized design solutions that...

    Location
    Hayward, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
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  • Stak Agency

    Digital Marketing & Brand Growth Agency

    At Stak Agency, we make digital marketing and brand growth personal. By combining powerful creative with marketing insights, we develop effective campaigns that drive measurable results. We are hyperspecialized. We partner with businesses who provide products and services that make peoples’ lives better...

    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • HOW Creative

    Business and Brand Architect.

    HOW Creative empowers you to build a world-class business and brand that not only attracts greater wealth but also unlocks new opportunities. We focus on elevating your business presence to achieve sustained success in today's competitive market...

    Location
    Topanga, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
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  • RVNW Studios

    A Multi-Disciplinary Agency Helping Small Brands Think Bigger and Bigger Brands Think Leaner

    RVNW Studios is an enthusiastic companies assisting in the creation of digital experiences with a human focus that successfully attract, engage, and convert the ideal audience. We are able to work closely and effectively with you at every stage of the process, from the first chats, all the way through the...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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  • Zoe Zheng

    Designer and Murder Mystery Host.

    Hey! My name is Zoe Zheng, a passionate designer based in Pasadena, California, United States...

    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • GAME design

    Innovate. Create. Inspire.

    Hello world! My name is Tito Martínez, I'm a brand design & illustration specialist and the person behind GAME design...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • TSZ Enterprises

    Creative Services That Get Results

    TSZ Enterprises offers effective and affordable video production and social media marketing services. Serving clients the San Francisco Bay Area since 2023...

    Location
    San Francisco, 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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  • Seal Media

    Connection Is Everything.

    Seal Media helps our clients build awareness with their audience by creating a brand strategy and produces content to maximize exposure with targeted digital marketing strategies...

    Location
    Orange County, 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 (21)

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