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  • Your Crisis Management Firm

    Bernstein Crisis Management has been providing rapid, highly effective strategies for crisis management since January 1994. We work every day to prevent and respond to situations that harm people, property, business continuity, reputation, or the financial bottom line. With more than 30 years experience...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Reputation Management
    Location
    Monrovia, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Message. Delivered.

    We are a public affairs, public relations, crisis communications, and social media firm that works relentlessly in pursuit of our client’s vision of success. We provide strategic communications services for foundations, nonprofits, local government, and social enterprises...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
  • We Help You Get Known, Period

    Firecracker PR is a new generation public relations agency that helps companies get known. For over 20 years, their proven 5-step process called Ignites has helped organizations large and small get the press they deserve. Firecracker's "Ignites" 5-step process has been helping brands get media coverage for...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Reputation Management
    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Brea, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The Last Marketing Agency You Will Ever Need.

    At Bastion Elevate we are 100% dedicated to performance and working for our clients, not ourselves. We work across various industries to bring campaigns to life and deliver metrics and data that make impact possible in todays digital age...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $220/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Be seen. Be heard. Be good.

    We're Milk & Honey PR, an agency shaped by our values, owned by our team, and bought in to by clients with purpose. We were created to cater to the growing calls for change in business. Milk & Honey is the land of opportunity. Opportunities for our team our clients, the media and the end consumer. Mainly...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Reputation Management
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Audio Production
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $220/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Marketing Agency That Blends Creative Branding With Emotional Advertising.

    Sagon-Phior is a full-service creative agency specializing in emotional marketing and brand growth...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    • SEO
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Brand & Digital Design Agency for Social Good

    Visceral is a full-service creative agency specializing in brand, digital design, and development for social visionaries. We partner with organizations who are addressing the toughest challenges: philanthropists, nonprofits, educators, conservationists, health pioneers, and social enterprises that are out to...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Powered by imagination. Driven by results.

    Crowe PR is a national, award winning public relations agency, specializing in PR, social media and influencer marketing campaigns for leading healthcare technology, consumer goods and hospitality brands...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Raise Your Brand Profile

    Gravitate PR transforms high-growth technology companies into category leaders. We deliver marketing communications programs that include messaging, media relations, analyst relations, digital marketing, social media, and content initiatives...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Storytelling that connects vision to visibility

    The Key is a boutique PR agency based in San Francisco, built for companies at pivotal moments, from early-stage startups to public companies navigating growth, launches, or reputation shifts. We translate complex technology, finance, and consumer stories into narratives that resonate with investors...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Reputation Management
    • Creative Services
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Advertising
    • Content Marketing
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    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
  • The Right Message. The Right Tools. The Right Time.

    With offices in greater Los Angeles and partners worldwide, The Hoyt Organization (THO) knows a thing or two about reaching the right audience. In fact, today we reach markets across the country with clients based in New York, Charlotte, Kansas City, Dallas, Seattle and more...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Reputation Management
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Empowering Business Growth

    Power Digital is an award-winning, data-driven marketing company that is nationally recognized for its ability to combine the best of art and science. As a full-service firm, Power Digital is hyper-focused on helping brands scale using data and analytics to guide strategy. Leveraging their team of the...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Creative Services
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Doing It the Right Way

    Reputation X operates from San Francisco and specializes in online reputation management services. Our expertise extends globally, aiding companies, executives, and political entities in enhancing their online image. Our services encompass reputation repair, online reputation building, and adept management of...

    Top Services:

    • Reputation Management
    • Public Relations
    • SEO
    Location
    Mill Valley, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • We Are the Marketing Team You Always Wanted to Build.

    Jive PR + Digital is an award-winning collective of public relations and social media marketing collaborators who shape stories and ignite conversations. They create custom communication, PR and digital marketing strategies to elevate brands...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Manhattan Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Public Relations
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    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
  • Modern Marketing in a Digital World

    A unique team of professionals who specialize in developing creative, personalized marketing campaigns that drive awareness, engagement and results...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Palm Desert, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Real Branding.

    Creative Noggin is a boutique branding, marketing and communications agency. Having operated 100% virtually since 2001, we have been able to attract and retain a stellar team of extraordinary talent. Our work has been recognized with awards and media accolades. But our biggest kudos is the continued loyalty...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Always a Good Idea

    Sunday Brunch Agency is a full-service communications company in Orange County. Founded on an exclusive custom approach to work with people and businesses we are passionate about. We provide a white glove approach for each client that’s custom & effective to meet your goals...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Public Relations
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Innovation & Success

    Vizard Marketing & PR is known for helping our clients achieve their business and communication goals by challenging the norms, pushing boundaries and discovering new plateaus. Founded in 2012, our mission is to develop and implement highly effective marketing and public relation strategies that engage the...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Reputation Management
    • Branding
    Location
    Riverside, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The Social Media Agency Behind the Best Brand Social Shannels

    Founded in 2008, Movement Strategy is an independent, full-service, social-led creative agency, dedicated to helping brands build the best social media channels. Our growing team of social media experts and content creators span across LA, NY, and Denver, identifying leading trends and leveraging the power of...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • PR & Marketing Services

    The Postcard Agency delivers creative PR and marketing strategies to help clients achieve their business and branding goals – all with a personal touch. From writing brilliant copy to analyzing campaigns, we take audiences on transformative journeys they’ll never forget while boosting each client's bottom...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    West Hollywood, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We're in the Business of Growing Your Business.

    Among all the digital agencies in the world, SGD Advertising is one of the few that specializes in advertising, marketing, branding, and public relations with a spotlight focused exclusively on accounts who target seniors, boomers, and adult children...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Novato, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
  • We Help Companies Expand Their Reach Nationally

    Golden Impressions (GI) is a PR, Digital, & Content Marketing agency. We deliver high-impact programs with a focus on technology, healthcare, government & financial. GI develops & executes innovative programs that fulfill your business & brand objectives...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Santa Clara, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
  • Results Driven Digital Marketing Services

    With a wealth of experience in the realm of digital marketing and reputation management, the WebiMax team stands as a beacon of expertise, consistently delivering tangible success to our clients in the online arena...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Reputation Management
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Redefining Brand Communications

    Providence Strategic Consulting was founded on a passion for business – a recognition that the risk-takers, entrepreneurs and employers need creative and effective support for their endeavors...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Bakersfield, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Advancing Your Business Goals Through Strategic, Quality Communications

    Portavoce Public Relations has one focus: advancing your business goals through strategic, quality communications. That means when you come to us with a challenge, you get the full attention of an expert team whose specialty is getting your brand, your product and/or your company noticed in all the right...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Creative Force Ready To Take Your Brand To The Next Level

    Branding Los Angeles is a digital creative agency focused on branding and strategic marketing for the full spectrum of companies that are wanting to take their brand to the next level. We specialize in creative storytelling from logo design and brand creation to website development and commercials...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Video Production
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Buildings Narratives That Turn Perception Into ROI

    Vitruvian Agency, founded in 2020, is a full spectrum digital marketing and PR consultancy with offices in California, Texas, London, and Dubai. Specializing in data-driven brand strategy, SEO, social media marketing, and thought leadership amplification, the agency serves startups and enterprise clients...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Newark, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
  • Marketing, simplified.

    PM Solutions specializes in advertising and content marketing for social media, websites, print, radio, billboards and blogposts. The focus is on brand promotion, SEO, increasing visibility, digital advertising and increasing target engagement...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Public Relations
    • Design Services
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • SEO Services That Outrank and Outperform

    We offer fully-strategic, customized SEO solutions that are white-hat, Google approved and ultimately successful. Our SEO strategies are as unique as the brands we serve. We work with eCommerce, SaaS, Fintech, Global Data Providers, Colleges / Universities, and most verticals in-between...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Where Dental Dreams and Digital Dominance Converge

    DCM Moguls is one of the PR agencies offering press release distribution and reputation management alongside organic SEO, PPC, and social media for small businesses nationwide. Headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, the firm runs a dedicated press release division in Edgewater, New Jersey...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Thousand Oaks, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • GR0 Turns Organic Search into a Performance Marketing Channel.

    We are focused, dedicated, and committed digital marketing experts that will GR0 your brand online...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Affiliate Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • We Are Here To Focus On Your IT Needs, Freeing You To Grow Your Business.

    Caldiatech™ has over 50 years of combined experience creating custom software solutions, robust mobile applications, cutting-edge web design, SEO (search engine optimization)and SMO (social media optimization)...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Visibility Across Google And AI Search

    PR, reputation management, and search visibility for law firms, medical practices, and high-profile entrepreneurs...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • SEO
    • Digital Strategy
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • PR Excellence

    Katz & Associates specializes in strategic communication, public involvement and community relations to advance essential projects...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $18/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • ChicExecs is a retail-focused PR agency that not only secures press features for clients, but also uses media coverage as proof of concept to showcase to retail buyers to get brands into stores. The agency was founded by Nikki Carlson and Kailynn Bowling after they successful launched their own tech product...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    San Marcos, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $12/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Public Relations Company Los Angeles and New York

    D'Orazio PR and Associates established as industry expertise on provide Public Relation Services in Los Angeles and Newyork, the realm of extravagance styling, we can expertly get your item in the possession of the VIPs, VIPs and influencers who can have an enduring effect on your image's mindfulness and...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Building Brands, Creating Impact.

    AMW Group is a marketing and entertainment group in West Hollywood, offering PR, branding, and event management services to artists and businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Event Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    West Hollywood, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr

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