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  • Empowering Global Game Marketing

    PocketWhale is a creative and marketing agency promoting video games across mobile, PC, and console platforms. With offices in the United States, Germany, France, and Japan, the agency delivers tailored global marketing campaigns that include video ads, influencer collaborations, and PR strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    Location
    Beverly Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Strategic Communications That Shape Culture

    NST provides high-level public relations and strategic brand positioning to create impact in media and culture...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Public Relations
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Purposeful Communication, Meaningful Impact

    Scatena Daniels helps nonprofits and purpose-driven businesses amplify their stories through strategic PR and media campaigns...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Content Marketing
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Integrated Communications, Amplified Results

    DKC is a full-service public relations and marketing firm providing integrated solutions for media relations, digital marketing, and events...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Big Data Analytics
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • The Agency of the Future, for the Brands of Tomorrow.

    Konnect Agency is a PR and digital marketing agency connecting brands to their audiences through strategic communications and social media...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Elevating Brands Through Compelling Storytelling

    Segal Communications is an award-winning PR agency specializing in omnichannel strategies across the food, retail, events, and hospitality sectors. The agency excels in crafting compelling narratives that amplify brand presence and reputation through strategic media and influencer relations. With a commitment...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Strategic Financial Communications Partner

    Gateway Group specializes in investor relations, PR, and digital media services for businesses at all stages of development, focusing on small- and mid-cap public companies. With over 25 years of expertise, the agency helps companies grow, navigate complex challenges, and communicate effectively with key...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    Newport Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Were the B2B Tech PR Agency That Makes You the de Facto Leader in Your Field

    We help B2B tech scale-ups, and enterprises dominate mindshare and become the de facto leaders in their field. There's no other agency like us on Earth. We only work with companies with cutting-edge technology. That means we're constantly stimulated and projecting our minds into the future. It means we can do...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Caring Counts.

    MWW is one of the worlds leading independent, integrated B2B PR agencies with offices across the US and UK, and a global network of partners. With dedicated insights, strategy, data, and analytics, digital and content and creative teams, MWWs expertise spans Consumer Lifestyle Marketing, Corporate...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Visibility. Strategy. Creativity.

    We are a band of strategists, storytellers and data nerds obsessed with helping Davids crush a sea of Goliaths, through unfair amounts of awareness. We customize a mix of B2B public relations, content marketing, and multimedia to accelerate brands into vertical market leaders. 90% of the stuff most companies...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • A Full-Service B2B Communications Firm

    Breakaway Communications is a results-driven tech B2B PR and marketing communications agency that embraces today's rapidly changing PR and media environment, benefiting both clients and employees. Located in New York City, San Francisco and the UK, we represent a variety of leading companies in cutting-edge...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Boost Your Business Reputation With Expertise

    ReputationPro is a PR and reputation management agency focused on transforming businesses online presence. Its team specializes in reputation analysis, strategic improvement, and continuous monitoring to ensure brands maintain a positive image. With expertise in crafting tailored solutions, ReputationPro...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Reputation Management
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Were Storytellers. Let Us Help You Tell Your Story.

    Lifestyle communications agency helping luxury brands create awareness by telling their story in the right voice, to the right audience, through the right medium...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
  • Shaping Stories. Building Movements. Inspiring Change.

    Fenton specializes in crafting compelling stories and building movements that inspire change. With a focus on traditional and digital strategies, they help organizations connect with audiences to drive social and corporate impact...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Amplify Your Story, Elevate Your Brand.

    The ACE Agency is a full-service communications firm specializing in public relations, marketing, social media, and event planning. Since 2009, the agency has crafted award-winning campaigns that resonate with audiences and deliver measurable results...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    Location
    Costa Mesa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Global Spotlight, Limitless Impact.

    ILDK Media is a boutique public relations agency specializing in entertainment PR, media relations, special events, and creative digital strategies. With nearly 20 years of expertise, the agency delivers measurable results for clients worldwide while championing diversity and equality...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Strategic Solutions, Measurable Growth.

    KCOMM is a results-driven communications agency offering integrated solutions in public relations, public affairs, digital marketing, branding, and design. With a focus on delivering measurable ROI, the agency helps clients capture market share and achieve sustainable growth...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    San Clemente, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Hyperscaling Businesses with Precision

    Founded in 2019, Tested Media is a results-driven digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC, public relations, and reputation management. By prioritizing high-value content and link building, they deliver measurable growth and significant ROI for clients...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Public Relations
    Location
    Calabasas, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Build Authority, Dominate Your Niche

    Upstage Media is a leading PR agency in the United States specializing in helping business owners and entrepreneurs become recognized authorities in their industries. With expertise in digital PR and media distribution, they connect brands with top-tier publications for maximum exposure and credibility...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    Sunnyvale, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Boutique PR & Marketing for Contractors and Service Businesses

    Boutique PR and marketing for contractors, industrial firms, home services, and nonprofits across Los Angeles and Southern California. We connect media relations, SEO, paid search, websites, social and content into one system built to generate visibility and qualified leads...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Glendale, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • We create more than just content.

    MW Marketing & Public Relations is a full-service agency specializing in strategic communications, brand positioning, and media relations. With expertise in crafting compelling narratives, the agency helps businesses enhance their visibility and build meaningful connections with their audiences. From public...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • SEO
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    Location
    Rolling Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Driving Your Growth, Delivering Results.

    Maize Marketing is a premier B2B marketing agency specializing in strategic content marketing, demand generation, and brand positioning. With over 20 years of industry experience, the agency helps businesses navigate the complexities of B2B marketing through data-driven strategies and compelling storytelling...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Westlake Village, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Amplify Your Brand, Elevate Your Impact

    The Brand Amp is a marketing and communications agency specializing in brand storytelling, media relations, and digital engagement...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Costa Mesa, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • 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
    • Show more
    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 way we're wired.

    DAE and Company is a marketing agency known for fostering long-term relationships with clients through strategic, creative, and responsive services. Their commitment to becoming an integral part of a client's operations has led to partnerships often exceeding two decades, demonstrating their value and...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • Public Relations
    Location
    South Lake Tahoe, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Grow The Social LLC is a prominent Branding, PR & Talent Management Agency.

    Grow The Social LLC is a prominent Branding, PR & Talent Management Agency based in Los Angeles and New York City. We work on both sides. We handle various components from strategic brand partnerships, product collaborations, event appearances, event hosting opportunities, speaking engagements, podcast...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Where Your Brand Takes Center Stage.

    White-Label Press Releases and Digital Billboards services, for all businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Advertising
    Location
    Torrance, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Build A Success-Driven ECommerce Store

    Amazon Automations is a USA-based service agency of auomations service providers. They provide services of automation like: amazon automation, Shopify automation, tiktok automation and walmart automations...

    Top Services:

    • Cloud Consulting
    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
    • Public Relations
    • Print Design
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    Location
    California City, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • PR Powered by AI

    Actual Agency is an AI-driven PR firm that blends data science with storytelling to deliver smarter, faster, and more impactful communications strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Helping Improve Your Business Visibility Long Term

    Imagine a marketing partner that can handle everything, from crafting your brand's story to boosting your online presence, all while understanding the unique nuances of the Southern California market. That's what we offer. We're not just a vendor; we're an extension of your team, dedicated to your growth...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Temecula, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 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
  • Building Brand Awareness & Executive Impact

    JMAC PR is a Los Angeles-based boutique communications agency specializing in PR support for tech startups. We partner with founders and leadership teams to amplify their stories, shape market positioning, and drive meaningful media coverage. Through bold storytelling, targeted outreach, and audience-first...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Event Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Performance Communications: Integrated PR Agency for B2B Technology, Healthcare & Consumer Brands

    SHIFT is an integrated PR and communications agency specializing in B2B Technology, Healthcare and Consumer. With our Performance Communications approach, we create multichannel PR programs built for outcomes...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Reputation Management
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Were An Experiential Agency

    Were Cogs & Marvel, an agency that blends meticulous planning (Cogs) and creativity (Marvel) to create powerful experiences on behalf of our clients. Were specialists in experiential, which means we create in-person experiences for brands and their audiences...

    Top Services:

    • Event Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Refinement. Reach. Reputation.

    An award-winning, woman-owned, full-service agency providing PR, branding and marketing services across the world from our offices in New York, London, Los Angeles and Dubai...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Strategic Technology Communications

    For over 20 years, Force4 has combined high-level industry knowledge with in-depth technology experience to provide our clients with the services necessary to establish and maintain awareness in the global marketplace. We design, deploy and execute communications programs that directly support the goals of...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Santa Cruz, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Climb To The Top Of Google & Attract Leads Daily

    Our mission is simple: help roofing companies grow through strategic, transparent, and results-driven SEO. We believe roofers deserve more than generic digital marketing-they need tailored strategies that actually bring in leads and grow revenue. We specialize in crafting laser-focused Roofing SEO campaigns...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Glendale, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Event Marketing
    • Branding
    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Camarillo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Curating Hospitality Stories

    Brown Marketing is a full-service marketing agency specializing in luxury travel and hospitality, helping hotels, resorts, and boutique properties build strong, memorable brands. Acting as an extension of each clients team, the agency provides senior-level expertise across brand strategy, storytelling...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Danville, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Amplifying Voices Of The Creative Brands

    Ballin PR & Marketing is an award-winning San Francisco-based boutique marketing + public relations. Our clients are a distinguished group of fashion designers, interior designers, craftspersons and creatives who shape culture...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    San Rafael, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Strategy + Storytelling + Design For Mission-driven Impact.

    GLG Studio is a Black-owned creative strategy and communications studio based in Los Angeles and Oakland. We help mission-driven organizations and public-sector partners translate complex work into clear, culturally fluent campaigns that build trust and drive action. We blend stakeholder-informed strategy...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Market Research
    • Public Relations
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Make Your Story Soar

    We are an award-winning full-service B2B tech marketing and PR agency headquartered in Silicon Valley, working with clients globally...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Event Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Mountain View, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Strategic PR And Media Relations For Global Brands

    ZECOMMS is a global tech PR and strategic communications agency helping startups, scale-ups, and venture-backed companies gain international media visibility. Specializing in media relations, startup PR, and thought leadership, the agency secures coverage in leading business and technology publications...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Media Buying
    • Market Research
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • PR, reputation, and search visibility for law firms, medical practices, and entrepreneurs.

    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
  • A full-service marketing agency obsessed with results

    MassMedia is an independent, fully-integrated, marketing, advertising, and public relations agency founded in 1997 with offices in Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Orange County. For nearly three decades, MassMedia has helped organizations unlock transformative growth by pairing data-driven strategy with award-winning...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Aliso Viejo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Healthcare Website Design That Builds Trust

    Custom healthcare websites designed to improve patient experience, increase online visibility, and help clinics grow with modern web design and SEO...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Services
    • Public Relations
    • Reputation Management
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Compliance-First GEO, Built For Law Firms

    Legal Torch helps law firms get cited and recommended by AI search — ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Gemini, Perplexity, and Claude. A vertical specialist working with law firms only, it pairs generative engine optimization with a compliance review of every output against ABA Model Rules and state-bar...

    Top Services:

    • AEO
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Dream Bigger With Us.

    We provide a complete portfolio of lifestyle content to the needs of our readers in print + digital. Content is also easily accessible on desktop and mobile devices...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Public Relations
    • Creative Services
    • Reputation Management
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 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

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