Best Creative Agencies in Los Angeles (2026)

Introduction

Los Angeles has one of the strongest creative agency scenes in the US, with independents in Hollywood, Culver City and Santa Monica working alongside offices owned by Stagwell, Havas and Innocean. The 12 agencies below were chosen for recent work, 2025 and 2026 recognition, and the strength of their client rosters.

The last year brought both consolidation and a run of independent wins. Omnicom completed its acquisition of IPG at the end of 2025 and began retiring DDB, FCB and MullenLowe. LA agencies made several of the most discussed Super Bowl LX spots in February 2026. In June, Special's LA office was named Independent Agency of the Year for Engagement at Cannes Lions, and in July Party Land took Gold for Small Agency of the Year in the West at the Ad Age Small Agency Awards.

Every agency here has an active office in the wider Los Angeles area in 2026. The list runs in no fixed order of merit, since the right choice depends on your brief, budget and how you like to work.

The best creative agencies in Los Angeles

1. 72andSunny

Part of Stagwell · Playa Vista · 72andsunny.com

72andSunny was founded in Los Angeles in 2004 by former Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam leaders and has been part of Stagwell since that company took over MDC Partners in 2021. The LA team has worked from the former Howard Hughes headquarters in Playa Vista since 2013, and the agency also has offices in Brooklyn, Amsterdam and Sydney. Indeed named it global agency of record in March 2026.

The roster leans towards sport and entertainment. Recent work includes NFL campaigns for Super Bowl LX and the 2026 season, Lay's FIFA World Cup work with Will Ferrell, Venmo spots with Rachel Sennott and Jordan Firstman, and a "Swear Jar" campaign for NASCAR. Zillow, CarMax and United Airlines are also clients.

2. Mother LA

Independent · West Adams · motherla.com

Mother LA opened in 2017 as the Los Angeles office of the London independent founded in 1996. In 2025 it moved into a renovated historic building in West Adams of around 15,000 square feet, which also houses a Mother Design shop. Ad Age named Mother its Independent Agency Network of the Year on the 2026 A-List.

Its most visible recent work is "Athletic Intelligence Is Here" for Oakley Meta's AI glasses, a Super Bowl LX spot directed by Antoine Bardou-Jacquet with IShowSpeed, Spike Lee and Marshawn Lynch. Sonic has worked with the office since 2020, and current clients include Expedia and EA's Battlefield 6. Jed Cohen is chief creative officer.

3. Special US

Independent (Special Group) · Los Angeles · us.specialgroup.com

Special US is the American arm of Special, an independent creative group with offices in Australia, New Zealand and London. The LA office is about five years old and had a strong 2026. It was named Independent Agency of the Year for Engagement at Cannes Lions in June, a week after collecting Campaign's Global Independent Creative Agency of the Year title, and its Uber Eats "Make your own Super Bowl" won the Media Grand Prix.

Clients include Uber Eats, OpenAI (a global campaign in September 2026), Hanes, Audible and FOX Sports. In August 2026 it hired Adhemas Batista as chief design officer to build a design practice across the LA and New York offices.

4. Party Land

Independent · Los Angeles · partyland.co

Party Land calls itself "comedy's greatest ad agency" and builds campaigns around a brand's sense of humour. Founded in 2018, it won Gold for Small Agency of the Year in the West at the 2026 Ad Age Small Agency Awards, its third Small Agency of the Year honour, after adding 11 brands in a year. It also made Adweek's Fastest Growing Agencies list for the third time.

Recent work includes Right Guard's "Wrong Guard" in August 2026 and campaigns for Truly Unruly. JetBlue, Google Gemini, Men's Wearhouse, JanSport and Zevia are also on the roster. Charlie Wolff joined as executive creative director in June 2026.

5. Anomaly LA

Part of Stagwell · Los Angeles · anomaly.com

Anomaly was founded in New York in 2004 to work on products and brands as well as advertising, and runs a Los Angeles office alongside New York, Toronto, London, Berlin and Shanghai. It was Adweek's US Agency of the Year in 2022. Josh Fell is partner and chief creative officer in LA.

The LA office made Grubhub's Super Bowl LX "Feest" with George Clooney, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, as well as a Liquid I.V. Super Bowl spot and FOX One's World Cup campaign in June 2026. Its more recent work includes Zales, and Starbucks, Visa and HOKA also appear on its client list.

6. David&Goliath

Independently operated, owned by Innocean · El Segundo · dng.com

David&Goliath was founded in Los Angeles in 1999 and is an independently operated, wholly owned subsidiary of Innocean Worldwide. It works from El Segundo, with a second office in New York, and was named one of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2026.

Kia is the anchor client, with the Telluride X-Pro launch around the 2026 Winter Olympics and the 2027 Seltos campaign in July 2026. In August 2026 the agency released a 9/11 25th anniversary film with Pete Davidson. Jollibee, California Lottery and VIZIO are also clients, and automotive is where its experience runs deepest.

7. Battery

Havas · Hollywood · batteryagency.com

Battery was founded in 2013 and is a lead creative agency of Havas, with offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto and Shanghai. Its stated aim is advertising as sought after as entertainment, and much of its work is for games and sport.

Recent campaigns include RBC's "Crochet" in June 2026, a horror-styled spot for COROS with runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen, and "Quit Earth" for Borderlands 4 in 2025. Other clients include 2K, EA and Respawn's Apex Legends, Netflix, the LA Clippers and the Anaheim Ducks.

8. Omelet

Independent · Hollywood · omelet.com

Omelet marked its 20th anniversary in 2025 with a new identity. It runs a gaming unit, Cheat Code, and a craft and post-production arm, Omelet Assembly, so more of the making stays in-house than at most agencies of its size. Thas Naseemuddeen is CEO.

Google is a long-standing client across several products, alongside YouTube Premium, Netflix, Asana and Walmart. Gaming work includes Monopoly GO! and Hogwarts Legacy.

9. The Many

Independent · Santa Monica · themany.com

The Many was founded in Venice in 2010 under the name Mistress and now calls itself "The Participation Company". It moved to Santa Monica in 2024. Its Hot Wheels stunt work won four Cannes Lions in 2013 and set several Guinness World Records.

El Pollo Loco added the agency to its roster in August 2026, and Nature's Bakery named it agency of record in April. It has been Panda Express's media agency of record since 2025, which suits brands that want creative and media from one team. See's Candies and Otoki are also clients.

10. Zambezi

Independent, women-owned · Culver City · zmbz.com

Zambezi was founded in 2006 by former Wieden+Kennedy staff and started in sports marketing before broadening out. It moved from Venice to Culver City and is independent and women-owned. At the 2026 Ad Age Small Agency Awards it took Silver for Small Agency of the Year.

Recent work includes a campaign for The Honest Company's flushable wipes in June 2026, Club Pilates "for every body" in 2025, and "Feed Your Athlete" for Quest Nutrition. It has also worked with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

11. TUX Creative House

Independent · Los Angeles · tux.co

TUX was founded in 2010 and works from La Cienega Avenue in Los Angeles, with a production base in Montréal. It is an independent, certified B Corp and runs strategy, branding, advertising and production as one team. Adweek placed it 40th on its 2026 Fastest Growing Agencies list, up from 52nd in 2025.

Recent work includes "Meet You in the Park" for Levi's, built on real customer stories, the digital series "Hotel Tales" with Chloë Sevigny for W Hotels, and Polo 67 with Aaron Judge. Nike Swim and quip are also clients, and the agency has added theme parks, energy drinks and beauty to its roster. Having production in-house suits brands that want campaign and content from one supplier.

12. Superbloom House

Independent, women-led · West Adams · superbloomhouse.com

Superbloom House started in 2021 as a spin-out from Mother and describes itself as moving brands beyond advertising. It has offices on West Adams Boulevard and in Brooklyn, and draws on a collective of more than 300 freelance specialists across strategy, design, entertainment, experiential, media and social. Adweek named it one of its 2026 Fastest Growing Agencies.

In 2025 it became agency of record for seven brands, including Tyson Foods' Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm and Ball Park. It also created Simon Malls' first campaign, "Meet Me at the Mall", and documentary content for Silversea Cruises. Deel is another recent client.

What to look for in a Los Angeles creative agency

Start with ownership, because it shapes everything else. Several of the largest LA shops belong to holding companies: 72andSunny and Anomaly to Stagwell, Battery to Havas and David&Goliath to Innocean. They bring scale, media links and production support. Independents such as Mother LA, Special and Party Land tend to give clients more senior attention and move faster on approvals, though they may lean on production partners for very large shoots.

Look for relevant category experience. Los Angeles agencies are strong in entertainment, gaming, sport and food, and some have built units around it, such as Omelet's Cheat Code for games. An agency that already knows how a studio release or a game launch works will need less onboarding.

Check who will work on your account, by name. LA agencies saw a fair amount of senior movement in 2025 and 2026. Ask how fees are set too: retainers, project fees and part-outcome models all work, provided the measure of success is agreed before the first brief.

Finally, look at how the agency handles the day-to-day. LA agencies produce a lot of film, and cuts, stills and decks move between agency, production company and client every week. Agencies with a clear review process, and a single place where clients can find the latest version, are easier to work with over a long relationship.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best creative agency in Los Angeles?

There is no single answer, as the right agency depends on the brief. On 2026 recognition, Special's LA office was named Independent Agency of the Year for Engagement at Cannes Lions, Party Land won Gold for Small Agency of the Year in the West at the Ad Age Small Agency Awards, and Mother was Ad Age's Independent Agency Network of the Year.

Are there women-led creative agencies in Los Angeles?

Yes. Zambezi in Culver City is independent and women-owned, and Superbloom House in West Adams is women-led. Both were recognised in 2026, Zambezi at the Ad Age Small Agency Awards and Superbloom House on Adweek's Fastest Growing Agencies list.

Does Wieden+Kennedy have a Los Angeles office?

No. Wieden+Kennedy's US offices are in Portland and New York. Zambezi, in Culver City, was founded by former Wieden+Kennedy staff.

Which Los Angeles agencies made Super Bowl LX ads?

Mother LA made Oakley Meta's "Athletic Intelligence Is Here", Anomaly LA made Grubhub's "Feest" and a Liquid I.V. spot, and 72andSunny worked on the NFL's Super Bowl campaigns. Special's Uber Eats "Make your own Super Bowl" won the Media Grand Prix at Cannes Lions 2026.

What is the difference between a creative agency and an advertising agency?

The terms overlap. Creative agencies usually lead on ideas and brand platforms across many channels, while advertising agencies are more often built around campaigns, media and production at scale. Network offices such as TBWA\Chiat\Day LA appear on our list of the best advertising agencies in Los Angeles.

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