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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Grapevine, TXServices provided
See all 70 projectsInbox Army, LLC is a specialized email marketing agency adept at Email Campaigns, Email List Management, and Email Automation. Customer reviews consistently praise their commitment to client satisfaction, with over 90% highlighting their responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to deliver on time. Their strategic approach and expertise have notably enhanced email engagement and conversion rates.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, IndiaServices provided
See all 8 projectsOptimite is a dynamic email marketing agency specializing in services such as Email Campaigns, Email Automation, and Newsletter Marketing. Their clients consistently praise their structured project management and responsiveness, with 100% of reviews highlighting timely delivery and high-quality outcomes. They excel in optimizing email engagement strategies, evidenced by significant increases in revenue and email-driven results for their clients.
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Medina, OHServices provided
See all 29 projectsOne 10 Media is a professional email marketing agency specializing in email campaigns, automated email flows, and email engagement strategies. The company consistently receives high praise for its strategic approach, communication, and ability to deliver on time, with over 90% of reviews highlighting impressive revenue growth and improved email metrics. Reviewers appreciate their personalized service and strategic insights, with minimal areas for improvement noted.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9
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ProVantage Solutions is an Advertising company founded in 2021. In Swedesboro, New Jersey, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Papatica inc. Is an Antalya, Türkiye-based Email Marketing company. Founded in 2022, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Denver, COServices provided
See all 24 projectsMH Digital is a specialized email marketing agency known for its expertise in Email Campaigns, Email Automation, and Email Engagement Strategies. With a 100% positive feedback rating, clients consistently praise their strategic insights, timely delivery, and ability to integrate seamlessly into team operations. Many reviews highlight MH Digital's proficiency in improving email performance metrics, such as revenue growth and customer engagement.
$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ed, SwedenServices provided
See all 64 projectsA-SALES AB is a lead generation and email outreach company specializing in developing customized outbound sales strategies through email campaigns and other methods. Across reviews, 87.5% of clients report satisfaction with their organized project management and precise targeting, while one review highlights significant dissatisfaction with their service quality and professionalism. Their ability to tailor messaging effectively to different markets is frequently noted as a strength.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Portadown, Northern Ireland
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PDG Advertising is a Portadown, Northern Ireland-based Advertising company. Established in 2017, the team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Acclaimbiz is a Digital Strategy company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. They offer Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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Nostrum Media is an e-commerce development firm. Their small team is in Tangier, Morocco and specializes in E-Commerce Development and Social Media Marketing. The agency was founded in 2020.
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Staxamo, a social media marketing company, is headquartered in Estero, Florida. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2023.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Tallinn, Estonia
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Molivery Digital Agency is a Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2017, the company specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Estero, FL
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OH Marketing Group is a small branding agency in Estero, Florida. The team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sheffield, England
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Small Digital Strategy company The Sheffield Marketing Co, is headquartered in Sheffield, England. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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South FL SEO is a SEO agency. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the firm was founded in 2023. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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In London, England, Boundless Technologies UK is a Digital Strategy company. Established in 2023, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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Facts and future is a web design agency. They are headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan. Their team offers Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Pune, India
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Lunarteck Web Studio, a web development company, was established in 2012. The team provides Web Development and Branding and is headquartered in Pune, India.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Marcos, CA
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MilVet Media is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2013. The team provides Digital Strategy and Web Development.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Seal Beach, CA
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Mason is a web design company. Headquartered in Seal Beach, California, their small team focuses on Web Design and Web Development. The firm was launched in 2017.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Den Haag, Netherlands
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Launched in 2020, Msight, a small SEO services firm, is in Den Haag, Netherlands. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Founded in 2015, Scoop Design is a graphic design agency. Based in Toronto, Canada, the team specializes in Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9İstanbul, Türkiye
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Dijital Panter, an app development firm, was founded in 2020. Based in İstanbul, Türkiye, the team specializes in Mobile App Development and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada
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Cassiopea is a web design agency. The Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada-based firm was launched in 2020. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Akorn Media LLC , an Advertising company, is in Irvine, California. They focus on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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Websmart it solutions llc, a small branding agency, is based in دبي, United Arab Emirates and دبي, United Arab Emirates. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Litlington, England
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Advertising company Landscape Marketers was launched in 2020. The company specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Carmichael, CA
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Peerless Digital Marketing , a PPC company, is in Carmichael, California. The team provides Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oakville, Canada
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HorsepowerSEO is a SEO services firm. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy, and the company is based in Oakville, Canada.
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Lawsome Digital is a Marketing Strategy company based in Charleston, South Carolina. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Surat, India
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Flyerdigi is a Digital Strategy company established in 2019. The firm specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Perth, Australia
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Dingo Digital is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2020. Headquartered in Perth, Australia, the team provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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HuYu Media is an Orlando, Florida-based Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Victoria, Canada
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Based in Victoria, Canada, PatientPartners is a branding firm. Established in 2022, the team provides Branding and Direct Marketing.
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SEO services firm VebItSolutions was founded in 2021. The agency offers Search Engine Optimization and Advertising, and is small.
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Pegasus Design House is a SEO company based in Vadodara, India. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Hisar, India
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Fastest Rank, a branding agency, is located in Hisar, India. Established in 2015, the team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Digital Esha Karniya is a Digital Strategy company established in 2023. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Wellsville, PA
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C E Snyder Marketing LLC is a CRM consulting and SI company founded in 1999. Their team provides CRM consulting and SI and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Established in 2014, Lucror Marketing is a SEO company. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Digital Riya Patil is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2023, the company offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Digiency is a branding company in Bengaluru, India. They offer Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fishers, IN
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Cooperata is a SEO company. The Fishers, Indiana-based company was launched in 1993. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bournemouth, England
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UKB Marketing , a small Market Research company, is headquartered in Bournemouth, England. The team focuses on Market Research and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bridgeport, CT
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Founded in 2016, SaaSQL is an Advertising company. Their team focuses on Advertising and Affiliate Marketing.
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Manbot Global is a social media marketing agency. They were launched in 2015 and provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Launched in 2020, FastTrack Startup Limited is a web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Vosloorus, South Africa
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Social media marketing firm TURNUP PIN was established in 2016. The agency offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Cornellà de Llobregat, Spain
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Founded in 2014, Gala Marketing Online, a small Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Cornellà de Llobregat, Spain. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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327 Digital Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. In Albuquerque, New Mexico, their small team specializes in Digital Strategy and Content Marketing. The company was established in 2018.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Guayaquil, Ecuador
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Narviz Ecommerce And Consulting is an e-commerce development company. The team offers E-Commerce Development and Social Media Marketing, and the agency is located in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Nithya is a website development firm. They provide Web Development and Digital Strategy and were founded in 2023. The company is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Griffin Digital is a SEO services firm. They were founded in 2021, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Nalu Services & SEO, a social media marketing agency, is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Established in 2020, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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Twogether Digital is a SEO services firm. The Birmingham, England-based team offers Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Grapevine, TX
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38.4/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oakland, CA
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37.9/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Singapore, Singapore
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37.7/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Staten Island, NY
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37.5/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Newport, RI
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36.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49L'viv, Ukraine
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35.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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35.3/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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34.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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38.2/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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33.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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33.3/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada
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33.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999San Jose, CA
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38.5/40.020/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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33.1/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hallandale Beach, FL
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32.9/40.018/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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36.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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32.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Medina, OH
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36.8/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Randwick, Australia
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32/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9London, England
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31.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Lostwithiel, England
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31.1/40.017/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Brașov, Romania
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35.3/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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32.7/40.016.8/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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36.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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39.9/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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38.4/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Jackson, WY
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30.6/40.017.6/20 Reviews5.8/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Oakville, Canada
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39.8/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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30.5/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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30.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
80% Email Marketing20% Other
Email Marketing Agency FAQs
Looking for an email marketing agency but not sure where to start? We've put together answers to the most common questions businesses ask when searching for a trusted partner. This FAQ covers what you need to know before hiring an email marketing agency, from pricing and services to results and red flags.
Clutch showcases firms that create automated campaigns, nurture leads, and improve conversions through email twice a year based on a proprietary methodology. The top email marketing agencies for Fall 2025 include:
An email marketing company plans, builds, and optimizes campaigns that move prospects through your sales funnel. Their typical responsibilities include audience segmentation, template design, copywriting, automation flow setup, deliverability monitoring, and performance reporting. Instead of juggling creative, technical, and analytical tasks internally, you can outsource to a specialist team that already knows best practices for inbox placement and conversion.
Agencies track metrics like revenue per email, conversion rate, subscriber lifetime value, and list churn. Advanced teams tie email performance back to multi-touch attribution models or customer data platforms so you can see how campaigns influence overall pipeline and retention.
Email marketing agencies are dedicated to helping clients reach their target audience cost-efficiently. If you’re planning to team up with a provider soon, here are some services you can expect:
- Strategy workshops and list growth planning
- ESP migration or platform setup (e.g., Klaviyo, HubSpot, Braze)
- Creative services (e.g., mobile-responsive templates, GIFs, dynamic content)
- Automated sequences (i.e., welcome, cart-abandon, re-engagement, post-purchase)
- A/B testing, personalization, and data analytics
- Deliverability audits and inbox placement fixes
Some firms also bundle paid social retargeting or SMS for a cohesive lifecycle approach. When evaluating prospective service providers, make sure to verify and assess the quality of the work they offer — regardless if you need comprehensive work or focused services.
Clutch data shows monthly retainers range from $2,500 to as high as $15,000 depending on several key factors such as list size, send volume, and service depth. Moreover, hourly rates generally fall between $75 – $150. Ultimately, it depends on what you are looking for – a small business needing two automated flows might spend $5,000 for setup, while an enterprise with millions of contacts could invest $20,000 per month for full lifecycle management and creative testing.
Finding the right email marketing provider is crucial to your investment’s success. To make sure you don’t feel overwhelmed once you look for potential providers, the first step you should do is clarify your goals (e.g., higher open rates, revenue per send, automation build-out). After that, you can proceed with the following:
- Shortlist agencies with proven results in your industry.
- Review Clutch feedback for communication style, project management, and ROI.
- Request case studies and ask about specific KPIs they improved.
- Evaluate cultural fit, reporting cadence, and tech stack expertise.
- Compare pricing models—flat retainer, percent of revenue, or project-based—and ensure deliverables are clear in the contract.
While there’s no flawless service provider, it’s crucial to match with the ideal team to avoid mishaps or costly headaches. Be cautious if a provider has any of the following warning signs:
- Guarantees specific open or revenue numbers (inbox algorithms shift)
- Uses purchased lists or suggests scraping emails
- Lacks transparency on creative ownership or ESP access
- Provides sparse reporting or avoids explaining metrics
- Overlooks compliance requirements like CAN-SPAM or GDPR
- Which industries do you specialize in, and can I see related case studies?
- What ESPs and automation tools are you certified in?
- How do you segment audiences and personalize content?
- What’s your process for improving deliverability?
- How frequently will we review performance metrics together?
- Who owns the creative assets and account data if we part ways?
A freelancer is ideal for one-off template designs or copy tweaks on a tight budget. An agency offers multidisciplinary teams—strategists, designers, developers, and analysts—able to manage end-to-end programs, integrate with CRMs, and scale testing. If your goal is sustainable revenue growth and complex automation, an agency’s broader expertise and bandwidth generally deliver higher long-term ROI.