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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Paulton, England
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TPL Digital is a small Paulton, England-based Content Marketing company. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mississauga, Canada
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Waves Marketing Agency, a Content Marketing company, provides Content Marketing and Email Marketing. The agency is based in Mississauga, Canada.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Small social media marketing agency Adzurite, is located in New York, New York and Mumbai, India. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Englewood Cliffs, NJ
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GRP Ads is an Email Marketing company. They are based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey and have small team. Their team specializes in Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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Founded in 2001, Ideology Studio, a small Email Marketing company, is based in San Jose, California. Their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wien, Austria
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Azmplus is a social media marketing agency. Located in Wien, Austria, the firm specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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EMAN is a branding company launched in 2020. The agency focuses on Branding and Email Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lisboa, Portugal
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Utopia Cloud Marketing is a social media marketing company. The Lisboa, Portugal-based firm was founded in 2018. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hanoi, Vietnam
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Navicore Vietnam, a social media marketing firm, was launched in 2012. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Alberton, South Africa
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Bizam-sa is a small Email Marketing company located in Alberton, South Africa. Their services include Email Marketing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Small Email Marketing company Consoft Limited, is in City of London, England. The team offers Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Alternetics, an Email Marketing company, was established in 1999. The company focuses on Email Marketing and BI & big data consulting & SI, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dripping Springs, TX
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Based in Dripping Springs, Texas, Searchlogic is a social media marketing agency. Launched in 2012, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Established in 2016, Connext Digital, LLC is an Advertising company. The small team offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Anselmo, CA
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Fuelist Digital is an Email Marketing company. They focus on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2018. The firm is in San Anselmo, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pittsburg, KS
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My Town Media is an Advertising company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Pittsburg, Kansas. Their team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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LinksSend Company Ltd, is an Affiliate Marketing company. They are in Hong Kong and have small team. Their services include Affiliate Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cham, Switzerland
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AZ Direct AG, an Advertising company, is in Cham, Switzerland. They provide Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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Small Advertising company bigblueroad, is based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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DClickweb is a social media marketing agency. The company is headquartered in Bengaluru, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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Etymon is a branding firm. Established in 2018, the team specializes in Branding and Content Marketing. The company is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Plano, TX
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ESalesData is a Direct Marketing company. The team focuses on Direct Marketing and Email Marketing and is based in Plano, Texas and Fremont, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Curitiba, Brazil
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TNB.studio is a small Email Marketing company. Launched in 2013, the team focuses on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Ariellis ART's Web Services is a Direct Marketing company founded in 2023. Their team offers Direct Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cape Town, South Africa
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See all 1 projectsCloudbreak Digital is a purported design services firm criticized for unprofessionalism and lack of deliverables. Based on available reviews, 100% of feedback is negative, highlighting issues with project management, unmet deadlines, and unfulfilled promises. Clients strongly advise against engaging with this company due to their unsatisfactory experiences.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Denver, CO
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See all 142 projectsCIENCE Technologies primarily offers lead generation services. Despite an impressive internal system and strong project management, reviews indicate a significant inconsistency in delivering promised results. Positive feedback appears in only 17% of reviews, while 83% detail unmet expectations, with common issues such as inadequate training and unfulfilled lead generation promises. This suggests a need for improved Email Outreach and Email Engagement Strategies.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerDerry, NH
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See all 1 projectsSome Doing helps small and mid-sized New England nonprofits build practical WordPress websites and improve the communication systems that support volunteer recruitment, donor engagement, and clear
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See all 44 projectsAgain Again Agency is a distinguished company specializing in email marketing and lead generation services. Their clients consistently highlight their expertise in crafting effective email campaigns and managing email outreach. With an impressive track record, over 90% of reviews praise their ability to exceed expectations in delivering high-quality leads and maintaining excellent project management standards.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancer
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See all 1 projectsDigital Marketing Freelancer offers services including organic growth strategies, PPC, social media advertising, and comprehensive SEO solutions. Reviews highlight their effective project management, professional team, and impressive ability to deliver rapid, measurable improvements in search engine rankings and lead generation. Clients consistently express satisfaction with their smooth coordination and impactful results.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerLondon, England
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See all 1 projectsWelcome to AA SEO & Web design – your London-based partner for boosting sales online! We make it easy for your business to get more customers through services like helping your website show up
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancer
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Condor Social LLC is a social media marketing agency founded in 2015. The agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Design, and is small.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Manhattan Beach, CA
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David&Goliath is a midsize Content Marketing company based in Manhattan Beach, California. Their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Santa Monica, CA
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Ethology, a Digital Strategy company, was established in 2010. The firm offers Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Social media marketing firm Fanscape was launched in 1998. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is located in Los Angeles, California and Dallas, Texas.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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The Company. Is a branding agency. Their midsize team is based in Houston, Texas and Dallas, Texas. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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Razorfish Health is an Advertising company. Launched in 2010, the company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and New York, New York. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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Tempest is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based Email Marketing company. They specialize in Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy and were founded in 2010.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Washington, DC
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Digital Strategy company Bully Pulpit Interactive is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia and New York, New York. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Montreal, Canada
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Established in 2010, Combustible is a Conversion Optimization company. Their team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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UNOapp is a Mobile & App Marketing company headquartered in Toronto, Canada and Surat, India. Their services include Mobile & App Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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ConvergeDirect is a Digital Strategy company. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is based in New York, New York.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999Leeds, England
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Communisis is a Marketing Strategy company. They are in Leeds, England and and have large team. Their team offers Marketing Strategy and Market Research.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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Force Marketing is a SEO agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. Launched in 2007, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Midsize cloud consulting & SI company Miracle Technologies , is in New York, New York. The team provides cloud consulting & SI and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lake Oswego, OR
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Dealer Spike is a Lake Oswego, Oregon-based Email Marketing company. They offer Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Plantation, FL
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OMG National is a branding company. In Plantation, Florida and , the firm was launched in 1990. Their team specializes in Branding and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Kilkenny, Ireland
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Sales-Promotions is a Kilkenny, Ireland-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Tunbridge Wells, England
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Founded in 1997, Lightmaker is a midsize Tunbridge Wells, England-based user experience design company. Their team focuses on UX/UI Design and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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Motive: A Project WorldWide Agency is a Digital Strategy company located in Denver, Colorado and New York, New York. Founded in 2002, the team provides Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Gloucester, England
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Journey, an Email Marketing company, was founded in 2007. The firm focuses on Email Marketing and Pay Per Click, and is midsize.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oakland, CA
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38.5/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Grapevine, TX
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38/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Singapore, Singapore
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37.3/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 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+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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32.9/40.016.4/20 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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$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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36.5/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 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+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999San Jose, CA
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36.8/40.020/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience8/10 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
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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.