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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 distinguished email marketing agency specializing in email campaigns, email automation, and email engagement strategies. Reviewers consistently commend their strategic alignment, proactive communication, and commitment to understanding client needs, resulting in significant revenue growth and efficient project management. An impressive 90% of feedback highlights their flexibility and personalized approach, with particular praise for delivering timely and effective solutions.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Moreno Valley, CA
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InTouch Marketing is a web design company. Established in 2012, their team focuses on Web Design and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9دبي, United Arab Emirates
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SEO Dubai Company FZC S1SEO is a Digital Strategy company. The دبي, United Arab Emirates-based firm offers Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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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+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vista, CA
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Next Level Web is a SEO agency founded in 2010. The agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Established in 2009, Iris Public Relations is a public relations agency. The team focuses on Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Vilnius, Lithuania
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Universalus Meistras, a Conversion Optimization company, is based in Vilnius, Lithuania. They offer Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Media Volery, a small Content Marketing company, is located in Brooklyn, New York. Their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Amarillo, TX
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Based in Amarillo, Texas, Nobox Creative is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding.
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Small Advertising company Ebuala Marketing & Advertising, is in Madrid, Spain. The team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bangkok, Thailand
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Inspira Digital Agency Co., Ltd is a Bangkok, Thailand-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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Advertising company SEO Warriors is based in Madurai, India. They offer Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Reno, NV
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Established in 2017, Unravel, a small SEO company, is located in Reno, Nevada. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Jackson Marketing, Inc. Is a Content Marketing company launched in 2011. The small team focuses on Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Varsity Lakes, Australia
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Digital Junkies is a small Digital Strategy company headquartered in Varsity Lakes, Australia. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9North Kingstown, RI
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Ella J Designs is a small web design agency. They focus on Web Design and Digital Strategy and were established in 2007.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Mobile, AL
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TurkReno Website Design, a small web design agency, is based in Mobile, Alabama. The team offers Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Founded in 2008, LAB MPLS is a branding firm. The firm offers Branding and Event Marketing, and is small.
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$25,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Saltney, England
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Orientation Marketing is a media planning and buying company. Their small team is based in Saltney, England and Toronto, Canada. Their team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lowell, MA
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Located in Lowell, Massachusetts, Tomo360 is a small graphic design company. Their services include Graphic Design and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Palm Harbor, FL
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Visual Realm is a SEO agency. They are in Palm Harbor, Florida, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Basingstoke, England
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Headquartered in Basingstoke, England, Snap Marketing is a small Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Ann Arbor, MI
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Keystone Media is a web design company. Established in 1994, the team offers Web Design and Search Engine Optimization. The company is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Braintree, MA
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Interactive Palette is a web design company. They provide Web Design and Web Development and were founded in 2000. The firm is based in Braintree, Massachusetts.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Port Washington, NY
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Content Marketing company Judi Hays, Inc was founded in 2014. The team provides Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing and is located in Port Washington, New York.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Wyomissing, PA
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Established in 2011, Power Marketing International, LLC is a small SEO services firm. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bakersfield, CA
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Doan Consulting Group is a Bakersfield, California-based Other Marketing company. Launched in 2010, the team specializes in Other Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Saint Paul, MN
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Happy Dog Web Productions is a social media marketing company. Established in 2010, their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Smart Cow Marketing is a Content Marketing company. In London, England, the firm was launched in 2010. Their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Reading, England
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The Game Marketer, a Digital Strategy company, provide Digital Strategy and Other Digital Marketing. They were founded in 2020.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9South Creake, England
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Murray Dare Marketing Consultant is a South Creake, England-based Digital Strategy company. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Content Marketing and were established in 2016.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Thessaloniki, Greece
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Business Mentor Greece is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Content Marketing and are located in Thessaloniki, Greece.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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The Small Biz Expert is a PPC company. In London, England, the company was established in 2017. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Valladolid, Spain
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Established in 2011, Impulsa tu marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. In Valladolid, Spain, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Riga, Latvia
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Web development company WP AOS was launched in 2017. The firm provides Web Development and Content Marketing, and is small.
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Launched in 2022, Uncommon Agentur, a small Advertising company, is based in Miami Beach, Florida. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Brescia, Italy
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Web Marketing Aziendale is a Brescia, Italy-based Direct Marketing company. The team offers Direct Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Rander is a Brasília, Brazil-based SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Albacete, Spain
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Nuteco web & marketing digital is a branding company. Their team is headquartered in Albacete, Spain. The agency offers Branding and Web Design.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Washington, DC
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Branding firm One Media Digital Agency was launched in 2018. The company focuses on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Singapore, Singapore
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With Content is a Singapore, Singapore-based Content Marketing company. Launched in 2018, the team offers Content Marketing and Content Writing Services.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Leeds, England
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Netzoll is a Leeds, England-based SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Cape Town, South Africa
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LightSpeed is an e-commerce development firm. The Cape Town, South Africa-based company was established in 2003. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Branding.
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Raney Day Design is a branding company. The team is headquartered in Whitmore Lake, Pennsylvania and Whitmore Lake, Pennsylvania, and their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9West Chester, PA
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ETOS Consulting LLC is a social media marketing firm. The West Chester, Pennsylvania-based agency was founded in 2017. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9New Paltz, NY
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Direct Marketing company Cornerstone Services, Inc. Is based in New Paltz, New York. Their services include Direct Marketing and Other Digital Marketing.
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DigiLearnings, a small branding agency, is located in Jaipur, India. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerDelhi, India
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AnshAggarwal.com is a small Digital Strategy company headquartered in Delhi, India. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Launched in 2022, iMBA Consulting and Productions is a Business Consulting company. In Phoenix, Arizona, the team specializes in Business Consulting and Advertising.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Moulton Park, England
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List of the Top 15 Email Marketing Agencies
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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
55% Email Marketing45% Other -
$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
60% Email Marketing40% Other -
$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
90% Email Marketing10% Other -
$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
75% Email Marketing25% Other -
$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
85% Email Marketing15% Other -
$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.