Top Email Marketing Companies
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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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Launched in 2000, Mobile Command Marketing is a small Oxford, Mississippi-based Market Research company. Their services include Market Research and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Macon, GA
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BIGdeal Marketing Solutions LLC is a SEO company. Founded in 2014, the firm specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media 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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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Hawthorne, Australia
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Lloyd Grey, a small branding company, is headquartered in Hawthorne, Australia. The team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Komenda, Slovenia
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AGENCIJA PAKT d.o.o. Is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Komenda, Slovenia, the agency specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Melbourne, Australia
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Clover Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. They are located in Melbourne, Australia, and their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Gqeberha, South Africa
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Black Alsatian, a web development firm, was established in 2003. The team specializes in Web Development and Social Media Marketing and is based in Gqeberha, South Africa.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Illicit Digital is a small Content Marketing company. They offer Content Marketing and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2010.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bangkok, Thailand
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Mediacake Agency is a web design agency founded in 2008. Their team specializes in Web Design and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Branding firm Unmuted is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Gurugram, India
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Brand 2 Grand Promotions Pvt Ltd, a Digital Strategy company, is in Gurugram, India. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Argus Internet Company is a web design company. Established in 1997, the team focuses on Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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BeHost is a web design company founded in 2020. Based in Leuven, Belgium, the team focuses on Web Design and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Frasca Digital is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2018, the agency is based in Baltimore, Maryland. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Shanghai, China
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AICY CREATE, a Digital Strategy company, is based in Shanghai, China. They focus on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2016.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Tiruchirappalli, India
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Adbee Solutions is a social media marketing company based in Tiruchirappalli, India. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2018.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Santa Barbara, CA
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ServicePop is a branding company. Founded in 2021, the firm is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California. Their services include Branding and Direct Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Laguna Woods, CA
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LFDM Marketing Advisors is a Digital Strategy company established in 2017. In Laguna Woods, California, the team provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Annapolis, MD
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RT Marketing, a small SEO services firm, is based in Annapolis, Maryland and Hudson, North Carolina. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sheffield, England
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Red Route North Ltd is a branding firm. They are in Sheffield, England and have small team. They focus on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bareilly, India
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Digi Friction: Website Development and Digital Marketing Company is a Digital Strategy company in Bareilly, India. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Pimpri-Chinchwad, India
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Dexcel Digital Hub Pvt Ltd is a small SEO services firm headquartered in Pimpri-Chinchwad, India. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Kansas City, MO
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SPG WEB + MARKETING LLC is a web design agency. Their small team is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Social media marketing agency adPharos was established in 2006. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bowling Green, KY
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Digital Strategy company Bowling Green Marketing Agency is in Bowling Green, Kentucky and Bowling Green, Kentucky. They offer Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hyderabad, India
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Epixel Web is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is based in Hyderabad, India. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Ipswich, Australia
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Moolah Digital is a web design agency. The team is headquartered in Ipswich, Australia, and their services include Web Design and Logo.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Menemeni, Greece
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Located in Menemeni, Greece, Lexis Digital Agency is a small website development firm. The team provides Web Development and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pune, India
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Founded in 2008, IPCS Global is a SEO agency. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Mérida, Mexico
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Midhost México is a social media marketing firm. Located in Mérida, Mexico, their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Tacoma, WA
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David White Marketing Services is a small Advertising company. Launched in 2019, the team provides Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Cypress, TX
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Conmigo Media is a small social media marketing firm founded in 2018. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Established in 2014, Faceted Media Marketing Agency is a Content Marketing company. The team provides Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Small branding agency Media Maniacs Group , is based in. The team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Parramatta, Australia
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Established in 2005, All About Media is a media planning and buying company. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Apollo Beach, FL
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INDiVO is an Advertising company. Launched in 2001, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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Launched in 2005, Cahill Web Studio is a web design agency. Their team offers Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Schofields, Australia
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Headquartered in Schofields, Australia, MindSite Web Services is a small Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Madison, CT
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Located in Madison, Connecticut, JDP Capital - Digital Marketing is a SEO agency. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Augustine, FL
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10:23 Digital Marketing, a branding agency, is in St. Augustine, Florida. Established in 2019, the team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Crown Digital Marketing is an Advertising company. Founded in 2021, the team offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Established in 2022, digitalvarun is a social media marketing company. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Euroline International is an Advertising company launched in 1993. The company specializes in Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Wakefield, England
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Launched in 2021, Simul Digital, a small branding firm, is located in Wakefield, England. Their team offers Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9March, England
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TMORPH design & print is a web design agency. Their small team is located in March, England and specializes in Web Design and Graphic Design. The firm was established in 2003.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chifley, Australia
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Konnect Digital is a Content Marketing company established in 2011. The team offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Latinpresarios is a Content Marketing company. They focus on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2018.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Portland, OR
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Flyrise is a branding firm. Based in Portland, Oregon, their small team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy. The firm was established in 2015.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Brownstown Charter Township, MI
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HREF Creative is a small Brownstown Charter Township, Michigan-based Digital Strategy company. The team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Marketing Sarthi is a Digital Strategy company. They are based in Lucknow, India and have small team of experts. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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TechMozo is a branding agency. They specialize in Branding and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2022. The firm is headquartered in Delhi, India.
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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
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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
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
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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.