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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 7 projectsOptimite is a specialized agency providing comprehensive email marketing services, including email design, automation, and campaign management. Reviewers consistently praised their timely delivery, high-quality output, and robust project management, with a 100% satisfaction rate reported. Their adaptability and alignment with client needs, especially in scaling email outreach and engagement strategies, are also frequently highlighted.
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Medina, OHServices provided
See all 28 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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Geo Digital Partners is a social media marketing company. Their small team is based in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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Digital Areva is a SEO services firm. They are headquartered in Chennai, India, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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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 62 projectsA-SALES AB is a company specializing in outbound lead generation and sales outreach through Email Marketing services. With a 90% positive feedback rate, clients consistently appreciate their expertise in creating precise, customized Email Campaigns, and their organized project management. However, one review highlighted significant dissatisfaction, citing unprofessionalism and ineffective communication. Despite this, A-SALES AB is generally recognized for effectively boosting client engagement and pipeline growth.
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GVRE is an Advertising company launched in 2020. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Norwood Young America, MN
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KMD Marketing and Design, a social media marketing agency, specialize in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing. They were launched in 2020.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Established in 2021, Carlos Julio Heydra Castillo Business Development is a Digital Strategy company. The small team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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Branding firm AdSocial was founded in 2023. The small team specializes in Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Skeleton Krew Agency is a branding firm. They are located in Toronto, Canada. Their team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Web Search Marketing is a SEO agency. The Las Vegas, Nevada-based team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Mierso, a Direct Marketing company, was established in 2020. The team provides Direct Marketing and Marketing Strategy and is headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Established in 2019, Techilla Technology is a small social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Adzen Digital is a small social media marketing firm established in 2023. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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Nios digital is a social media marketing firm. They were established in 2022, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Urbanización Puerta de Casasola, Spain
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WLDAGENCY is an Email Marketing company. The Urbanización Puerta de Casasola, Spain-based team specializes in Email Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ambala, India
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Growthner is a SEO agency. The team is based in Ambala, India, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Wix Genie is an Email Marketing company. They are located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Their team specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Streak Digital is a small Email Marketing company. Launched in 2022, the team offers Email Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Spicewood, TX
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Marketing Strategy company Tj Creative Agency is located in Spicewood, Texas. Established in 2019, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Buenos Aires, Argentina
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In Las Condes, Chile and Madrid, Spain, Lirogo Digital is a SEO agency. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Karachi, Pakistan
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ROAS King Agency is a social media marketing agency. Their team is located in London, England and Karachi, Pakistan and specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bradenton, FL
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Founded in 2022, TruReach Marketing, LLC is a social media marketing agency. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9
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Marquee Project, an Email Marketing company, is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Their services include Email Marketing and Branding.
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Social media marketing firm All Things Marketing is located in Santos Lugares, Argentina. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were founded in 2023.
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FLYHIGH DIGITAL MARKETING AGENCY, a social media marketing company, was established in 2024. Based in , the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Launched in 2024, Digital Marketing Specialist in Malappuram-samveel is a social media marketing agency. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Freelance digital marketer in Kannur_iflal is a Panoor, India-based social media marketing agency. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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Founded in 2023, Counsel Stack is a Digital Strategy company. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Oberlin, Ohio, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Vancouver, WA
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Link HER In, LLC is a small social media marketing company. Founded in 2005, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kitchener, Canada
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AK Web Solutions is an Email Marketing company. They are headquartered in Kitchener, Canada and have small team of experts. Their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Mumbai, India
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Based in Mumbai, India, Digital Devendra Tilak is a small social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Mumbai, India
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Digital Strategy company Digital Sanket Chavan specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. They were launched in 2024.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Cape Town, South Africa
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On The Run, a branding agency, was launched in 2018. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing and is located in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Gopika Premdas is a Thalassery, India-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Noida, India
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Ads & Funnel Pvt Ltd is a SEO company launched in 2020. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sheffield, England
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Arise Hotel Marketing is a social media marketing agency. In Sheffield, England, their small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing. The company was launched in 2014.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Lincoln, England
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Branding agency KEYQLIX was launched in 2023. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing and is located in Lincoln, England.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Miramar, FL
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Branding firm Jules Management Group was founded in 2016. In Miramar, Florida, the team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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Located in Nairobi, Kenya and Nairobi, Kenya, YuDigify Digital Marketing Agency is a social media marketing company. Founded in 2020, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Email Marketing company Decoders Digital is based in North Miami Beach, Florida. They provide Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2019.
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Established in 2019, Niravi Digital is a branding firm. Headquartered in Pune, India, the team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Coral Springs, FL
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Gerie media is a branding company. Their small team is located in Coral Springs, Florida. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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Preeminent Marketing is a social media marketing agency. The small Toronto, Canada-based team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing. The agency was launched in 2019.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Delhi, India
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Digitech Elites, an Advertising company, provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing. The firm is located in Delhi, India.
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Pump Creative is a small Content Marketing company founded in 2022. Their team focuses on Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Hastings, MN
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Founded in 2023, The Marketing Clerics is a social media marketing agency. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Small branding firm Kalimatic, is located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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Mohammed Shahin, a social media marketing agency, was founded in 2023. They offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Saskatoon, Canada
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Park Media is a social media marketing firm. They are in Saskatoon, Canada and have small team of experts. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Digital Strategy company Optiwavemedia LLP was founded in 2023. The team offers Digital Strategy and Email Marketing and is located in.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Esmoriz, Portugal
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Located in Esmoriz, Portugal, DominiMix is a social media marketing agency. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were established in 2019.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Düsseldorf, Germany
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Founded in 2022, emrktg. Is an Email Marketing company. The small team specializes in Email Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Grapevine, TX
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39/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Ahmedabad, India
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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 - 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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$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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35.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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34.4/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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33.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada
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33.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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33.1/40.018/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hallandale Beach, FL
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32.5/40.017.6/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49London, England
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36.9/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Windham, NH
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32.1/40.017/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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32/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 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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31.4/40.017/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Brașov, Romania
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35.6/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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31.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Jackson, WY
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31/40.018/20 Reviews5.8/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Oakville, Canada
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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37.3/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49McLean, VA
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32.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Colbert, WA
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38.4/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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30.5/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.