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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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Clickactive Marketing is an Email Marketing company. Their small team is based in Willwood, Missouri. Their team provides Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sun Prairie, WI
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BrandSpark Inc. Is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2019, their team provides Digital Strategy and Email 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+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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Nordimark OU is a Content Marketing company. The firm is in Tallinn, Estonia. Their team offers Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Sohanjit Web Developers, an Email Marketing company, was launched in 2017. The firm offers Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9San Dimas, CA
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Umbrella Digital Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. Their team is based in San Dimas, California and focuses on Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Wapakoneta, OH
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Based in Wapakoneta, Ohio, Best Web Ohio is a web design agency. They focus on Web Design and Email Marketing and were launched in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Walnut Creek, CA
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TEEDUP, an Email Marketing company, was launched in 2018. The team offers Email Marketing and Digital Strategy and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Worcester, MA
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DMCrafters is a small Content Marketing company based in Worcester, Massachusetts. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Aim Squad is a Content Marketing company. They are headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Their team offers Content Marketing and Corporate Photography.
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Jason Marr Digital Marketing is a Durham, North Carolina-based e-commerce development firm. Launched in 2016, the team specializes in E-Commerce Development and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9St. Petersburg, FL
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Thompson Marketing Partners is an Email Marketing company founded in 2017. The agency offers Email Marketing and Web Design.
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E Harris Marketing is an Advertising company. Launched in 2017, the company is based in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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Olive Logo, a Mobile & App Marketing company, is based in Brooklyn, New York. Their services include Mobile & App Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Dashing Creative is a Corporate Photography company. The Albuquerque, New Mexico-based company was established in 2018. Their team provides Corporate Photography and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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Content Marketing company InsightCrew Technologies provides Content Marketing and Email Marketing. They were founded in 2019.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Utrecht, Netherlands
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Marketing Strategy company Imanov Media was launched in 2018. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Georgetown, SC
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Boost Leadz is a PPC agency. The Georgetown, South Carolina-based firm focuses on Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Bella Vista, Australia
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In Bella Vista, Australia, Crowd Faction is a small Email Marketing company. The team provides Email Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Tirana, Albania
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ZOMEG, an Email Marketing company, was established in 2010. The small team focuses on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lagos, Nigeria
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Qlick Digital Agency is a Digital Strategy company. Located in Lagos, Nigeria, their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Abuja, Nigeria
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Copy Tunerz is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria and have small team. They offer Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Prayagraj, India
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Digital Duo is a small Content Marketing company established in 2010. Their team offers Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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ActivateDigital.co is a pay per click agency established in 2020. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Jaipur, India
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Solutiontechno.com is a Content Marketing company in Jaipur, India. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Louie inc is an Email Marketing company. The Chicago, Illinois-based company was launched in 2017. Their team specializes in Email Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Missoula, MT
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Blu Ocean Digital is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2012.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Fremont, CA
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V Eight Marketing is a social media marketing company. The Fremont, California-based agency was established in 2019. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Randburg, South Africa
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Labyrinth Media is an Email Marketing company. Founded in 2017, the agency is based in Randburg, South Africa. Their services include Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Buffalo, NY
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Launched in 2016, JTB Online is an Email Marketing company. The firm offers Email Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Panamá, Panama
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Conversion Optimization company BrandingScoop is located in Salamanca, Spain and Panamá, Panama. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Ruby Red Media LLC, a social media marketing firm, was founded in 1999. The firm offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Mira Bhayandar, India
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Social media marketing firm Techevolution Digital OPC PVT LTD was founded in 2015. In Mira Bhayandar, India, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Da Nang, Vietnam
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Located in Da Nang, Vietnam, Leads Hunt is a small pay per click company. The team provides Pay Per Click and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Lytchett Matravers, England
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Infinity Binary Digital Marketing & Computational Services, an Email Marketing company, was established in 2019. They focuses on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Muscat, Oman
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ITZO is a small Muscat, Oman-based Digital Strategy company. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Valparaiso, IN
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Marketing Strategy company Beyond Marketing is in Valparaiso, Indiana. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Hamilton, Canada
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Tenth Man Marketing is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2022. The firm focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Oxbow Branding Inc is a small Trivandrum, India-based Email Marketing company. The team provides Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Social media marketing agency Triune digital solutions was launched in 2021. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Guwahati, India
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Launched in 2015, Aayana Solution is a social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Islamabad, Pakistan
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Alam Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd is an Islamabad, Pakistan-based Business Consulting company. The team offers Business Consulting and Email Marketing.
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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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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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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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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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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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$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
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.