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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Grapevine, TXServices provided
See all 71 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+$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.
$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.
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Siddhistech, a social media marketing agency, was established in 2018. They offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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The Web Rankers is a small Noida, India-based Email Marketing company. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ed, SwedenServices provided
See all 67 projectsA-SALES AB is a lead generation and outbound sales company that specializes in email outreach, particularly for generating sales conversations and expanding pipelines. Reviews show mixed feedback, with approximately 70% of clients expressing satisfaction with their tailored and precise email campaigns, while 30% report poor communication and unmet expectations. Overall, A-SALES AB demonstrates success in personalized email engagement strategies, evidenced by consistent meeting bookings and targeted market understanding.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Kochi, India
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Theresa Kamath, a small SEO services firm, is located in Kochi, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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Peak Web Innovations is a small Washington, Utah-based web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Email Marketing.
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Zaid Technology is a San Francisco, California-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Low/No Code Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Colchester, England
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HC Media Group, a small PR company, is based in Colchester, England. The team provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Vista, CA
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Marketing Apes, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2006. They focuses on Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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Danorit Marketing Agency is a SEO services firm. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and is based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria and Enugu, Nigeria.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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561 Media is a Digital Strategy company. They were launched in 2008 and specialize in Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49São Paulo, Brazil
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Established in 1999, Broggini Partners is a Market Research company. The team specializes in Market Research and Marketing Strategy and is in São Paulo, Brazil and Bogotá, Colombia.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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Duwal.com LLC is a small software development firm. They focus on Custom Software Development and Web Development and were launched in 2020.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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Founded in 2020, EZShop is a SEO company. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9București, Romania
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See all 1 projectsDoctor SEO dezvolta strategii SEO precise si eficiente, crescand vizibilitatea site-ului in mediul online. Ne concentram pe optimizarea continutului si structurii site-ului, asigurandu-ne ca fiecare
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Tres Cantos, Spain
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Uptobe Marketing is a Content Marketing company. They are based in Tres Cantos, Spain and have small team. They provide Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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Viper Web Solutions, a Mobile & App Marketing company, was founded in 2008. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, the team specializes in Mobile & App Marketing and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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DigitalJ2 is a Digital Strategy company. They were established in 2014, and their services include Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Riverside, CA
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ACU Web is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2005, the agency provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Istanbul, Türkiye
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Busy İstanbul is an UX company. The team specializes in UX/UI Design and Web Design and is in Istanbul, Türkiye.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Chain relations, a small Content Marketing company, is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The team provides Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Massive Peak is an Email Marketing company. Launched in 2022, the agency is located in Ernakulam, India. Their team provides Email Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Overland Park, KS
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TLC Marketing Consultants is a Marketing Strategy company established in 2016. The small team provides Marketing Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Direct Marketing company Endear was established in 2017. The team offers Direct Marketing and Event Marketing and is based in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lubbock, TX
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Your Web Pro is an IT managed services company. The team is located in Lubbock, Texas, and their services include IT managed services and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Perth, Australia
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Established in 2002, Lethal Digital is a small web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Medina, Australia
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Smarter Websites, a small SEO agency, is based in Medina, Australia. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Ascendant, a branding company, was founded in 2020. The small team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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ABCTech is an Ecommerce Marketing company based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The team focuses on Ecommerce Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sarisbury Green, England
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Spitfire Marketing is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2008. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Social Circle is a web design agency. Established in 2019, the team offers Web Design and Branding. The firm is located in Brooklyn, New York.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Business Consulting company salesmentor was founded in 2021. The team specializes in Business Consulting and Sales Outsourcing.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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See all 1 projectsOptimal Creations provides advertising and marketing services, as evidenced by their successful engagement with a food and beverages company. Reviews highlight their timely delivery, innovative ideas, and effective project management, culminating in high client satisfaction and measurable success.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Lihue, HI
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Jaxon Communications is a Lihue, Hawaii-based e-commerce development company. The team provides E-Commerce Development and Social Media Marketing.
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Established in 1998, Informatics, Inc. Is a Content Marketing company. In Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the team provides Content Marketing and Web Design.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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Seo WebMaestro is a SEO company. The small Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India-based team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. The company was launched in 2014.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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DigitalFry ventures, a Content Marketing company, was established in 2016. The team provides Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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PromoteDial LLC is an Other Digital Marketing company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2015, the team specializes in Other Digital Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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HALYARD // Creative + Consulting is a branding company headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. Founded in 2021, the team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerNorth Battleford, Canada
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The Marketing Team is an e-commerce development firm. They are in North Battleford, Canada and have small team. They specialize in E-Commerce Development and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pleasanton, CA
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Based in Pleasanton, California, Terzetto Digital is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Digital Strategy and were founded in 1995.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9South Plainfield, NJ
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Mind Blown is a social media marketing company. The South Plainfield, New Jersey-based firm was established in 1996. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Chennai, India
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DataDriven Services is a social media marketing agency. Located in Chennai, India, their small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. The company was founded in 2017.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Indore, India
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Wordlecious is a Content Marketing company. Based in Indore, India, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Road To Rule media group is a Broadcast Video company. Headquartered in New Braunfels, Texas, the company was founded in 2017. Their services include Broadcast Video and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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Scalomedia is a social media marketing agency. Their small team is in Lahore, Pakistan and provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click. The company was launched in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rijeka, Croatia
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Small SEO services firm Bulb Digital Marketing, is headquartered in Rijeka, Croatia and Rijeka, Croatia. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Durban, South Africa
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ACMP Creative is an Advertising company founded in 2011. Their services include Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Pretoria, South Africa
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Launched in 2019, Ashley Mupfawa Services is a small Digital Strategy company based in Pretoria, South Africa. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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See all 1 projectsAgency 405 offers comprehensive web design and development services, along with marketing support such as email newsletters, pricing, photos, and printed marketing materials. Reviews highlight their exceptional project management, flexibility, and personalized service, with clients particularly impressed by Creative Director Anush's speed and responsiveness. Overall, the agency receives high praise for their passion and commitment to client success.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Genève, Switzerland
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Pixels Trade SA is a mobile app development firm established in 2011. The team specializes in Mobile App Development and Custom Software Development and is in Genève, Switzerland.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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DEFIANT DIGITAL is a small SEO services firm founded in 2019. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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List of the Top 15 Email Marketing Agencies
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oakland, CA
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38.3/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Grapevine, TX
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38.2/40.018.4/20 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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37.3/40.018/20 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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37.1/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Newport, RI
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36.1/40.016.2/20 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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35.2/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 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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$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 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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37.8/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 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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32.7/40.017.8/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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37.7/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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39.3/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Randwick, Australia
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31.8/40.016.2/20 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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33.3/40.017.4/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Brașov, Romania
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35.9/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Medina, OH
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35.9/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 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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$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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$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
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sofia, Bulgaria
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34.8/40.020/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Jackson, WY
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30.4/40.017.4/20 Reviews5.8/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
65% Email Marketing35% 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 based on a proprietary methodology. The top email marketing agencies for 2026 include:
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.
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.
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.
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.