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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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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Bournemouth, England
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Small Direct Marketing company Direct Data Squad, is located in Bournemouth, England. Their services include Direct Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chattanooga, TN
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Good Team, LLC is a CRM consulting and SI company. Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the company was established in 2020. Their services include CRM consulting and SI 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 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jalandhar, India
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GTB Infotech is a social media marketing agency founded in 2015. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Southampton, England
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ADVRT - Your Ads from Zero to Habenero 🌶️, an Event Marketing company, is based in Southampton, England. The team focuses on Event Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Oendigi Communications is a branding firm. Headquartered in India, the firm was established in 2020. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Established in 2021, Groove Digital B.V. Is a Digital Strategy company. The agency offers Digital Strategy and Email Marketing, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Springwood, Australia
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SevenDev is a Springwood, Australia-based web design agency. Founded in 2018, the team provides Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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Established in 2019, Meca IT Consulting is a web design company. The firm provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Barbara, CA
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Clever Punch Co. Is a small branding agency. They offer Branding and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2022.
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Blockchain Marketing Boutique is a public relations firm established in 2019. The team offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing and is in Barcelona, Spain.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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Flux Digital Labs is a CRM consulting and SI company headquartered in London, England. They specialize in CRM consulting and SI and BI & big data consulting & SI and were founded in 2016.
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Burst Digital Kenya is a small social media marketing agency launched in 2023. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Digi M8, a social media marketing firm, was founded in 2022. The company offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Spring Hill, TN
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High Beam Marketing, an Advertising company, is based in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Manifesto is an Email Marketing company located in Tiranë, Albania. Their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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Bedre Solutions is an Email Marketing company established in 2016. The agency specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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Founded in 2019, TIRUPATI MEDIA HOUSE, a small pay per click company, is located in Jaipur, India. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Video Marketing.
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Established in 2023, Digital Marketing Strategist In Kerala, a small social media marketing agency, is headquartered in Kochi, India. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Digilers Solutions is a Digital Strategy company. Established in 2017, the firm specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sada, Spain
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Founded in 2014, SwipeUp Agencia de Marketing is a SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hyderabad, India
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Web design agency Auto Webholic Private Limited was founded in 2022. The team provides Web Design and Email Marketing and is based in Hyderabad, India.
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Music City Marketing, a branding agency, was established in 2023. They provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9București, Romania
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Established in 2013, adUP, a small social media marketing firm, is headquartered in București, Romania. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Freelance Digital Marketer in Malappuram , Kerala, a Content Marketing company, is based in Manjeri, India. Their services include Content Marketing and Web Development.
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Lime Fresh is a social media marketing agency. The company is located in Namakkal, India. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Villach, Austria
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Marketing Strategy company Nordsteg OnlineMarketing was launched in 2009. The small team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerLimerick, Ireland
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Digital Strategy company Digital Promotion was established in 2020. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and is in Limerick, Ireland.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerRockingham, Australia
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Little Rascal Records is a small Rockingham, Australia-based Audio Production company. Their services include Audio Production and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Established in 2010, Lightspan Digital is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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The Success Bug, a small Content Marketing company, is based in New York, New York. Their services include Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Dalma Media is an Advertising company headquartered in València, Spain. They provide Advertising and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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See all 1 projectsTraffic Rain provides content writing services for businesses in various industries, including manufacturing, production, and digital distribution. Overall feedback highlights their professional project management, timely delivery, and strong communication skills. Clients appreciate their adherence to requirements but suggest improving content diversification.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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SEO Bonafide is a SEO services firm. Their team is located in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India and offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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SEO services firm Online SEO Services was established in 2010. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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BitQuest Sdn Bhd, a SEO company, was founded in 2017. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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GrueBleen Creative Club, a Content Marketing company, is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. They specialize in Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization and were launched in 2015.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Quezon City, Philippines
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Digital Strategy company S1 Digital Marketing is in Quezon City, Philippines. They offer Digital Strategy and Email Marketing and were founded in 2011.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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Vaayuja: IT & Web Development Company is a SEO services firm. The team is based in Hyderabad, India, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Bianco Software development & Digital Marketing is a CRM consulting and SI company. The company is in Amman, Jordan. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and E-Commerce Development.
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$100,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ghaziabad, India
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DesnaInfotech is a SEO company. In Ghaziabad, India, the firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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Small HR Consulting company Raymoom Enterprises, is located in Gurugram, India. The team offers HR Consulting and Email Marketing.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Multan, Pakistan
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Inbound Agency is a small Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2016.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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TechGDI, a SEO agency, was launched in 2020. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Melbourne, Australia
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Established in 2012, Experiasol is a social media marketing company. The company offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Monster Studios is a small Lagos, Nigeria-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chandler, AZ
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Prodigitude Inc is a Content Marketing company established in 2019. The small team specializes in Content Marketing and Web Design.
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$250,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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Launched in 2020, Digital Technology Service On-Demand (DTSOD) | An Expert Digital Marketing Consultant is a SEO company. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerMontréal, Canada
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WebPros Google Ads Marketing Agency is a Montréal, Canada-based Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Beaverton, OR
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T3 Marketing is a small Direct Marketing company based in Beaverton, Oregon. Their services include Direct Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Columbus, OH
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Based in Columbus, Ohio, Baytech Companies is a PPC company. Launched in 2006, the team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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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.