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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+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Sugar Beet is a Business Consulting company. The small London, England-based team offers Business Consulting and Call Center Services. The firm was founded in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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REVX Marketing is a small branding company established in 2018. Their services include Branding and Logo.
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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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Affari World is an e-commerce development firm founded in 2015. The company provides E-Commerce Development and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Madrid, Spain
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Agencia Marketing Online is a Digital Strategy company located in Madrid, Spain. They focus on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boise, ID
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Based in Boise, Idaho, Sleigh Creative is a branding firm. They provide Branding and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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TalkMetric™ Digital Marketing is a small London, England-based branding agency. The team offers Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Tucson, AZ
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King Marketing is a social media marketing firm. Based in Tucson, Arizona, their team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9București, Romania
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OnTarget - Digital Marketing Agency, a Digital Strategy company, was established in 2011. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Digital Strategy company NLMT Agency is based in Austin, Texas. They offer Digital Strategy and Content Marketing and were founded in 2019.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Tualatin, OR
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Landing Paige is a social media marketing agency. Based in Tualatin, Oregon, the agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fresno, CA
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Headquartered in Fresno, California, Social Spark is a small Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Mumbai, India
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BrandSattva - Performance Digital Marketing Agency is an Advertising company. Established in 2019, the team offers Advertising and Branding. The company is in Mumbai, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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RiseIntent is a SEO company. Founded in 2019, the agency is in Ahmedabad, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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SADLER WEB DESIGN is a Content Marketing company. Their small team is located in Phoenix, Arizona. Their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Mira Bhayandar, India
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Zeptix Digital is a Conversion Optimization company. The Mira Bhayandar, India-based company was established in 2018. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tulsa, OK
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DirectFire Digital is a Conversion Optimization company. The small Tulsa, Oklahoma-based team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy. The firm was established in 2017.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Westminster, CO
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Stone Marketing Strategy is a small web design company launched in 2018. Their services include Web Design and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Ikeja, Nigeria
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Launched in 2017, Business With Measure is a web design company. The company provides Web Design and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Irving, TX
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Launched in 2018, 65 Limes | Digital Marketing Management is a Content Marketing company. The team provides Content Marketing and Email Marketing and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cincinnati, OH
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Revworx Inbound Marketing is a small Digital Strategy company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Carlsbad, CA
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Founded in 2012, Push Marketing is a small Carlsbad, California-based Content Marketing company. Their team specializes in Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Medellín, Colombia
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Branding company Estemotion provides Branding and Digital Strategy. They are located in Medellín, Colombia.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Gilbert, AZ
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Wildish Digital, LLC is a SEO services firm based in Gilbert, Arizona. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2017.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ibadan, Nigeria
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369 Marketing Bay is an Ibadan, Nigeria-based social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glen Ellyn, IL
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Grotto Marketing is a Glen Ellyn, Illinois-based Content Marketing company. The team offers Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Dynamic Global Marketing is a SEO services firm established in 2013. The company offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Founded in 2012, Mood Marketing is a PPC company. The small team focuses on Pay Per Click and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Pune, India
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Established in 2018, Straight Growth is a small Pune, India-based website development company. Their team offers Web Development and Web Design.
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Diginormous Digital Marketing is a social media marketing firm. They were launched in 2015 and specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Denpasar, Indonesia
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Bali Digital Expert is a Content Marketing company. Their team is located in Denpasar, Indonesia and provides Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Draper, UT
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OptiContent Media, LLC is a SEO services firm. The firm is based in Draper, Utah. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Cremorne, Australia
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Established in 2015, Australian Digital, a small Digital Strategy company, is located in Cremorne, Australia. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Webster, TX
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Webomizer, a Digital Strategy company, offer Digital Strategy and Mobile & App Marketing. They were founded in 2017.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Largo, FL
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UX design agency FreeByrd is headquartered in Largo, Florida. Their services include UX/UI Design and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Navi Mumbai, India
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CandidData is a Market Research company. Their small team is located in Navi Mumbai, India and provides Market Research and Digital Strategy. The firm was launched in 2018.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ludhiana, India
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In Ludhiana, India, Buy Digital Marketing is a SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Sonipat, India
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Digital Dronacharya is a SEO agency. In Sonipat, India, the company was established in 2018. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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ATES IT SOLUTIONS LTD. Is a custom software development company. The London, England-based team specializes in Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, Chile
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AS Marketing is a Content Marketing company founded in 2019. The company specializes in Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Coimbatore, India
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Holistic sales solutions, a Digital Strategy company, specializes in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization. The firm is in Coimbatore, India.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Gurugram, India
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Digital Business Engine, a web design company, is based in Gurugram, India. The team offers Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Art + Legend is a Chicago, Illinois-based Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and UX/UI Design and were established in 2020.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lagos, Nigeria
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Webtizers is a SEO company. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, their small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing. The agency was launched in 2018.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kengalla, Sri Lanka
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Digital Strategy company Digimarkout offers Digital Strategy and Content Marketing. They were launched in 2020.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Carefree, AZ
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GLX Consulting is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and UX/UI Design and were launched in 2019.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Mulshi, India
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Business Consulting company Media Unfold was launched in 2019. The team specializes in Business Consulting and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Socially Acceptable is a social media marketing agency. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the agency was founded in 2012. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Pune, India
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DigitallDNA, a Content Marketing company, provides Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization. The agency is headquartered in Pune, India.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Mikado Agency, a Content Marketing company, is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. They provide Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9L'viv, Ukraine
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Rome Tech Services is a Content Marketing company. The team provides Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization and is located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey and L'viv, Ukraine.
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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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38.5/40.019.4/20 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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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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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.