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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Grapevine, TXServices provided
See all 70 projectsInbox Army, LLC is a specialized email marketing agency adept at Email Campaigns, Email List Management, and Email Automation. Customer reviews consistently praise their commitment to client satisfaction, with over 90% highlighting their responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to deliver on time. Their strategic approach and expertise have notably enhanced email engagement and conversion rates.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, IndiaServices provided
See all 7 projectsOptimite is a specialized agency providing comprehensive email marketing services, including email design, automation, and campaign management. Reviewers consistently praised their timely delivery, high-quality output, and robust project management, with a 100% satisfaction rate reported. Their adaptability and alignment with client needs, especially in scaling email outreach and engagement strategies, are also frequently highlighted.
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Medina, OHServices provided
See all 28 projectsOne 10 Media is a distinguished email marketing agency specializing in email campaigns, email automation, and email engagement strategies. Reviewers consistently commend their strategic alignment, proactive communication, and commitment to understanding client needs, resulting in significant revenue growth and efficient project management. An impressive 90% of feedback highlights their flexibility and personalized approach, with particular praise for delivering timely and effective solutions.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Virginia Beach, VA
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CannabizSEO is a SEO company. Their small team is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia and offers Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing. The agency was established in 2023.
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Abhilashghodke.com, a social media marketing company, is headquartered in Ahmedabad, India. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Denver, COServices provided
See all 24 projectsMH Digital is a specialized email marketing agency known for its expertise in Email Campaigns, Email Automation, and Email Engagement Strategies. With a 100% positive feedback rating, clients consistently praise their strategic insights, timely delivery, and ability to integrate seamlessly into team operations. Many reviews highlight MH Digital's proficiency in improving email performance metrics, such as revenue growth and customer engagement.
$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ed, SwedenServices provided
See all 62 projectsA-SALES AB is a company specializing in outbound lead generation and sales outreach through Email Marketing services. With a 90% positive feedback rate, clients consistently appreciate their expertise in creating precise, customized Email Campaigns, and their organized project management. However, one review highlighted significant dissatisfaction, citing unprofessionalism and ineffective communication. Despite this, A-SALES AB is generally recognized for effectively boosting client engagement and pipeline growth.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9South Investors Area, Egypt
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Riffinai, a small social media marketing company, is headquartered in South Investors Area, Egypt. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Kanpur, India
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SaaS Backlinks is a Content Marketing company established in 2026. The team offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hyderabad, India
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Levelup icons is a Digital Strategy company established in 2021. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is based in Hyderabad, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Whitby, Canada
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Sales Outsourcing company Apex Meeting Solutions is located in Whitby, Canada. Their services include Sales Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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Global Scale Co, a Marketing Strategy company, was established in 2025. The agency focuses on Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Hamilton, New Zealand
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Social media marketing company Myst Studios was established in 2023. Located in Hamilton, New Zealand, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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Bumerang Digital Marketing Agency is a small website development company. They offer Web Development and Artificial Intelligence and were founded in 2023.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Parkgate, England
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Collingsmith & Co is a small Advertising company founded in 2025. Their team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Based in Kelowna, Canada, Blanket Fort Creative is a small branding firm. The team specializes in Branding and Fractional CMO Services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Growtech Digital, a SEO services firm, is in Lucknow, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Chandigarh, India
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MetaZynx is a social media marketing company established in 2022. The agency offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Camelback East Marketing is a SEO services firm. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and were launched in 2026. The agency is in Phoenix, Arizona.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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MarketingSTRAT is a video production agency. Located in Québec City, Canada, the team offers Video Production and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Redpulse Software LLP is a small Direct Marketing company located in Karur, India. Their services include Direct Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9
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Brand Boosters Digital Marketing, an Advertising company, was launched in 2019. The small team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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AD Najah is an Advertising company. Their small team is in Dhaka, Bangladesh and specializes in Advertising and Direct Marketing. The firm was launched in 2023.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Mysuru, India
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Secuzity is a Mysuru, India-based web development company. They offer Web Development and Email Marketing and were founded in 2025.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Booked and Built is a Marketing Strategy company. The firm is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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RockN' Socials, a social media marketing company, is located in Daytona Beach, Florida. Launched in 2024, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Pro Pixel 360 is a Karachi, Pakistan-based Digital Strategy company. The team offers Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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See all 1 projectsI am Fathima Rahda Kallilandy , a , Expert In SEO | SMM | SEM | Web Development | Web Design |
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerFort Lauderdale, FL
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See all 1 projectsLucrative Options specializes in website creation and ongoing SEO management, demonstrating impressive quality of work and exemplary project management. Clients appreciate their above-and-beyond service and effective communication, which have contributed positively to their projects. Their professionalism has garnered high praise, with no noted areas for improvement.
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See all 1 projectsIam salih, Digital Marketing Consultant in Kerala with expertise SEO, SMM, SEM, Web Devolopment, Content Marketing, and Email Marketing
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Gilam is a PPC agency. Their small team is in. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Content Marketing.
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Small Content Marketing company EJH Digital, is located in and. Their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Headquartered in Mumbai, India, Splash Social is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerNorthfield, NJ
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Pamela Nehf LLC is a small Northfield, New Jersey-based website development company. Their services include Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerNew Delhi, India
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Small Advertising company Vipin Kumar Freelancer SEO Expert in Delhi, is located in New Delhi, India. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerLondon, England
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Rudylearningaboutstartups is a Digital Strategy company. Based in London, England, the company was founded in 2019. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerDuette, FL
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IT Digital Consulting Services, an app development firm, was established in 2019. The team offers Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerDeep River, CT
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Simple More Online is a branding agency. Launched in 2015, their team offers Branding and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerQuito, Ecuador
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Byron Vargas is a Quito, Ecuador-based SEO services firm. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2015.
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Katie Barber Digital Marketing & Social Media is a Content Marketing company. Based in Sheffield, England, the firm offers Content Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerNew Delhi, India
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Launched in 2018, Deepakjaiswal.com, a small SEO agency, is located in New Delhi, India. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerMississauga, Canada
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Perfect Deziner, a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 2010. They provides Digital Strategy and UX/UI Design.
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Zee Digital is a pay per click agency. They offer Pay Per Click and Web Design and are located in.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerKarachi, Pakistan
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Launched in 2014, Kaldigital is an Advertising company. The agency offers Advertising and cloud consulting & SI, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerLahore, Pakistan
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Founded in 2019, TWS - TheWritersStop is a social media marketing company. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Digital Marketing Freelancer - Hannan Hashmi, a small SEO services firm, is based in Delhi, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerBursa, Türkiye
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Demircan Uzer: Digital Marketing & SEO is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2019. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerHendersonville, TN
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Daniel King Designs, an Advertising company, was launched in 2020. The firm focuses on Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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Marketing Strategy company Affinity Strategic Marketing, Inc. Is in Racine, Wisconsin. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerWarszawa, Poland
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Established in 2020, Gradoboiev.com is a small pay per click company in Warszawa, Poland. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerAhmedabad, India
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Karan Soni is a small Advertising company established in 2016. Their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerCape Coral, FL
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Holistic Digital, LLC is a Content Marketing company founded in 2012. The company focuses on Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSão Luís, Brazil
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Launched in 2015, FPNEXT| Tráfego Pago is a SEO services firm. Located in São Luís, Brazil, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerSurrey, Canada
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Launched in 2012, lonniemarkley.net is a web design agency. Headquartered in Surrey, Canada, the team specializes in Web Design and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerBelda, India
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Launched in 2018, Arup Digital is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding and is in Belda, India.
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List of the Top 15 Email Marketing Agencies
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Grapevine, TX
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38.4/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oakland, CA
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37.9/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Staten Island, NY
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37.9/40.018.6/20 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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37.7/40.019.8/20 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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35.5/40.016.8/20 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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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33.7/40.018/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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33.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 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+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Ahmedabad, India
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38.5/40.020/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$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 - 49Irvine, CA
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37.2/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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36.9/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Randwick, Australia
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32/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9London, England
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31.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Brașov, Romania
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35.7/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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36.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Oakville, Canada
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40/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 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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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+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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30.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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31.9/40.016.8/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Email Marketing40% 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.