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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Omaha, NE
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Launched in 1947, Curzon Promotional Graphics is an Email Marketing company. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49St. Louis, MO
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Imagery Marketing Group, a branding agency, is in St. Louis, Missouri. They specialize in Branding and Email Marketing and were established in 1996.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fargo, ND
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Small Advertising company Marketing Ideas For Printers, is based in Fargo, North Dakota. Their services include Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Denver, NC
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L.A. Management Company, LLC, an Email Marketing company, was established in 2003. The agency focuses on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warner, NH
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R.C. Brayshaw & Company, Inc. Is an Email Marketing company. Founded in 1979, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Graphic Design. The firm is in Warner, New Hampshire.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49الدوحة, Qatar
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Tech-Tayebqatar is an Email Marketing company. The team focuses on Email Marketing and IT managed services, and the company is in الدوحة, Qatar.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49St. John's, Canada
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Beaufort , a small mobile application development company, is headquartered in St. John's, Canada. The team focuses on Mobile App Development and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newark, NJ
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SAM AI, Inc., an artificial intelligence company, was launched in 2016. The firm provides Artificial Intelligence and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sioux Falls, SD
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44i Digital, an Email Marketing company, is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The team offers Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Peachtree City, GA
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Media Mash is an Email Marketing company. Launched in 2011, the agency is located in Peachtree City, Georgia. Their team focuses on Email Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Long Beach, CA
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Vision Design Studio is a Long Beach, California-based branding company. The team specializes in Branding and Email Marketing.
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Arrobisima, an Email Marketing company, was established in 2012. The agency offers Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wauwatosa, WI
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Teuteberg Incorporated is an Email Marketing company. Their small team is located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and specializes in Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy. The agency was launched in 1976.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lake Worth, FL
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Affix Advertising, LLC is an Advertising company. Their small team is headquartered in Lake Worth, Florida. Their team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49North Kingstown, RI
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Virtual DBS is an Advertising company. Based in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, their small team focuses on Advertising and Email Marketing. The firm was launched in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Whittier, CA
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Global IT is an Email Marketing company launched in 2004. The small team provides Email Marketing and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bratislava, Slovakia
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RIESENIA.com is an Email Marketing company. They were launched in 2005 and specialize in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Brno, Czech Republic
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Mioweb is a web design company. The Brno, Czech Republic-based company was launched in 2014. Their services include Web Design and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Located in Ciudad de México, Mexico, Om Digital Planet is a small Content Marketing company. The team offers Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Redding, CA
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CRM consulting and SI company SyncApps by Cazoomi was launched in 2009. The team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and E-Commerce Development and is based in Redding, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Managua, Nicaragua
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CANOS Digital Marketing Consulting, a Content Marketing company, focuses on Content Marketing and Digital Strategy. The agency is headquartered in Managua, Nicaragua.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chandler, AZ
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Founded in 2013, BIZCOR, a small Email Marketing company, is headquartered in Chandler, Arizona. Their team offers Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Huntersville, NC
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Cuis Interactive is a branding firm. Located in Huntersville, North Carolina, the firm was founded in 2005. Their team specializes in Branding and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Richmond, VA
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Founded in 2005, 28 Media is a small Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bogotá, Colombia
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Imagine, an Email Marketing company, was founded in 1996. They specializes in Email Marketing and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Campinas , Brazil
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Guia-se Negócios pela Internet is a Digital Strategy company founded in 1997. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Edmond, OK
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Brandlink Media is a branding company. Founded in 2016, the team focuses on Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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Digitalopment is a small Email Marketing company headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan. The team specializes in Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London , England
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Digital Strategy company Web Wise Media specializes in Digital Strategy and Email Marketing. They were established in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Underwaterpistol Ltd is an Email Marketing company launched in 2013. The small team offers Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bilbo, Spain
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Think on Marketing is an UX design agency. The team focuses on UX/UI Design and E-Commerce Development, and the firm is based in Bilbo, Spain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manchester , England
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SUDS Web Design is an Email Marketing company. The small Manchester , England-based team provides Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was founded in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49El Cerrito, CA
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In El Cerrito, California, Ezepo is a small branding agency. The team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Marcos, CA
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Headquartered in San Marcos, California, Grant Marketing Group, Inc. Is a small branding firm. The team focuses on Branding and Email Marketing.
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Page Potato is a small 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands-based Email Marketing company. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Email Marketing company Sound Strategies was founded in 1996. The small team provides Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Caracas, Venezuela
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Launched in 2000, Tedexis is a small Email Marketing company. Their team offers Email Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Based in Irvine, California, Podcast Lane is a video production company. The team focuses on Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Central, Hong Kong
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Other Marketing company Apsis Hong Kong (China) was founded in 2001. The small team focuses on Other Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Shanghai, China
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Launched in 2007, Shanghai YIYE TECHNOLOGY is a small Shanghai, China-based Market Research company. Their team offers Market Research and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Edmonton, Canada
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Launched in 2009, zag is a small branding agency. Their services include Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dorset, VT
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GEOMATRIX GROUP is a small social media marketing company. Founded in 2014, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fitzroy, Australia
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Email Marketing company Bower House Digital was founded in 2014. The agency provides Email Marketing and cloud consulting & SI, and is small.
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#ADINDEX, a Market Research company, was launched in 2013. They specializes in Market Research and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Schiphol-Rijk, Netherlands
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CloseContact is a CRM consulting and SI company. They are based in Schiphol-Rijk, Netherlands and have small team of experts. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cheltenham, England
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Room 58 is an e-commerce development company. Founded in 2002, the firm is in Cheltenham, England. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Phase 3 Commerce is a small Ecommerce Marketing company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The team offers Ecommerce Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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Admetrics.pl is a social media marketing firm. They are located in Warszawa, Poland and have small team of experts. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Grammar Chic, Inc. Is a Content Writing Services company. The York, South Carolina-based company was established in 2009. Their team specializes in Content Writing Services and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Madrid, Spain
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Email Marketing company Voodoo Enterprise Software offers Email Marketing and CRM consulting and SI. They are in Madrid, Spain.
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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
90% Email Marketing10% Other -
$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
75% Email Marketing25% Other -
$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
85% Email Marketing15% Other -
$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
90% Email Marketing10% Other -
$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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31.8/40.016.2/20 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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33.3/40.017.4/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 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
75% Email Marketing25% Other -
$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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$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
25% Email Marketing75% Other -
$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
65% Email Marketing35% Other -
$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.