Top Email Marketing Companies
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mountain View, CA
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Established in 2015, Clodura.AI is an Email Marketing and Market Research company. Their services include Email Marketing and Market Research.
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Email Marketing company Growth Automation was established in 2022. The team offers Email Marketing and Account-Based Marketing and is located in Sheridan, Wyoming and East Melbourne, Australia.
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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 - 9
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Healdns is a Sales Outsourcing company founded in 2023. The team offers Sales Outsourcing and Email Marketing and is based in Newark, Delaware.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Based in Vancouver, Canada, Digital Rocket is an Ecommerce Marketing company. The team specializes in Ecommerce Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Weston, FL
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Established in 2006, TakeFortyTwo is an e-commerce development company. The company provides E-Commerce Development and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Digital Arabia is a social media marketing agency founded in 2016. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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Mtalkz Mobility Services is a Noida, India-based Email Marketing company. They specialize in Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2015.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pune, India
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In Wilmington, Delaware and Pune, India, Machbizz Marketers Pvt Ltd is a Content Marketing company. The team offers Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49
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Postman Agency is a small Email Marketing company founded in 2021. Their services include Email Marketing and SMS Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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Web design company Out-Smarts Marketing was established in 2002. The small team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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See all 3 projectsLanet CLICK offers comprehensive digital marketing services, including technical optimization, content creation, mobile adaptability enhancements, domain ranking improvement, and link-building strategies. Reviews highlight significant increases in organic traffic and conversions, with clients appreciating the personalized approach, clear reporting, and effective project management. Overall, Lanet CLICK is highly praised for its professionalism and impactful results.
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Lead Engine, an Email Marketing company, was launched in 2014. The small team focuses on Email Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Redwood City, CA
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See all 1 projectsLeadIQ is a data solutions company specializing in providing prospect data and CRM integration services. According to reviews, while 100% of users appreciated the ease of use and communication from the support team, 20-25% faced issues with data integrity and unresolved integration matters. Overall, the platform was deemed effective in enhancing outbound functions and contributing to revenue growth.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Design At Work is a branding agency. The Houston, Texas-based company was established in 1990. Their team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bellevue, WA
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TailoredMail is a Broadcast Video and Email Marketing company. The team is in Bellevue, Washington, and their services include Broadcast Video and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newark, NJ
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Remarkety is an e-commerce development company and Email Marketing company in Newark, New Jersey. They offer E-Commerce Development and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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See all 5 projectsRoyal Marketing Agency is an award-winning paid ads agency specializing in Local Businesses, B2B, and eCommerce growth. With a proven track record and extensive client success stories, we design and
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See all 1 projectsSurf Digital is an email marketing agency specializing in cold email outreach and email automation to generate sales appointments. However, feedback highlights challenges in communication, responsiveness, and adherence to client specifications. Approximately 70% of reviews emphasize the need for improved accountability and transparency in reporting and project management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Santa Barbara, CA
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Ontraport is a CRM consulting and SI company. The Santa Barbara, California-based company was launched in 2008. Their team provides CRM consulting and SI and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Jacksonville, FL
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See all 1 projectsVizergy is a digital marketing and website development company. Based on the review provided, the overall feedback is overwhelmingly negative, with 100% of reviewers expressing dissatisfaction. Common issues include misleading claims about technical capabilities, poor project management, and a lack of control over website changes, leading to financial losses and decreased website traffic.
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Email Succes is a Content Marketing and Email Marketing company in Amstelveen, Netherlands. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
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Leadsolo is an Email Marketing company. Launched in 2019, the firm is based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Their team offers Email Marketing and Advertising.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Jarrang Limited is an Email Marketing and CRM consulting and SI company founded in 2003. The agency focuses on Email Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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IdealSMTP is an Email Marketing company. They specialize in Email Marketing and Advertising and are located in New York, New York and New York, New York.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Beograd, Serbia
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RedWood Digital is a social media marketing agency. They were launched in 2023, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bells Yew Green, England
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Marketing Delivery, an Email Marketing company, is in Bells Yew Green, England. They offer Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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F60 Host, an Email Marketing company, provide Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2021.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Email Marketing and SMS Marketing company Textspeed Technology Pvt Ltd is in Chennai, India. They offer Email Marketing and SMS Marketing and were established in 2019.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999
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V4 Company, a large Digital Strategy company, is in Canoas, Brazil. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Christiana, DE
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B2BSprouts is an Email Marketing company. Established in 2016, the team offers Email Marketing and Market Research. The company is located in Christiana, Delaware.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Paris, France
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Founded in 2013, Leadiya is an Email Marketing company. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Sales Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bhopal, India
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Vellko media is an Email Marketing and Affiliate Marketing company. Their small team is based in Bhopal, India. Their team provides Email Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Email Marketing and SMS Marketing company MessageHarbor was established in 2022. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the team provides Email Marketing and SMS Marketing.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Alexandria, VA
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IAge Technologies, Inc. Is an Email Marketing company. Established in 2011, the agency offers Email Marketing and Artificial Intelligence.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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SKU Agency | Email & SMS Marketing Agency is an Austin, Texas-based Email Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing company. Established in 2017, the team offers Email Marketing and Mobile & App
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Paoli, PA
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Trinity, a Conversion Optimization company, focus on Conversion Optimization and E-Commerce Development. They were established in 2006.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New Delhi, India
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Launched in 2007, PRS International Group India is a midsize New Delhi, India-based Digital Strategy company. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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See all 1 projectsWishpond is a digital marketing company that offers services such as lead generation and social media marketing. However, the reviews indicate overwhelmingly negative feedback, with 100% of the comments highlighting issues like broken promises, integration failures, and poor advertising. Reviewers uniformly describe their experience as a failure, criticizing the company for overpromising and underdelivering.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Whitby, Canada
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The Email Studio Inc is an Email Marketing company. Based in Whitby, Canada, their small team provides Email Marketing and CRM consulting and SI. The agency was founded in 2021.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Las Condes, Chile
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See all 1 projectsBEP BE PARTNERS offers website development and podcast streaming services. The overall feedback highlights their professional and timely delivery, with particular commendation for their speed and efficiency. Clients appreciate the value for cost and effective project management provided by the BEP BE PARTNERS team.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Metairie, LA
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See all 1 projectsLeadsster is a company that offers LinkedIn lead generation services. However, the reviews indicate overwhelmingly negative feedback, with 100% of the reviewers expressing dissatisfaction. Common complaints highlight a failure to deliver promised services and poor communication, suggesting a need for improvement in all areas of their operations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mumbai, India
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Aditya Naskar is an Email Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing company founded in 2018. Their team specializes in Email Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Edison, NJ
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Zupees - Partnership Marketing Agency is an Email Marketing company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey. Their team offers Email Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Winooski, VT
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Sully Tyler is a small Email Marketing company. Launched in 2022, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Middletown, DE
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Established in 2023, Strategnetic is a small Middletown, Delaware-based Email Marketing company. Their team focuses on Email Marketing and Demand Generation Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Founded in 2010, Shtrack, a small pay per click company, is in Varna, Bulgaria. Their team offers Pay Per Click and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Malvern, PA
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2X is a Malvern, Pennsylvania-based Content Marketing company. The team offers Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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See all 5 projects100xelevate specializes in Shopify store design, UI/UX, and development services, offering custom solutions that enhance digital business operations. Reviews highlight their commitment to understanding client needs, timely project delivery, and exceptional project management. Clients commend their detail-oriented approach, professional communication, and ability to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and scalable solutions that align with business objectives.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Scholar Green, England
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Real Agency is a branding agency. In Scholar Green, England, the company was founded in 2018. Their team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Kansas City, MO
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Small branding agency Storyworthy Studios, is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Grapevine, TX
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39/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Ahmedabad, India
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38.5/40.020/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$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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37.5/40.018.2/20 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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35.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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34.4/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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33.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada
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33.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 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+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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33.1/40.018/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hallandale Beach, FL
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32.5/40.017.6/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49London, England
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36.9/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Windham, NH
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32.1/40.017/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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32/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 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 / hr2 - 9Lostwithiel, England
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31.4/40.017/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Brașov, Romania
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35.6/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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31.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Jackson, WY
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31/40.018/20 Reviews5.8/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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37.3/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49McLean, VA
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32.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Colbert, WA
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38.4/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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30.5/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience7/10 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.