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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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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Faisalabad, Pakistan
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See all 1 projectsElevate your eCommerce business to new heights, reaching the right audience, driving engagement, and maximizing conversions like never before.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Connect Infosoft Technologies Pvt Ltd, an Other Digital Marketing company, was established in 1999. They offers Other Digital Marketing and Artificial Intelligence.
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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+Undisclosed2 - 9Sabaneta, Colombia
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Email Marketing company Leapshop Digital Marketing was established in 2015. The team specializes in Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing and is located in Sabaneta, Colombia.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Indico Digital Marketing, an Email Marketing company, provides Email Marketing and Digital Strategy. The firm is headquartered in Tampa, Florida and San Diego, California.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Niš, Serbia
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Email Marketing company Creatop was launched in 2022. The small team offers Email Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Launched in 2023, Flypost Agency is an Email Marketing company. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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ADYHERE is a New York, New York-based Email Marketing company. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Demand Generation Marketing.
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Ascendly is an Email Marketing company. Headquartered in London, England, the company focuses on Email Marketing and Other Digital Marketing.
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MarTechulate is an Email Marketing company. The team provides Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy, and the firm is located in London, England.
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TrovaLead is an Email Marketing company. Established in 2025, the company focuses on Email Marketing and Sales Outsourcing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ronse, Belgium
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The Future Funnel is an Email Marketing company. Based in Ronse, Belgium, the team provides Email Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Jaipur, India
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Established in 2024, Growleads.io, a small pay per click company, is based in Jaipur, India. Their services include Pay Per Click and Sales Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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Frist Database, an Email Marketing company, is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They focus on Email Marketing and Sales Outsourcing and were established in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Gateshead, England
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SaleCycle is an Email Marketing company. Their team is based in Gateshead, England and Paris, France and specializes in Email Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Kaunas, Lithuania
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Develio is an Email Marketing and SEO company. Their small team is located in Kaunas, Lithuania. Their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Santa Catarina, Mexico
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One Contact by Grupo Migesa is an Email Marketing company. They are located in Santa Catarina, Mexico and have midsize team. They offer Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancerCape Town, South Africa
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WILD CACTUS STUDIO is a small Cape Town, South Africa-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Other Digital Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249
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Midsize Sales Outsourcing company Power Leads, is based in London, England. The team specializes in Sales Outsourcing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Poole, England
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Enviary, an Email Marketing company, was established in 2021. The firm specializes in Email Marketing and E-Commerce Development, and is midsize.
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$250,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Lahore, Pakistan
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Tecnomics International is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2010, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Jersey City, NJ
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See all 1 projectsBlueliner is a digital marketing and web development company specializing in CRM implementation, website upgrades, and Shopify enhancements. Client feedback highlights their responsive team and effective project management, with 100% of reviewers appreciating their prompt communication and problem-solving skills. Some clients suggest a more proactive approach in challenging existing infrastructure for long-term solutions.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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Virtual Assistant Services | Vgrow Solution is a SEO company. The agency is in New York, New York. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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See all 1 projectsLatched specializes in SEO and blog strategy to enhance organic revenue and keyword rankings. Their services have been praised for delivering significant improvements in these areas, with clients noting their tailored approach, excellent project management, and effective communication. Latched's ability to align solutions with client needs and budgets is a recurring commendation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hollywood, FL
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LA Media Group is an Email Marketing company. Established in 2017, the team provides Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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MessageHarbor is a small Atlanta, Georgia-based Email Marketing company. The team offers Email Marketing and SMS Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hauppauge, NY
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Founded in 2001, Andrews Wharton is a small Email Marketing company. Their team provides Email Marketing and Direct Marketing.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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See all 1 projectsFIM TECHNOLOGIES offers comprehensive digital marketing services, specializing in SEO, social media, and email marketing. The reviews highlight their effective use of tools like SEMrush, Mailchimp, and HubSpot, and commend their transparency and frequent updates. Clients appreciate their honesty and the significant results achieved in building an online presence and generating leads.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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See all 1 projectsPalgrow offers digital marketing services, including setting up Google My Business profiles and listing services on online directories to enhance business visibility. The reviews highlight Palgrow's effective project management, timely delivery, and personalized attention. Clients appreciate their responsiveness and the value they provide, though they suggest the addition of video calls for a more personal interaction.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Established in 2016, TPS Media, a small Email Marketing and Business Consulting company, is in New York, New York. Their services include Email Marketing and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Get Me Leads, an Email Marketing and Back Office Outsourcing company, is headquartered in Dixon, Illinois. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Iterontechdata, a Marketing Strategy and Email Marketing company, is located in San Antonio, Texas. They focus on Marketing Strategy and Email Marketing and were launched in 2012.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49
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LEADSINFOTECH is a small Bhandara, India-based Email Marketing company. The team provides Email Marketing and Sales Outsourcing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Sales Unicorns is an Email Marketing and Sales Outsourcing company. They are located in Saint-Petersburg, Florida. Their team focuses on Email Marketing and Sales Outsourcing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Cold Outreach Agency is an Email Marketing company. They are located in Tezpur, India. Their team focuses on Email Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Headquartered in Siddharthanagar, Nepal, Navmi Emails is an Email Marketing and SMS Marketing company. They specialize in Email Marketing and SMS Marketing and were launched in 2024.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Cyberin is an Email Marketing and cloud consulting & SI company launched in 2012. Based in Varanasi , India, the team specializes in Email Marketing and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49
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Email Marketing and SMS Marketing company Sinag Marketing was launched in 2021. Headquartered in Lalitpur, Nepal, the team focuses on Email Marketing and SMS Marketing.
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$25,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49
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Founded in 2024, Grow Big Ventures LLC, a small Email Marketing company, is headquartered in Newark, Delaware. Their services include Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Leads Monky is an Email Marketing and SEO company. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sharon, MA
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Bryan Caplan Marketing is an Email Marketing company. The Sharon, Massachusetts-based team specializes in Email Marketing and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Pune, India
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See all 1 projectsJackfruit Digital Marketing Technology offers services in website development, social media management, and search engine optimization (SEO). Reviews highlight significant growth in leads and website traffic, with clients praising the company's on-time delivery, commitment, and effective coordination. There have been no noted areas for improvement.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Bedford, England
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Karbon Creative is a graphic design agency. The team provides Graphic Design and Social Media Marketing, and the agency is based in Bedford, England.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pimpri-Chinchwad, India
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Established in 2019, Manlitics is an Other Marketing company. Their team focuses on Other Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Mississauga, Canada
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Brand Guruz is a Mississauga, Canada-based social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were launched in 2011.
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Established in 2015, Lead Grabber, a small Email Marketing company, is located in New York, New York. Their services include Email Marketing and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Email Marketing company Inagiffy was launched in 2021. The small team focuses on Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Richardson, TX
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InfoMSP is a small Richardson, Texas-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Demand Generation Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Montaigu-Vendée, France
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UpByWeb is a SEO company. Launched in 2018, the agency is based in Montaigu-Vendée, France. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Cast Iron LA is an Advertising company. They were launched in 2019, and their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Launched in 2013, Dynamic Digital Marketing Agency ( DDMA) is a Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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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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38.6/40.018.8/20 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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35.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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34.2/40.016.8/20 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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$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+$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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$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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$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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$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 / 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 - 49Colbert, WA
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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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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
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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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$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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Windham, NH
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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.