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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+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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Digital Strategy company ILC Solutions was launched in 2016. The company focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing, and is midsize.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr250 - 999
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Al Mariyam Hudha is a social media marketing agency. In koduvally, India, the company was founded in 2020. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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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+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Brooklyn, NY
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In Brooklyn, New York, Social Verse is a social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Founded in 2016, Bogo Marketing Solutions is a branding agency. Headquartered in Mississauga, Canada, the team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Midsize Email Marketing company Oppora.ai, is headquartered in Plano, Texas. The team focuses on Email Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999
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Founded in 2024, Alpha Media is a branding agency. The team provides Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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ANNUITAS is a Marketing Strategy company. The Atlanta, Georgia-based company was founded in 2013. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Bloom Enrollment is a small pay per click agency based in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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Marketbite is a web design company. They are in Lone Tree, Colorado and have small team of experts. Their services include Web Design and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Fredericksburg, VA
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Web design company Flair Communication was established in 2010. The agency provides Web Design and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Rexburg, ID
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Sales Innovator, a small Email Marketing company, is in Rexburg, Idaho. The team offers Email Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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See all 1 projectsEst. 2011 - Montreal Monolith is a Montreal-based creative company that brings brands and ideas to life through a full range of design and branding solutions. Our passionate team
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Waltham, MA
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DemandDrive is a midsize Marketing Strategy company located in Waltham, Massachusetts. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Other Digital Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Plymouth, MA
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PR Works, an Advertising company, is located in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Their services include Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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OnCampus Advertising is a small Advertising company launched in 2003. Their team specializes in Advertising and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Islamabad, Pakistan
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See all 1 projectsCraxy Ninja offers local SEO optimization services, as demonstrated by their successful project for Musawar Optical. Clients commend Craxy Ninja for their effective results, timely delivery, and transparent communication, noting their alignment with client values and a friendly, honest approach. The company is appreciated for providing great value within a tight budget.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999
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Branding firm MUHAMMED SHAHEER is in Kottoppadam-III, India. Launched in 2024, the team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Indianapolis, IN
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PartnerSurge, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2022. The midsize team focuses on Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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Based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Connectly Digital is a call center. They offer Call Center Services and Email Marketing and were founded in 2020.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sydney, Australia
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Branding firm GHO was established in 2001. The company focuses on Branding and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Durgapur, India
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Headquartered in Durgapur, India, Technext Technosoft is a social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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Founded in 2015, Rush Mommy is a website development firm. In Canyon Lake, Texas, the team provides Web Development and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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HealthExeData is a midsize Direct Marketing company launched in 2014. Their services include Direct Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Business Consulting company PearlLemonLeadsUsa offers Business Consulting and Email Marketing. They are based in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Tech it Forward is a Business Consulting company established in 2016. The agency focuses on Business Consulting and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Glasgow , Scotland
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See all 1 projectsThe Munro Agency offers services including website design and development, pay-per-click advertising, and search engine optimization. The overall feedback highlights their expertise in these areas and their instrumental role in clients' growth, with particular praise for their lead generation and project management capabilities.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Siliguri, India
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Lets Set You Up is a social media marketing agency. Established in 2014, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. The firm is in Siliguri, India.
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Connect2Lead is a Delhi, India-based Market Research company. The team provides Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Digital Strategy company Which Colour You Want was established in 2016. Headquartered in New Delhi, India, the team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Social media marketing company Texort Digital is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Launched in 2011, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Centis, The Quiz Funnel Company is an Other Digital Marketing company. They are in London, England and have small team of experts. Their services include Other Digital Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 3 projectsFull Stop Branding is a company that offers website development and redesign services but has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from clients. Across the reviews, clients report project mismanagement, missed deadlines, and a lack of transparency, with over 90% of reviewers expressing dissatisfaction and issues with project completion and communication. The consistent theme is an inability to deliver promised products, resulting in financial and business losses for their clients.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Medford, NJ
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Sussman Creative is a small Medford, New Jersey-based web design company. The team focuses on Web Design and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Subiaco, Australia
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See all 1 projectsTitan Digital offers services focused on online lead generation and advertising through platforms such as Google AdWords. The feedback from reviews highlights significant dissatisfaction, citing poor results, substantial unexpected costs, and misleading representations. The recurring theme suggests a disparity between their sales promises and actual performance.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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See all 1 projectsWebAct offers services in branding, website development, digital marketing, and photography. The overall feedback is highly positive, highlighting their ability to over-deliver on projects, excellent understanding of the restaurant business, and effective project management. Clients appreciate their tailored marketing plans and responsive communication, making WebAct a valuable partner for business growth.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Pimpri-Chinchwad, India
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S Four Media, a telephone answering service, is located in Pimpri-Chinchwad, India. They provide Call Center Services and Market Research and were established in 2021.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Santa Fe, Argentina
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Mediatica Interactive is a branding firm established in 2010. Their team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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See all 1 projectsDulci Digital specializes in website development, branding, logo design, social media management, and digital marketing, particularly for e-commerce businesses. Reviews highlight their comprehensive and responsive approach, with clients praising their ability to integrate branding with digital marketing effectively. Overall, Dulci Digital is noted for its affordability, excellent project management, and commitment to client education.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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See all 1 projectsPatronecs offers comprehensive solutions, including data entry and lead management systems, tailored to meet specific business needs. The overall feedback highlights their expertise in CRM, timely project delivery, and effective communication. Clients appreciate their ability to understand and address unique business requirements efficiently.
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In Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Future Vision for Computer System and Network LLC is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chalfont Saint Peter, England
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Growth Gorilla is a small Chalfont Saint Peter, England-based Conversion Optimization company. The team offers Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Midsize social media marketing agency First Growth Agency, is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Small Email Marketing company AIDEVGEN, is located in Islamabad, Pakistan. Their services include Email Marketing and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tallinn, Estonia
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PPC company Optimist Digital is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia. They focus on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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Creativelabs X is a social media marketing firm. Their team is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Takoma Park, MD
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Pzmeer is a Sales Outsourcing company established in 2021. Their services include Sales Outsourcing and Market Research.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hrFreelancerManchester-by-the-Sea, MA
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B.brand Agency, Inc. Is a Marketing Strategy company. Launched in 2012, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Syracuse, NY
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Based in Syracuse, New York and Rochester, New York, The Digital Hyve is a pay per click agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Saint Charles, MO
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Marketing Solutions STL, an Email Marketing company, specialize in Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing. They were established in 2018.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Nicosia, Cyprus
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PPC company Digital3x is located in Nicosia, Cyprus. They focus on Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization.
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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.