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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerEnugu, Nigeria
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Funnels.ng, a Content Marketing company, provides Content Marketing and Digital Strategy. The company is in Enugu, Nigeria.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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2 Reward Me is a Digital Strategy company. The Los Angeles, California-based company focuses on Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerGhaziabad, India
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Top Inspiration PR is a Content Marketing company. They provide Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing and are located in Ghaziabad, India.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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See all 4 projectsThe Zenso Digital is an AI-driven digital marketing agency based in Ahmedabad, India. We help businesses grow through strategic SEO, PPC, social media, email, and content marketing. Serving clients
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See all 1 projectsBerry Blast Media, a digital marketing agency nestled in Mumbai, India. Berry Blast Media, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all marketing. We craft digital strategies that are as unique as your
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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See all 2 projectsSaleDom offers comprehensive digital marketing services, including Facebook campaigns, website development, and social media marketing. The reviews reflect high client satisfaction, highlighting the company's responsiveness, strategic insights, and effective project management. Clients have experienced significant business outcomes, such as increased sales and the ability to focus on strategic goals, making SaleDom a reliable partner for digital marketing needs.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Clemente, CA
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Alt Datum, a web development company, is located in San Clemente, California. Their services include Web Development and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Managua, Nicaragua
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Nicarao Marketing Digital is a Digital Strategy company. The team is located in Managua, Nicaragua, and their services include Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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Traffic White is a Conversion Optimization company launched in 2019. The team provides Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy and is in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Richmond Hill, Canada
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Workplay Digital, a social media marketing firm, is in Richmond Hill, Canada. They offer Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were established in 2017.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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Established in 2017, Inovantics is a small Email Marketing company. Their team provides Email Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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BizSolutions is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their small team is in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their team offers CRM consulting and SI and Email Marketing.
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Direct Access, a small Digital Strategy company, is based in London, England. Their services include Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Panama City, Panama
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Content Marketing company MarkeTHINKstudio was founded in 2015. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization and is headquartered in Panama City, Panama.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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Founded in 2020, CircleandSquares is a Content Marketing company. Located in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, the team offers Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Gildersome, England
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Website development firm Epitome Digital is in Gildersome, England. They focus on Web Development and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Ajax, Canada
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Located in Ajax, Canada, Nu Reach Media Inc. Is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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True Storie, LLC is an Email Marketing company established in 2021. The company offers Email Marketing and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Star, ID
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Established in 2021, WooHoo! is a small PPC company headquartered in Star, Idaho. Their team offers Pay Per Click and Email Marketing.
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Roboto Leads is a Sales Outsourcing company. The Lintgen, Luxembourg-based firm was founded in 2022. Their team provides Sales Outsourcing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Autusus Digital Marketing, an Advertising company, is in San Francisco, California. The team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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Gran Salto Digital, a social media marketing company, was launched in 2022. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and is based in Santa Rosa, Argentina.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Torrance, CA
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WeLaunch Marketing is an Email Marketing company. Their team is in Torrance, California and specializes in Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Minds On Digital is an Email Marketing company. Established in 2022, their team provides Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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Tanjil Digital studio is an Email Marketing company. They are based in Bhola, Bangladesh and Bhola, Bangladesh. Their team specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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EHeights Group is a London, England-based social media marketing firm. They offer Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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Established in 2018, aBetterX is a small Dhaka, Bangladesh-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Revive Digital is a Direct Marketing company launched in 2023. The small team focuses on Direct Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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WorkeTech is an Email Marketing company. They specialize in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2023.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fresno, CA
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Lyrix Digital is a Fresno, California-based Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2018, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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LeadsFive Solution is a social media marketing company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Rajkot, India. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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Digitaldakshesh is a small social media marketing firm in New Delhi, India and New Delhi, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Digital Strategy company DManagement provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. They are in Bratislava, Slovakia.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Uxbridge, England
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Fux Marketing, an Email Marketing company, was founded in 2022. The company provides Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Social Media Brand Increase is a Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey-based branding firm. Their services include Branding and Event Marketing.
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In Guwahati, India, UltraGrowthMedia is a small Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Ryesing is a small Digital Strategy company. They offer Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2020.
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Launched in 2023, InfiniAutomate is an AI firm. The team specializes in Artificial Intelligence and Email Marketing and is headquartered in Frýdek-Místek, Czech Republic.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Västerås, Sweden
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Social media marketing agency Nordnether is based in Västerås, Sweden. They offer Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Miracle Leads is a Market Research company. They are located in Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh. Their team offers Market Research and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Preludica is a branding company. They focus on Branding and Email Marketing and were launched in 2022. The firm is located in Feliz, Brazil.
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Digitalni Puls is a SEO company. Launched in 2022, the firm is in. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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SW Studios , a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 2023. The company provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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SendFlare, an Email Marketing company, was founded in 2023. The company provides Email Marketing and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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Gole Digital Marketing Agency, a social media marketing company, is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Boxtel, Netherlands
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Established in 2023, The Growth Sauce is a PPC company. The team provides Pay Per Click and Email Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Miami Gardens, FL
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Based in Miami Gardens, Florida, DataDabble is an Email Marketing company. Founded in 2021, the team focuses on Email Marketing and Market Research.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Palma, Spain
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Established in 2018, Zennial is a Sales Outsourcing company. The team offers Sales Outsourcing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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Flowra is an Email Marketing company launched in 2023. The team offers Email Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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Open Mail Marketing , an Email Marketing company, was established in 2023. The company specializes in Email Marketing and Conversion Optimization, and is small.
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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
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$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
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$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
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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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$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
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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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$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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32/40.016.4/20 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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$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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$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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9
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32.7/40.016.8/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 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
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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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$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.