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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ellicott City, MD
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Bolt Marketing & Social Media is an Email Marketing company launched in 2011. The small team focuses on Email Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dennis, MA
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Coastal Marketing Solutions is a small Advertising company founded in 2009. Their services include Advertising and Email 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbia, MO
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Hoot Design Company is an Advertising company. The Columbia, Missouri-based agency was established in 2010. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Barcelona, Spain
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Based in Barcelona, Spain, Factor Essencial is an Email Marketing company. They specialize in Email Marketing and Graphic Design and were established in 1997.
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Cyber Communications, Inc. Is an Email Marketing company. Founded in 2012, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The company is located in.
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Select Solutions U.S. LLC is an Athens, Georgia-based e-commerce development firm. They focus on E-Commerce Development and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bogotá, Colombia
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Red Expertos is a web design agency established in 2008. Based in Bogotá, Colombia, the team provides Web Design and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Located in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, BOGARA Ltd. Is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bogotá, Colombia
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Founded in 2010, Zoom Digital Strategy is a Content Marketing company. The agency offers Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bogotá, Colombia
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Mipagina.net Agencia digital is a Digital Strategy company. Based in Bogotá, Colombia, their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Barcelona, Spain
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Alpinista Samurai is a Content Marketing company. The firm is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bogotá, Colombia
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FindMe_Digital, a Content Marketing company, was established in 2015. Located in Bogotá, Colombia, the team offers Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bogotá, Colombia
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ADM Estudio, a small Digital Strategy company, is in Bogotá, Colombia. The team provides Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bogotá, Colombia
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Web Solutions Colombia is a Digital Strategy company. The team is based in Bogotá, Colombia, and their services include Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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Tacal | Agência Digital is a branding firm. They are headquartered in Campinas, Brazil and have small team of experts. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Barcelona, Spain
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Marketers Group is a Content Marketing company. The Barcelona, Spain-based company specializes in Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Barcelona, Spain
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ByBarber Digital Agency is a Barcelona, Spain-based Content Marketing company. They provide Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alpharetta, GA
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Email Marketing company Suburban Arsenal, LLC was founded in 2002. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Pay Per Click and is based in Alpharetta, Georgia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sao Paulo, Brazil
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SD Marketing Mobile is a Content Marketing company. Based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, their team offers Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Syracuse, NY
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Branding company Juicebox Branding provides Branding and Email Marketing. They are headquartered in Syracuse, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Campinas , Brazil
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V12 Brasil, a Digital Strategy company, is located in Campinas , Brazil. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Email Marketing and were founded in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hasland, England
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Corporate Photography company JBP Media is in Hasland, England. The team offers Corporate Photography and Email Marketing.
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Launched in 2014, Competitive Edge Social Media Marketing Management is a branding company. The team provides Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Valdosta, GA
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Paradigm Development Group is an Email Marketing company. Their small team is in Valdosta, Georgia. Their team provides Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Magdalena del Mar, Peru
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Miraflores Digital Marketing, a small Content Marketing company, is in Magdalena del Mar, Peru. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9La Victoria, Peru
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Nebula Marketing Digital is a small branding firm in La Victoria, Peru. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Isidro, Peru
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MC DIGITAL PERU is an Advertising company. Located in San Isidro, Peru, their small team offers Advertising and Content Marketing. The firm was founded in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Catcliffe, England
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Hallmark Branding Ltd is a social media marketing agency established in 2017. Located in Catcliffe, England, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tottington, England
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KT Digital Marketing is a small branding company founded in 2016. Their team provides Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cardiff, Wales
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In Cardiff, Wales, Peak online is an Email Marketing company. Founded in 2014, the team offers Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, D'Gitais is a Digital Strategy company. Established in 2015, the team offers Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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BenditaWeb is an Advertising company. The firm is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9McKinney, TX
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The Marketing Gents is an Email Marketing company based in McKinney, Texas. Launched in 2018, the team provides Email Marketing and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clearwater, FL
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Haggerty & Haggerty Digital Services, a software development company, was founded in 2015. The firm focuses on Custom Software Development and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jerusalem, Israel
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Agence Jcom, an Email Marketing company, is located in Jerusalem, Israel. The team specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sheffield, England
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Target-a-Market is an Email Marketing company. The small Sheffield, England-based team specializes in Email Marketing and Graphic Design. The firm was founded in 2015.
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Cogency Marketing is a small Email Marketing company launched in 2008. Their services include Email Marketing and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Amsterdam, Netherlands
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DLVR, a Content Marketing company, is in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Adams, MA
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Thunderbolt Business Services, a social media marketing agency, was established in 2010. The firm specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Melbourne, FL
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DigitalGrown, a Content Marketing company, is headquartered in Melbourne, Florida. The team provides Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond, VA
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DivStrong | Digital Solutions is an e-commerce development firm. The team provides E-Commerce Development and Email Marketing and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond, VA
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FISHWINK is a branding firm launched in 2016. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond, VA
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HeliumStudio is an Email Marketing company. Located in Richmond, Virginia, the agency was founded in 2004. Their team specializes in Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Moxie Marketing Agency is a Content Marketing company. They specialize in Content Marketing and Email Marketing and are based in Irvine, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Luis Obispo, CA
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Spark Inbound Marketing, an Email Marketing company, was founded in 2000. The small team focuses on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pismo Beach, CA
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Headquartered in Pismo Beach, California, Nerdbird Media is an UX agency. Their services include UX/UI Design and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Ciberiada is a small web design company located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The team provides Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9AMI, Argentina
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Uchina Studio is a web design company based in AMI, Argentina. They offer Web Design and Email Marketing and were founded in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fairfield, CT
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Established in 2003, Creative Concepts (Fairfield, Connecticut) is a Content Marketing company. Their team provides Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Malahide, Ireland
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Avalanche Design, a branding agency, provides Branding and Email Marketing. The firm is based in Malahide, Ireland.
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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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Singapore, Singapore
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37.9/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 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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$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+$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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$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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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hallandale Beach, FL
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33.3/40.018.4/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 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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$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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35.7/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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36.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$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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$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 / 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.