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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+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Medina, OHServices provided
See all 29 projectsOne 10 Media specializes in email marketing and related services, such as email campaigns, email automation, and lifecycle marketing. Across numerous reviews, their strategic approach and execution have been consistently praised, resulting in significant revenue growth for clients. Approximately 90% of reviewers highlight their exceptional communication and project management skills, underscoring their ability to align with business goals and drive effective email engagement strategies.
$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.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Sydney, Australia
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IVE Data-Driven Communications, an Email Marketing company, was founded in 2015. Located in Sydney, Australia and Homebush West, Australia, the team focuses on Email Marketing and Direct Marketing.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Dallas, TX
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Equinox IT Solutions LLC offers digital marketing and web development services. Reviews highlight their effective campaign management, timely delivery, and exceptional communication, resulting in increased business awareness and customer satisfaction. Equinox IT Solutions LLC is commended for their professionalism and unique approach to project execution.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ed, SwedenServices provided
See all 68 projectsA-SALES AB is a lead generation and sales outreach company specializing in email campaigns and cold calling. Reviews reveal a mixed performance, with 71% positive feedback highlighting their structured approach and ability to secure qualified meetings, while 29% express dissatisfaction due to poor communication and underperformance. Notably, 57% of reviewers appreciate their precise targeting and personalized engagement strategies.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49
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Postman Agency is a small Email Marketing company founded in 2021. Their services include Email Marketing and SMS Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Falmouth, England
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Small Digital Strategy company Peaky Digital, is headquartered in Falmouth, England. Their services include Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Metairie, LA
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See all 1 projectsLeadsster is a company that offers LinkedIn lead generation services. However, the reviews indicate overwhelmingly negative feedback, with 100% of the reviewers expressing dissatisfaction. Common complaints highlight a failure to deliver promised services and poor communication, suggesting a need for improvement in all areas of their operations.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kampala, Uganda
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Geotech ICT Consulting - Uganda is an Email Marketing company. They were founded in 2019 and provide Email Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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Lead Engine, an Email Marketing company, was launched in 2014. The small team focuses on Email Marketing and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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See all 3 projectsOptiVibe Media - Digital Marketing Agency is a highly-regarded SEO agency known for its expertise in enhancing organic traffic and search rankings through tailored SEO strategies and high-quality link-building campaigns. With 100% positive feedback, clients commend their professional project management, timely delivery, and commitment to quality and transparency. OptiVibe Media’s adeptness in delivering measurable results and proactive communication makes them a reliable partner for digital growth.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Prague, Czech Republic
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Effebot is a midsize Email Marketing company established in 2017. Their team specializes in Email Marketing and SMS Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pune, India
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In Wilmington, Delaware and Pune, India, Machbizz Marketers Pvt Ltd is a Content Marketing company. The team offers Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Digital Arabia is a social media marketing agency founded in 2016. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249South Plainfield, NJ
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Varun Digital Media is a Digital Strategy company. They are based in South Plainfield, New Jersey, and their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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Web design company Out-Smarts Marketing was established in 2002. The small team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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See all 2 projectsWishpond is a digital marketing company that specializes in email marketing services, focusing on automated email campaigns and lead generation strategies. The reviews reveal a pattern of inconsistent project management, with 100% of reviewers noting delays and quality issues in deliverables, despite initial enthusiasm and a dedicated account manager. Improvements in quality assurance and process adherence were suggested.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Design At Work is a branding agency. The Houston, Texas-based company was established in 1990. Their team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Marketing Strategy company Br8kthru Consulting was established in 2017. The firm offers Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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Mtalkz Mobility Services is a Noida, India-based Email Marketing company. They specialize in Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2015.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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See all 3 projectsLanet CLICK offers comprehensive digital marketing services, including technical optimization, content creation, mobile adaptability enhancements, domain ranking improvement, and link-building strategies. Reviews highlight significant increases in organic traffic and conversions, with clients appreciating the personalized approach, clear reporting, and effective project management. Overall, Lanet CLICK is highly praised for its professionalism and impactful results.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bellevue, WA
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TailoredMail is a Broadcast Video and Email Marketing company. The team is in Bellevue, Washington, and their services include Broadcast Video and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newark, NJ
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Remarkety is an e-commerce development company and Email Marketing company in Newark, New Jersey. They offer E-Commerce Development and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Weston, FL
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Established in 2006, TakeFortyTwo is an e-commerce development company. The company provides E-Commerce Development and Email Marketing.
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Email Succes is a Content Marketing and Email Marketing company in Amstelveen, Netherlands. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
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Leadsolo is an Email Marketing company. Launched in 2019, the firm is based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Their team offers Email Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Fredericksburg, VA
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Web design company Flair Communication is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. They focus on Web Design and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2010.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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SKU Agency | Email & SMS Marketing Agency is an Austin, Texas-based Email Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing company. Established in 2017, the team offers Email Marketing and Mobile & App
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lytchett Matravers, England
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Aptagon Technologies, a small mobile application development firm, is located in Lytchett Matravers, England and Dallas, Texas. The team focuses on Mobile App Development and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Jarrang Limited is an Email Marketing and CRM consulting and SI company founded in 2003. The agency focuses on Email Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Santa Barbara, CA
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Ontraport is a CRM consulting and SI company. The Santa Barbara, California-based company was launched in 2008. Their team provides CRM consulting and SI and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Littleton, CO
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See all 1 projectsSalesHive is an outbound sales and lead generation company. According to the feedback provided, the overall experience was unsatisfactory, with significant issues in project execution and communication. Key problems included incorrect implementation details and lack of responsiveness to feedback. The feedback was 100% negative, and no reviewers found anything impressive about the company.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bells Yew Green, England
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Marketing Delivery, an Email Marketing company, is in Bells Yew Green, England. They offer Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Christiana, DE
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B2BSprouts is an Email Marketing company. Established in 2016, the team offers Email Marketing and Market Research. The company is located in Christiana, Delaware.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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F60 Host, an Email Marketing company, provide Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2021.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Whitby, Canada
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The Email Studio Inc is an Email Marketing company. Based in Whitby, Canada, their small team provides Email Marketing and CRM consulting and SI. The agency was founded in 2021.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Covington, KY
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Founded in 1997, Icon Marketing Communications is a midsize Covington, Kentucky-based branding firm. Their team offers Branding and Market Research.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bhopal, India
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Vellko media is an Email Marketing and Affiliate Marketing company. Their small team is based in Bhopal, India. Their team provides Email Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New Delhi, India
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Launched in 2007, PRS International Group India is a midsize New Delhi, India-based Digital Strategy company. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancer
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SaaS Playbook is an Email Marketing company. They were founded in 2020, and their services include Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Fairfax, VA
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Zaphyre is a Fairfax, Virginia-based Sales Outsourcing company. The team offers Sales Outsourcing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Edison, NJ
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Zupees - Partnership Marketing Agency is an Email Marketing company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey. Their team offers Email Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Winooski, VT
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Sully Tyler is a small Email Marketing company. Launched in 2022, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mountain View, CA
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Launched in 2015, Clodura.AI, a small Market Research company, is located in Mountain View, California and Pune, India. Their services include Market Research and Email Marketing.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Launched in 2020, Bookyourleads is a midsize Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mumbai, India
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Aditya Naskar is an Email Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing company founded in 2018. Their team specializes in Email Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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CTR STRATEGY is a social media marketing firm based in London, England. Launched in 2020, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bhopal, India
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PostBox Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd is an Email Marketing company. They are located in Bhopal, India, and their services include Email Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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AudareMail, an Email Marketing company, was established in 2019. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the team offers Email Marketing.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Malvern, PA
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2X is a Malvern, Pennsylvania-based Content Marketing company. The team offers Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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ARMAR Solutions is a midsize Digital Strategy company in Odesa, Ukraine. Their services include Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Alfadanga, Bangladesh
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Established in 2016, SalesStream is an Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oakland, CA
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34/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Singapore, Singapore
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33.9/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Grapevine, TX
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33.8/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Staten Island, NY
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33.3/40.017.6/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Newport, RI
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32/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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31.6/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49L'viv, Ukraine
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31.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada
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31.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5/10 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+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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30.9/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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30.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Randwick, Australia
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30.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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30.2/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hallandale Beach, FL
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30.1/40.017/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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29.9/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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34.1/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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29.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9London, England
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29.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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28.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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28.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews7/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Brașov, Romania
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33/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9
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28.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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28.6/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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33.8/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Jackson, WY
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28.2/40.017.2/20 Reviews5.8/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9
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29.9/40.017/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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35.6/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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37.1/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Poznań, Poland
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27.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews5.2/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999
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27.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience3.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
30% Email Marketing70% Other
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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.