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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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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Delhi, India
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See all 18 projectsHOR-Highonrank Was Founded by Chandra Prakash Sharma in 2019. A Young Entrepreneur Who Is Passionate About Digital Marketing, And Has a Deep Understanding of How to Turn Websites and Businesses
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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See all 1 projectsSledgehammer Creative provides web design, search engine optimization (SEO), and digital advertising services such as Google Ads and Google Local Service Ads. Feedback highlights their high-quality service, effective communication, and rapid delivery times, resulting in improved search rankings and increased client engagement. Their impressive performance and competitive pricing are consistently praised.
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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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See all 1 projectsSC Happy Web SRL provides custom development solutions, notably utilizing Laravel, and is recognized for its excellent marketing and development skills. Feedback highlights their timely delivery of high-quality work and effective communication, resulting in impressive project outcomes. The company is praised for both their technical and project management capabilities, with no noted areas for improvement.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Praha 7, Czech Republic
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Digital Strategy company H1.cz is headquartered in Praha 7, Czech Republic. Established in 2005, the team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Traverse City, MI
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Based in Traverse City, Michigan, Oneupweb is a branding firm. The team focuses on Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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Launched in 1995, Neoscape is a branding agency. The midsize team specializes in Branding and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Santa Barbara, CA
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Refuel Agency is an Advertising company. Established in 1987, the firm is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California and New York, New York. Their team offers Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pune, India
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Founded in 2011, A2 Digital - Digital Marketing Agency is a Digital Strategy company. The team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ghaziabad, India
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Headquartered in Ghaziabad, India and Ghaziabad, India, SBS DIGITAL INFOTECH is an Email Marketing company. The team focuses on Email Marketing and E-Commerce Development.
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Digital Paltan , a social media marketing firm, is headquartered in Vadodara, India. They provide Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were launched in 2023.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hawthorn, Australia
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Green Hat is a Marketing Strategy company launched in 2001. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Chicago Social Media Marketers is a Chicago, Illinois-based social media marketing company. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Sarasota, FL
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Founded in 2016, Branding Respect is a small branding firm. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Chester Springs, PA
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Launched in 2004, 2120 Creative is a small Digital Strategy company. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Birmingham, England
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Established in 2000, e4k Digital Agency is a small Birmingham, England-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Kharkiv, Ukraine
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WebPC is a Kharkiv, Ukraine-based SEO agency. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Emirates Digital Marketing is an Affiliate Marketing company. The Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based team focuses on Affiliate Marketing and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Salt Lake City, UT
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HyperGrowthCEO is an Advertising company. They were launched in 2007 and focus on Advertising and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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ALH Media is a SEO agency. Launched in 2010, the company is headquartered in Miami, Florida. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Chennai, India
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GML Soft Labs is a SEO company. The company is based in Chennai, India. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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JDThomson & Associates Growth Marketing Agency is a small London, England-based Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Public Relations.
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49
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Meckanzy is an Advertising company. They are located in Abuja, Nigeria. Their team offers Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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El LinKe is a small Digital Strategy company established in 2016. Their services include Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Springfield, MO
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Launched in 2016, Frontier Media Labs is a social media marketing company. The company focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Birmingham, England
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Founded in 2017, Full Fat Commerce, a small Conversion Optimization company, is based in Birmingham, England. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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Located in دبي, United Arab Emirates, Brand Platforms is a SEO agency. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dehradun, India
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Founded in 2021, Outreach Empress is a small SEO company based in Dehradun, India. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Adelaide, Australia
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Tel5 Australia, a Digital Strategy company, is based in Adelaide, Australia. Launched in 2010, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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AI development company Imisofts is based in San Leandro, California. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and E-Commerce Development.
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Vanguard Online Marketing, a Content Marketing company, was launched in 2012. The firm specializes in Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Ravs IT Solution is a PPC agency. Founded in 2020, the agency is located in Morley, Australia. Their services include Pay Per Click and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hoboken, NJ
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GLM Inc. Is an Advertising company launched in 1980. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 360 L & G Software LLC is a Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Launched in 2014, Baal & Spots is a branding company. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Sprig Agency (DataSprig) is a Colombo, Sri Lanka-based Video Marketing company. They provide Video Marketing and Branding and were established in 2019.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chesterfield, England
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Blaze Creative is a branding company founded in 2022. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing and is based in Chesterfield, England.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lagos, Nigeria
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Uppermarksolutions.com is a branding company. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing, and the firm is located in Lagos, Nigeria.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Chadstone, Australia
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Founded in 2020, Skyward Digital Solutions PTY LTD, a small Email Marketing company, is based in Chadstone, Australia. Their team offers Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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PT Marketer Group is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is based in Kin of Prussia, Pennsylvania and offers Digital Strategy and Email Marketing. The agency was launched in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerPortland, OR
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Digital Marketing 4FP, LLC is a Digital Strategy company. The team is in Portland, Oregon, and their services include Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerOmaha, NE
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Performance Planners LLC is an Email Marketing company. Established in 1995, the agency provides Email Marketing and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerCooper City, FL
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Branding firm LikeCatcher was launched in 2011. The agency focuses on Branding and Email Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerDelhi, India
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Digital Marketing is a social media marketing firm. Their team is headquartered in Delhi, India and offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNew York, NY
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Your Expert Marketing is a SEO services firm. Founded in 2014, their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerGandhinagar, India
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Abhi Bavishi is a Gandhinagar, India-based Email Marketing company. They offer Email Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMalappuram, India
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Freelance digital marketing strategist in calicut is a small branding company headquartered in Malappuram, India. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kondapur, India
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JGP Solutions is a Mobile & App Marketing company. The team is based in Kondapur, India, and their services include Mobile & App Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Advertising company CreateTheWeb was launched in 2017. The agency offers Advertising and Web Design, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Cairo, Egypt
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Digiutm Digital Marketing Agency is a Digital Strategy company. The firm is based in Cairo, Egypt and Saint John, Canada. Their services include Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montrose Historic District, AL
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AB Tech Solutions, LLC is a branding company. Their small team is in Montrose Historic District, Alabama and specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy. The company was established in 2015.
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Grapevine, TX
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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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada
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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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$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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$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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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+$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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27.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience3.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.