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MyDoctor P.C., led by Dr. Eric Osgood, is a full-service adult primary care clinic located in Hamilton Township, NJ. The practice specializes in comprehensive adult healthcare, including preventive care, routine check-ups, chronic disease management, medication management, and Medication-Assisted Treatment...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- UI/UX Design
- Direct Marketing
- AI Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Hamilton Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Prospects On Fire is a digital marketing agency specializing in lead generation and growth strategies for home service contractors. The agency helps businesses generate more inbound calls, booked jobs, and revenue through data-driven marketing systems. Focused on measurable outcomes rather than vanity...
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- Digital Services
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Upcision is a performance-based B2B lead generation company. We deliver qualified leads on a strict cost-per-lead model: no retainers, no setup fees, no paying for anything that does not convert. Clients pay only for real, qualified leads delivered to their pipeline. We work across multiple verticals...
Top Services:
- Direct Marketing
- Digital Services
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
It's a done-for-you content creation and ads agency. We take care of the scripting, strategy, recording, editing and publishing the content for you...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Media Buying
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We run Google Ads and Meta Ads for US service and SaaS brands spending $10,000 to $100,000 a month. That is the entire business. No SEO, no organic social, no full-service bundle.Most agencies optimize toward whatever metric reports well. We optimize toward new customers and revenue. One cosmetic dental...
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- PPC
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Based near NYC, SeenPixel builds high-performing, custom-coded websites for local service businesses contractors, law firms, clinics, restaurants, salons, and accountants. Instead of slow template builders, our hand-coded sites load in under a second and are engineered to convert visitors into phone calls...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Rutherford, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your business is unique and deserves to be seen. PHENYX can turn your message into a firestorm of success with the help of our experienced in-house team! Let us show you how digital media, when used properly, can ignite connections between you and your customers - leading to increased trust for your brand...
Top Services:
- Direct Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
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- Location
- Lafayette, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Oddball Creative, we are a design and marketing agency based in Owensboro, KY that serves brands globally. Our motto, "WEird WORKs," reflects our belief that to stand out and inspire, you must take an unconventional approach. We're not afraid to get weird, and we encourage our clients to do the same...
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- Advertising
- SEO
- Direct Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Owensboro, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Slamdunkmarketing, we understand that marketing can be overwhelming for small businesses and non-profits. That's why we offer turn-key marketing services to take the hassle out of marketing for our clients. We offer a full range of services, from strategy and planning to execution and measurement. And...
Top Services:
- Direct Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bella Designs Studio is a complete advertising agency owned by women. Since 2008, they have been creating innovative and contemporary branding, marketing and advertising campaigns that generate successful outcomes...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Advertising
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BrainShine is an award winning creative agency founded in 1990 and based in San Diego. With a tight-knit team of fewer than 50 professionals, the firm specializes in advertising, branding, print and digital design, media planning, web development, and public relations for clients across automotive...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
PromiseClick runs LinkedIn as a revenue channel for B2B and SaaS founders. We build custom pipeline systems, positioning, content, and outbound, scoped to each client. No packages, no fluff, just a presence that turns into qualified conversations...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
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- Location
- Newark, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Kent Mora has a 25-year executive career assisting direct-to-consumer (DTC) companies with performance marketing, advertising, analytics, content creation, logistics, finance, operational, and leadership needs. Specializing in eCommerce, television, and Amazon...
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- Direct Marketing
- CRO
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Newport Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Buddy Mail, we excel in developing marketing strategies that resonate with audiences and drive significant impact. Our seasoned team is dedicated to elevating your brand's visibility across various platforms, ensuring meaningful connections with customers and delivering outstanding results through...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Layton, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
TLM Inside Sales is a lead generation and appointment setting agency in USA, Canada and Australia. Our email marketing solution is designed for B2B lead generation that focus on generating sales qualified leads...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- Direct Marketing
- Managed Services
- Market Research
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Roseland, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
Our goal is to bridge the gaps between Revenue Management and Digital Marketing in the hospitality industry. We focus on understanding the hotel business channel mix from revenue channels as well as marketing channels, to put together a marketing media plan. Digital marketing is not one-size-fit-all, it needs...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Coconut Creek, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
DMCG specializes in creating data-driven marketing campaigns that deliver measurable results for businesses of all sizes...
Top Services:
- Direct Marketing
- Location
- Ranger, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
DedicatedVirtual Professional Services LLC transforms overwhelmed entrepreneurs into visionary CEOs. Led by a founder with 25 years of Fortune 500 expertise, we provide high-level Online Business Management (OBM) and certified Meta Ads strategy. Unlike consultants who only offer advice, we provide strategy...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
You no longer have to choose between a site that looks polished and one that performs, because we do both. Our passion: creating beautiful web design with local search strategy baked in, so your business shows up the moment when customers are actively making a booking, buying, or visiting decision...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- AEO
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Summerville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Amply Systems is a Vernon Hills, IL consulting firm that builds websites designed to win customers, not just look good. We get local businesses ranking on Google and Maps, and visible where people actually search now, including ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI. We also handle IT and build automations that...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Vernon Hills, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Atomic Funnels builds complete sales funnels for coaches, course creators and high-ticket service businesses, done for you. We sharpen the offer, write the sales copy and your webinar or VSL script, then build four customer journeys in ClickFunnels, GoHighLevel or WordPress that run head to head, so real...
Top Services:
- CRO
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- Email Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a team of visionary designers, curious problem solvers, and passionate collaborators who believe that great designs are made when strategy and creativity work together. We grow ideas into creative, innovative websites so you can turn visitors into customers. We examine your brand from every angle. We...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Direct Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Saint Clairsville, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Indy Web Design is a top-rated website design company with a focus on delivering high-quality digital marketing services. We have been in business for years, helping businesses of all sizes build their online presence and grow their brand...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
LKCS offers full-cycle marketing, graphic design, commercial printing, web development, and other services backed by leading cybersecurity protocols. Headquartered in Illinois, LKCS leverages more than 50 years of financial marketing expertise to deliver unmatched value for their clients...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Peru, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Ytechnology helps small and midsized businesses grow with custom strategies, websites, and CRM solutions. We focus on revenuenot bloated retainers or recycled playbooks...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Word Beacon, our services extend beyond mere copywriting; we specialize in empowering organizations to amplify their impact, whether it's advocating for environmental causes, protecting children, or bolstering community initiatives. With our expertise and dedication, we stand ready to support your mission...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- SEO
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Belkins is a B2B lead generation and #1 appointment setting agency helping companies build predictable pipeline through omnichannel allbound strategies. Belkins combines strategy, AI-backed outreach, and GTM expertise to drive long-term revenue growth across 50+ industries...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- BPO
- CRM Consulting
- Business Consulting
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
PopArt Studio offers an all-inclusive digital creative suite for your brand to thrive and stand out from the crowd...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 60 Projects Listed
At our agency, we bring immense value to our clients by offering comprehensive strategy development and flawless execution of marketing plans with a holistic 360° approach...
Top Services:
- Direct Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Leadium is a US-based B2B outbound SDR agency running cold email, cold calling, and LinkedIn programs for companies that need qualified pipeline without building an in-house team. Boutique model. 100% US-based execution. Founder-led delivery on every account...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- BPO
- CRM Consulting
- Business Consulting
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Gold & Fourth partners with nonprofits to create custom marketing strategies that amplify their impact, ensuring sustainable growth and alignment with their mission...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Package Design
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Integrated Marketing Services offered by ProMarcom: Innovative ATL, BTL, Digital Media and Other Advertising Agency Services...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Video Production
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We integrate smart strategy, award-winning creative, and seamless execution to deliver comprehensive direct marketing programs. Our focus on building strong client relationships and our action-driven solutions ensure results that drive your business forward...
Top Services:
- Direct Marketing
- Location
- Hingham, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Baycoast Media builds customer acquisition systems for local businesses. We do not sell marketing services. We deliver new customers. Every client gets a custom growth system built around one outcome. New customers through the door. Based in Tampa. Never outsourced. 100% done-for-you. Call today...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Postali is a full-service marketing agency serving the unique needs of attorneys and law firms. Our goal is to help you grow your practice through custom legal marketing plans that attract the clients your firm wants...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
- Direct Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
GrapesTech Solutions is a prominent IT consultancy renowned for delivering cutting-edge digital business solutions. Our expertise lies in offering comprehensive IT consulting, website development and design, and system integration services tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Lewes, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
"Seologic" - one of the leaders of the Belarusian Internet market. At our disposal are effective working tools, intellectual energy and talented hands of employees - to fully promote goods and services, increasing the income of your company...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Organic SEO Company specializes in sustainable, results-driven SEO strategies to boost online visibility, increase traffic, and improve search rankings for businesses...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- SEO
- Direct Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Market Research
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Polaris Direct specializes in high-performance direct marketing services, offering data-driven solutions for effective customer engagement...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Direct Marketing
- Location
- Hooksett, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Clickstera is a performance marketing agency that helps e-commerce and direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands scale profitably across Amazon, Walmart, Google, Meta, TikTok, and Shopify. The agency combines paid advertising, marketplace management, creative optimization, and conversion-focused Shopify development to...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- PPC
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Ink Founders is a trusted self publishing platform offering complete services including ghostwriting, editing, cover design, and Amazon Kindle publishing. It supports authors, entrepreneurs, and creators in turning ideas into professionally published books while building strong personal brands...
Top Services:
- Affiliate Marketing
- CRO
- SEO
- Direct Marketing
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Miami Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
At JA Frontiers, we believe that the most effective business solutions are born from a blend of rigorous analysis and genuine partnership. We dont just deliver reports; we strive to provide the kind of operational reliability and actionable insight that helps our clients see past the immediate challenge to...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- CRO
- PPC
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- Location
- Science Hill, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Mark Scaling builds AI-powered revenue infrastructure for roofing companies. We replace traditional marketing agencies and sales teams with a complete operating system AI lead response, storm trigger automation, commercial property targeting, automated estimating, and full pipeline management. Our clients...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
LevelUp Leads specializes in optimizing sales processes by overseeing every aspect of clients' outbound strategies, from acquiring relevant data to executing meticulously crafted campaigns. With a dedicated team managing outreach efforts, clients can confidently devote their time to closing deals and driving...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Direct Marketing
- Call Centers
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- Location
- Lafayette, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our business offers you quick, dependable, and technologically advanced services in addition to digital marketing. We hold a Developer certification from Google for marketing and design. The KERYAR offers a variety of services all under one roof...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- Direct Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Sugar Land, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Salt Mine is a dynamic business development agency that combines strategic thinking and creativity to drive growth. Through targeted social media marketing, direct engagement, and comprehensive strategies, we help businesses achieve sustainable growth and increased visibility. Our approach is rooted in...
Top Services:
- Direct Marketing
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
QueenPin Design is focused on creating impactful brand experiences. Skilled in handling complex, multi-faceted projects while blending strategic insight with analytical precision...
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- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Savannah, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Get Patients Flow helps doctors, clinics, and healthcare practices attract more patients through proven digital marketing strategies...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- AEO
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
MoJo Small Business Marketing is a Long Island-based marketing consultancy led by Matthew Overs, a marketing expert and business advisor with over 15 years of experience. The practice provides customized digital marketing and lead-generation services, including SEO, SEM, social media, email and text...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- AEO
- PPC
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Malverne, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
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Hiring Guide: How to Choose the Top Direct Marketing Company in the US
What can a top direct marketing agency do for businesses in the US?
They help businesses reach specific audiences with targeted, personalized campaigns that are easier to measure than mass advertising.
According to research, personalized direct mail campaigns see a 15% higher response rate than generic ones.
Furthermore, brands that use 4 or more channels in their direct marketing efforts outperform those using 1 to 2 channels by 300% engagement.
Top direct marketing agencies plan and execute data-driven outreach across email, direct mail, SMS, and telemarketing, while managing audience segmentation, messaging, testing, and performance tracking to improve effectiveness.
According to Linearity, 85% of marketers believe direct marketing forms the foundation of all integrated marketing strategies, highlighting its role in driving engagement and measurable results.
By working with experienced agencies, businesses can reduce wasted spend, improve message relevance, and gain clearer visibility into what influences responses, conversions, and long-term customer growth, enabling more informed marketing decisions over time.
What kind of ROI can I expect from these campaigns?
The return on investment from direct marketing varies by channel and execution, but it delivers an average return of $42 for every $1 spent, reflecting strong long-term performance across industries.
Email marketing also produces high returns, with benchmarks placing ROI at $36 for every $1 spent when campaigns are properly segmented and automated.
These results are driven by the direct marketing company’s ability to target known audiences, track responses, and optimize campaigns through data and personalization, making it a cost-efficient approach to customer acquisition and retention.
How do direct marketing companies in the United States measure project success and ROI?
They ensure success by tracking direct, quantifiable customer actions and cost efficiency.
- Response and conversion rates: Direct marketing campaigns are evaluated based on how many recipients take action. Industry benchmarks show average direct mail response rates between 2.7% and 4.4%, which are commonly used as a reference point for performance.
- Cost per acquisition (CPA): Agencies calculate how much it costs to generate each lead or customer, which helps businesses compare campaign performance and assess profitability.
- Attribution and tracking: Tools such as unique URLs, promo codes, and call tracking are used to connect responses directly to specific campaigns, which improves measurement accuracy and clarifies which efforts are driving results.
- Revenue-based ROI: Final performance is assessed by comparing campaign-generated revenue against total costs. Standard ROI calculations are used to determine overall financial impact.
When should a business outsource marketing rather than rely on an in-house team?
Hiring one of these agencies makes sense when internal resources or expertise limit campaign performance or scalability.
- Limited in-house expertise: When internal teams lack experience in audience segmentation, list management, or direct response strategy, campaign effectiveness can suffer. A direct marketing agency brings specialized knowledge and proven frameworks to fill those gaps.
- Need for faster execution: Agencies can launch campaigns more quickly using established processes, tools, and vendor relationships, so businesses can meet tight timelines or respond faster to market opportunities.
- Campaign scale or complexity increases: Multi-channel campaigns involving email, direct mail, SMS, or telemarketing can become difficult to manage internally. Agencies provide the structure and resources needed to coordinate execution and tracking across channels.
- Performance plateaus: When in-house campaigns stop improving response rates or ROI, an external partner can offer a fresh perspective. Agencies apply testing and optimization methods to identify new opportunities for growth.
- Short-term or specialized needs: direct marketing companies are useful to have onboard for one-off campaigns or specialized initiatives that do not justify long-term hiring. In that way, businesses access expertise without increasing permanent headcount.
What should you look for when selecting a marketing firm for your business?
Choosing the right marketing firm requires evaluating both strategic fit and execution capability.
- Relevant experience
Look for firms with proven experience running campaigns similar to your industry, audience, or business goals. Prior experience helps reduce risk and improves the likelihood of effective execution. - Measurement and transparency
The firm should clearly explain how success, performance, and ROI are tracked and reported. Regular, understandable reporting ensures accountability and informed decision-making. - Data and compliance practices
Strong list sourcing, data handling, and privacy compliance are essential in direct marketing. Firms should follow applicable data protection regulations and clearly document their data practices. - Channel expertise
Ensure the firm has hands-on experience with the channels you plan to use, not just high-level strategy. Practical execution experience is critical for managing performance and optimization. - Clear communication and expectations
A good partner sets realistic timelines, budgets, and outcomes from the start. Clear communication helps prevent misalignment and ensures smoother collaboration throughout the engagement.
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FAQs for Direct Marketing Companies
What services do these types of companies typically offer in the US?
They typically offer the following core services:Â
- Direct mail marketing campaigns: Targeted physical mail that still delivers some of the highest response rates among marketing channels, with an average response rate around 4.4% versus 0.12% for email.Â
- Telemarketing: Outreach via phone calls to generate leads, sales, or market feedback; 45% of businesses still consider telemarketing an effective lead conversion strategy.Â
- Email marketing: Sending targeted emails to subscriber lists to promote products and nurture relationships; 89% of marketers say email is their primary lead-generation channel.
- SMS/text marketing: Short text message promotions sent directly to mobile users; SMS messages have an exceptionally high 98% open rate and over half of consumers find them useful.Â
- Direct selling support: Campaigns designed to initiate immediate purchase responses from targeted audiences. Examples include list rentals, offer fulfillment, personalization, and tracking.Â
How much do direct marketing companies in the United States cost?
Typically, the cost ranges from a few thousand dollars for small businesses to $50,000 or more for large-scale campaigns, depending on campaign size, channel mix, data usage, and the level of personalization involved.Â
Unlike some digital services, direct marketing agencies rarely publish standalone hourly rates.Â
Instead, pricing is most often based on project fees, retainers, or per-unit campaign costs, which provide clearer and more verifiable benchmarks.Â
| Pricing model | Typical cost range | What it usually covers |
| Project-based pricing | $3,000-$50,000+ per campaign | Strategy, creative, list management, execution, and reporting for one-off or time-bound campaigns |
| Monthly retainer | $1,500-$10,000+ per month | Ongoing direct marketing management, optimization, and reporting |
| Per-unit campaign costs (direct mail) | $0.30-$1.00+ per mail piece | Printing, postage, and mailing (agency fees usually billed separately) |
| Telemarketing programs | $25-$75+ per hour or per-call pricing | Call labor, scripting, and lead qualification |
Hourly billing is less common in direct marketing, but some agencies use this model for planning, segmentation, or analytics. Â
When used, rates typically align with broader US marketing agency benchmarks, with industry data indicating a reference range of $100-$150 per hour.Â
How long does it typically take to see measurable campaign results?
Timelines vary by channel, with measurable results typically appearing within a few weeks to a few months.Â
- Email and SMS campaigns often show initial engagement within days, with simpler efforts gaining traction in 1-2 weeks. Â
- Direct mail responses are usually seen over several weeks, with performance commonly evaluated after 6-8 weeks.Â
- Multi-channel campaigns that combine email, SMS, direct mail, or telemarketing often take 1-3 months to show consistent results. Â
Longer-term ROI trends, such as improvements in cost efficiency, repeat conversions, and customer lifetime value, may become clearer over 3-6 months as campaigns are refined and scaled.Â
Which marketing channels are most effective today?
Several direct marketing channels are effective, including:Â
- Email marketing: Effective due to its scale and personalization, with segmented campaigns generating higher revenue than non-segmented sends.Â
- Direct mail: Physical mail is effective because it creates strong brand recall and is more memorable than many digital formats, especially when paired with online channels. According to CompereMedia, 85% of marketers agree direct mail delivers the best conversion rate of all channels they use, up from 74% in 2023.Â
- SMS marketing: Widely used for its immediacy, with many consumers preferring text messages for transactional or time-sensitive brand communications.Â
- Telemarketing: Plays a role in complex or high-value sales, particularly in B2B, where live conversations support qualification and relationship building. As research suggests, 45% of businesses still consider telemarketing an effective strategy for lead conversion.Â
- Multi-channel direct marketing: Campaigns that integrate multiple direct channels drive higher engagement by reinforcing consistent messaging across touchpoints.Â
Why should businesses invest in this approach instead of relying on mass advertising?
Direct marketing companies offer businesses a more targeted and measurable alternative to mass advertising.Â
- Targeted audience reach: Direct marketing focuses on specific customer segments rather than broad exposure, improving message relevance and reducing wasted spend, which helps businesses allocate budgets more efficiently.Â
- Clear performance tracking: Agencies design campaigns to generate direct responses, making it easier to evaluate which messages, channels, and audiences are driving results.Â
- Greater control and flexibility: Businesses can test and refine messaging, offers, and targeting based on real campaign feedback. Changes can be made quickly without waiting for long campaign cycles.Â
- More predictable outcomes: The ability to measure and adjust campaigns in real time leads to more consistent and manageable results compared with mass advertising, which reduces uncertainty and improves planning accuracy.Â