Discover leading email marketing companies on DesignRush specialized in campaign management, automation, list growth, and deliverability. Find a vetted partner equipped to increase engagement, retention, and long-term business growth.
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At The Charles, we craft unforgettable brand experiences. Our expert team creates strategic campaigns and digital journeys for lifestyle, beauty, luxury media & technology brands that drive impactful storytelling with lasting impressions...
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We can assist in developing a solution that meets your business objectives and your time and financial constraints...
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- Location
- Kula, Hawaii
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AnythingPixel is a boutique digital marketing agency with a wealth of experience and expertise in enterprise-level solutions. We are passionate about building beautiful websites that not only look great, but also drive conversions and generate leads. From SEO and social media marketing to PPC and email...
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- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Smyrna, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Webtrics NZ Limited is an Auckland, New Zealand-based web development and digital marketing firm that specializes in web design, SEO, graphic design, logo design, UI/UX design, web hosting, PPC, and social media marketing. We are committed to providing our clients with digital solutions of the highest quality...
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- Email Marketing
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- SEO
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
We add the services our customers mid sized and large enterprises with regional impact need to strategically stand on regional level...
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- Email Marketing
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- CRO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Lima, Peru
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
B2B InDemand primarily collaborates with Media Agencies, Publishers, and Marketing companies, specializing in the implementation of lead generation programs through the strategic application of marketing automation and digital marketing. Our tailored services are designed to empower businesses in these...
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- Email Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Affiliate Marketing
- Advertising
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Sherman Digital Co. helps businesses fix email deliverability problems, build reliable sending infrastructure, and improve inbox placement. I work directly with clients on SPF, DKIM, DMARC, DNS, sender reputation, cold email infrastructure, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and outbound systems. The goal is...
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- Email Marketing
- CRM Consulting
- IT Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Winter Springs, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a SEO Agency focused in SEO services for websites and ecommerce. We deliver excellent services and experiences for our clients all over USA, Mexico, Spain and Latin America. Mexico City is our home, but we serve to our clients wherever they are. Our services are top in class practices, commited work...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
DigitalSpring is a digital marketing agency founded in 2018. Since then, the team is not only growing, but is managing to keep up more marketing projects coming. The team helps mostly small and medium businesses but has some big client names in the stash. Our goal is to provide a full array of marketing and...
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- Digital Marketing
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- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Velingrad, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Breidan builds an integrated digital ecosystem, from websites to ERP systems, powered by elite creative talent. We deliver reliable, scalable solutions to help businesses in the Gulf and western markets grow smarter...
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- Web Development
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Aley, Lebanon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Sales outsourcing service company delivering expert lead generation, inbound and outbound sales, and appointment setting. Scale faster, cut costs, and boost conversions with a high-performance sales team tailored to your business goals...
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- Business Consulting
- Email Marketing
- Call Centers
- Customer Support
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Clear Skies Marketing Group provides digital marketing, website design, vehicle branding, and storefront signs. The combination of digital agency and sign shop make us a one-stop-shop for small business marketing. We only choose the best marketing strategy for you without pushing one marketing strategy or...
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Gunnison, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Biointel is a healthcare agency focused on hospitals, physician practices, medical equipment and device manufacturers. One of my strengths is translating complex copy into communication that entices consumers and B2B audiences. I'm known for my ability to dig in and learn a product or service to develop the...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
BRANDSHAPE is your dedicated partner in crafting a brand that not only stands out but thrives. We believe that your brand is more than just a logo; it's the heart and soul of your business. That's why we take a comprehensive approach, blending cutting-edge web design with captivating social media strategies...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Newark, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
The End Creative Agency is a Perth-based design studio specialising in annual reports, publications, websites and branding, working with corporate, government and institutional clients across Australia...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Peppermint Grove, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
ribby.dev is an independent software studio in the Twin Cities. We build websites, web apps, mobile apps, and AI automation for small and growing businesses the kind of work that usually means hiring an agency, done by senior engineers who talk to you directly. Recent work includes a tee-time app pulling live...
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Wojo Design is a full service website design agency founded in 2004 by 3 Internet entrepreneurs who love building awesome websites. We boost website performance by designing a better user experience. Great design aligns business goals with user needs and drives increased conversions. Whether you want to sell...
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
17+ Years experience in Graphic Design, Web Design, Print, Social Media, and Marketing. We have hundreds of clients in a vast array of industries, all happy and thriving...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Grand Blanc, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
WISEBUSINESS IT LTD is a results-driven digital growth agency helping ambitious businesses scale through SEO, Ads, Email Marketing, and Conversion Optimization. We blend data, creativity, and automation to turn clicks into clients...
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- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Frank Balderrama is a website designer in Sacramento that specializes in designing and maintaining complete marketing packages that include Graphic Design, Logo Design, Website Design, Print Design, E-mail Ad Design and Marketing, Audio and Video Production, Illustration and Social Media...
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- eCommerce Development
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- Creative Services
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Branding, Logo Design, Website Design and business growth with digital marketing are our specialties. We believe you can always be better. Whether you are a new or existing business that needs to refresh and grow, we can help you achieve your goals. Let us help you get your brand where you want to be...
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- Branding
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Nearshore web studio in Serbia building websites, online stores and search traffic for EU and US clients...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Design Services
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- Location
- Ruma, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $29/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Elite Digital Campaigns is a specialized lead generation and digital marketing agency focused on the property development, property investment, and finance sectors. The company helps clients generate qualified leads, appointments, and sales opportunities through digital advertising, email marketing, sales...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Location
- Subiaco, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We’re focused on ensuring that what we are doing for our clients is actually what they need at the current stage of their business. Through dialogue and data, we help you visualize your growth potential with a full execution strategy to meet forecasted results...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are an outsourced Sales & Marketing team specializing in: Digital Marketing, Content Development & Branding, Lead Generation & Outsourced Sales...
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- AI Development
- Email Marketing
- Location
- Portland, Maine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
Our mission is to build the best possible websites and ecommerce sites. We want to make every single client happy!...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Forcery is a top Salesforce and Pardot Consultant in New York City. With over 25 Salesforce Certifications on our team, Forcery is a Google Partner and Registered Salesforce Consulting Partner specializing in Business Process Analysis, CRM Implementations, Data Migrations, Systems Integrations and Marketing...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our B2B data is compiled for both domestic and international locations. Compiling accurate data -- both offline (postal, firmographic, demographic) and email address data is our core competency with the largest coverage of 78MM contacts manager level and above in the US...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Location
- West Hollywood, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
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A New Generation of Digital Marketing Experts Delivering Exceptional Results and Real Business Outcomes...
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- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
ITNow Technologies is a digital marketing agency specializing in email marketing, CRM solutions, and lead generation for businesses of all sizes. With a focus on creating personalized campaigns and automated workflows, the agency helps brands connect with customers more effectively and convert engagement into...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Location
- Casper, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
MailBakery is a digital agency that excels in creating, coding, testing, and integrating various HTML email templates with a range of email service providers such as Mailchimp, HubSpot, Salesforce, Klaviyo, Shopify, Braze, and more...
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- Web Development
- Email Marketing
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
In todays fast-paced marketplace, you need dynamic digital marketing that captures attention, drives sales, and keeps you one step ahead of the competition. Thats why, from web design to social media, email marketing to branding; we give you the powerful tools you need to showcase your business, and win...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Zada Zada is a marketing agency, specializing in SEO, SEM, SMM, and SMO marketing. We understand what it takes to make a brand grow. How? We currently help run several successful brands.We are the fastest-growing Digital marketing agency specializing in #cbd marketing and Cannabis Marketing. We are a team...
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- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Knox Digital Agency provides a comprehensive range of services. As part of our comprehensive marketing services, we provide search engine optimization (SEO), Google advertisements, social media ads, account management, website and landing page creation, and more in order to assist you in expanding your...
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- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Location
- Vancouver, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We deliver a 20-30% profit increase without relying on advertising, ensuring remarkable growth in just 30 days. Elevate your brand with our proven backend marketing strategies...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are delivering top-level Digital Marketing Services with our best-experienced team. At Digivaze, we leverage a multitude of skills to build and hone your brand. From social movements to "underground" marketing, we are there to drive your brand forward. We match skills to your project in order to produce...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Location
- Watford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Inbox Stars is a leading Boston-based marketing agency specializing in DTC retention and CRM marketing solutions. The agency helps high-growth brands elevate their digital presence. Inbox Stars' innovative approach leverages first-party data and creative design to drive measurable results and enhance customer...
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- CRM Consulting
- Email Marketing
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We aim to supply high-quality, human-verified, full-funnel B2B leads and data.We assist in maximizing lead & data gen for the B2B industry by employing AI to discover the appropriate consumers at the right time hence accelerating market demand...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Location
- Oro Valley, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Oneresource Virtual Assistants, based in Oxfordshire since 2009, supports small businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs by handling time-consuming tasks. Its dedicated team works as an extension of the client's business, providing reliable and efficient virtual assistance. The agency handles repetitive...
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- Phone Answering Services
- Email Marketing
- Location
- Banbury, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
TAS Digital is a reliable partner in transforming email and short message service (SMS) marketing efforts into sustainable revenue streams. With over a decade of specialized expertise, the agency drives exponential growth through targeted strategies that maximize conversions and revenue. From crafting...
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- Advertising
- Email Marketing
- Location
- Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
UX Growth is a specialized conversion rate optimization (CRO) and email marketing agency enhancing customer experiences for DTC brands. The agency combines creativity with data-driven strategies to create compelling offers that foster customer loyalty. Its approach ensures that brands attract and retain their...
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- CRO
- Email Marketing
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
No more one-size-fits-all email blasts. Let's craft tailored emails that segment your audience, sell your services, and scale your business strategically. I'm a professional conversion copywriter who understands the unique needs of woman-owned and LGBTQ-owned service businesses. I know you're not just looking...
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- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Location
- Westminster, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Wired Messenger is a full service agency based in Toronto, Canada.We have been doing email marketing for over 20 years and are partnered with top ESP providers. We have worked with some of the top brands world wide to increase their conversion rates through our email marketing services...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Location
- Richmond Hill, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
ROAS Marketing, based in Nebraska, specializes in white-label marketing services, as well as both social and traditional marketing strategies...
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- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Location
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Skywire is a strategic digital agency that sets new standards for luxury, fashion, and lifestyle brands. With a focus on delivering digital excellence, they drive growth through innovative strategies, creative design, and cutting-edge technology...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Insight Goat is Austin's leading digital marketing agency, specializing in data-driven solutions for local businessess. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including SEO, PPC campaigns, lead generation, and custom website development, all designed to maximize your online presence and ROI. With over 15...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Right Idea Media & Creative is a full-service advertising agency dedicated to delivering innovative marketing solutions that drive measurable success. With expertise spanning digital, traditional, and video production, the agency crafts tailored strategies designed to maximize client profitability...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Email Marketing
- Location
- Council Bluffs, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Mihaela S. Myer Digital specializes in providing personalized, SEO-driven website design and targeted email marketing services tailored for small businesses and individuals in Chapel Hill, Durham, and the Triangle area of North Carolina. With a focus on creating custom, scalable WordPress websites that are...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
- Location
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A performance marketing agency helping eCommerce brands scale faster through ROI-driven email, SMS, and paid ads. Over $40M generated for clients. Trusted by INC 5000 brands nationwide, and 3X Inc Power Partner Award Winner...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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What services do email marketing agencies provide?
They offer a suite of services that help businesses engage audiences, drive conversions, and measure email marketing campaign performance.
- Email marketing strategy and planning: Developing end-to-end email strategies, from audience targeting and segmentation to campaign calendars and lifecycle planning (e.g., welcome series, promotional campaigns, re-engagement flows)
- Email campaign creation and management: Designing email templates, writing copy and subject lines, and setting up campaigns with proper personalization. According to Litmus, newsletters remain one of the most common email types, used by about 68% of marketing teams in email programs, making it a staple service for many email marketing firms.
- Marketing automation: Around 50-71% of businesses use drip sequences, triggers, and customer journeys. Email marketing firms help set up and optimize these workflows for better engagement and efficiency.
- List growth and segmentation: Splitting lists by behavior, purchase history, or demographics is critical for relevance. Segmented campaigns can generate up to 760% more revenue than non-segmented campaigns, according to NPD Group.
- Deliverability and inbox optimization: Monitoring sender reputation, spam filters, and domain authentication (e.g., SPF, DKIM) to improve inbox placement, by reducing bounce rates and helping more emails actually reach subscribers.
- A/B testing: Running A/B tests on subject lines, content blocks, layout, and send timing to boost engagement metrics like open rates, CTR, and conversions. Agencies test multiple email template variations through A/B testing.
- Analytics and reporting: Providing dashboards and insights on open rates, click-through rates (CTR), conversion rates, and revenue attribution help clients measure ROI and refine future campaigns.
When should I hire this agency?
Hire an email marketing agency when your internal efforts aren't delivering the results you need, and you need to boost performance, save time, and improve ROI. Many small business owners begin with a free plan and basic campaigns, but hire an agency once email becomes a core revenue channel.
More specifically, you should hire an email marketing firm when:
- Your key email metrics, such as open rates, are significantly below 30-40%, or your click rates are under 2%.
- ROI from email is lower than expected compared with channel standards; the average ROI is around 3600-3800% (about $36-$38 return for every $1 spent).
- The internal team is stretched thin or inexperienced.
- You lack advanced capabilities like email marketing automation, segmentation, or personalization.
- You're currently using a free plan from your email platform, and you've hit subscriber limits, maxed out monthly send caps, and lack advanced automation features.
- You want measurable revenue growth.
How much do email marketing companies charge for their services?
The cost varies widely, depending on experience level, services included, list size, and campaign complexity. Email marketing firms usually charge $15 to $300 per hour, depending on the agency's expertise and location.
- Basic to mid-level agency: $1,000-$3,000/month for smaller businesses or limited campaigns.
- Standard full-service range: $2,500-$10,000+/month for ongoing work, including strategy, email automation, and reporting.
- Specialized email marketing services: $1,500-$3,000/month for 2-3 campaigns or $5,000- $15,000/month for enterprise-level management.
- High-end retainers can exceed $10,000/month when they include advanced segmentation, data integrations, or multi-channel automation.
Per Email or Per Project
- Per email: Roughly $250-$700 per campaign/email created.
- Per project: Starting around $1,000+ for a defined one-time engagement.
While free plans allow businesses to start email marketing at no cost, they typically limit the number of contacts, automation, and advanced analytics. Agencies, by contrast, focus on revenue optimization, making them a growth investment rather than a cost.
What should I look for when hiring an agency?
When choosing an email marketing firm, focus on measurable performance, strategic capability, and transparency. Here are the key criteria to consider:
- Demonstrated performance results
Top email marketing agencies will show measurable outcomes, so look for case studies that include revenue lifts, conversion improvements, or ROI figures. Email marketing typically delivers $36 in revenue for every $1 spent, so agencies should tie results to actual financial impact. - Baseline benchmarks and gap analysis
Email marketing companies should compare your performance to current benchmarks and explain how they plan to improve your metrics. - Segmentation and personalization expertise
Segmented campaigns can see up to 760% more revenue than non-segmented ones, and personalized subject lines can boost open rates significantly. Look for clear segmentation strategies aligned with buyer behavior. - Automation and lifecycle strategy
Automated flows such as welcome series, cart abandonment, and post-purchase messaging are proven winners: automated email campaigns often outperform basic sends with higher opens and conversions. Choose an agency that builds and optimizes automation workflows. - Data-driven measurement and reporting
A B2B email marketing agency should establish KPIs, including conversion rate, revenue per recipient, and list growth, and report them regularly. Avoid vendors that focus only on vanity metrics like opens without linking to business outcomes. - Testing and optimization process
Continuous A/B testing should be part of their execution plan, as it's essential for growth over time. - Technical and platform expertise
Ensure the agency knows your email platform, be it Constant Contact, Klaviyo, Mailchimp, or HubSpot, and fundamentals like deliverability, authentication, compliance, and list hygiene. - Transparent scope and pricing
Know what email marketing services are included and what costs extra before you sign. Clear deliverables, timelines, and reporting expectations avoid surprises later.
What factors affect an email marketing firm’s pricing?
Email marketing company prices are influenced primarily by:
- List size and email volume
- Email marketing service and automation complexity
- Agency experience and reputation
- Frequency of campaigns
- Email marketing tools and integrations used
- Billing model and team composition
If a business is still operating on a free plan, agency costs may initially include email marketing platform migration, list restructuring, or automation setup, which can increase onboarding pricing.
By understanding these factors, businesses can better compare proposals and choose an agency whose pricing matches the value and outcomes they expect.
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