Top Email Marketing Companies in the United States
From New York’s media and finance brands to San Francisco’s SaaS leaders and Austin’s fast-growing startups, the United States is a powerhouse for email marketing talent. U.S. agencies pair strategy, creative, and deliverability expertise to drive lifecycle growth—from welcome and onboarding to re‑engagement and win‑back.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 70 projectsInbox Army, LLC is a specialized email marketing agency adept at Email Campaigns, Email List Management, and Email Automation. Customer reviews consistently praise their commitment to client satisfaction, with over 90% highlighting their responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to deliver on time. Their strategic approach and expertise have notably enhanced email engagement and conversion rates.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 8 projectsOptimite is a dynamic email marketing agency specializing in services such as Email Campaigns, Email Automation, and Newsletter Marketing. Their clients consistently praise their structured project management and responsiveness, with 100% of reviews highlighting timely delivery and high-quality outcomes. They excel in optimizing email engagement strategies, evidenced by significant increases in revenue and email-driven results for their clients.
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 28 projectsOne 10 Media is a distinguished email marketing agency specializing in email campaigns, email automation, and email engagement strategies. Reviewers consistently commend their strategic alignment, proactive communication, and commitment to understanding client needs, resulting in significant revenue growth and efficient project management. An impressive 90% of feedback highlights their flexibility and personalized approach, with particular praise for delivering timely and effective solutions.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Arden Hills, MN
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Lorton Data, Inc. Is an Email Marketing and Direct Marketing company. The team is in Arden Hills, Minnesota, and their services include Email Marketing and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49North Salt Lake, UT
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Located in North Salt Lake, Utah, CityGro is a small Advertising and Email Marketing company. The team provides Advertising and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pasadena, CA
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California Marketing Inc is an Email Marketing company established in 1930. Their services include Email Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orlando, FL
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Alpha Mail is a small Orlando, Florida-based Email Marketing and Sales Outsourcing company. The team offers Email Marketing and Sales Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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AMB Interactive LLC is an Email Marketing and SMS Marketing company headquartered in New York, New York. The team provides Email Marketing and SMS Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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DBurns Design is a small Conversion Optimization company in Santa Monica, California. The team focuses on Conversion Optimization and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tulsa, OK
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In Tulsa, Oklahoma, Smart Girl Digital is a Digital Strategy company. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Content Marketing and were established in 2018.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 2 projectsdigital marauders is a digital marketing and web development agency specializing in e-commerce solutions and digital marketing strategies. Reviewers consistently praise their capacity to significantly enhance online sales and improve digital marketing efficiency, with one client doubling sales in a short period. Clients appreciate their attentive project management and personalized service, with around 80% of reviews highlighting their effective communication and commitment to client success.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Palm Coast, FL
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See all 1 projectsMarketing 180 is a full-service digital marketing agency offering a massive portfolio of expert services. We work with leading brands and businesses, nationwide, providing innovative, effective
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami Beach, FL
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SEO agency Surgeons Advisor offers Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization. They are located in Miami Beach, Florida.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Lewes, DE
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Adsy, a public relations company, is located in Lewes, Delaware. They offer Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Branding firm Vaca Design Collective was established in 2010. The team specializes in Branding and Web Design and is based in Houston, Texas.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Livonia, MI
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Launched in 2008, Bold Media Inc. Is a pay per click agency. The small team specializes in Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Omaha, NE
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Established in 2015, Idea Mobile Solutions is a small Omaha, Nebraska-based web design company. Their services include Web Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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Aetomic Digital Marketing is a small branding firm located in Cleveland, Ohio. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Silver Spring, MD
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Peak Performance Digital is a web design company. The team provides Web Design and Digital Strategy, and the agency is based in Silver Spring, Maryland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Minneapolis, MN
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Outsell is an AI development company. Launched in 2004, the agency is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their team offers Artificial Intelligence and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Manor, TX
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Social media marketing company Kick Off Social was established in 2017. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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Overdrive Interactive is a midsize Email Marketing company. Founded in 2001, the team offers Email Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ann Arbor, MI
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ROI Digitally is a small SEO company. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy and were established in 2022.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Honolulu, HI
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Under My Umbrella is a PR agency. Established in 2009, the firm is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. Their services include Public Relations and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Maison MRKT, an Email Marketing company, is in New York, New York. They provide Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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Mochee, Inc. Savvy Social Media is a social media marketing company. The agency is located in Miami, Florida and Tampa, Florida. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vestal, NY
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KnowledgeX is an Email Marketing company. The Vestal, New York-based agency was established in 2020. Their team specializes in Email Marketing and Direct Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tempe, AZ
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Established in 2006, Splinter is a graphic design company. Their services include Graphic Design and Print Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Franklin, VA
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Insercorp is a web design agency established in 2007. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Slidell, LA
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Kates Digital Marketing, a web design agency, was established in 2018. The agency specializes in Web Design and Corporate Photography.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Manchester, NH
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Keza Media is a web design agency established in 2004. Their services include Web Design and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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RPM Advertising is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding and were founded in 1994. The company is in Chicago, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Luis Obispo, CA
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Etna Interactive is a San Luis Obispo, California-based Content Marketing company. They offer Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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232 CREATIVE, an Advertising company, provide Advertising and Branding. They were founded in 2015.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Mills River, NC
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Neff Creative is a small Mills River, North Carolina-based Logo company. The team provides Logo and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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Monarch Marketing Group, LLC, an Email Marketing company, was founded in 1997. The team provides Email Marketing and Media Planning & Buying and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Pirate Labs, an Email Marketing company, is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Launched in 2011, the team focuses on Email Marketing and Web Design.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Carmel, IN
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Ampfactor is a Marketing Strategy company. Their team is in Carmel, Indiana and specializes in Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Henderson, NV
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Positive Proximity is a Henderson, Nevada-based Event Management company. They provide Event Management and Email Marketing and were founded in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kailua-Kona, HI
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See all 2 projectsKarizma Marketing specializes in comprehensive digital marketing services, including Email Marketing, SEO, Google and Facebook ads, and SMS marketing. Clients consistently highlight their remarkable email campaign strategies, professional design capabilities, and significant ROI improvements. Karizma Marketing is praised for their responsiveness, integrity, and ability to deliver impressive results within set timelines, making them a preferred choice for many eCommerce brands.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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ThriveX Hub is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team of employees is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Beaverton, OR
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Happy Sales Making Community, a Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Farmington, MN
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Founded in 2019, AGGENTO is a branding agency. Their team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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Web design company Yodle focuses on Web Design and Email Marketing. They are in New York, New York and.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Seattle, WA
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LiveArea, an user experience design agency, was established in 1999. They provides UX/UI Design and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Waltham, MA
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Constant Contact is a social media marketing agency. The firm is based in Waltham, Massachusetts. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MA
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Litmus Software, Inc. Is a midsize Email Marketing company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Their services include Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Danvers, MA
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Advertising company DemandScience is headquartered in Danvers, Massachusetts. They focus on Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2012.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Minnetonka, MN
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The-salesEDGE is a Direct Marketing company. The team is located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and their services include Direct Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Norfolk, VA
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Established in 2007, Surf Your Name is a web design agency. The team focuses on Web Design and E-Commerce Development and is located in Norfolk, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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Cyereg Inc. Is a SEO company. In Los Angeles, California, the agency was established in 2012. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Email Marketing company Vulgar was established in 2021. Based in San Diego, California, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Medford, MA
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Global Conversion Agency is a social media marketing firm established in 2020. The company focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing, and is midsize.
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List of the Best U.S. Email Marketing Agencies
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Grapevine, TX
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38.4/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Staten Island, NY
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37.5/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Newport, RI
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36.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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34.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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38.2/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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33.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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33.3/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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33.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hallandale Beach, FL
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32.9/40.018/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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32/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Medina, OH
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36.2/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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36.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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39.9/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Jackson, WY
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30.6/40.017.6/20 Reviews5.8/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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39.8/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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30.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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30.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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39.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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29.1/40.017.8/20 Reviews5.9/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Laguna Beach, CA
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39.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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37.8/40.019/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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32.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Austin, TX
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33.4/40.018/20 Reviews7.1/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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35.8/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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34.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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38.8/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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27.7/40.017/20 Reviews5.8/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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37.4/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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36/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Email Marketing80% Other
United States Email Marketing FAQs
U.S.-based email marketing agencies operate in one of the world’s most sophisticated martech ecosystems, with proximity to platforms and partners like Braze (NYC), Klaviyo (Boston), Iterable (SF), and Mailchimp (Atlanta). That access often translates into certified teams, early feature adoption, and tight integrations with your broader stack (CDPs, CRMs, analytics).
A U.S. partner also brings strengths in compliance and data stewardship across CAN‑SPAM, TCPA, and state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA). If your audience spans multiple regions or complex B2B buying cycles, local teams understand U.S. seasonality, inbox behaviors, and channel mix—helping you align email with SMS, paid, and sales outreach for measurable revenue impact.
According to Clutch’s verified pricing data, most U.S. email marketing agencies charge:
- Monthly retainers: $2,000 – $15,000+ for strategy, creative, automation, and reporting
- Hourly: $100 – $200+ depending on seniority and specialization
- Projects: $5,000 – $50,000+ for migrations, lifecycle program builds, or deliverability remediation
- Creative/production: $150 – $500 per email for copy/design (varies by volume and testing scope)
Costs depend on factors like list size, frequency, ESP/CRM complexity, segmentation depth, and experimentation (A/B, multivariate, holdouts). Take note, platform licenses (e.g., SFMC, Braze, HubSpot) and data tools are typically separate from agency fees.
Thanks to the country’s broad and diverse economic mix, many U.S.-based agencies support a wide range of sectors, such as:
- E-commerce and DTC – personalized product grids, abandoned cart flows, post‑purchase upsells
- B2B and SaaS – onboarding, PQL/MQL nurturing, webinar, and event workflows
- Healthcare and life sciences – HIPAA‑aware communications and patient education
- Financial services and fintech – compliant messaging, KYC/KYB triggers, security alerts
- Hospitality, travel, and entertainment – yield‑driven campaigns, loyalty, and geo‑based offers
- Nonprofits and education – fundraising cadences, volunteer, and alumni engagement
Look for case studies demonstrating lifecycle lifts (e.g., revenue per send, LTV, conversion), not just open rates.
Start by defining your project’s specific goals and key constraints. Then, go to Clutch to find trusted firms and evaluate them, prioritizing:
- Platform expertise — certifications in your ESP (Klaviyo, Braze, SFMC, HubSpot, Iterable)
- Deliverability — clear warm‑up plans, inbox placement diagnostics, DMARC/SPF/DKIM guidance
- Data and analytics — segmentation, experimentation design, MMM/MTA fluency, revenue attribution
- Creative and UX — mobile‑first design, accessibility, brand voice alignment, modular templates
- Compliance and security — PII handling, consent management, SOC 2/ISO familiarity
- Process and SLAs — sprint cadence, QA checklists, transparent reporting
Ask for a pilot or audit with clear success metrics before a long‑term retainer.
- Guaranteed inbox placement or “quick fixes” without list hygiene or domain warming
- Buying or scraping email lists; unclear consent practices
- Reporting only vanity metrics (opens) without click, conversion, and revenue attribution
- No plan for Apple MPP/Android privacy impacts or bot filtering
- Limited experience with your ESP or no migration playbook
- Weak QA and compliance processes; no references or anonymized case details
- Avoiding tests or refusing to set holdouts/control groups
Avoiding red flags is key to ensuring smooth collaboration. Don’t settle for a team that checks any of these traits, even if they promise exciting results or fees.