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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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Permission Data is a pay per click agency. The New York, New York-based company specializes in Pay Per Click and Direct Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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Agency M is an Advertising company. Founded in 2003, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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Rush Hour, a small SEO services firm, is based in Nashville, Tennessee and Johnson City, Tennessee. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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MMPR Marketing, a branding firm, was launched in 1997. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, the team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Huntington Beach, CA
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Ripcord Digital Inc. Is a custom software development firm. Established in 2010, their team focuses on Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Grand Rapids, MI
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OWL Computing Inc. Is a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based software development company. Their services include Custom Software Development and IT managed services.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Brookfield, WI
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360 Direct is a Content Marketing company in Brookfield, Wisconsin. They offer Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lakewood, CO
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1bg is a small Lakewood, Colorado-based Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Wellesley, MA
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Bardorf Legal Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company launched in 2008. Their team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Gretna, LA
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Established in 2005, Touchpoints Marketing & Advertising is a web design company. Located in Gretna, Louisiana, the team specializes in Web Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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Unlimited Marketing is a Logo company in Miami, Florida and. Launched in 2004, the team provides Logo and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cleveland, OH
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JMG Software is a Cleveland, Ohio-based web design agency. Established in 2000, the team offers Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Wanamassa, NJ
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Established in 2017, Alycia Yerves Creative is a small Wanamassa, New Jersey-based Advertising company. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Henrico, VA
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Branding agency Akartha provides Branding and Digital Strategy. They are in Bengaluru, India and Henrico, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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Lewis & Partners Marketing is a small branding firm established in 2004. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fairlawn, OH
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MOZAY is a web design agency. The Fairlawn, Ohio-based agency focuses on Web Design and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Doral, FL
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Founded in 2016, TFC Marketing is an user experience company. The team specializes in UX/UI Design and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bradenton, FL
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Launched in 2016, Home Care Marketing Pros is a small Conversion Optimization company. Their team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Digital Strategy company InformaticsIMS was established in 2018. The firm offers Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Demand Frontier, an Advertising company, was established in 2015. The team focuses on Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Villa Park, CA
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ElevenX Marketing is an Advertising company. Their small team is headquartered in Villa Park, California and provides Advertising and Branding. The company was launched in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bethlehem, PA
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FunnelKake is a PPC company. They were founded in 2016 and offer Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, Illinois and Orlando, Florida, Conversion Alliance is a Direct Marketing company. The team offers Direct Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Rochester, NY
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Exe Productions is a SEO agency. Based in Rochester, New York, the firm specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Willowick, OH
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Equus Group, LLC is a branding company. Located in Willowick, Ohio, the firm specializes in Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Los angeles, CA
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Content Marketing company Brandvault360 is located in Los angeles, California. They provide Content Marketing and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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Digimatiq Marketing, Inc is a SEO services firm established in 2014. The firm provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Detroit, MI
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Atomic Honey is an Advertising company. They were established in 2018 and offer Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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Digital Strategy company Sangfroid! is in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2016, the team provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chagrin Falls, OH
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Genexod is a small Chagrin Falls, Ohio-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Centereach, NY
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Techverce - Digital Marketing Agency is a Centereach, New York-based Digital Strategy company. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Osseo, MN
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Cloud Media Agency is a branding firm. They are located in Osseo, Minnesota. Their team offers Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irving, TX
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DPA Branding is a Digital Strategy company. Established in 2016, the firm specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49West Orange, NJ
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Fivefoottwo Marketing, a branding firm, is located in West Orange, New Jersey. They focus on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Riverside, CA
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5 Core Digital Marketing is a social media marketing firm. In Riverside, California, their small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. The company was founded in 1984.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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SEO company Kick Digital Media is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Founded in 2019, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Norcross, GA
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MI Group USA is a social media marketing company. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and are headquartered in Pembroke Pines, Florida and Norcross, Georgia.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Rahway, NJ
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Division Web Design is a Rahway, New Jersey-based Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Peoria, IL
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X1 Marketing Inc. Is a social media marketing company. They are based in Peoria, Illinois, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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Brito Marketing is a branding agency in Miami, Florida. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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See all 1 projectsThe WL Agency is a strategic consulting firm specializing in digital transformation through AR/VR technologies. Reviews highlight their extensive technological knowledge and business competence, with 100% positive feedback. Clients commend the skilled project management and strategic planning, with no areas cited for improvement.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Ideapark is a Marketing Strategy company in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Burlington, NJ
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ATTN Marketing is a Burlington, New Jersey-based Digital Strategy company. Founded in 1999, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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E-commerce development company Entice Digital Marketing is based in Los Angeles, California. The team specializes in E-Commerce Development and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Pewaukee, WI
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Founded in 2019, Greenium Tech LLC is a HR Consulting company. The team offers HR Consulting and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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Meetingjump, LLC is a Sales Outsourcing company. They are located in Miami, Florida and have small team of experts. Their services include Sales Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Henderson, NV
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Pathfinders Services is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The Henderson, Nevada-based firm was established in 2023. Their team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Vienna, VA
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RankMySEO is a SEO agency. Based in Vienna, Virginia, the company offers Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49McCandless, PA
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Prime Cloud Care, a social media marketing company, provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They were established in 2022.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Supercharge Growth is a branding agency. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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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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40/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 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 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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28.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews5.9/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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39.2/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 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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$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.