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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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Established in 2021, Danabak is a SEO services firm. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mesa, AZ
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Founded in 2018, UNI Marketing Agency is a branding agency. The agency provides Branding and Social Media 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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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Hillside, NJ
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See all 2 projectsBusiness Digitaly offers digital media services, including Facebook advertising and search engine optimization (SEO). The reviews highlight their professionalism, punctuality, and strong customer support. Clients commend Business Digitaly for delivering on time, aligning with company values, and improving online presence, while also suggesting improvements in providing more frequent project updates.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Surge Analytics is a SEO services firm. Their team is based in Denver, Colorado. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Burbank, CA
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Launched in 2018, Tumoki Marketing & Design is a Marketing Strategy company. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy and is in Burbank, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Hempstead, NY
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Thought Bakery, a branding firm, is in West Hempstead, New York. They offer Branding and Content Marketing and were established in 2018.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Reno, NV
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Hey Frank is an Advertising company based in Reno, Nevada. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Revere, MA
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SEOLVIT Marketing is a social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is based in Revere, Massachusetts.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Wylie, TX
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Hidden Legend Media, a branding company, was established in 2023. Based in Wylie, Texas, the team specializes in Branding and Market Research.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Danville, CA
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Brown Marketing Communications is a small PR company established in 2012. Their services include Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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In Charlotte, North Carolina, WebBot Designs is a branding company. They provide Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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SK IT Marketing is a SEO services firm. The Dhaka, Bangladesh-based company was launched in 2020. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Whatswiz, an Advertising company, is located in Los Angeles, California. They specialize in Advertising and Other Digital Marketing and were founded in 2025.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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Launched in 2010, Marketing with Jaclyn is an Account-Based Marketing company. The company specializes in Account-Based Marketing and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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Sprout Media is an Advertising company. The company is based in Santa Monica, California. Their team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerLeonia, NJ
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See all 1 projectsMarketing Rhino is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO optimization, content creation, and website enhancements. The reviews highlight a 100% increase in website traffic, effective communication, and a commitment to client satisfaction, with no negative feedback reported. Clients praise their ability to adapt to client needs and deliver successful marketing strategies.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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See all 16 projectsRocket CRO Lab is an Email Marketing agency known for its expertise in Email Automation, Email Engagement Strategies, and Email List Management. The reviews highlight their impressive project management and strategic insights, resulting in improved email metrics and conversion rates. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients commend their responsiveness and technical proficiency.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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See all 1 projectsBuzz Bee Social Media is a social media marketing agency specializing in brand awareness and client engagement. Reviews highlight their effective communication and impressive autonomy, with 100% of reviewers noting successful outcomes such as optimal ROI from Facebook ads. No areas for improvement were identified, reflecting a strong satisfaction rate among clients.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denton, TX
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See all 1 projectsBlue Steele Solutions is a cybersecurity firm offering comprehensive solutions to safeguard sensitive information. The company is praised for its excellent project management, responsiveness, and professional demeanor. All feedback is positive, highlighting personalized solutions and transparency, with a 100% satisfaction rate among reviewers.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerMontclair, NJ
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Digital Herder Advertising Agency is a Digital Strategy company based in Montclair, New Jersey and New York, New York. The team offers Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerFranklin, TN
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Small Digital Strategy company ClearStory Marketing, is located in Franklin, Tennessee. Their services include Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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See all 1 projectsRepuxe is a results-driven digital solutions company that helps businesses build visibility, credibility, and sustainable growth online. We specialize in creating strong digital foundations through
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Morristown, NJ
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Tecnozi Software, a SEO services firm, is in Morristown, New Jersey. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and were launched in 2015.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Content Strategies Pro is a Content Marketing company. They are in San Francisco, California, and their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Richmond, CA
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Rc Digital Agency is a branding agency. They focus on Branding and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2022.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Orlando, FL
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Synergy BPO is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. Located in Orlando, Florida, their small team offers Customer Service Outsourcing and Back Office Outsourcing. The company was founded in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Nimble Technologies is a New York, New York-based social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Laguna Beach, CA
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Barrington Sutherland is a SEO agency in Laguna Beach, California. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Digital Strategy company HomeTree Digital was launched in 2018. Based in New York, New York, the team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Gobii One is a web design company. Launched in 2022, their team focuses on Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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WeSEOExperts is a SEO agency established in 2012. Headquartered in San Diego, California, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Traxn, Inc is a Marketing Strategy company. They were launched in 2022, and their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Hopkins, MN
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Snap500 is a Hopkins, Minnesota-based SEO agency. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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Located in Tempe, Arizona, Pinnacle Marketing is a Sales Outsourcing company. They specialize in Sales Outsourcing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Website development firm fyby.io was founded in 2020. The agency specializes in Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Plantation, FL
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Creative Pear Agency is a small branding agency headquartered in Plantation, Florida. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Anaheim, CA
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Anaeim SEO is a branding agency located in Anaheim, California. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Cybernate Design is a social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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MenuFits is a branding firm. They were launched in 2018, and their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Plymouth, MA
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Branding agency The MikMac Group was launched in 2011. The small team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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SEO Gremlin is a SEO agency. Their small team of employees is in San Francisco, California. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Orlando, FL
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TeckLogics LLC is a custom software development company founded in 2023. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami Beach, FL
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See all 1 projectsGold Palm Studio offers services including market analysis, SEO keyword search, and website updates. Overall feedback highlights their commitment to customer satisfaction, responsiveness, and proactive approach. Clients appreciate their alignment with company values and ability to stay at the forefront of industry trends, resulting in increased website conversions.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Clifton, NJ
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Digital Ception is a social media marketing firm established in 2022. In Clifton, New Jersey, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Restaurant Brand Builders: A Restaurant Marketing Agency is a branding agency. Located in Houston, Texas, the company focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Dover, DE
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Social media marketing agency Global results is in Dover, Delaware. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ventura, CA
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Webenix Solutions is a Ventura, California-based social media marketing company. Established in 2018, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kent, WA
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Established in 2021, DigiCorders is a social media marketing firm. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Middletown, DE
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Supreme Ideas is a branding company established in 2020. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Ramon, CA
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SEO services firm MJ Dispensary Marketing is based in San Ramon, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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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.