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 - 49Bellingham, WA
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RED ROKK DIGITAL AGENCY is an user experience design company. Their small team of employees is based in Bellingham, Washington. Their team provides UX/UI Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Reno, NV
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Eye on Advertising Solutions is a branding agency. They are based in Reno, Nevada, and their services include Branding and Web Development.
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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 - 49Austin, TX
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Established in 2009, Ignited Local is a small Austin, Texas-based web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Little Rock, AR
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Content Marketing company Clix was established in 2001. The team offers Content Marketing and Digital Strategy and is in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Omaha, NE
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Launched in 1989, Anderson Partners is an Advertising company. The small team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Griswold, CT
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Small branding agency and Email Marketing company Innovast Digital Marketing, is based in Griswold, Connecticut. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Loveland, CO
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Advanced Direct Marketing, Inc. Is a Loveland, Colorado-based Email Marketing and Direct Marketing company. The team provides Email Marketing and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Saint Paul, MN
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Scales Advertising is a small Advertising company based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The team focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Blaine, MN
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Imagewërks Marketing is a branding agency. The team is headquartered in Blaine, Minnesota, and their services include Branding and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mankato, MN
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SEO what.com Inc is a Content Marketing company. Launched in 2004, the company focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Winona, MN
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Social media marketing firm Vision Design Group, Inc. Is based in Winona, Minnesota. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Delano, MN
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Five Technology is a social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were launched in 1995. The agency is in Delano, Minnesota.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rivergrove, OR
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Zairmail is an Email Marketing and Direct Marketing company. The Rivergrove, Oregon-based company focuses on Email Marketing and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Idaho Falls, ID
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Marketably is a SEO services firm. They are headquartered in Idaho Falls, Idaho and have small team. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Greensboro, NC
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E-commerce development company Atlantic Webworks is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lexington, KY
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Able Engine is a Lexington, Kentucky-based app development company. The team offers Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Modesto, CA
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T3 Direct is a Modesto, California-based Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Schaumburg, IL
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Email Lions is a small Email Marketing and Product Design company founded in 2017. Their team focuses on Email Marketing and Product Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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Blade Web Hosting is an Email Marketing and web development company. Their small team is in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their services include Email Marketing and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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Bendure Communications Inc, a public relations firm, is based in Washington, District of Columbia and Middleburg, Virginia. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Westminster, CO
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Content Marketing company Digital Marketing Dude, LLC was established in 2009. Headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Deerfield Beach, FL
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CF Search Marketing is a SEO company. They are headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida and North Hampton, New Hampshire, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Livermore, CA
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Cox eLearning Consulting, a small Email Marketing company, is based in Livermore, California. Their services include Email Marketing and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Raleigh, NC
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Imp Designs, LLC is a Raleigh, North Carolina-based graphic design company. They offer Graphic Design and Web Development and were founded in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Medford, OR
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Located in Medford, Oregon, TagQuest Marketing is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tyler, TX
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Based in Tyler, Texas, Square One Local is a web design agency. The team offers Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 6 projectsIT Creative Labs is a multifaceted digital services company specializing in web development, mobile applications, data migration, and marketing automation. Across the reviews, 100% of clients praised their professionalism, responsiveness, and high-quality deliverables. Reviewers consistently noted their exceptional project management skills and ability to meet deadlines, highlighting their detailed attention and flexibility in accommodating client needs.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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Located in Brooklyn, New York and San Francisco, California, Whole Whale is an Advertising company. Founded in 2010, the team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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Altos Digital is a SEO agency. Established in 2014, the firm offers Search Engine Optimization and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49La Grange, IL
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Advertising company Automotive Internet Media provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing. They were founded in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Morgantown, WV
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WVRC Digital is a SEO services firm. Their small team is located in Morgantown, West Virginia. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sarasota, FL
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Founded in 2010, Pro It Out Marketing is a small social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New Jersey, NY
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PMGo Consulting is a web design agency. They are headquartered in New Jersey, New York, and their services include Web Design and Content Writing Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Clio, MI
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Strategic Market Solutions, LLC is a Clio, Michigan-based branding firm. The team offers Branding and Sales Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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N6 powered by KRMA is a public relations firm. Launched in 2010, the team offers Public Relations and Digital Strategy. The agency is based in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Small branding firm 50Pros™️, is in New York, New York. The team specializes in Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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Clear Pixel Marketing is a social media marketing firm. They are headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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The Gauge Collective is a small branding agency founded in 2016. Their team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Springfield, MO
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Social media marketing agency Tigris is headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boulder, CO
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Founded in 2011, Revel Interactive, a small Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Page One Digital, a small SEO agency, is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milwaukie, OR
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InSites Web Services is a Content Marketing company. The team provides Content Marketing and Email Marketing, and the firm is headquartered in Milwaukie, Oregon.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Web design agency iSearch By City was founded in 2010. The company focuses on Web Design and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New Galilee, PA
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Quinnconcepts Inc. Is a social media marketing agency. They are located in New Galilee, Pennsylvania and have small team of experts. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, OR
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AdSearch is a Portland, Oregon-based social media marketing company. Founded in 2018, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Coral Springs, FL
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Launched in 2009, Infinite Laundry is a small Coral Springs, Florida-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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Prediq is a social media marketing company. They are based in Boca Raton, Florida. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Branding agency GB Agency was established in 2012. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing and is based in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49McKinney, TX
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Established in 2017, Impact Brands is a branding agency. Headquartered in McKinney, Texas, the team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Erie, PA
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SkyRocket Group is a social media marketing agency. Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, the firm was founded in 2002. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content 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+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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36/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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
15% Email Marketing85% 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.