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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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Grand Rapids, MI
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Branding company Fresh Coast Creative was founded in 2010. The agency specializes in Branding and Email Marketing, and is small.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Sauk Centre, MN
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Online Growth Systems is a custom software development firm. The company is located in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. Their team focuses on Custom Software Development 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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9McKinney, TX
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Darkspire, Inc. Is an Email Marketing company. Established in 2012, their team provides Email Marketing and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bonney Lake, WA
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Pioneer Vision Consulting, an Advertising company, is based in Bonney Lake, Washington. Established in 2024, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Washington, DC
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Mukava is a Washington, District of Columbia-based web development firm. They offer Web Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Interstellar Digital is a public relations firm founded in 2010. The small team specializes in Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chandler, AZ
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CL James Consulting, LLC is a small Email Marketing company in Chandler, Arizona. The team provides Email Marketing and Business Consulting.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Miami Beach, FL
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Branding firm Charley Signature was established in 2013. The team focuses on Branding and Advertising.
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$75,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Long Beach, CA
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AW Solutions is a branding firm. The New York, New York-based company was founded in 2011. Their team offers Branding and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Houston, TX
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Valon Consulting Group is an e-commerce development firm. The midsize Houston, Texas-based team provides E-Commerce Development and Mobile & App Marketing. The agency was founded in 2018.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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Social media marketing company Keystone Click is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Baton Rouge, LA
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NURA Impact Agency, a small Marketing Strategy company, is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and New Orleans, Louisiana. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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IMMI-MEDIA Marketing Agency is a Conversion Optimization company. The team offers Conversion Optimization and Content Marketing, and the company is based in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Olathe, KS
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Woodsmall Marketing Group, a small SEO services firm, is based in Olathe, Kansas. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Fort Myers, FL
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Cohen Creative Designs is a branding agency. Established in 2013, the firm is in Fort Myers, Florida. Their team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerIndustry, PA
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IndustrialiZen is a branding agency located in Industry, Pennsylvania. They provide Branding and Direct Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Mason Interactive is a social media marketing agency located in New York, New York. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249McLean, VA
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Whereoware, a Digital Strategy company, is in McLean, Virginia. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oakland, CA
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Based in Oakland, California and Bogotá, Colombia, Savicom is a small Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Orlando, FL
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Mailtropolis, an Email Marketing company, was established in 1999. Based in Orlando, Florida, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Marietta, GA
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QC Direct Mail, Inc. Is a Marietta, Georgia-based Direct Marketing company. They offer Direct Marketing and Email Marketing and were founded in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kennesaw, GA
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Mudlick Mail is a Direct Marketing company. The Kennesaw, Georgia-based agency was established in 2008. Their services include Direct Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Schaumburg, IL
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Medical Marketing Service, Inc is a Schaumburg, Illinois-based Direct Marketing company. Founded in 1929, the team offers Direct Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerSan Diego, CA
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See all 2 projectsEarthy Creative is a video production company praised for creating engaging and unique content tailored to client needs. They excel in project management, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their punctuality and professionalism. Notably, their ability to understand client goals and deliver high-quality results is frequently emphasized, leading to complete client satisfaction without any identified areas for improvement.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Decatur, TX
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Social media marketing company Alpha Media Group is headquartered in Decatur, Texas. They provide Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were launched in 2019.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fenton, MI
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Grafted-IN LLC is a SEO company. Founded in 2014, their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Fishkill, NY
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See all 2 projectsOutreach Mastered is a specialized agency focusing on Email Outreach and Automated Email Campaigns, delivering targeted engagement strategies particularly for high-level decision-makers. The company has received unanimous positive feedback, with 100% of reviews noting their proficiency in securing meetings with senior executives. Their project management is described as seamless and efficient, consistently meeting client needs with precision and effective communication.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Edison, NJ
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INTERACTO Inc., an Email Marketing company, is in Edison, New Jersey and Madhapur, India. Launched in 2019, the team focuses on Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Integrate Agency, a SEO services firm, was founded in 2009. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Prairie Village, KS
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Email Marketing company JNF Marketing was established in 2019. Located in Prairie Village, Kansas, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Englewood, CO
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WEISE Communications, Inc. Is an Advertising company. Their small team is in Englewood, Colorado. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sandy, UT
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Web design company Red Olive was launched in 1999. The team provides Web Design and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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Orange142 is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Email Marketing and are based in Austin, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Victoria, TX
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Small web design company ThriveFuel, is located in Victoria, Texas and Corpus Christi, Texas. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Poulsbo, WA
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Launched in 2017, Fearless Foundry is a small Poulsbo, Washington-based Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Internet Marketing Team is a SEO agency. The small Phoenix, Arizona-based team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. The agency was launched in 2012.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Aberdeen, MD
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WebIXI is a small Digital Strategy company established in 1995. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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2 Reward Me is a Digital Strategy company. The Los Angeles, California-based company focuses on Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Clemente, CA
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Alt Datum, a web development company, is located in San Clemente, California. Their services include Web Development and Email Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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BizSolutions is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their small team is in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their team offers CRM consulting and SI and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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True Storie, LLC is an Email Marketing company established in 2021. The company offers Email Marketing and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Torrance, CA
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WeLaunch Marketing is an Email Marketing company. Their team is in Torrance, California and specializes in Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fresno, CA
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Lyrix Digital is a Fresno, California-based Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2018, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Miami Gardens, FL
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Based in Miami Gardens, Florida, DataDabble is an Email Marketing company. Founded in 2021, the team focuses on Email Marketing and Market Research.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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Clyck. | Healthcare Marketing Experts is a social media marketing company. Established in 2024, their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Established in 2024, Willful Media Group LLLC is an Email Marketing company. In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the team provides Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New City, NY
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Websy is a New City, New York-based Email Marketing company. They focus on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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StoryCurrent Marketing Agency is a social media marketing company. Launched in 2024, the firm provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Champlin, MN
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Launched in 2016, BeCognito is a social media marketing agency. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and is headquartered in Champlin, Minnesota and Nashik, India.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Social media marketing firm Teneleven Interactive is in San Diego, California. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Email 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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$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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$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.