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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Slidell, LA
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Located in Slidell, Louisiana, eSYNCS Web Design & Buzz Marketing is an Email Marketing company. They provide Email Marketing and Graphic Design and were established in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cabot, AR
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Innovative Direct Marketing LLC is a small Direct Marketing company established in 2011. Their services include Direct Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 24 projectsMH Digital is a specialized email marketing agency known for its expertise in Email Campaigns, Email Automation, and Email Engagement Strategies. With a 100% positive feedback rating, clients consistently praise their strategic insights, timely delivery, and ability to integrate seamlessly into team operations. Many reviews highlight MH Digital's proficiency in improving email performance metrics, such as revenue growth and customer engagement.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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MessageNOW is a PR company. They provide Public Relations and Email Marketing and were established in 2016. The company is in Los Angeles, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Engaged LLC is an Email Marketing company. In Seattle, Washington, the firm was established in 2015. Their team specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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109 Graphics is a graphic design agency. They are based in Los Angeles, California and have small team. Their team offers Graphic Design and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Clarita, CA
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Small graphic design company Novitas Marketing, is headquartered in Santa Clarita, California. Their services include Graphic Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Honolulu, HI
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Antsy Ant Web Design is a graphic design agency launched in 2008. The team focuses on Graphic Design and Email Marketing and is in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wilmington, DE
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Email Marketing company Delaware Digital is based in Wilmington, Delaware. The team provides Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Your Profit Guru is a small Los Angeles, California-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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Top 5 Media Group, LLC is an Email Marketing company. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, their small team focuses on Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy. The firm was founded in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lincoln, NE
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Established in 2005, Powerband Graphics LLC is a small Lincoln, Nebraska-based branding firm. Their team provides Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Omaha, NE
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Omaha Advertising is an Email Marketing company. Their team is in Omaha, Nebraska and focuses on Email Marketing and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9North Platte, NE
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Pro Printing and Graphics, an Email Marketing company, is headquartered in North Platte, Nebraska. Their services include Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hermon, ME
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Monahan Design is a small Email Marketing company based in Hermon, Maine. The team provides Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Salt Lake City, UT
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Marvelous Digital Marketing is an Advertising company. Their small team is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah and offers Advertising and Email Marketing. The agency was founded in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Park City, UT
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Exploration Marketing is an Email Marketing company. Established in 2018, the team offers Email Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Not Maurice is a small Advertising company. Established in 2000, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Westbrook, ME
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Tebo Marketing + Design is an Email Marketing company. They are based in Westbrook, Maine. Their team provides Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, ME
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Small branding agency Blue Planet Graphics, is headquartered in Portland, Maine. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, ME
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AdSpace Communications is a Digital Strategy company. Established in 2006, the firm is headquartered in Portland, Maine. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Warrenton, VA
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Lawrence Direct Marketing Inc is a small Direct Marketing company established in 1987. Their team provides Direct Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Springfield, MO
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E-commerce development firm Wehrenberg Design Company provides E-Commerce Development and Email Marketing. They are based in Springfield, Missouri.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sutton, MA
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Cold Spring Design, Inc. Is an Email Marketing company. The small Sutton, Massachusetts-based team offers Email Marketing and Graphic Design. The firm was launched in 1996.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bangor, ME
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Email Marketing company Pulse Marketing Agency is located in Bangor, Maine. Their services include Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bozeman, MT
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Email Marketing company Blaser Media Group was founded in 2014. The agency specializes in Email Marketing and Graphic Design, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Yarmouth, ME
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50FISH, a small web design company, is headquartered in Yarmouth, Maine. The team specializes in Web Design and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orem, UT
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Advice Marketing is an Orem, Utah-based Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Blacksburg, VA
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Launched in 2013, Blue Mobius Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Naples, FL
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Ggg marketing, a small Email Marketing company, is headquartered in Naples, Florida. The team provides Email Marketing and Other Digital Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Warwick, RI
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Khrab Marketing is a graphic design company launched in 2016. Based in Warwick, Rhode Island, the team provides Graphic Design and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bozeman, MT
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Kindling Designs is an Email Marketing company. The team offers Email Marketing and Graphic Design and is based in Bozeman, Montana.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Amesbury, MA
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Small branding firm Dingo Creative, is located in Amesbury, Massachusetts. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Camp Hill, PA
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Konhaus Marketing is an Email Marketing company. They are based in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania and have small team of experts. Their services include Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kensington, NH
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Ecm design, inc. Is a branding agency. They specialize in Branding and Email Marketing and were founded in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Danvers, MA
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Established in 2015, Trevi Communications, Inc., a small public relations agency, is based in Danvers, Massachusetts. Their services include Public Relations and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Burlington, VT
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Catamount Marketing is a small South Burlington, Vermont-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Hero, VT
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Signal Advertising is an Email Marketing company. Their team is headquartered in South Hero, Vermont. The company specializes in Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cleona, PA
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Creative Graphics TN is a small Advertising company launched in 1980. Their services include Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Burlington, VT
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Rising Ridge Communications is a branding company. The team offers Branding and Content Marketing, and the company is based in South Burlington, Vermont.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bedford, MA
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Digital Wavefront is a Content Marketing company. In Bedford, Massachusetts, their small team provides Content Marketing and CRM consulting and SI. The company was founded in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Huntington Station, NY
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CWG Design is an Email Marketing company. The small Huntington Station, New York-based team focuses on Email Marketing and Graphic Design. The agency was launched in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hopkinton, NH
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Chuck Sink Link, an Advertising company, offers Advertising and Email Marketing. The agency is located in Hopkinton, New Hampshire.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Launched in 2004, Metropolitan Services Website Design is an Email Marketing company. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, the team focuses on Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Underhill, VT
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Founded in 1995, DesignWise Studios is a small Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reno, NV
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Dotted & Crossed is a Digital Strategy company. The company is in Reno, Nevada. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Social Cake is a branding company located in Nashville, Tennessee. Launched in 2011, the team offers Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brentwood, TN
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111 Web Studio is a Content Marketing company. They are located in Brentwood, Tennessee and have small team. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Billerica, MA
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Content Marketing company Esile Marketing was established in 2018. The firm offers Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Louisville, KY
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Marketing Strategy company Symbion Marketing is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. They offer Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Louisville, KY
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PRstoreky is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Email Marketing and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
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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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$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+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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27.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews5.8/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Email Marketing30% 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.