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+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Headquartered in San Diego, California, Web Narwhal is a web design agency. They provide Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ambler, PA
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The Experience Design Studio is a website development firm headquartered in Ambler, Pennsylvania and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The team provides Web Development and Web Design.
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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 - 9Nashville, TN
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Located in Nashville, Tennessee and Kennesaw, Georgia, GoEpps is an Email Marketing company. The team offers Email Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Aptagon Technologies, a small mobile application development firm, is located in Lytchett Matravers, England and Dallas, Texas. The team focuses on Mobile App Development and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Orlando, FL
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See all 1 projectsCrystal Clear Digital Marketing is a digital marketing company specializing in website redesign and social media marketing. However, 100% of the feedback provided in this review highlights dissatisfaction with their communication, customer orientation, and overall deliverables, leading to the termination of the contract. The reviewer would not recommend the company to others.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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SEO agency BCP Digital Marketing was established in 1999. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Swansea, MA
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South Coast Inbound is a SEO agency located in Swansea, Massachusetts and. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Alpharetta, GA
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Established in 2002, Northstar Technologies, Inc is a midsize Alpharetta, Georgia-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Traverse City, MI
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Based in Traverse City, Michigan, Oneupweb is a branding firm. The team focuses on Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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Launched in 1995, Neoscape is a branding agency. The midsize team specializes in Branding and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Santa Barbara, CA
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Refuel Agency is an Advertising company. Established in 1987, the firm is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California and New York, New York. Their team offers Advertising and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ferndale, MI
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Verde Media is a SEO agency. Established in 2011, their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Westford, MA
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190west is a pay per click company. In Westford, Massachusetts, the company was founded in 2007. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Raleigh, NC
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Publicus Community, an Email Marketing company, was founded in 2011. The company offers Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Summit, NJ
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JPW Consulting is a CRM consulting and SI company. The Summit, New Jersey-based agency was established in 1997. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Founded in 2013, KPItarget is a small pay per click agency in Atlanta, Georgia. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lynchburg, VA
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Founded in 1998, 828 Marketing and Web Design, a small Digital Strategy company, is in Lynchburg, Virginia. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Raleigh, NC
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Small Content Marketing company WPdigital, is in Raleigh, North Carolina. Their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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Digital Strategy company Hey Mr Digital Media was established in 2016. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Video Production.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cambridge, MA
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Launched in 2007, Fuel Media Inc. Is a small graphic design company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Their team focuses on Graphic Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Purebred Marketing, a social media marketing company, is based in Atlanta, Georgia. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Orlando, FL
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Rankster Tech is an Advertising company. Based in Orlando, Florida and Orlando, Florida, the firm provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Launched in 2018, Unstoppable Media is a small Austin, Texas-based Ecommerce Marketing company. Their team specializes in Ecommerce Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chandler, AZ
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Crushaders Tech is a social media marketing agency. The Chandler, Arizona-based firm was founded in 2014. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Troy, MI
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Rocket Effect is a Marketing Strategy company in Troy, Michigan. They specialize in Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Gilbert, AZ
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Prospekt Digital is a social media marketing company established in 2011. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerBloomington, IN
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See all 6 projectsDavid Martin Design LLC is a versatile web design and SEO company known for its exceptional communication and personalized service. With 100% positive feedback, clients praise their efficient project management, expertise in website improvement, and ability to enhance user experience. Approximately 80% of reviewers highlight David's direct involvement and effective problem-solving skills, fostering long-term client relationships.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Naperville, IL
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Sprocket Websites is a web design company. They are in Naperville, Illinois and Camarillo, California and have small team. They provide Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Mesa, AZ
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SEO Hermit is a social media marketing agency. They are based in Mesa, Arizona and have small team of experts. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Mavericks Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. The Denver, Colorado-based team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miramar, FL
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Marketairre is a social media marketing firm. They are located in Miramar, Florida. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Naugatuck, CT
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MIT Digital 360, Connecticut is a small Naugatuck, Connecticut-based social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Trophy Club, TX
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Launched in 2012, MNK Labs, a small CRM consulting and SI company, is based in Trophy Club, Texas. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Elk Grove Village, IL
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I90 Marketing, a branding agency, is based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kinnelon, NJ
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Located in Kinnelon, New Jersey, New Road Advertising is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Cence Digital is a Conversion Optimization company. They were established in 2022 and specialize in Conversion Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Merced, CA
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Grow Jumbo LLC is a social media marketing agency. Launched in 2023, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing. The company is in Merced, California.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Adsteric, a social media marketing firm, was launched in 2004. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Established in 2021, GleamCircle is a small New York, New York-based Business Consulting company. Their team focuses on Business Consulting and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sugar Land, TX
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Wynetec Agency is a small branding company. They focus on Branding and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2014.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Vienna, VA
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Public relations company Adam Roosevelt Media Group was launched in 2015. The company provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49North Miami, FL
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Refindable, a small Marketing Strategy company, is based in North Miami, Florida. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Richmond, VA
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Smile Or Die is an Advertising company. Their small team is in Richmond, Virginia and offers Advertising and Branding. The agency was established in 2021.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Market Research company Make It Urs is based in Rancho Cucamonga, California. They offer Market Research and Email Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Hypesware is a branding company. The New York, New York-based company focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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Social media marketing company WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT LLC is based in Tampa, Florida. Launched in 2017, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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My Biz Buddy is a Boston, Massachusetts-based social media marketing firm. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were established in 2022.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Andover, KS
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Marketing Strategy company The Socialite was launched in 2024. Located in Andover, Kansas and Los Angeles, California, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Patchogue, NY
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Founded in 2023, Ultimate System is a social media marketing firm. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Towson, MD
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Email Marketing company Hector Home Services Marketing was established in 2019. The team provides Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is based in Towson, Maryland.
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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.