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 - 9Huntsville, AL
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Founded in 2020, Tradesmen Agency is a social media marketing company. Located in Huntsville, Alabama, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Williamsport, PA
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Williamsport Web, an Email Marketing company, is in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. They specialize in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2012.
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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 - 9Seattle, WA
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Advertising company Bowman Advertising was established in 2022. The firm offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, redmoon is a social media marketing company. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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Branding firm Hopson Rae focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing. They are located in Birmingham, Alabama.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Lawrenceville, GA
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Vigital Inc is an Advertising company. The team is based in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Watauga, TX
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Mrs. Smith Assist is a social media marketing company launched in 2019. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Wexford, PA
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Launched in 1990, Agency Replacement is a branding firm. The firm focuses on Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stillwater, OK
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JRP Media Management LLC., a branding agency, was founded in 2021. The company specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Greenwich, CT
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Based in Greenwich, Connecticut, Lower Cross is a social media marketing agency. They offer Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were founded in 2021.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Narratent Digital Marketing is a social media marketing firm. The Chicago, Illinois-based firm was founded in 2019. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Ultra Power Site is an Email Marketing company. Launched in 2016, the firm offers Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pleasanton, CA
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See all 2 projectsSearchlight Solutions is a digital marketing and web development company known for creating effective and modern websites. With 100% positive feedback from clients, they are praised for their attentiveness, efficiency, and quick project delivery. They successfully improve client exposure and inquiries, demonstrating significant marketing impact and value for their services.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Vista, CA
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Marketing Apes, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2006. They focuses on Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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561 Media is a Digital Strategy company. They were launched in 2008 and specialize in Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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Duwal.com LLC is a small software development firm. They focus on Custom Software Development and Web Development and were launched in 2020.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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Viper Web Solutions, a Mobile & App Marketing company, was founded in 2008. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, the team specializes in Mobile & App Marketing and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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DigitalJ2 is a Digital Strategy company. They were established in 2014, and their services include Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Riverside, CA
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ACU Web is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2005, the agency provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Overland Park, KS
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TLC Marketing Consultants is a Marketing Strategy company. Their team is in Overland Park, Kansas and Topeka, Kansas. The firm specializes in Marketing Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Direct Marketing company Endear was established in 2017. The team offers Direct Marketing and Event Marketing and is based in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lubbock, TX
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Your Web Pro is an IT managed services company. The team is located in Lubbock, Texas, and their services include IT managed services and Web Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Lihue, HI
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Jaxon Communications is a Lihue, Hawaii-based e-commerce development company. The team provides E-Commerce Development and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cedar Rapids, IA
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Established in 1998, Informatics, Inc. Is a Content Marketing company. In Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the team provides Content Marketing and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pleasanton, CA
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Based in Pleasanton, California, Terzetto Digital is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Digital Strategy and were founded in 1995.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9South Plainfield, NJ
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Mind Blown is a social media marketing company. The South Plainfield, New Jersey-based firm was established in 1996. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Clark, NJ
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See all 1 projectsDigalax Full Service Digital Marketing Agency offers search engine optimization, speed optimization, and link-building services. Clients commend their customized strategies, responsiveness, and expertise, though minor delays and communication issues were noted. Overall, feedback highlights their ability to tailor solutions to specific business needs, making them a highly valued partner in digital marketing.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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See all 2 projectsFlip180 Media is a design and development agency specializing in print and digital platforms. They consistently receive positive feedback, with around 90% of reviewers highlighting their timely delivery and strong project management skills. Clients appreciate their innovative design solutions and seamless communication, although a few suggest more proactive client engagement could enhance their services.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Richardson, TX
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Founded in 2023, Manes & Co. Is a branding company. The team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy and is in Richardson, Texas.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249West Hollywood, CA
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BrightHaus is a branding company. Their midsize team is located in West Hollywood, California and San Diego, California. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Kirkland, WA
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Simplicity Consulting, a Content Marketing company, is located in Kirkland, Washington. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249St. Louis, MO
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Branding agency Drive Social Media is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and Nashville, Tennessee. The team offers Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Alpharetta, GA
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UpSwell is a Direct Marketing company. They specialize in Direct Marketing and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2011.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Lake Forest, CA
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Incredible Marketing is an user experience agency. They are in Lake Forest, California and Las Vegas, Nevada and have midsize team. Their team focuses on UX/UI Design and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249El Segundo, CA
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ConsumerTrack, Inc., an Advertising company, was launched in 2004. The team offers Advertising and Branding and is based in El Segundo, California and Charlotte, North Carolina.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bend, OR
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Launched in 2007, Production Clicks, a small PPC agency, is based in Bend, Oregon. Their services include Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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Vantage Market Research is a Market Research company established in 2021. The company offers Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Santa Fe, NM
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See all 1 projectsEmpowering Advertising provides comprehensive services including search engine optimization, social media marketing, and online reputation management. Overall feedback highlights their professionalism, responsiveness, and effectiveness in delivering quick results, as clients reported significant outcomes within a short timeframe.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lansing, MI
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Arch Collective is a Marketing Strategy company. The small San Francisco, California-based team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing. The company was established in 2019.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Fairfield, NJ
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Marketing All Day, a Conversion Optimization company, was launched in 2017. The small team provides Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brighton, MI
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Digital Strategy company Modern Digital Consulting offers Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2020.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Chester Springs, PA
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Launched in 2004, 2120 Creative is a small Digital Strategy company. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Salt Lake City, UT
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HyperGrowthCEO is an Advertising company. They were launched in 2007 and focus on Advertising and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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ALH Media is a SEO agency. Launched in 2010, the company is headquartered in Miami, Florida. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Springfield, MO
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Launched in 2016, Frontier Media Labs is a social media marketing company. The company focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hoboken, NJ
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GLM Inc. Is an Advertising company launched in 1980. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Launched in 2014, Baal & Spots is a branding company. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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Max Velocity is a web design company located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their services include Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Flower Mound, TX
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6 Degrees Media, a Marketing Strategy company, was founded in 2021. The small team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Northfield, OH
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See all 3 projectsBlue Noda LLC is a branding and digital marketing agency known for exceptional design and strategic marketing solutions, including web design, SEO, and LinkedIn strategies. Reviews highlight their ability to deliver projects on time and exceed expectations, with 100% of reviewers praising their creativity, reliability, and professionalism. Clients particularly value their strategic insights and alignment with company goals.
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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.