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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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Spring, TX
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Prismhaus is a branding company. The team specializes in Branding and Direct Marketing, and the firm is based in Spring, Texas.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fargo, ND
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Launched in 2024, BRIMM Marketing, a small Advertising company, is in Fargo, North Dakota. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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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+Undisclosed2 - 9Barnstead, NH
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Clay Jar Marketing, a web design agency, provide Web Design and AI Agents. They were founded in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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Based in Sheridan, Wyoming, Cyntrix is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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My Brand Alchemy is a branding agency established in 2025. In Los Angeles, California, the team focuses on Branding and Advertising.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Virginia Beach, VA
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CannabizSEO is a SEO company. Their small team is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia and offers Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing. The agency was established in 2023.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Booked and Built is a Marketing Strategy company. The firm is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Williamsburg, VA
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Founded in 2026, Gray Oak Agency is a small SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Plains, PA
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Established in 2025, C.I.S. Digital is an Affiliate Marketing company. In Plains, Pennsylvania, the team offers Affiliate Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Washington, DC
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EverCrest Publishing is a custom software development firm. Launched in 2025, their team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerDeep River, CT
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Simple More Online is a branding agency. Launched in 2015, their team offers Branding and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerFort Lauderdale, FL
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See all 1 projectsLucrative Options specializes in website creation and ongoing SEO management, demonstrating impressive quality of work and exemplary project management. Clients appreciate their above-and-beyond service and effective communication, which have contributed positively to their projects. Their professionalism has garnered high praise, with no noted areas for improvement.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Dozen Digital is a New York, New York-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brentwood, TN
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Falstaff Creative is a small Email Marketing company launched in 2011. Their team focuses on Email Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lutherville-Timonium, MD
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Small Email Marketing company Cactus Sky Digital, is based in Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland. Their services include Email Marketing and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Founded in 2004, The Content Factor, a small Content Marketing company, is in Atlanta, Georgia. Their team provides Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wallingford, CT
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Small Marketing Strategy company DELTA Marketing, is based in Wallingford, Connecticut. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charleston, SC
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South City Public Relations is a small branding firm founded in 2013. Their team specializes in Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mukwonago, WI
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Pinky Sky Marketing is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. Founded in 2007, the agency provides Customer Service Outsourcing and Sales Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond, VA
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Email Marketing company SpeadMark was founded in 2014. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Branding and is located in Richmond, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Anchorage, AK
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Web design company Alaska Web Studio was established in 2017. The team focuses on Web Design and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chattanooga, TN
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Chattanooga SEO is a small Chattanooga, Tennessee-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Union City, CA
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Based in Union City, California, Communications Squared is a small Email Marketing company. The team provides Email Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Livermore, CA
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Bigger Marketing, a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 2000. They specializes in Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Deerfield Beach, FL
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IScope Digital, a web design company, offer Web Design and Digital Strategy. They were established in 2003.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond, CA
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The Light Digital is a SEO agency based in Richmond, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oradell, NJ
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201 Marketing & Media is an Advertising company established in 2005. The team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and is in Oradell, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Carterville, IL
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Harness Digital Marketing is a social media marketing agency. Established in 2010, the firm provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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Founded in 2013, Website Builder Expert is a small web design company. Their team focuses on Web Design and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Buffalo, NY
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The Virtual Deal is a Back Office Outsourcing company launched in 2019. The firm provides Back Office Outsourcing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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9D Digital Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. They provide Digital Strategy and Email Marketing and are in Atlanta, Georgia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lehi, UT
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MarketingSOLVD is an Email Marketing company. They are located in Lehi, Utah and have small team. They offer Email Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bridgeport, CT
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Dailymode Studio is a web design company founded in 2014. Their services include Web Design and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Clinical Boost is a social media marketing firm. Headquartered in New York, New York, their small team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing. The company was established in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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McIvor Marketing, a SEO services firm, was founded in 2020. The small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Grapevine, TX
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Email Marketing company Inbox Group Email Marketing specializes in Email Marketing. They are headquartered in Grapevine, Texas.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Clyde Hill, WA
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See all 6 projectsGrowth Natives is a versatile digital marketing and technology services company specializing in Salesforce implementation, digital marketing, CRM integration, and web development. They have received positive feedback for their consultative approach, quick responsiveness, and communication skills, with 80% of reviewers highlighting their problem-solving capabilities and creativity. Some clients noted the need for better communication regarding project scope and occasional spelling and grammar issues.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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See all 7 projectsOpen House Media is a specialized email marketing agency that expertly handles email campaigns and automated flows for various businesses. The reviews reveal a 100% satisfaction rate, with clients praising their effective communication, professionalism, and ability to deliver significant results, such as increased revenue and customer engagement. A recurring theme is their seamless integration with client teams, providing a personalized and efficient service.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Next Steps Marketing is an Email Marketing company. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Their services include Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Plymouth Meeting, PA
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Strata Company is a Direct Marketing company established in 1993. Their services include Direct Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Columbus, OH
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Mindset Digital is an Email Marketing company. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the agency specializes in Email Marketing and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orange, CA
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Established in 1992, IDG Advertising is a small Orange, California-based Advertising company. Their team specializes in Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Matte Black is a branding company. The Los Angeles, California-based team focuses on Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49West Haven, CT
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Pinpoint Promotions is a branding agency headquartered in West Haven, Connecticut. They offer Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Founded in 2008, Transformational Outsourcing is an Email Marketing company. The team offers Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Springfield, MA
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MassLive Media is a Content Marketing company. Their small team is in Springfield, Massachusetts and Worcester, Massachusetts. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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Creative Science, an AR/VR development company, was launched in 2013. The team specializes in AR/VR development and Digital Strategy and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Reader Digital Agency is an Email Marketing company. Launched in 2014, the agency focuses on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Matcha is a Content Marketing company. They were established in 2012, and their services include Content Marketing and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Omaha, NE
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Launched in 1947, Curzon Promotional Graphics is an Email Marketing company. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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List of the Best U.S. Email Marketing Agencies
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Grapevine, TX
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38.4/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Staten Island, NY
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37.5/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Newport, RI
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36.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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34.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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38.2/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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33.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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33.3/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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33.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hallandale Beach, FL
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32.9/40.018/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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32/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Medina, OH
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36.2/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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36.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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39.9/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Jackson, WY
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30.6/40.017.6/20 Reviews5.8/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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39.8/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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30.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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30.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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39.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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40/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Laguna Beach, CA
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39.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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28.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews5.9/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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37.8/40.019/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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32.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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36/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Austin, TX
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33.4/40.018/20 Reviews7.1/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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39.2/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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35.8/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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34.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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27.7/40.017/20 Reviews5.8/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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37.4/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% Email Marketing85% Other
United States Email Marketing FAQs
U.S.-based email marketing agencies operate in one of the world’s most sophisticated martech ecosystems, with proximity to platforms and partners like Braze (NYC), Klaviyo (Boston), Iterable (SF), and Mailchimp (Atlanta). That access often translates into certified teams, early feature adoption, and tight integrations with your broader stack (CDPs, CRMs, analytics).
A U.S. partner also brings strengths in compliance and data stewardship across CAN‑SPAM, TCPA, and state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA). If your audience spans multiple regions or complex B2B buying cycles, local teams understand U.S. seasonality, inbox behaviors, and channel mix—helping you align email with SMS, paid, and sales outreach for measurable revenue impact.
According to Clutch’s verified pricing data, most U.S. email marketing agencies charge:
- Monthly retainers: $2,000 – $15,000+ for strategy, creative, automation, and reporting
- Hourly: $100 – $200+ depending on seniority and specialization
- Projects: $5,000 – $50,000+ for migrations, lifecycle program builds, or deliverability remediation
- Creative/production: $150 – $500 per email for copy/design (varies by volume and testing scope)
Costs depend on factors like list size, frequency, ESP/CRM complexity, segmentation depth, and experimentation (A/B, multivariate, holdouts). Take note, platform licenses (e.g., SFMC, Braze, HubSpot) and data tools are typically separate from agency fees.
Thanks to the country’s broad and diverse economic mix, many U.S.-based agencies support a wide range of sectors, such as:
- E-commerce and DTC – personalized product grids, abandoned cart flows, post‑purchase upsells
- B2B and SaaS – onboarding, PQL/MQL nurturing, webinar, and event workflows
- Healthcare and life sciences – HIPAA‑aware communications and patient education
- Financial services and fintech – compliant messaging, KYC/KYB triggers, security alerts
- Hospitality, travel, and entertainment – yield‑driven campaigns, loyalty, and geo‑based offers
- Nonprofits and education – fundraising cadences, volunteer, and alumni engagement
Look for case studies demonstrating lifecycle lifts (e.g., revenue per send, LTV, conversion), not just open rates.
Start by defining your project’s specific goals and key constraints. Then, go to Clutch to find trusted firms and evaluate them, prioritizing:
- Platform expertise — certifications in your ESP (Klaviyo, Braze, SFMC, HubSpot, Iterable)
- Deliverability — clear warm‑up plans, inbox placement diagnostics, DMARC/SPF/DKIM guidance
- Data and analytics — segmentation, experimentation design, MMM/MTA fluency, revenue attribution
- Creative and UX — mobile‑first design, accessibility, brand voice alignment, modular templates
- Compliance and security — PII handling, consent management, SOC 2/ISO familiarity
- Process and SLAs — sprint cadence, QA checklists, transparent reporting
Ask for a pilot or audit with clear success metrics before a long‑term retainer.
- Guaranteed inbox placement or “quick fixes” without list hygiene or domain warming
- Buying or scraping email lists; unclear consent practices
- Reporting only vanity metrics (opens) without click, conversion, and revenue attribution
- No plan for Apple MPP/Android privacy impacts or bot filtering
- Limited experience with your ESP or no migration playbook
- Weak QA and compliance processes; no references or anonymized case details
- Avoiding tests or refusing to set holdouts/control groups
Avoiding red flags is key to ensuring smooth collaboration. Don’t settle for a team that checks any of these traits, even if they promise exciting results or fees.