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 specialized agency providing comprehensive email marketing services, including email design, automation, and campaign management. Reviewers consistently praised their timely delivery, high-quality output, and robust project management, with a 100% satisfaction rate reported. Their adaptability and alignment with client needs, especially in scaling email outreach and engagement strategies, are also frequently highlighted.
$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 - 9New York City, NY
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CG Media, an Email Marketing company, is located in New York City, New York. They offer Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbus, OH
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Com Columbus Web Designers is a SEO services firm. They are based in Columbus, Ohio and have small team. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 24 projectsMH Digital is a specialized email marketing agency known for its expertise in Email Campaigns, Email Automation, and Email Engagement Strategies. With a 100% positive feedback rating, clients consistently praise their strategic insights, timely delivery, and ability to integrate seamlessly into team operations. Many reviews highlight MH Digital's proficiency in improving email performance metrics, such as revenue growth and customer engagement.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Grand Rapids, MN
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E3 Consulting Services is a Grand Rapids, Minnesota-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Small social media marketing agency Its Called Solutions LLC, is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Located in San Diego, California, Local Dudes Marketing is a small social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New River, AZ
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Phoenix Seo Dominetics is a small Video Marketing company in New River, Arizona. The team provides Video Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Located in New York, New York, VPR Marketing LLC is a small social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sparks, NV
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Go Hyper-Local Now is a SEO agency. The company is in Sparks, Nevada. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Poway, CA
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Rank Harvest is a social media marketing firm. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were launched in 2018. The agency is headquartered in Poway, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gurnee, IL
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Based in Gurnee, Illinois, Piper Web Design is a SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, ArtDevDesign is a small social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Eugene, OR
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Open Door Media, LLC is a social media marketing firm. Their small team is based in Eugene, Oregon. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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Upleaf Media is a small social media marketing firm located in Austin, Texas. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Smash Loud, LLC is a small media planning & buying agency headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Koalaty Leads Co. Is a small Denver, Colorado-based social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York City, NY
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Push Online, LLC, a Content Marketing company, was launched in 1998. The firm specializes in Content Marketing and Email Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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GGD Creative is a branding agency established in 2008. The small team focuses on Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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EqualMotion is a branding company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. They provide Branding and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Poland, ME
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JC Marketing Group, LLC is a Poland, Maine-based Sales Outsourcing company. Their services include Sales Outsourcing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saco, ME
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Patti Devine Inc., a Marketing Strategy company, was launched in 2003. They offers Marketing Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Garner, NC
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FocusMetrics Marketing & Analytics is an Email Marketing company established in 2020. Their services include Email Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Akron, OH
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Allswell Agency is an Email Marketing company. The Akron, Ohio-based team specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Galveston, TX
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Small social media marketing firm BizBoost Digital, is headquartered in Galveston, Texas. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bradenton, FL
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Broken Egg Digital Marketing LLC, a social media marketing firm, is based in Bradenton, Florida. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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Small social media marketing company CaitlinB Marketing, is based in Miami, Florida. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Daytona Beach, FL
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Architechs for the Web, Inc. Is a social media marketing agency. Launched in 2000, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Digital Marketing Blueprint, a small social media marketing agency, is in New York, New York. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Maybee, MI
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Established in 1997, Digital Web Leprechauns is a social media marketing company. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vienna, VA
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Branding company Enthuse Creative, LLC is located in Vienna, Virginia. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Azle, TX
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Evolved Designs LLC, a social media marketing agency, was founded in 2019. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Garland, TX
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Gialli Marketing is a small branding agency based in Garland, Texas. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Myers, FL
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JackRich Group is an Email Marketing company. The firm is located in Fort Myers, Florida. Their team specializes in Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clifton, NJ
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Just Get Known, a small branding company, is based in Clifton, New Jersey. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tacoma, WA
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Kick Marketing is a social media marketing company launched in 2021. The firm offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Costa Mesa, CA
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Social media marketing firm Making Visions Reality was launched in 2011. Located in Costa Mesa, California, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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Monarch Web Solutions is an Email Marketing company. Based in Austin, Texas, their team focuses on Email Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Launched in 2010, Luminate Marketing is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Carlsbad, CA
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Madweek Marketing, LLC is a branding company. They were launched in 2014 and offer Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Redondo Beach, CA
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Social media marketing company Millennial Marketing, LLC. Is located in Redondo Beach, California. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pleasanton, CA
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In Pleasanton, California, MLJ Solutions LLC. Is an Email Marketing company. Founded in 2021, the team offers Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Barbara, CA
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Ranking SB is a Content Marketing company in Santa Barbara, California. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fenton, MI
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Setup Solutions LLC is a small Content Marketing company founded in 2006. Their team focuses on Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Sales Nimbus is a social media marketing company. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were founded in 2023.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Carlsbad, CA
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TW2 Marketing, Inc. Is a PR agency based in Carlsbad, California. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Pearland, TX
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A Plus Net Solutions is a Pearland, Texas-based social media marketing company. Established in 1999, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Spokane, WA
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Voyant Cloud is a Mobile & App Marketing company founded in 2004. In Toronto, Canada and Spokane, Washington, the team focuses on Mobile & App Marketing and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Deerfield Beach, FL
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See all 1 projectsAlexa Media Marketing is a company that offers SEO and software development services. However, feedback from the reviews is overwhelmingly negative, with 100% of reviewers cautioning against trusting them with business information, citing unethical practices such as misrepresenting experience and forming a competing company.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Arlington, TX
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Click Media Lab is a Digital Strategy company headquartered in Markham, Canada and Toronto, Canada. They provide Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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See all 3 projectsCRMT Digital is a CRM and marketing automation company, highly regarded for its expertise in Email Marketing and process enhancement. The company consistently receives positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their innovative approaches and responsiveness. Notable strengths include improving customer experience and lead management, with a focus on Email Engagement Strategies and GDPR compliance.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New Haven, CT
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Based in New Haven, Connecticut and Pune, India, Zinoit is a midsize Email Marketing company. The team provides Email Marketing and Market Research.
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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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36.3/40.017.2/20 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+$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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$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+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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38.8/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 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.