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 29 projectsOne 10 Media is a professional email marketing agency specializing in email campaigns, automated email flows, and email engagement strategies. The company consistently receives high praise for its strategic approach, communication, and ability to deliver on time, with over 90% of reviews highlighting impressive revenue growth and improved email metrics. Reviewers appreciate their personalized service and strategic insights, with minimal areas for improvement noted.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Thousand Oaks, CA
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Founded in 2009, BuzzBox Media is a small Marketing Strategy company based in Thousand Oaks, California. Their team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Worcester, MA
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Paulynice Consulting Group, a branding agency, was launched in 2017. In Worcester, Massachusetts, the team provides Branding and Graphic 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 - 9Los Alamitos, CA
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C. A. Web Design, Inc. Is a SEO agency. The Los Alamitos, California-based team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clemmons, NC
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Royalty Marketing, a branding agency, is based in Clemmons, North Carolina. They specialize in Branding and E-Commerce Development and were established in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Winston-Salem, NC
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In Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Indatainment Media Consultants is a small Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hull, MA
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SCREECH Marketing is a graphic design company based in Hull, Massachusetts. They specialize in Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Garfield, NJ
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Leo Agency is a graphic design company. They are headquartered in Garfield, New Jersey. Their team provides Graphic Design and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Irondequoit, NY
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Daly Marketing is a Conversion Optimization company. The Irondequoit, New York-based company offers Conversion Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hackettstown, NJ
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Graphic Image Inc. Is a branding firm. They are in Hackettstown, New Jersey. Their team specializes in Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Morristown, NJ
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SWAT Marketing Solutions is an Advertising company. Based in Morristown, New Jersey, their small team offers Advertising and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was founded in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tustin, CA
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Based in Tustin, California, ELIV8 Business Strategies is a Business Consulting company. Founded in 2014, the team specializes in Business Consulting and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Disney, OK
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Grand Splash Marketing LLC, an Advertising company, is located in Disney, Oklahoma. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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WalkTheShawn Productions is a software development firm headquartered in New York, New York. Their services include Custom Software Development and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sarasota, FL
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Local Seo Me is a Content Marketing company. The team offers Content Marketing and Web Design, and the agency is in Sarasota, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lawrenceville, GA
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Located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Solutions Marketing Group is a branding company. They specialize in Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lewisville, TX
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1 Nine Marketing & Media, LLC is a branding firm in Lewisville, Texas. They provide Branding and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boise, ID
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Digital Strategy company Nerdy Dragon specializes in Digital Strategy and Email Marketing. They were founded in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Coral Gables, FL
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Blooming Marketing Consulting is an e-commerce development firm established in 2020. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sarasota, FL
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Sarasota Web Marketing is a small Sarasota, Florida-based PPC agency. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, OR
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Branding firm Hawthorne Media is based in Portland, Oregon. They provide Branding and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rapid City, SD
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Headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota, SoDak Marketing is a small PPC company. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rogers, AR
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Founded in 2020, Collab Design Co. Is a social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Advertising and is located in Rogers, Arkansas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Northfield, IL
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Remnant Media Exchange, a small Advertising company, is based in Northfield, Illinois. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Annapolis, MD
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Increase Biz Now Marketing Agency, a SEO services firm, offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. The company is based in Annapolis, Maryland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Shakopee, MN
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Brant Media Group is a small media planning & buying company located in Shakopee, Minnesota. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Memphis, TN
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Cobblestone Marketing is a small branding company. They offer Branding and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Dubasik Digital Marketing is a PPC agency. They are located in San Francisco, California. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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BANG! Web Site Design is a SEO agency. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Advertising, and the company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Herriman, UT
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Business Consulting company Tenfold Advisors was established in 2017. The agency offers Business Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nappanee, IN
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Next Level Pixels is a social media marketing firm based in Nappanee, Indiana. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Troy, AL
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Launched in 2022, ITcity Digital Marketing Agency is a Marketing Strategy company. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Troy, Alabama.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Smyrna, GA
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Small SEO company GrowComTwo, is in Smyrna, Georgia. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tolland, CT
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Digital Marketing Fuel, LLC is a SEO company. In Tolland, Connecticut, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Hartford, CT
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Rare Dog Marketing Consultants is a social media marketing company located in West Hartford, Connecticut. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Touchpoint Presence is a small social media marketing company in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Henderson, NV
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Launched in 2023, KSL Digital Marketing is a SEO services firm. The company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Advanced Digital Experts , a small SEO agency, is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mountain Brook, AL
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Flagstone Search Marketing LLC is a SEO agency. Their small team is in Mountain Brook, Alabama. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Albany, OR
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Greatness Digital, a branding company, was founded in 2020. The agency focuses on Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Elizabethtown, PA
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Social media marketing agency Blosser Marketing Group was founded in 2016. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Allentown, PA
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Cosmick Media is a social media marketing company. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hatfield, PA
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Founded in 2010, Fulcrum Concepts, LLC, a small social media marketing company, is based in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hendersonville, TN
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Comet Media Labs is a SEO company. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and are in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Lingows Media, a social media marketing firm, was established in 2011. The company provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Berthoud, CO
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Snap In Media is a social media marketing company. Their team is in Berthoud, Colorado and specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Windsor, CO
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RallyPoint Marketing Solutions is a SEO company established in 2019. The agency offers Search Engine Optimization and Graphic Design, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbus, OH
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Opanova Digital is a small Columbus, Ohio-based SEO company. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Heber City, UT
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Hook'd IT Up is a social media marketing agency. Based in Heber City, Utah, the firm was established in 2015. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Beaver Falls, PA
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Reformed Digital Solutions LLC is a Market Research company. The team provides Market Research and Marketing Strategy and is in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glenshaw, PA
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Founded in 2012, Red Lab Media is a Digital Strategy company. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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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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38/40.018.2/20 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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32.9/40.016.4/20 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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Medina, OH
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36.8/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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31.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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36.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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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$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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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38.4/40.019.4/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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37.6/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 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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35.6/40.017.2/20 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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27.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews5.8/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Email Marketing30% Other
United States Email Marketing FAQs
U.S.-based email marketing agencies operate in one of the world’s most sophisticated martech ecosystems, with proximity to platforms and partners like Braze (NYC), Klaviyo (Boston), Iterable (SF), and Mailchimp (Atlanta). That access often translates into certified teams, early feature adoption, and tight integrations with your broader stack (CDPs, CRMs, analytics).
A U.S. partner also brings strengths in compliance and data stewardship across CAN‑SPAM, TCPA, and state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA). If your audience spans multiple regions or complex B2B buying cycles, local teams understand U.S. seasonality, inbox behaviors, and channel mix—helping you align email with SMS, paid, and sales outreach for measurable revenue impact.
According to Clutch’s verified pricing data, most U.S. email marketing agencies charge:
- Monthly retainers: $2,000 – $15,000+ for strategy, creative, automation, and reporting
- Hourly: $100 – $200+ depending on seniority and specialization
- Projects: $5,000 – $50,000+ for migrations, lifecycle program builds, or deliverability remediation
- Creative/production: $150 – $500 per email for copy/design (varies by volume and testing scope)
Costs depend on factors like list size, frequency, ESP/CRM complexity, segmentation depth, and experimentation (A/B, multivariate, holdouts). Take note, platform licenses (e.g., SFMC, Braze, HubSpot) and data tools are typically separate from agency fees.
Thanks to the country’s broad and diverse economic mix, many U.S.-based agencies support a wide range of sectors, such as:
- E-commerce and DTC – personalized product grids, abandoned cart flows, post‑purchase upsells
- B2B and SaaS – onboarding, PQL/MQL nurturing, webinar, and event workflows
- Healthcare and life sciences – HIPAA‑aware communications and patient education
- Financial services and fintech – compliant messaging, KYC/KYB triggers, security alerts
- Hospitality, travel, and entertainment – yield‑driven campaigns, loyalty, and geo‑based offers
- Nonprofits and education – fundraising cadences, volunteer, and alumni engagement
Look for case studies demonstrating lifecycle lifts (e.g., revenue per send, LTV, conversion), not just open rates.
Start by defining your project’s specific goals and key constraints. Then, go to Clutch to find trusted firms and evaluate them, prioritizing:
- Platform expertise — certifications in your ESP (Klaviyo, Braze, SFMC, HubSpot, Iterable)
- Deliverability — clear warm‑up plans, inbox placement diagnostics, DMARC/SPF/DKIM guidance
- Data and analytics — segmentation, experimentation design, MMM/MTA fluency, revenue attribution
- Creative and UX — mobile‑first design, accessibility, brand voice alignment, modular templates
- Compliance and security — PII handling, consent management, SOC 2/ISO familiarity
- Process and SLAs — sprint cadence, QA checklists, transparent reporting
Ask for a pilot or audit with clear success metrics before a long‑term retainer.
- Guaranteed inbox placement or “quick fixes” without list hygiene or domain warming
- Buying or scraping email lists; unclear consent practices
- Reporting only vanity metrics (opens) without click, conversion, and revenue attribution
- No plan for Apple MPP/Android privacy impacts or bot filtering
- Limited experience with your ESP or no migration playbook
- Weak QA and compliance processes; no references or anonymized case details
- Avoiding tests or refusing to set holdouts/control groups
Avoiding red flags is key to ensuring smooth collaboration. Don’t settle for a team that checks any of these traits, even if they promise exciting results or fees.