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 71 projectsInbox Army, LLC is an email marketing company renowned for its expertise in Email Campaigns, Email List Management, and Automated Email Campaigns. They consistently receive positive feedback for their meticulous quality assurance, responsive project management, and creative, on-brand email solutions, with over 90% of reviews highlighting their professional and timely service. Clients particularly appreciate their ability to enhance email engagement and conversion rates.
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 30 projectsOne 10 Media is an email marketing agency specializing in email campaigns, email list management, and email engagement strategies. The reviews indicate exceptional service, with clients reporting impressive outcomes, such as an 80% increase in Klaviyo flow revenue and reduced email bounce rates by 88%. Approximately 90% of feedback highlights their professionalism and efficient project management, making them an ideal partner for strategic email marketing initiatives.
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 24 projectsMH Digital is an email marketing agency that excels in delivering comprehensive email automation and email engagement strategies. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients praise their strategic and technical acumen, noting their ability to enhance customer outreach, optimize email flows, and achieve significant KPI growth. Their expertise in crafting automated email campaigns and insightful strategic advice has consistently exceeded client expectations and driven substantial business success.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Wilmington, DE
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Sea Grass Marketers Inc is an Email Marketing company launched in 2010. The company specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is midsize.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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ServeIT Data, an Email Marketing company, is based in San Jose, California. They provide Email Marketing and Branding and were founded in 2019.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9St. Petersburg, FL
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Located in St. Petersburg, Florida, Spark Bridge Digital is an Email Marketing company. They focus on Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Abilene, TX
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RocketSMTP is an Email Marketing company in Abilene, Texas. Established in 2024, the team focuses on Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Houston, TX
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Email Marketing company Website Leads Agency was founded in 2009. The team focuses on Email Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Spacebar Studios is an Email Marketing company. Their team is headquartered in New York, New York. The company provides Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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See all 1 projectsAlex Wright Web Design and SEO is a company specializing in web design and search engine optimization services. The feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their effective project management and collaborative work environment. The firm's work resulted in a website that runs 100% faster, demonstrating their capability to deliver impactful digital solutions.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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See all 1 projectsAsterisk Creative is a specialized digital marketing agency focusing on PPC advertising and SEO services. The reviews highlight their excellent project management skills, transparency, and flexibility in budget management. With positive feedback from all reviewers, many appreciate their detail-oriented approach and ability to connect with higher-quality leads, resulting in enhanced client satisfaction and ongoing engagements.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Akron, OH
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See all 1 projectsADVAN is a digital marketing company specializing in enhancing internet presence and improving search engine rankings. Feedback indicates that 100% of reviewers are satisfied with their services, highlighting their effective strategies and responsive communication. Clients particularly appreciate the timely execution of tasks and clear process updates.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Oak Park, IL
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Solitude Marketing is an Email Marketing company. The Oak Park, Illinois-based agency focuses on Email Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerOverland Park, KS
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Gammadyne Corporation is an Email Marketing company. Their team is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. The company specializes in Email Marketing and Other Application Development.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Covington, KY
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Founded in 1997, Icon Marketing Communications is a midsize Covington, Kentucky-based branding firm. Their team offers Branding and Market Research.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Laguna Niguel, CA
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Email Pros is an Email Marketing company founded in 2019. The team provides Email Marketing and is located in Laguna Niguel, California.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Email For Ecom is an Email Marketing company. The team is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and their services include Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sarasota, FL
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Loud Marketing is an Email Marketing company launched in 2019. The small team provides Email Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Missouri City, TX
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Based in Missouri City, Texas, HQL Solutions Pvt Ltd is a midsize Email Marketing company. The team offers Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Prospect Discovery, an Email Marketing company, was launched in 2010. The team specializes in Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy and is located in New York, New York.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Middletown, DE
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Target Access Hub is a Middletown, Delaware-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Market Research.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Albuquerque, NM
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Up Arrow Agency is an Email Marketing company based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They focus on Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hamilton Township, NJ
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Professionals Data is an Email Marketing company launched in 2013. Headquartered in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, the team specializes in Email Marketing.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Portland, OR
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Thesis is a midsize Email Marketing company established in 2002. Their services include Email Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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Based in Austin, Texas, Blue Mail Media Inc is an Email Marketing company. Established in 2010, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Market Research.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Fredericksburg, VA
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Web design company Flair Communication is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. They focus on Web Design and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2010.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Dallas, TX
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See all 1 projectsEquinox IT Solutions LLC offers digital marketing and web development services. Reviews highlight their effective campaign management, timely delivery, and exceptional communication, resulting in increased business awareness and customer satisfaction. Equinox IT Solutions LLC is commended for their professionalism and unique approach to project execution.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pinedale, WY
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See all 1 projectsMetrixData Partners specializes in high-quality, niche email lists, data enrichment, and digital marketing services. We provide businesses with verified, industry-specific contact lists to enhance
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Skokie, IL
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North & Above, an Email Marketing company, was launched in 2021. The agency focuses on Email Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Email Marketing company Email Champs is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The team provides Email Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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EchoFetch is a small Email Marketing company in Scottsdale, Arizona. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249South Plainfield, NJ
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Varun Digital Media is a Digital Strategy company. They are based in South Plainfield, New Jersey, and their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Marketing Strategy company Br8kthru Consulting was established in 2017. The firm offers Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Small web design agency Cravo Marketing, is in San Diego, California. The team offers Web Design and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Weston, FL
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Established in 2006, TakeFortyTwo is an e-commerce development company. The company provides E-Commerce Development and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Redwood City, CA
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See all 1 projectsLeadIQ is a data solutions company specializing in providing prospect data and CRM integration services. According to reviews, while 100% of users appreciated the ease of use and communication from the support team, 20-25% faced issues with data integrity and unresolved integration matters. Overall, the platform was deemed effective in enhancing outbound functions and contributing to revenue growth.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Design At Work is a branding agency. The Houston, Texas-based company was established in 1990. Their team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bellevue, WA
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TailoredMail is a Broadcast Video and Email Marketing company. The team is in Bellevue, Washington, and their services include Broadcast Video and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newark, NJ
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Remarkety is an e-commerce development company and Email Marketing company in Newark, New Jersey. They offer E-Commerce Development and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Santa Barbara, CA
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Ontraport is a CRM consulting and SI company. The Santa Barbara, California-based company was launched in 2008. Their team provides CRM consulting and SI and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Jacksonville, FL
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See all 1 projectsVizergy is a digital marketing and website development company. Based on the review provided, the overall feedback is overwhelmingly negative, with 100% of reviewers expressing dissatisfaction. Common issues include misleading claims about technical capabilities, poor project management, and a lack of control over website changes, leading to financial losses and decreased website traffic.
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
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Leadsolo is an Email Marketing company. Launched in 2019, the firm is based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Their team offers Email Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Fairfax, VA
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See all 1 projectsZaphyre is a B2B Execution Service Partner that embeds directly into your business and runs your go-to-market engine across sales-led growth, outbound, content, and delivery capacity as one
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B2BSprouts is an Email Marketing company. Established in 2016, the team offers Email Marketing and Market Research. The company is located in Christiana, Delaware.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Alexandria, VA
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IAge Technologies, Inc. Is an Email Marketing company. Established in 2011, the agency offers Email Marketing and Artificial Intelligence.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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SKU Agency | Email & SMS Marketing Agency is an Austin, Texas-based Email Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing company. Established in 2017, the team offers Email Marketing and Mobile & App
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Paoli, PA
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Trinity, a Conversion Optimization company, focus on Conversion Optimization and E-Commerce Development. They were established in 2006.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Stuart, FL
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See all 1 projectsBEP BE PARTNERS offers website development and podcast streaming services. The overall feedback highlights their professional and timely delivery, with particular commendation for their speed and efficiency. Clients appreciate the value for cost and effective project management provided by the BEP BE PARTNERS team.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Metairie, LA
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See all 1 projectsLeadsster is a company that offers LinkedIn lead generation services. However, the reviews indicate overwhelmingly negative feedback, with 100% of the reviewers expressing dissatisfaction. Common complaints highlight a failure to deliver promised services and poor communication, suggesting a need for improvement in all areas of their operations.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Edison, NJ
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Zupees - Partnership Marketing Agency is an Email Marketing company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey. Their team offers Email Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Middletown, DE
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Established in 2023, Strategnetic is a small Middletown, Delaware-based Email Marketing company. Their team focuses on Email Marketing and Demand Generation Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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See all 5 projects100xelevate specializes in Shopify store design, UI/UX, and development services, offering custom solutions that enhance digital business operations. Reviews highlight their commitment to understanding client needs, timely project delivery, and exceptional project management. Clients commend their detail-oriented approach, professional communication, and ability to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and scalable solutions that align with business objectives.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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KapturBox is an Email Marketing and SMS Marketing company located in Los Angeles, California. The team specializes in Email Marketing and SMS 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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37.6/40.017.8/20 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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37.1/40.017.8/20 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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36.1/40.016.2/20 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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$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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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37.5/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Medina, OH
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36.5/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hallandale Beach, FL
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32.1/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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37.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 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 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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31.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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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+Undisclosed50 - 249Jackson, WY
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30.2/40.017.2/20 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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39.4/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Austin, TX
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34.9/40.018.6/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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39.1/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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38.3/40.020/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Laguna Beach, CA
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39.6/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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28.5/40.017.2/20 Reviews5.9/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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36.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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39.4/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Concord, CA
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27.9/40.018.2/20 Reviews3/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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37.2/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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37.8/40.018.8/20 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.