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 a specialized Email Marketing agency known for its expertise in Email Campaigns, Email Automation, and Email Engagement Strategies. The company consistently receives high praise for its meticulous attention to detail, with 100% of reviews mentioning their professional project management and responsiveness. A recurring theme in feedback is their ability to enhance client email performance, as evidenced by significant increases in open and click-through rates.
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 29 projectsOne 10 Media is a distinguished email marketing company excelling in services like email campaign management, email automation, and newsletter marketing. Across multiple reviews, clients commend their strategic approach and execution, with 100% of reviews highlighting positive outcomes such as significant revenue growth and improved email engagement rates. Their expertise in email flows and customer engagement is consistently acknowledged, making them a valued partner for scaling lifecycle marketing efforts.
$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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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Boca Raton, FL
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Launched in 2020, The Concept Agency is a social media marketing company. The firm offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Medford, NJ
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Sussman Creative is a small Medford, New Jersey-based web design company. The team focuses on Web Design and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Launched in 2011, SFB IDEAS is a Marketing Strategy company. The company provides Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Opelika, AL
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Baker Street Digital Media is a Conversion Optimization company. The team is headquartered in Opelika, Alabama, and their services include Conversion Optimization and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsThe HOW Agency, a 5W Company provides social media strategy and content creation services, focusing on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Reviews highlight their effective social brand awareness and engagement strategies, resulting in significant increases in impressions and engagements. Clients appreciate their professional project management and responsiveness, though some suggest improvements in graphic design quality.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Prescott, AZ
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Mōtus Agency is a video production agency. They provide Video Production and Corporate Photography and are in Prescott, Arizona and Scottsdale, Arizona.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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PaceB2B, a Direct Marketing company, was established in 2019. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the team focuses on Direct Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Tulsa, OK
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See all 1 projectsScotch Marketing provides comprehensive digital marketing services, including website management, online marketing, and social media. Overall feedback highlights their exceptional work quality and effective communication. Clients appreciate the personal relationships and dedication to their projects, indicating strong satisfaction with Scotch Marketing's performance.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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DigitalParc is a SEO agency. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design, and the firm is in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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Response Labs Inc. Is a CRM consulting and SI company. Launched in 2014, their team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 5 projectsCustomersAce offers data-driven Email Marketing services, including highly targeted email outreach and email automation. The overall feedback from clients highlights their effectiveness in increasing customer engagement and acquisition, as well as their proficiency in leveraging data analytics. While their project management is generally commendable, minor improvements in communication and transparency have been suggested.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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DirectB2BLeads, a Direct Marketing company, was launched in 2024. The small team focuses on Direct Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Burlingame, CA
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AdLift is a branding company. Their team is based in Burlingame, California and Gurugram, India and specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Glendale, NY
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The Seo Buzz, a Content Marketing company, is located in Glendale, New York. They focus on Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Champlin, MN
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BizzyWeb, a Content Marketing company, was founded in 1999. The firm specializes in Content Marketing and Email Marketing, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ambler, PA
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Elysium Marketing Group, a branding company, is located in Ambler, Pennsylvania. They provide Branding and Email Marketing and were founded in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Springfield, MA
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Garvey Communication Associates Inc. (GCAi) is an Email Marketing company. The company is in Springfield, Massachusetts. Their team provides Email Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Santa Ana, CA
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Founded in 2007, Agency 51 Advertising is an Advertising company. The firm provides Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Pearl River, NY
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Reach Marketing, LLC is an Email Marketing company. Their midsize team of employees is based in Pearl River, New York. Their team specializes in Email Marketing and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Carrollton, TX
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See all 1 projectsThe SalesBridge provides appointment setting and lead generation services tailored to SaaS and e-commerce companies. Reviews highlight their ability to deliver high-quality leads within budget and on time, and commend their seamless communication and personalized strategies. Clients are impressed with their expertise and the value they bring to projects.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Decatur, GA
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Digital Strategy company Above Zero was established in 2016. The midsize team specializes in Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Beverly Hills, CA
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Lime Outreach is an Email Marketing company launched in 2024. Their services include Email Marketing and Account-Based Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Sheridan, WY
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ELP Data, an Email Marketing company, was established in 2009. The team offers Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing and is in Sheridan, Wyoming.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Arlington, VA
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Worldwide Agency is an Email Marketing company founded in 2012. The small team specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Grand Rapids, MI
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Launched in 2016, Simpler Site is a web design agency. The small team offers Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Rockaway, NJ
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Founded in 2018, telnet is an Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Harambee Digital is a New York, New York-based branding firm. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999St. Louis, MO
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Established in 1919, Ansira is an Other Application Development company. The company provides Other Application Development and Marketing Strategy, and is large.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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Logos Webs is a small social media marketing agency based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Highland Park, IL
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See all 1 projectsAfter spending 25 years leading digital transformations at billion-dollar B2B companies like Thermo Fisher Scientific, Crescent Electric and U.S. Electrical Services, Mike Mayer set out on his own
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Monkeytag is a small web design agency located in Dallas, Texas. Their services include Web Design and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Olympia, WA
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See all 89 projectsSocial Bloom is an agency specializing in Email Marketing and outbound sales outsourcing, known for its strategic approach to lead generation and Email Engagement Strategies. Approximately 80% of reviews highlight their professionalism, with clients noting their ability to tailor campaigns to industry specifics and generate qualified leads. However, one review accounts for approximately 12% of feedback, indicating significant operational challenges.
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Norcross, GA
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Response Media is an Advertising company. The small Norcross, Georgia-based team focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy. The agency was founded in 1980.
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MessageGears is a Direct Marketing company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Their team specializes in Direct Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Westlake Village, CA
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Based in Westlake Village, California, National Positions is a SEO company. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pasadena, CA
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Fox Dealer is an Advertising company. They were founded in 2013, and their services include Advertising and Email Marketing.
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Email Marketing company Consonant Custom Media is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida. The team offers Email Marketing and Video Production.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Montgomery, TX
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Gravity Digital in Texas is a PPC agency. The Montgomery, Texas-based team focuses on Pay Per Click and Video Production.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dover, DE
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Eprofiletech is a Demand Generation Marketing company. The team is in Dover, Delaware, and their services include Demand Generation Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Oakland, CA
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Digital Meaning is a Digital Strategy company. Headquartered in Oakland, California, their small team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. The firm was established in 2011.
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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Launched in 2019, Simplia Inc. Is a midsize PPC company. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Web Development.
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AScaleX is an Accounting company. Established in 2019, the firm focuses on Accounting and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Jacksonville, FL
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PCR is an Email Marketing company. The team is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida and New York, New York, and their services include Email Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Maplewood, MO
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Moosylvania, a social media marketing firm, offer Social Media Marketing and Web Design. They were launched in 2003.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Skippack, PA
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TruDemand, LLC is a small Skippack, Pennsylvania-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Enterprise, AL
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Social media marketing agency Hillis Superior Motives Digital Marketing was established in 2018. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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AnoLogix is a graphic design company. Founded in 2000, the agency is in Jacksonville, Florida. Their team focuses on Graphic Design and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Barryton, MI
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Six Gun Group, an Advertising company, is based in Barryton, Michigan. They offer Advertising and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Email Marketing company Emily Martin Communications & Events offers Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing. They are headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dahlonega, GA
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Marketing Strategy company GetUWired focuses on Marketing Strategy and Email Marketing. They were established in 2003.
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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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38.2/40.018.4/20 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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37.3/40.018/20 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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37.8/40.018.6/20 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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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hallandale Beach, FL
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32.7/40.017.8/20 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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37.7/40.018/20 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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Medina, OH
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35.9/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 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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$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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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Jackson, WY
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30.4/40.017.4/20 Reviews5.8/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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30.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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39.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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$1,000+$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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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36.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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38.6/40.019.6/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9/10 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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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37.8/40.019/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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32.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Austin, TX
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33.4/40.018/20 Reviews7.1/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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$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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$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
25% Email Marketing75% 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.