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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Knoxville, TN
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Advertising company Big Slate Media is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The team provides Advertising and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 2 projectsNITRO PLUG Digital Marketing offers services in search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, focusing primarily on lead generation and improving online visibility. The reviews highlight their deep expertise in these areas, with clients noting significant improvements in lead quality and website traffic. The overall feedback underscores the company's professionalism, effective communication, and impressive industry-specific knowledge.
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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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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SB Digital Agency is a Los Angeles, California-based Digital Strategy company. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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Rithom Consulting LLC is a small cloud consulting & SI company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Birmingham, MI
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Pixel Bytes Media is a Content Marketing company located in Birmingham, Michigan. Founded in 2007, the team offers Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Plymouth, MI
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Launched in 2021, Motorcity Digital Marketing is a Content Marketing company. Their team provides Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Springfield, MO
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Supper is an Advertising company launched in 2020. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Haddon Heights, NJ
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Haven Marketing is a small Haddon Heights, New Jersey-based Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Bonita Springs, FL
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Headquartered in Bonita Springs, Florida and Fogelsville, Pennsylvania, Perfect Six Marketing is a small branding firm. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Troy, MI
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Neutrix, a Content Marketing company, was established in 2015. Based in Troy, Michigan, the team specializes in Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hewlett, NY
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Harvesting Media is a small social media marketing company founded in 2017. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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Established in 2023, Vincent Brand Go is a small Austin, Texas-based public relations company. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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Chief Outsiders is a midsize Advertising company launched in 2009. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Murfreesboro, TN
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Varnish Media is a small Content Marketing company headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Elizabeth, NJ
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QuickLeadz is a Direct Marketing company. In Elizabeth, New Jersey, the team specializes in Direct Marketing and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Digital Strategy company Growthyze was founded in 2022. The small team provides Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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5 Star Visibility Digital Marketing Agency is a small Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Fathead Design is a branding agency. They are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and have small team of experts. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Albany, NY
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XiHawks is a small social media marketing company. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Web Design and were founded in 2014.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Centennial, CO
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GrowSmart is a Content Marketing company launched in 2011. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Digital Strategy and is in Centennial, Colorado.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lafayette, CO
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Digital Strategy and Email Marketing company BKMedia Group was established in 2001. The small team specializes in Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wichita, KS
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Speedupshare.com INC is an Email Marketing and social media marketing firm. Founded in 2017, the firm focuses on Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Overland Park, KS
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Email Marketing and social media marketing firm Boutique Window specializes in Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing. They were established in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Unbounce is a small Marketing Strategy and Email Marketing company. Founded in 2015, the team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Farmington, MN
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Wild Fig Marketing Inc. Is a Content Marketing and Email Marketing company. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Email Marketing and is headquartered in Farmington, Minnesota.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boise, ID
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Quantum Digital Marketing, LLC is an Email Marketing and web design company. The Boise, Idaho-based firm was launched in 2018. Their services include Email Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Midlothian, VA
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Concepts Direct, Inc. Is an Email Marketing and Direct Marketing company. The team offers Email Marketing and Direct Marketing, and the company is in Midlothian, Virginia and Midlothian, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Woodbridge Township, NJ
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Nurture Marketing LLC is a small Email Marketing and social media marketing firm located in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. Their services include Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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Shelten LLC, an Email Marketing and social media marketing company, provide Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing. They were founded in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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Brand Growth Experts is an Email Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing company. The Austin, Texas-based firm offers Email Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Charles, IL
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Dml Solutions, an Email Marketing and print design agency, was launched in 1997. The company provides Email Marketing and Print Design, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hoover, AL
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Based in Hoover, Alabama, Kyrios Systems is a small Email Marketing and SMS Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and SMS Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Founded in 2018, Rippl NYC is a small New York, New York-based Email Marketing and SMS Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and SMS Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tulsa, OK
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Established in 2019, Elev8d Branding & Marketing, LLC is a small Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Email Marketing and SMS Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and SMS Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boise, ID
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Quantum Lifecycle Marketing is an Email Marketing and SMS Marketing company founded in 2015. The team offers Email Marketing and SMS Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leesburg, VA
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Launched in 2018, TextP2P is a small Email Marketing and SMS Marketing company in Leesburg, Virginia. Their team offers Email Marketing and SMS Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pasadena, CA
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Retention Hero, a small Email Marketing company, is based in Pasadena, California. The team provides Email Marketing and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Neenah, WI
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Social media marketing agency WRK Marketing was founded in 2020. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing and is in Neenah, Wisconsin.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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Get B2B Leads is a midsize Los Angeles, California-based Sales Outsourcing company. The team provides Sales Outsourcing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 9992080 Astoria, NY
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Data Trained Education LLC is a midsize Digital Strategy company launched in 2012. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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SteerPoint is a PPC agency. They provide Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2004.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Stratosphere is a small SEO company founded in 2012. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fayetteville, GA
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In Fayetteville, Georgia, MM Design Agency is a web design agency. Founded in 2023, the team offers Web Design and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Levittown, PA
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Red Door Marketing Co is a branding agency. Their small team of employees is in Levittown, Pennsylvania. Their team specializes in Branding and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Cincinnati, OH
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Sitemap.io is a small SEO agency located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Greensboro, NC
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Launched in 2012, Precise Creative is a small Content Marketing company. Their team offers Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Camp Hill, PA
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See all 1 projectsDigital Insides offers tailored digital marketing services, including SEO and SMM, designed to help businesses thrive online. The reviews highlight their commitment to timely project delivery, accuracy in cost estimation, and a personalized approach to strategy. While clients praise their efficiency and effectiveness, suggestions for improved communication and transparency in strategy details are noted.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Downers Grove, IL
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OVC Lawyer Marketing, a small SEO company, is in Downers Grove, Illinois. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Temecula, CA
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39 Celsius Web Marketing Consulting is a Conversion Optimization company. The agency is based in Temecula, California. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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Founded in 2015, RiseFuel is a Content Marketing company. The small team provides Content Marketing and Email 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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38.4/40.018.6/20 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.