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 72 projectsInbox Army, LLC is a specialized company focusing on email marketing services, offering expertise in email campaigns, deliverability audits, and automated email solutions. Positive feedback is prevalent, with over 90% of clients highlighting their professionalism, timely delivery, and strategic insights. Many reviewers (approximately 70%) commend their ability to integrate seamlessly with internal teams, enhancing client email marketing strategies and engagement.
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 31 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+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Delray Beach, FL
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Thryve Digital Marketing is a Conversion Optimization company. The team offers Conversion Optimization and Other Digital Marketing and is based in Delray Beach, Florida.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Omaha, NE
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Nerd Rush is a web design agency. The team is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, and their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Circle Pines, MN
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Four13 Group is an e-commerce development company. Their midsize team is headquartered in Circle Pines, Minnesota. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Englewood, CO
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In Englewood, Colorado, CBD Web Designing is a SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dover, DE
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Worksbuddy is a Dover, Delaware-based AI Agents company. The team offers AI Agents and Generative AI.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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See all 2 projectsTegan Gainan is a versatile marketing agency specializing in Email Marketing and digital strategy optimization. With 100% positive feedback, clients commend their timeliness, insightful guidance, and comprehensive approach, including Email Campaigns and Email List Management. Tegan Gainan efficiently enhances marketing efforts, contributing to sales and audience growth while maintaining strong project management and communication.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tustin, CA
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Email Marketing company Cuselleration provides Email Marketing and Pay Per Click. They were established in 2013.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Roanoke, TX
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Social media marketing company Musselwhite Marketing provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They are located in Roanoke, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9York, PA
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Content Marketing company Siebird, LLC. Was founded in 2010. Located in York, Pennsylvania, the team offers Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Wilmington, DE
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Launched in 2019, ADBUZ Digital Marketing Agency is a social media marketing company. The company offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Meridian, ID
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Talloo is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2015. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Boise, ID
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Launched in 2021, Advisor Rankings is a Content Marketing company. Based in Boise, Idaho, the team provides Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9East Rutherford, NJ
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Xplore Enterprise, an Email Marketing company, was founded in 2015. The team specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Glastonbury, CT
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Partner in Publishing is a small Glastonbury, Connecticut-based Sales Outsourcing company. Their services include Sales Outsourcing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mineola, NY
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Established in 2019, WpLynks is a web design company. Their team focuses on Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 1 projectsJbizMedia LLC provides web development, design services, technical SEO audits, and AdWords setup. Clients commend their excellent communication, rapid response times, and strong SEO expertise, contributing to significant improvements in keyword rankings and sales. The company is noted for offering good value for cost and personalized project management.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Chicago Digital is a branding agency founded in 2009. The firm provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Waterbury, CT
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Established in 2012, Market My Industry is an Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Eau Claire, WI
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SEO agency iRankPro is in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing and were founded in 2019.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Addison, TX
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Located in Addison, Texas, Social Strategy1 is a PPC agency. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Woburn, MA
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Ant2Arc is a branding company. Established in 2004, the company is based in Woburn, Massachusetts. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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See all 5 projectsSMART MARKETING FIRM LLC provides an array of services including SEO marketing, web and app development, graphic design, and social media management. Reviews highlight their exceptional project management, tailored strategies, and effective communication, resulting in significant improvements in online presence and customer engagement for clients. Their personalized approach, creativity, and responsiveness are consistently praised, making them a valued partner for digital marketing initiatives.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Miami Beach, FL
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In Miami Beach, Florida, Elite UI is a small Email Marketing company. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Littleton, CO
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DigitalBenz is a Kolkata, India-based social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49St. Louis, MO
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Blazeworthy is a web design company based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team offers Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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Razee is a Digital Strategy company. The team is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Tether Media Services is a social media marketing firm founded in 2025. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Cheyenne, WY
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Get Top Listed is a social media marketing firm established in 2021. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Be Leaded is a Sales Outsourcing company founded in 2023. The team provides Sales Outsourcing and Demand Generation Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lewes, DE
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Appzdevelopment, a social media marketing company, is based in Lewes, Delaware. Established in 2010, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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SEO services firm ONLINE VISIBILITY PROS was launched in 2013. The agency specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Union City, CA
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Social media marketing company AI Source Hub was launched in 2022. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Knoxville, TN
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Launched in 2016, Second Mile is a Digital Strategy company. The team offers Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Safety Harbor, FL
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Sales Lead Automation is a Safety Harbor, Florida-based Content Marketing company. The team offers Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Manorville, NY
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Fire Media is a Manorville, New York-based Digital Strategy company. Established in 2018, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Lewis Marketing is a web design agency. They are headquartered in Orlando, Florida and have small team. They focus on Web Design and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Established in 2016, Hive Analytics is a midsize branding firm. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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SMaac Digital Marketing, LLC, a branding firm, was launched in 2017. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, the team provides Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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KAAR is an Advertising company founded in 2000. The small team focuses on Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lakewood, NJ
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EarningCoach Marketing is an Email Marketing company established in 2005. The agency provides Email Marketing and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Cast Influence Marketing and PR is an Email Marketing company in Denver, Colorado. The team offers Email Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Branding firm Element 47, LLC was established in 2019. The small team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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The Rachel Greenhouse Strategic Marketing Agency, an Advertising company, was founded in 2004. They provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Dialogue Marketing Agency is a Content Marketing company in Atlanta, Georgia. The team provides Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tempe, AZ
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EIC Agency (Tempe, Arizona) is a branding company. They offer Branding and Email Marketing and were founded in 2017. The company is located in Tempe, Arizona.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Canton, GA
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Email Marketing company GOT To Media was founded in 2017. The team specializes in Email Marketing and Other Digital Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Grand Rapids, MI
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Branding company Fresh Coast Creative was founded in 2010. The agency specializes in Branding and Email Marketing, and is small.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Sauk Centre, MN
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Online Growth Systems is a custom software development firm. The company is located in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. Their team focuses on Custom Software Development and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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SEO agency Alpyne Strategy, LLC is in Nashville, Tennessee and Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9McKinney, TX
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Darkspire, Inc. Is an Email Marketing company. Established in 2012, their team provides Email Marketing and IT managed services.
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List of the Best U.S. Email Marketing Agencies
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Staten Island, NY
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36.5/40.017.2/20 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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$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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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34.1/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 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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$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 / hr50 - 249Grapevine, TX
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33/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 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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31.9/40.017/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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31.7/40.018/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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31.6/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 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+Undisclosed50 - 249Jackson, WY
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30/40.017/20 Reviews5.8/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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38.5/40.020/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 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+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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29/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Laguna Beach, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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28.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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38.7/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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36.3/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 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+Undisclosed250 - 999Austin, TX
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33.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 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+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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33.6/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 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
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Concord, CA
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27.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews3/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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36.8/40.018/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 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
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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36.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Email Marketing90% 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.