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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Dignotion is a PPC company. Their small team is in New York, New York and focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing. The firm was established in 2013.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ridgewood, NY
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E-commerce development company Digideo LLC was launched in 2012. The agency provides E-Commerce Development and Email Marketing, and is small.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Plano, TX
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Zen Media is a social media marketing company located in Plano, Texas. Established in 2009, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Search Marketing Experts, a SEO company, focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. They were established in 2005.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Hawthorne, CA
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Woobbly technologies is a Market Research company. Their team is located in Hawthorne, California and P N Pudur, India and provides Market Research and Other Digital Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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Digital Strategy company Defero is located in Phoenix, Arizona. Their services include Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Bloominari is an Advertising company established in 2013. The team specializes in Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Round Rock, TX
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See all 1 projectsTexas Business Analytics provides comprehensive services including competitor analysis, keyword research, and search engine optimization. Overall feedback highlights their professionalism, effective use of premium tools, and successful outcomes such as improved search rankings. Clients appreciate their realistic proposals and data-driven approach, contributing to timely and impactful deliverables.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Akron, OH
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Gemini Media Group is an Akron, Ohio-based Advertising company. Founded in 2009, the team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Joplin, MO
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See all 1 projectsRibbitz LLC offers a diverse range of digital services, including SEO and social media marketing, with a focus on staff augmentation for software development. Reviews highlight their meticulous project management, timely delivery, and the expertise of their team, making them a reliable partner for digital projects. Ribbitz LLC's ability to categorize resources effectively is particularly noted as impressive.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Headquartered in San Diego, California, Web Narwhal is a web design agency. They provide Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ambler, PA
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The Experience Design Studio is a website development firm headquartered in Ambler, Pennsylvania and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The team provides Web Development and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Located in Nashville, Tennessee and Kennesaw, Georgia, GoEpps is an Email Marketing company. The team offers Email Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Orlando, FL
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See all 1 projectsCrystal Clear Digital Marketing is a digital marketing firm specializing in website redesign, email marketing, and social media campaigns. However, feedback indicates dissatisfaction, with 100% of the review highlighting substandard results and poor communication. The client noted no positive aspects and advised against their services due to a lack of a customer-centric approach.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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SEO agency BCP Digital Marketing was established in 1999. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Alpharetta, GA
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Established in 2002, Northstar Technologies, Inc is a midsize Alpharetta, Georgia-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Traverse City, MI
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Based in Traverse City, Michigan, Oneupweb is a branding firm. The team focuses on Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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Launched in 1995, Neoscape is a branding agency. The midsize team specializes in Branding and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Santa Barbara, CA
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Refuel Agency is an Advertising company. Established in 1987, the firm is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California and New York, New York. Their team offers Advertising and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ferndale, MI
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Verde Media is a SEO agency. Established in 2011, their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Westford, MA
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190west is a pay per click company. In Westford, Massachusetts, the company was founded in 2007. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Raleigh, NC
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Publicus Community, an Email Marketing company, was founded in 2011. The company offers Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Summit, NJ
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JPW Consulting is a CRM consulting and SI company. The Summit, New Jersey-based agency was established in 1997. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Founded in 2013, KPItarget is a small pay per click agency in Atlanta, Georgia. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lynchburg, VA
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Founded in 1998, 828 Marketing and Web Design, a small Digital Strategy company, is in Lynchburg, Virginia. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Raleigh, NC
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Small Content Marketing company WPdigital, is in Raleigh, North Carolina. Their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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Digital Strategy company Hey Mr Digital Media was established in 2016. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Video Production.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cambridge, MA
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Launched in 2007, Fuel Media Inc. Is a small graphic design company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Their team focuses on Graphic Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Purebred Marketing, a social media marketing company, is based in Atlanta, Georgia. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Orlando, FL
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Rankster Tech is an Advertising company. Based in Orlando, Florida and Orlando, Florida, the firm provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Launched in 2018, Unstoppable Media is a small Austin, Texas-based Ecommerce Marketing company. Their team specializes in Ecommerce Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chandler, AZ
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Crushaders Tech is a social media marketing agency. The Chandler, Arizona-based firm was founded in 2014. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Troy, MI
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Rocket Effect is a Marketing Strategy company in Troy, Michigan. They specialize in Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Gilbert, AZ
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Prospekt Digital is a social media marketing company established in 2011. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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Max Velocity is a web design company located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their services include Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Slake Marketing is a branding agency. They are based in Los Angeles, California, and their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerBloomington, IN
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See all 6 projectsDavid Martin Design LLC is a web design and SEO company known for its exceptional communication and personalized service. The company is consistently praised for its organizational skills and rapid project execution, with 100% of reviewers highlighting impressive communication and professionalism. Clients frequently commend David's ability to deliver tailored solutions that enhance website functionality and visibility, resulting in increased user engagement and business success.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Naperville, IL
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Sprocket Websites is a web design company. They are in Naperville, Illinois and Camarillo, California and have small team. They provide Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Mesa, AZ
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SEO Hermit is a social media marketing agency. They are based in Mesa, Arizona and have small team of experts. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Mavericks Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. The Denver, Colorado-based team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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See all 3 projectsLegacy Ecom Hub is a collective of data analysts, supply chain experts, and marketplace strategists. We moved away from traditional retail to master the art of automation. We aren't just a service
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miramar, FL
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Marketairre is a social media marketing firm. They are located in Miramar, Florida. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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MIT Digital 360, Connecticut is a small Naugatuck, Connecticut-based social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Trophy Club, TX
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Launched in 2012, MNK Labs, a small CRM consulting and SI company, is based in Trophy Club, Texas. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Elk Grove Village, IL
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I90 Marketing, a branding agency, is based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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Located in Kinnelon, New Jersey, New Road Advertising is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Cence Digital is a Conversion Optimization company. They were established in 2022 and specialize in Conversion Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Grow Jumbo LLC is a social media marketing agency. Launched in 2023, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing. The company is in Merced, California.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Adsteric, a social media marketing firm, was launched in 2004. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Established in 2021, GleamCircle is a small New York, New York-based Business Consulting company. Their team focuses on Business Consulting and Digital Strategy.
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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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40/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 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+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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34.7/40.018.4/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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$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+$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 / 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.