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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Forney, TX
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Redwolf, a social media marketing firm, was launched in 2005. They specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Universal Collaborators is an Advertising company in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2018, the team specializes in Advertising and Email Marketing.
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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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Plano, TX
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See all 2 projectsGrowth Grid Agency is your premier partner for e-commerce and digital marketing success worldwide. We offer comprehensive Amazon, eBay, and Walmart Reinstatement Services, ensuring your business
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Newark, DE
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Headquartered in Newark, Delaware, Lead Growh is a Digital Strategy company. They provide Digital Strategy and Email Marketing and were established in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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WhoCameBy is a Market Research company. Their team is based in Chicago, Illinois. The firm focuses on Market Research and Media Planning & Buying.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Charlottesville, VA
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The Quantum Solutions is a Digital Strategy company. Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, the company was launched in 2022. Their services include Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Newport Beach, CA
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Great Marketing AI is an Advertising company in Newport Beach, California. The team provides Advertising and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49North Charleston, SC
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Rival Response, a Digital Strategy company, was established in 2024. They provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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Founded in 2023, MKTG DESK is a branding company. Their team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49St. Petersburg, FL
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Property Found, a social media marketing company, is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Coding Clave Media LLC is a social media marketing company. They were founded in 2025, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Global Ecomm Expert, a Digital Strategy company, was established in 2012. The agency offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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Prospera Digital is a social media marketing company. The Tampa, Florida-based company was launched in 2020. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hainesport, NJ
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NTQS Digital is a social media marketing company. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and is headquartered in Nellore, India and Hainesport, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Casper, WY
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TGC Digital is a small Casper, Wyoming-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49McLean, VA
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Dominate Ignite Marketing Group is a social media marketing firm launched in 2024. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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See all 1 projectsAlycom Business Solutions is a web development and SEO optimization company. Based on the reviews, the company has received 100% negative feedback. The reviewer cites poor project management, lack of responsiveness to client needs, and a significant decrease in website traffic as major issues, despite the development of a fast website.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toledo, OH
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Content Marketing company TouchStone Digital was founded in 2020. The team provides Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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CBK Digital Marketing, a SEO company, was established in 2020. They specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Cincinnati, OH
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2060 Digital, a SEO company, is based in Cincinnati, Ohio and Chicago, Illinois. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Rochester, NY
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Launched in 2008, Wordprax Ltd. Is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Vienna, VA
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Webomaze Technologies, a SEO services firm, was established in 1988. The agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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Advertising company Bread Loaf was established in 2016. In Costa Mesa, California, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Provo, UT
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Adroit is a Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 2021, the firm is located in Provo, Utah. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Missoula, MT
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See all 1 projectsDigital Marketing Agency specializing in social media marketing, social media management, search engine optimization and digital marketing services in Missoula & beyond.Our team crafts
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Digital Wiz Marketing is a small Las Vegas, Nevada-based Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Asheville, NC
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BrandGrow is a CRM consulting and SI company. The company is headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina and New York City, New York. Their team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Charleston, SC
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Cuhlab Media, a small Content Marketing company, is based in Charleston, South Carolina. Their services include Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, ME
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KPI Convert Digital Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is in Portland, Maine and provides Digital Strategy and Email Marketing. The firm was founded in 2015.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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Ox Media is a Content Marketing company. In Portland, Oregon, the company specializes in Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Franklin, TN
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DigitalTreehouse is a Franklin, Tennessee-based branding company. They offer Branding and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, HeartWired Digital Solutions is an Email Marketing company. They provide Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Benbrook, TX
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Estes Digital is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is based in Benbrook, Texas and provides Digital Strategy and Email Marketing. The company was established in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Covington, LA
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Founded in 2016, Good Robot Media is a small Covington, Louisiana-based Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, OR
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Untapped Creative is a branding agency. Established in 2018, the company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sun Prairie, WI
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BrandSpark Inc. Is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2019, their team provides Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9San Dimas, CA
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Umbrella Digital Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. Their team is based in San Dimas, California and focuses on Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Wapakoneta, OH
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Based in Wapakoneta, Ohio, Best Web Ohio is a web design agency. They focus on Web Design and Email Marketing and were launched in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Walnut Creek, CA
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TEEDUP, an Email Marketing company, was launched in 2018. The team offers Email Marketing and Digital Strategy and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Worcester, MA
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DMCrafters is a small Content Marketing company based in Worcester, Massachusetts. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Georgetown, SC
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Boost Leadz is a PPC agency. The Georgetown, South Carolina-based firm focuses on Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Missoula, MT
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Blu Ocean Digital is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2012.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Buffalo, NY
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Launched in 2016, JTB Online is an Email Marketing company. The firm offers Email Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Ruby Red Media LLC, a social media marketing firm, was founded in 1999. The firm offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Valparaiso, IN
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Marketing Strategy company Beyond Marketing is in Valparaiso, Indiana. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Spicewood, TX
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Marketing Strategy company Tj Creative Agency is located in Spicewood, Texas. Established in 2019, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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Founded in 2023, Counsel Stack is a Digital Strategy company. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Oberlin, Ohio, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Solana Beach, CA
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REINS Marketing is a Content Writing Services company. The company is headquartered in Solana Beach, California. Their team focuses on Content Writing Services and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Coral Springs, FL
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Gerie media is a branding company. Their small team is located in Coral Springs, Florida. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Hastings, MN
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Founded in 2023, The Marketing Clerics is a social media marketing agency. The team offers Social Media 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.