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+Undisclosed50 - 249Grapevine, TX
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Zorbis Inc. Is a SEO services firm established in 2003. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Buffalo, NY
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Founded in 1961, Gelia is a midsize branding agency. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Beaver, OR
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Advertising company InkSEM is headquartered in Beaver, Oregon. They provide Advertising and Direct Marketing and were founded in 2014.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Middletown, OH
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BakeMyBook is an Advertising company. Located in Middletown, Ohio, the company was launched in 2015. Their services include Advertising and Market Research.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Frisco, TX
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Established in 2003, CAP Digisoft Solutions is a midsize Digital Strategy company. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montrose Historic District, AL
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AB Tech Solutions, LLC is a branding company. Their small team is in Montrose Historic District, Alabama and specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy. The company was established in 2015.
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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+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Buckhannon, WV
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Problem Solver's Consultants is a small Digital Strategy company headquartered in Buckhannon, West Virginia. The team provides Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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See all 1 projectscMedia Productions is a digital media company specializing in branding, website design, and digital marketing services. Reviews indicate a mixed experience, with approximately 50% of feedback highlighting dissatisfaction due to issues with project management, overcharging, and template usage, while 50% acknowledge their helpful marketing support and responsive communication. Clients are advised to scrutinize contracts and verify the originality of designs and content.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Eugene, OR
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Social media marketing firm Locus Marketing was established in 2008. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Email 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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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Content Marketing company Blue State Digital focuses on Content Marketing and Digital Strategy. They were established in 2004.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Baltimore, MD
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Jellyfish US, an Email Marketing company, was established in 1999. The company specializes in Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Southfield, MI
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HelloWorld is a Digital Strategy company. Based in Southfield, Michigan and Seattle, Washington, the agency was founded in 1999. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Leawood, KS
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DEG Digital is a midsize Leawood, Kansas-based e-commerce development company. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Rochester, NY
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Midsize Email Marketing company Democrat & Chronicle Marketing Services, is headquartered in Rochester, New York. The team provides Email Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Palatine, IL
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Call center company Birddog Media focuses on Call Center Services and Email Marketing. They were established in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Provo, UT
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InsideSales.com , an artificial intelligence firm, is based in Provo, Utah. Established in 2004, the team specializes in Artificial Intelligence and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Lancaster, PA
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LNP Media Group is a midsize Advertising company in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The team focuses on Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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ForwardPMX is a branding agency. The New York, New York-based firm was launched in 1990. Their team focuses on Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Evansville, IN
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Kemper CPA Group LLP is an Email Marketing company. Launched in 1958, the agency is in Evansville, Indiana. Their team provides Email Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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Email Marketing company Content Writing Xpert was founded in 2018. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the team offers Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Denver, CO
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Followerandia is a branding firm. They were established in 2012 and specialize in Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Carson City, NV
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Swift Local Solutions is a public relations company. Established in 1975, the team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing. The firm is located in Carson City, Nevada.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Plano, TX
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SPAR Information Systems LLC is an Email Marketing company. The midsize Plano, Texas-based team provides Email Marketing and Pay Per Click. The firm was founded in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Frisco, TX
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Elixirr Digital is a midsize social media marketing firm in Frisco, Texas and Colchester, England. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pleasanton, CA
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BOFUlab is a Pleasanton, California-based PPC company. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Wilmington, DE
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See all 1 projectsPython Marketing is a lead generation company specializing in providing accurate reports and lists of potential customers. According to client feedback, 100% of reviewers noted impressive results, such as a 30% increase in sales, and praised the company's strong project management and swift delivery of outcomes. No areas for improvement were identified.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Coconut Creek, FL
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Website development company RKA Consulting was founded in 2017. The company provides Web Development and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Asbury Park, NJ
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See all 2 projectsBelMarketing Design Studio is a marketing agency that specializes in graphic design, website development, and branding strategies. The company has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with clients highlighting increased website traffic and business opportunities. Approximately 100% of reviewers commend their project management skills and high-quality deliverables, underscoring their reliability and effective communication.
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Santa Monica, CA
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Social media marketing agency Entravision Digital specializes in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click. They were launched in 1996.
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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720MEDIA is an Email Marketing company. The Colorado Springs, Colorado-based company was established in 2000. Their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cincinnati, OH
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Advertising company The Creative Dept. Is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They specialize in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Frederick, MD
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Small Email Marketing company A David Creation, LLC, is based in Frederick, Maryland. Their services include Email Marketing and Print Design.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Spokane, WA
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Email Marketing company Vexing Media specializes in Email Marketing and Web Design. They were launched in 2009.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Sprk'd Digital Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the firm provides Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Knoxville, TN
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Launched in 1983, Asen Marketing and Advertising is a Digital Strategy company. The agency offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Sarasota, FL
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Founded in 2016, Branding Respect is a small branding firm. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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See all 1 projectsKanaan & Co. is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC, and website development. Feedback indicates strong client satisfaction, with 100% of reviewers praising their project management and customer service. Their comprehensive digital strategies contributed to a 400% growth in organic rankings during the pandemic, although a Google algorithm update posed challenges beyond their control.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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MOHBILITY is a pay per click company launched in 2015. The small team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Charleston, SC
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Small social media marketing firm In The Black Marketing & Consulting, is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Blacksmith Digital is a Digital Strategy company. The team provides Digital Strategy and Conversion Optimization, and the agency is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Gainesville, FL
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Launched in 2016, Get Leads Group, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in Gainesville, Florida. Their team offers Advertising and Conversion Optimization.
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Headquartered in Old Bridge, New Jersey, Lightning Media Partners is a Content Marketing company. They offer Content Marketing and Email Marketing and were established in 2018.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Doral, FL
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Amped Marketing, a SEO agency, was established in 2023. They focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Montrose, CO
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InSync Media is a PPC company launched in 2016. The agency specializes in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Madison, AL
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Trevor Grimes Marketing is a Content Marketing company. They are located in Madison, Alabama and have small team. They specialize in 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 / 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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$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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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Jackson, WY
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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34.8/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 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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$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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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.