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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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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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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See all 4 projectsSocialPulsar Inc is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, social media management, and content generation. Reviews highlight their responsive communication and effective execution, with 100% of clients noting increased business metrics. While praised for personable service, some suggest expanding resources to meet growing demand.
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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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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bradford, PA
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Protocol 80 Inc., a web design company, was founded in 2002. The team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, OR
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In Portland, Oregon, Kinesis is a branding company. The team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Irving, TX
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Mojo Media Labs is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2007. Their services include Digital Strategy and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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Ascedia, a web development firm, focus on Web Development and Web Design. They were launched in 2000.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Meridian, ID
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In Meridian, Idaho, Tribute Media, Inc. Is a small Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Web Design.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Amesbury, MA
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See all 1 projectsFronetics is a digital marketing and consulting company that specializes in website redesign and rebranding. Reviews highlight a 100% positive feedback rate, noting their punctuality, adaptability, and direct involvement of company owners in projects. Clients appreciate their alignment with company values and the personalized attention they provide without outsourcing work.
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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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Endicott PR is a Digital Strategy company. They are in Dallas, Texas and Austin, Texas, and their services include Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Granger, IA
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Kinseyco LLC is a graphic design agency established in 2017. The team offers Graphic Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Olathe, KS
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Content Marketing company Search Centered was launched in 2019. Located in Olathe, Kansas, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Middlesex, NJ
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Located in Middlesex, New Jersey, Robb Digital is a small SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Portsmouth, NH
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Founded in 2016, Germeroth Consulting & Creative is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boise, ID
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Valitics is a small Boise, Idaho-based SEO company. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Greensboro, NC
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WebRealSimple is an user experience design agency. They specialize in UX/UI Design and E-Commerce Development and were launched in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Norfolk, VA
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Create/Captivate Digital Marketing, a SEO company, is headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia. They provide Search Engine Optimization 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Old Bridge, NJ
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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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Cheyenne, WY
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See all 1 projectsFuentes Zapata LLC is a marketing operations and paid media management company, specializing in HubSpot implementation and comprehensive campaign management across platforms like LinkedIn. They receive overwhelmingly positive feedback, with clients highlighting their strategic thinking, technical skill, and reliable project management. Roughly 95% of reviewers emphasize their exceptional communication and ability to integrate seamlessly with existing teams.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999Columbia, MD
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Founded in 1971, Merkle is a large CRM consulting and SI company. Their team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Albuquerque, NM
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Boomtime is an Email Marketing company. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the agency was launched in 2006. Their services include Email Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Durham, NC
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Windsor Circle is a midsize e-commerce development firm. They specialize in E-Commerce Development and Email Marketing and were launched in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Marketing Strategy company Carpenter Group was founded in 1981. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Berkeley, IL
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Kelmscott Agency is a midsize Advertising company based in Berkeley, Illinois. Their services include Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Eden Prairie, MN
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Direct Marketing Group is a Direct Marketing company. Based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, their midsize team offers Direct Marketing and Email Marketing. The company was launched in 1978.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerMarlboro, NJ
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Dr. Rissy’s Writing & Marketing is a social media marketing firm. Established in 2016, the company focuses on Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Woodhaven, NY
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Rhodium Web Development is a midsize web design agency in Woodhaven, New York. The team provides Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Dallas, TX
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See all 1 projectsFHG offers website redesign services with a focus on complex functionalities such as payments and geolocation. The reviews highlight FHG's transparency, effective communication, and expertise in UI/UX design. Clients commend their project management and ability to deliver high-quality work, even in challenging circumstances such as the COVID-19 outbreak.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Great Neck, NY
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Ventes B2B Technologies is a midsize Email Marketing company. They focus on Email Marketing and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2017.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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In Austin, Texas and Lahore, Pakistan, Technoid Horizon is a SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Las Vegas, NV
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Bloomclicks Digital Advertising is a PPC company. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, the team provides Pay Per Click and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Dallas, TX
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Queens Ghostwriters is an Advertising company based in Dallas, Texas. They focus on Advertising and Direct Marketing and were founded in 2021.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Haltom City, TX
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Qualbe Marketing Group is an Advertising company. Based in Haltom City, Texas, the company was launched in 1997. Their team focuses on Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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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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$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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$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.