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+Undisclosed2 - 9St. Petersburg, FL
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See all 1 projectsTradewinds United Media specializes in local SEO marketing. We can put your business in front of potential new clients who are searching for the service you provide. We will structure an effective
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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SEO company Insight Goat is headquartered in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2023, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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LAIRE, a Marketing Strategy company, focus on Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy. They were launched in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rochester, NY
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Email Marketing company Corporate Communications was launched in 1992. The team provides Email Marketing and Web Design.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Marietta, GA
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Impact Mailers, a Direct Marketing company, is based in Marietta, Georgia. Their services include Direct Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Chicago, IL
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Carol Ann Marketing is an Advertising company. The agency is located in West Chicago, Illinois. Their team focuses on Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oak Ridge, NC
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Founded in 2009, Everwondr Network, a small software development firm, is in Oak Ridge, North Carolina. Their services include Custom Software Development and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boulder, CO
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Small SMS Marketing company Whispir Inc, is based in Boulder, Colorado. The team specializes in SMS Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Montgomery, TX
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Trulove Webworks is a Conversion Optimization company in Montgomery, Texas. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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Most Consulting Group is a Marketing Strategy company. Their small team is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Jose, CA
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EForte Solutions Inc is a San Jose, California-based Content Marketing company. They specialize in Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2012.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Launched in 2010, Worklo, a midsize SEO agency, is based in New York, New York. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New Rochelle, NY
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Based in New Rochelle, New York, ANOSALES LLC is a midsize Sales Outsourcing company. Their services include Sales Outsourcing and Market Research.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Kissimmee, FL
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Create Personal Website is a web design company. They are located in Kissimmee, Florida, and their services include Web Design and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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DigitaldotAgency is a SEO agency. Their midsize team is located in Brooklyn, New York. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Other Digital Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fenton, MI
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Grafted-IN LLC is a SEO company. Founded in 2014, their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Hewlett, NY
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See all 6 projectsD.I.G.S. Marketing is a digital marketing agency specializing in paid media management, conversion optimization, and strategic marketing planning. Across their reviews, 100% of clients commend their responsiveness and strategic expertise, resulting in improved lead quality and cost efficiency. While one minor communication improvement was noted, clients overwhelmingly view them as essential partners in achieving marketing success.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerFarmingdale, NY
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See all 4 projectsMP Creative Solutions is an agency specializing in Email Marketing and graphic design services. The company consistently receives positive feedback, with clients praising their high-quality email marketing designs and responsive communication. Notably, 100% of reviewers mentioned that their email engagement strategies effectively increased customer engagement and click-through rates.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hayward, CA
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Overstreet Associates is a Hayward, California-based Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Clifton Park, NY
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Launched in 2015, SparkShoppe LTD. Is a branding company. The firm offers Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Winston-Salem, NC
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Common Giant Creative is a branding firm. Founded in 2012, the team offers Branding and Email Marketing. The company is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Hagadone Media Group, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and Honolulu, Hawaii. The team provides Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Red Bank, NJ
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PMG360 is an Account-Based Marketing company. The Red Bank, New Jersey-based company was launched in 2006. Their team provides Account-Based Marketing and Generative AI.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49West Linn, OR
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LocalFresh is a web design company in West Linn, Oregon. The team provides Web Design and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newtown Square, PA
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Mendoza Group, Inc. Is a Marketing Strategy company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Their team provides Marketing Strategy and Media Planning &
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Revivals Inc is a web design agency. Their small team is in Houston, Texas and focuses on Web Design and Email Marketing. The agency was founded in 2011.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New Albany, OH
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Based in New Albany, Ohio, nxtConcepts, Ltd is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Olivette, MO
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1905 New Media, a small Digital Strategy company, is located in Olivette, Missouri and Saint Charles, Missouri. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tacoma, WA
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VSG Marketing, A Spindustry Company is a small Tacoma, Washington-based Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bremerton, WA
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Hyper Effects is an Advertising company. Their small team of employees is based in Bremerton, Washington. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Louisburg, KS
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Social: Managed. Is a Digital Strategy company established in 2017. The team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Launched in 2009, WHM Creative is a small Advertising company based in Oakland, California. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Lee, NJ
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Digital Strategy company Vertical Guru is in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Founded in 2014, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Melbourne, FL
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Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida and Hewitt, Texas, YellowWebMonkey is a SEO company. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hoffman Estates, IL
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Located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Identity Dental Marketing is a small social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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Social media marketing company Keystone Click is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Mason Interactive is a social media marketing agency located in New York, New York. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Rolla, MO
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Launched in 2020, Digital World Giant is a small SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Port St. Lucie, FL
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Spilt Media - Digital Marketing, SEO and Web Design is a SEO services firm launched in 2015. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerSouthfield, MI
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See all 1 projectsIT-Enterprises is a company specializing in social media solutions and app development, particularly for automotive dealers. They have a long-standing relationship with clients, consistently delivering satisfactory outcomes, such as doubling view rates for projects. Reviews highlight their effective communication and strong follow-through, with 100% positive feedback and no noted areas for improvement.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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See all 1 projectsMcCaplan Consulting Group is a consulting firm specializing in website and branding services. The overall feedback is predominantly negative, with 100% of the reviewer expressing dissatisfaction, highlighting issues with project execution and mismanaged services. The review indicates a need for improvement in delivering promised outcomes and better aligning their work with client expectations.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Lexington, SC
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See all 2 projectsHawley Digital is a web development and branding company known for its expertise in enhancing digital presence and e-commerce capabilities. Reviews consistently highlight their forward-thinking approach, adherence to schedules, and budgetary constraints. Approximately 100% of clients commend their design knowledge and progressive ideas, while none report any areas needing improvement.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Champlin, MN
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Launched in 2016, BeCognito is a social media marketing agency. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and is headquartered in Champlin, Minnesota and Nashik, India.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Social media marketing firm Teneleven Interactive is in San Diego, California. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Atomic Studio is a branding agency. The team offers Branding and Email Marketing, and the company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Milwaukee, WI
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Butane Digital is an Advertising company. The Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based company offers Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Lakewood, CO
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Email Marketing company Berry Interesting Productions, Inc. Is based in Lakewood, Colorado. They offer Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2006.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Buffalo, NY
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Launched in 2015, White Buffalo Creative is a branding firm. Their team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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List of the Best U.S. Email Marketing Agencies
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Staten Island, NY
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36.5/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Newport, RI
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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34.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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34.1/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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33.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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37.5/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Grapevine, TX
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33/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Medina, OH
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36.5/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hallandale Beach, FL
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31.9/40.017/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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31.7/40.018/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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31.6/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$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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29/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Laguna Beach, CA
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39.6/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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28.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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38.7/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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36.3/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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28.5/40.017.2/20 Reviews5.9/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Austin, TX
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33.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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32.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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33.6/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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37.8/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Concord, CA
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27.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews3/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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36.8/40.018/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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27.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews5.8/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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36.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Email Marketing90% Other
United States Email Marketing FAQs
U.S.-based email marketing agencies operate in one of the world’s most sophisticated martech ecosystems, with proximity to platforms and partners like Braze (NYC), Klaviyo (Boston), Iterable (SF), and Mailchimp (Atlanta). That access often translates into certified teams, early feature adoption, and tight integrations with your broader stack (CDPs, CRMs, analytics).
A U.S. partner also brings strengths in compliance and data stewardship across CAN‑SPAM, TCPA, and state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA). If your audience spans multiple regions or complex B2B buying cycles, local teams understand U.S. seasonality, inbox behaviors, and channel mix—helping you align email with SMS, paid, and sales outreach for measurable revenue impact.
According to Clutch’s verified pricing data, most U.S. email marketing agencies charge:
- Monthly retainers: $2,000 – $15,000+ for strategy, creative, automation, and reporting
- Hourly: $100 – $200+ depending on seniority and specialization
- Projects: $5,000 – $50,000+ for migrations, lifecycle program builds, or deliverability remediation
- Creative/production: $150 – $500 per email for copy/design (varies by volume and testing scope)
Costs depend on factors like list size, frequency, ESP/CRM complexity, segmentation depth, and experimentation (A/B, multivariate, holdouts). Take note, platform licenses (e.g., SFMC, Braze, HubSpot) and data tools are typically separate from agency fees.
Thanks to the country’s broad and diverse economic mix, many U.S.-based agencies support a wide range of sectors, such as:
- E-commerce and DTC – personalized product grids, abandoned cart flows, post‑purchase upsells
- B2B and SaaS – onboarding, PQL/MQL nurturing, webinar, and event workflows
- Healthcare and life sciences – HIPAA‑aware communications and patient education
- Financial services and fintech – compliant messaging, KYC/KYB triggers, security alerts
- Hospitality, travel, and entertainment – yield‑driven campaigns, loyalty, and geo‑based offers
- Nonprofits and education – fundraising cadences, volunteer, and alumni engagement
Look for case studies demonstrating lifecycle lifts (e.g., revenue per send, LTV, conversion), not just open rates.
Start by defining your project’s specific goals and key constraints. Then, go to Clutch to find trusted firms and evaluate them, prioritizing:
- Platform expertise — certifications in your ESP (Klaviyo, Braze, SFMC, HubSpot, Iterable)
- Deliverability — clear warm‑up plans, inbox placement diagnostics, DMARC/SPF/DKIM guidance
- Data and analytics — segmentation, experimentation design, MMM/MTA fluency, revenue attribution
- Creative and UX — mobile‑first design, accessibility, brand voice alignment, modular templates
- Compliance and security — PII handling, consent management, SOC 2/ISO familiarity
- Process and SLAs — sprint cadence, QA checklists, transparent reporting
Ask for a pilot or audit with clear success metrics before a long‑term retainer.
- Guaranteed inbox placement or “quick fixes” without list hygiene or domain warming
- Buying or scraping email lists; unclear consent practices
- Reporting only vanity metrics (opens) without click, conversion, and revenue attribution
- No plan for Apple MPP/Android privacy impacts or bot filtering
- Limited experience with your ESP or no migration playbook
- Weak QA and compliance processes; no references or anonymized case details
- Avoiding tests or refusing to set holdouts/control groups
Avoiding red flags is key to ensuring smooth collaboration. Don’t settle for a team that checks any of these traits, even if they promise exciting results or fees.