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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Lexington, KY
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Bluegrass Integrated Communications is a print design company founded in 1974. The team offers Print Design and Direct Marketing and is located in Lexington, Kentucky.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Warren, MI
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Design Source Media is a graphic design agency. Launched in 2011, the team specializes in Graphic Design and Web Design. The firm is headquartered in Warren, Michigan.
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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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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Burkhart Marketing Partners is an Advertising company launched in 1998. The team focuses on Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Olivette, MO
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In Olivette, Missouri, Clix is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Grand Rapids, MI
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LEAD Marketing Agency is an Advertising company established in 2008. The small team offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Wick Marketing is a small branding agency. They focus on Branding and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 1995.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Princeton, NJ
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RIPEN is an user experience design agency. They were established in 2003, and their services include UX/UI Design and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Charleston, SC
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Rawle Murdy Associates Inc is a media planning & buying company. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, the team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bellevue, WA
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Thin Pig Media is an Advertising company. The Bellevue, Washington-based agency focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ocala, FL
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Netsource Media is a social media marketing agency established in 1995. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Design and is in Ocala, Florida.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Adrea Rubin Marketing, a Direct Marketing company, is located in New York, New York. They provide Direct Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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KUWARE is an Advertising company. They were founded in 2008, and their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Camarillo, CA
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Social Spice Media is a social media marketing firm. The small Camarillo, California-based team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design. The agency was launched in 2014.
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Purohit Navigation is a branding firm located in Chicago, Illinois. They specialize in Branding and Digital Strategy and were founded in 1984.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Launched in 2010, CO/LAB Marketing is a small branding agency. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Techfiniti is a small Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fairfax, VA
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Established in 2023, Digitally Prime is a small social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Independence, OH
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Front Porch Solutions, a small SEO services firm, is headquartered in Independence, Ohio. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Apex Info Serve is a SEO services firm. Established in 2001, the firm offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lakehurst, NJ
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See all 3 projectsT.O.M Digital Marketing is a digital marketing company specializing in Email Marketing services. They have received positive feedback for their exceptional communication and efficiency, with 100% of reviewers praising their ability to drive customer engagement and increase visibility. Clients commend them for their effective email outreach and social media strategies, showcasing their value in boosting business growth.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerFarmingdale, NY
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See all 4 projectsMP Creative Solutions is an email marketing company known for its high-quality email marketing design and engagement strategies. They excel in delivering projects on time and are praised for their intuitive brand understanding and responsive communication. With 100% positive feedback, many clients appreciate their ability to exceed expectations and positively impact business growth through effective email campaigns.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9St. George, UT
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Red Digital Marketing Group is a pay per click company launched in 2018. The small team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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Marketing Strategy company Zippy Digital Marketing was founded in 2021. The small team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Lead Tycoons is a small Business Consulting company founded in 2017. Their services include Business Consulting and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Digital Strategy company Elegant Marketing offers Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click. They are headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cincinnati, OH
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UFO Performance Marketing is a PPC company. The small Cincinnati, Ohio-based team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was established in 2007.
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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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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 - 9Oklahoma City, OK
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Small Direct Marketing company Direct Data Source, is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The team focuses on 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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$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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Newton, MA
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Founded in 2017, Cannabis Creative Group is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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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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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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DBNY is a branding company founded in 2014. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lee's Summit, MO
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Turn The Page Online Marketing - Out of Business is an Advertising company. Located in Lee's Summit, Missouri, their small team offers Advertising and Web Design. The company was launched in 2010.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Blue Bell, PA
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Small PR company beMarketing, is in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Advertising company Bandujo is in New York, New York. They provide Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Newtown, PA
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DirectLync is a branding agency established in 2014. The firm offers Branding and Content Marketing, and is small.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Established in 2005, Target Marketing Digital is a small Digital Strategy company in New York, New York. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Market Research.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Antonio, TX
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Robot Creative Management is a small Advertising company established in 1998. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49East Providence, RI
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Atlas Studios, a branding company, was founded in 1999. The small team focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Marietta, GA
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HeadsUp Marketing is a Content Marketing company established in 2009. Their services include Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Mount Clemens, MI
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Small Other Marketing company Hunch Free, is located in Mount Clemens, Michigan. Their services include Other Marketing and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Columbus, OH
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Founded in 2000, Blue Laser Digital is an user experience agency. The firm focuses on UX/UI Design and Content 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.