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+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 29 projectsOne 10 Media is a professional email marketing agency specializing in email campaigns, automated email flows, and email engagement strategies. The company consistently receives high praise for its strategic approach, communication, and ability to deliver on time, with over 90% of reviews highlighting impressive revenue growth and improved email metrics. Reviewers appreciate their personalized service and strategic insights, with minimal areas for improvement noted.
$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+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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See all 1 projectsBurgundy provides digital presence establishment, ecommerce website development, and brand visibility services. Clients consistently commend Burgundy for their efficient project management, timely delivery, and dedication to client needs. The overall feedback highlights Burgundy’s ability to transform vision into reality swiftly and effectively, underscoring their commitment to customer satisfaction.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Parkville, MD
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Social media marketing company SPEC TECH LLC is headquartered in Parkville, Maryland. Launched in 2023, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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Peddle is a CRM consulting and SI company. Launched in 2022, the team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, WA
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Established in 2023, Core Digital Consulting, a small Advertising company, is located in Vancouver, Washington. Their team focuses on Advertising and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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R Media is a social media marketing firm. Established in 2019, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization. The agency is in Miami, Florida.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cincinnati, OH
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Game Plan Vault Marketing, a Direct Marketing company, was founded in 2024. The team provides Direct Marketing and Digital Strategy and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Roswell, GA
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AWE! Creative & Marketing is a branding firm. Located in Roswell, Georgia, their team provides Branding and Video Production.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Creative Connect is a social media marketing company. In Dhaka, Bangladesh and Astoria, New York, their small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Branding. The company was founded in 2024.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charleston, SC
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SisSync Marketing is a social media marketing company. Founded in 2024, their team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Digital Marketing Mavericks is a small SEO company. Founded in 2024, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Avon Intelligence is a custom software development firm. Their team is in Orlando, Florida. The firm focuses on Custom Software Development and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Located in Houston, Texas, Pixel Pier is a web design agency. They focus on Web Design and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Wiscripts, a Content Marketing company, was founded in 2023. The small team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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Zentweak Media is a Digital Strategy company. The Sheridan, Wyoming-based firm offers Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Syracuse, NY
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See all 9 projectsMarketDesign Consulting is a branding and marketing agency specializing in comprehensive brand development, digital strategy, and marketing solutions. With a focus on brand identity, strategic marketing plans, and content creation, they have garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews, with 100% of clients noting their expertise and professionalism. Approximately 80% of reviewers highlight their effective project management and personalized approach, while 60% commend their ability to exceed expectations in branding and lead generation efforts.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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See all 2 projectsTell Me Your Goal is an SEO agency specializing in enhancing organic search rankings and offering website optimization guidance. The reviews highlight their effective SEO services, with a 100% positive feedback rate. Clients commend the clarity and professionalism of their communication, with significant improvements in online performance reported, such as reaching the first page on Google for targeted search terms.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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See all 22 projectsSumeru Inc is a versatile digital solutions company offering services in marketing, web development, and virtual reality experiences. With a strong emphasis on project management and client satisfaction, Sumeru Inc consistently exceeds expectations, with over 90% of reviews highlighting their professionalism and problem-solving capabilities. Clients frequently commend their effective communication, adaptability to challenges, and the ability to deliver high-quality results on time.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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Dreamtech is a small e-commerce development company. Launched in 2018, the team specializes in E-Commerce Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Sky Tide Digital is a small Digital Strategy company. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2013.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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H1 Web Development is an e-commerce development company. They are based in Denver, Colorado. Their team offers E-Commerce Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Established in 2017, Not Another Agency is a small New York, New York-based Advertising company. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Outburst Web, LLC is a Digital Strategy company. They were founded in 2005 and provide Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Columbus, OH
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Conspire, a branding firm, focus on Branding and Graphic Design. They were launched in 2013.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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The 407 Group is an Advertising company. The agency is located in Orlando, Florida. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hollywood, FL
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Founded in 2012, Lion Fuse Digital Media is a branding company. The team offers Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lexington, KY
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Muse Marketing and Design, LLC. Is a graphic design agency launched in 2018. The team provides Graphic Design and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Corvallis, OR
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Abide Web Design is a graphic design agency. They were founded in 2013, and their services include Graphic Design and Web Design.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Full Speed Advertising is a branding company. Established in 2017, the team specializes in Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9West Des Moines, IA
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Ambrosia Digital Transformation, LLC is a custom software development company. They provide Custom Software Development and Web Development and were founded in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Overland Park, KS
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Branding company candid marketing was established in 2005. The team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy and is in Overland Park, Kansas.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Naples, FL
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Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Naples, Florida, Intellectual Ninjas is a pay per click company. They offer Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2012.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bensalem, PA
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Comfort Media Group is a Digital Strategy company. Their team is in Bensalem, Pennsylvania and specializes in Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Doral, FL
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Blue Rhino Media is an UX company based in Doral, Florida. Their services include UX/UI Design and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Centennial, CO
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Branding Creatively is a branding firm. Launched in 2011, the firm is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bozeman, MT
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Launched in 2018, Mapped Social is a PPC company. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Burnsville, MN
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Aktion Interactive is a SEO company. Launched in 2011, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Aventura, FL
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Evolve Ad Agency is a Business Consulting company. The team specializes in Business Consulting and Advertising, and the agency is based in Aventura, Florida and.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hinesburg, VT
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Answer Media is a Marketing Strategy company established in 2011. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy and is based in Hinesburg, Vermont.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Abbeville, LA
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Launched in 2010, Young's Web Designs, a small Content Marketing company, is located in Abbeville, Louisiana. Their team offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Avamia, a small SEO agency, is located in Austin, Texas. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Wausau, WI
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Marcon Marketing Group is a web design agency. Headquartered in Wausau, Wisconsin, the agency was established in 2001. Their services include Web Design and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Burlington, MA
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Stargazer Creative is a branding company. Founded in 2018, the team specializes in Branding and Logo.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Boone, NC
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White Blaze Marketing is a PPC agency. The small Boone, North Carolina-based team specializes in Pay Per Click and Graphic Design. The agency was launched in 2018.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Mount Pleasant, SC
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Headquartered in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, BDi Broadcast-Digital-Integrated is a media planning and buying agency. They specialize in Media Planning & Buying and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Wakefield, MA
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Launched in 2016, Silver Tiger Consulting is a Content Marketing company. The team offers Content Marketing and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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LeadsInflux is a Conversion Optimization company. They are located in Dublin, Ireland and Miami, Florida and have small team. Their team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Willington, CT
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Outside the Box Design is an Advertising company. Located in Willington, Connecticut, their small team provides Advertising and Content Marketing. The agency was established in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Concord, MA
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Founded in 2011, JustJump Marketing is a small Concord, Massachusetts-based web design company. Their services include Web Design and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Revcarto is a PPC agency based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Established in 2019, the team provides Pay Per Click and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Flying Scooter Productions is a branding firm. Established in 2017, the team focuses on Branding and Video Production.
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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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38/40.018.2/20 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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32.9/40.016.4/20 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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Medina, OH
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36.8/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 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 / 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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$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+$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 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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28.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews5.9/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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38.4/40.019.4/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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37.6/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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39.2/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 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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$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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$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
70% Email Marketing30% 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.