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 / 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 - 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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$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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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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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Beaumont, CA
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Akrosol LLC is a web development company. Their small team is located in Beaumont, California. Their team focuses on Web Development and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Carmel, IN
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Lantern Marketing is a small Carmel, Indiana-based Content Marketing company. The team provides Content Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. George, UT
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The Code Frame is a web design agency. Established in 2018, the agency specializes in Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Memphis, TN
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Social media marketing firm Remember Media is based in Memphis, Tennessee. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Iffert Media, a social media marketing firm, offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They were founded in 2020.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Established in 2020, Intuico Digital is a web design company. The team focuses on Web Design and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Honolulu, HI
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Vibe Creative Marketing is a Honolulu, Hawaii-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Jersey City, NJ
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Small branding firm In Creative Company, is in Jersey City, New Jersey. The team focuses on Branding and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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KC Web Designz is a small web design agency in San Antonio, Texas. The team provides Web Design and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Greenville, SC
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Evolve Marketing is a small Marketing Strategy company. Established in 2018, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Welaka, FL
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Advertising company Rockstarr & Moon was established in 2010. The team specializes in Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Haddonfield, NJ
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Encompass Marketing Group is a web design company. Their team is headquartered in Haddonfield, New Jersey. The agency specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Burlington, VT
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Headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, Pivot Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Twist & Tailor is a Content Marketing company located in Denver, Colorado. They provide Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Saratoga Springs, UT
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Swell MKTG is a media planning & buying company. They specialize in Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing and are in Saratoga Springs, Utah.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Westminster, CO
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Stone Marketing Group is a social media marketing company established in 2017. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Digitalboxes is an Advertising company launched in 2017. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Canonsburg, PA
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Located in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, Stradigi Virtual Marketing is a SEO company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Richmond, VA
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Hercules SEO is a SEO services firm. Their team is located in Richmond, Virginia and provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Rank Sinatra is a small SEO company in Austin, Texas. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Acclaimbiz is a Digital Strategy company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. They offer Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Estero, FL
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OH Marketing Group is a small branding agency in Estero, Florida. The team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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South FL SEO is a SEO agency. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the firm was founded in 2023. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Seal Beach, CA
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Mason is a web design company. Headquartered in Seal Beach, California, their small team focuses on Web Design and Web Development. The firm was launched in 2017.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Akorn Media LLC , an Advertising company, is in Irvine, California. They focus on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Carmichael, CA
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Peerless Digital Marketing , a PPC company, is in Carmichael, California. The team provides Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Wellsville, PA
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C E Snyder Marketing LLC is a CRM consulting and SI company founded in 1999. Their team provides CRM consulting and SI and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fishers, IN
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Cooperata is a SEO company. The Fishers, Indiana-based company was launched in 1993. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bridgeport, CT
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Founded in 2016, SaaSQL is an Advertising company. Their team focuses on Advertising and Affiliate Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Nalu Services & SEO, a social media marketing agency, is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Established in 2020, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Medina, OH
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Marketing Directions, Inc., a branding company, offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying. The company is in Medina, Ohio.
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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.