Top Email Marketing Companies in the United States
From New York’s media and finance brands to San Francisco’s SaaS leaders and Austin’s fast-growing startups, the United States is a powerhouse for email marketing talent. U.S. agencies pair strategy, creative, and deliverability expertise to drive lifecycle growth—from welcome and onboarding to re‑engagement and win‑back.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 71 projectsInbox Army, LLC is an email marketing company renowned for its expertise in Email Campaigns, Email List Management, and Automated Email Campaigns. They consistently receive positive feedback for their meticulous quality assurance, responsive project management, and creative, on-brand email solutions, with over 90% of reviews highlighting their professional and timely service. Clients particularly appreciate their ability to enhance email engagement and conversion rates.
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 30 projectsOne 10 Media is an email marketing agency specializing in email campaigns, email list management, and email engagement strategies. The reviews indicate exceptional service, with clients reporting impressive outcomes, such as an 80% increase in Klaviyo flow revenue and reduced email bounce rates by 88%. Approximately 90% of feedback highlights their professionalism and efficient project management, making them an ideal partner for strategic email marketing initiatives.
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 24 projectsMH Digital is an email marketing agency that excels in delivering comprehensive email automation and email engagement strategies. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients praise their strategic and technical acumen, noting their ability to enhance customer outreach, optimize email flows, and achieve significant KPI growth. Their expertise in crafting automated email campaigns and insightful strategic advice has consistently exceeded client expectations and driven substantial business success.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Fela Media is a small Conversion Optimization company. Established in 2018, the team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Santa Rosa, CA
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Currier Marketing is a SEO company established in 2010. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is headquartered in Santa Rosa, California.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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Blossom Marketing is a social media marketing agency. Their team is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia and focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Commerce Charter Township, MI
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Digital Detroit, a Digital Strategy company, was established in 2018. They specializes in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bremerton, WA
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NeoLuxe Marketing is a small Marketing Strategy company founded in 2020. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Marketing SEO Pros is an Advertising company. In Las Vegas, Nevada, their team specializes in Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fishers, IN
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Lynn Swayze - Fractional CMO for Tech Brands is a Marketing Strategy company. The Fishers, Indiana-based team offers Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Macon, GA
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BIGdeal Marketing Solutions LLC is a SEO company. Founded in 2014, the firm specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Argus Internet Company is a web design company. Established in 1997, the team focuses on Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Frasca Digital is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2018, the agency is based in Baltimore, Maryland. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Santa Barbara, CA
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ServicePop is a branding company. Founded in 2021, the firm is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California. Their services include Branding and Direct Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Laguna Woods, CA
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LFDM Marketing Advisors is a Digital Strategy company established in 2017. In Laguna Woods, California, the team provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Annapolis, MD
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RT Marketing, a small SEO services firm, is based in Annapolis, Maryland and Hudson, North Carolina. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Kansas City, MO
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SPG WEB + MARKETING LLC is a web design agency. Their small team is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Social media marketing agency adPharos was established in 2006. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bowling Green, KY
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Digital Strategy company Bowling Green Marketing Agency is in Bowling Green, Kentucky and Bowling Green, Kentucky. They offer Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Tacoma, WA
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David White Marketing Services is a small Advertising company. Launched in 2019, the team provides Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Cypress, TX
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Conmigo Media is a small social media marketing firm founded in 2018. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Established in 2014, Faceted Media Marketing Agency is a Content Marketing company. The team provides Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Apollo Beach, FL
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INDiVO is an Advertising company. Launched in 2001, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Madison, CT
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Located in Madison, Connecticut, JDP Capital - Digital Marketing is a SEO agency. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Augustine, FL
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10:23 Digital Marketing, a branding agency, is in St. Augustine, Florida. Established in 2019, the team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Portland, OR
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Flyrise is a branding firm. Based in Portland, Oregon, their small team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy. The firm was established in 2015.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Westmont, IL
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Evenhouse Consulting, Inc. Is a website development firm established in 2006. Their team focuses on Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Centennial, CO
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One Solution Studio, a branding firm, was founded in 2006. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing and is located in Centennial, Colorado.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Visalia, CA
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Established in 1990, On the Horizon Communications is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9El Cajon, CA
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Click Track Marketing is a SEO company. They are located in El Cajon, California and have small team. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Missoula, MT
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First Call - Digital Agency is a web design agency. They specialize in Web Design and Marketing Strategy and were established in 1998.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brunswick, ME
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Marketecs is a Brunswick, Maine-based branding agency. They offer Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Designer 1 Media is a branding agency. The team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing, and the company is in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Cloud, MN
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Moxie Creative is an Advertising company. Their team is based in St. Cloud, Minnesota and offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Moscow Mills, MO
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Avery Marketing Agency is a Marketing Strategy company. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is based in Moscow Mills, Missouri.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Joyzen Media is an Email Marketing company in Irvine, California. Their services include Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Medina, OH
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See all 2 projectsK6 Digital Marketing Inc. is a digital marketing firm specializing in SEO, website development, and maintenance. Their customer-first approach and outstanding responsiveness have been praised, with 100% of reviewers noting timely and reliable delivery of services. All clients highlighted their exceptional knowledge and ability to align with company values, with no areas for improvement mentioned.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Red Bank, NJ
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Founded in 2016, Salty Red Dog Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. The company offers Marketing Strategy and Web Design, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Boise, ID
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Dogwood Solutions, a Marketing Strategy company, focus on Marketing Strategy and Public Relations. They were launched in 2020.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerLas Vegas, NV
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See all 1 projectsDigital by Nature is an SEO and PPC agency praised for its effective project management and substantial impact on online traffic and search rankings. With an ongoing partnership since November 2021, they have increased client traffic by 40% and are commended for their clear communication and strategic guidance, with 100% positive feedback from their reviewers.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Ellicott City, MD
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Onjin is a social media marketing firm. They are in Ellicott City, Maryland and have small team. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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See all 1 projectsWON Marketing is a web development company specializing in creating comprehensive websites tailored to diverse audiences. Their reviews emphasize the firm's strong attention to detail, thorough technical expertise, and effective project management. The feedback is overwhelmingly positive, noting their ability to deliver high-quality, functional websites efficiently. Approximately 100% of reviewers expressed satisfaction with their services, highlighting their excellence in UX design and lead generation.
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SearchNom Agency is a Content Marketing company launched in 2006. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Tacoma, WA
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Dekker, a PPC company, is headquartered in Tacoma, Washington. They focus on Pay Per Click and Email Marketing and were established in 2016.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Riverside, CA
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Newport Marketing is a SEO company in Riverside, California. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2017.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Lehi, UT
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Voltage Marketing Group LLC is a Digital Strategy company. The agency is located in Lehi, Utah. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sherman, TX
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Launched in 2021, Texoma Marketing Solutions is a small social media marketing agency. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Chadds Ford, PA
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Deacon Design Studios is a Digital Strategy company established in 2010. The team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is located in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Lynnwood, WA
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Good On Digital , a branding company, was founded in 2022. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Orlando, FL
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B-1 Digital is a Marketing Strategy company. The company is based in Orlando, Florida. Their team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Eustis, FL
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DeSouza Marketing - https://desouza.marketing, a Content Marketing company, is based in Cochrane, Canada and Eustis, Florida. Their services include Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Founded in 2014, Ytechnology is an Email Marketing company. The team provides Email Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Beacon, NY
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Breukelen Strategies, a Marketing Strategy company, was founded in 2021. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Event Marketing and is headquartered in Beacon, New York and Brooklyn, New York.
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List of the Best U.S. Email Marketing Agencies
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Grapevine, TX
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37.6/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Staten Island, NY
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37.1/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Newport, RI
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36.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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34.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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33.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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33.3/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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37.5/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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32.9/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Medina, OH
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36.5/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hallandale Beach, FL
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32.1/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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37.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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31.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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31.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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40/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 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+Undisclosed50 - 249Jackson, WY
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30.2/40.017.2/20 Reviews5.8/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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39.4/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Austin, TX
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34.7/40.018.4/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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40/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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38.5/40.020/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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39.1/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Laguna Beach, CA
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39.6/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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28.5/40.017.2/20 Reviews5.9/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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36.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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32.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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39.4/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Concord, CA
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27.9/40.018.2/20 Reviews3/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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37.2/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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35.6/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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37.8/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% Email Marketing85% Other
United States Email Marketing FAQs
U.S.-based email marketing agencies operate in one of the world’s most sophisticated martech ecosystems, with proximity to platforms and partners like Braze (NYC), Klaviyo (Boston), Iterable (SF), and Mailchimp (Atlanta). That access often translates into certified teams, early feature adoption, and tight integrations with your broader stack (CDPs, CRMs, analytics).
A U.S. partner also brings strengths in compliance and data stewardship across CAN‑SPAM, TCPA, and state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA). If your audience spans multiple regions or complex B2B buying cycles, local teams understand U.S. seasonality, inbox behaviors, and channel mix—helping you align email with SMS, paid, and sales outreach for measurable revenue impact.
According to Clutch’s verified pricing data, most U.S. email marketing agencies charge:
- Monthly retainers: $2,000 – $15,000+ for strategy, creative, automation, and reporting
- Hourly: $100 – $200+ depending on seniority and specialization
- Projects: $5,000 – $50,000+ for migrations, lifecycle program builds, or deliverability remediation
- Creative/production: $150 – $500 per email for copy/design (varies by volume and testing scope)
Costs depend on factors like list size, frequency, ESP/CRM complexity, segmentation depth, and experimentation (A/B, multivariate, holdouts). Take note, platform licenses (e.g., SFMC, Braze, HubSpot) and data tools are typically separate from agency fees.
Thanks to the country’s broad and diverse economic mix, many U.S.-based agencies support a wide range of sectors, such as:
- E-commerce and DTC – personalized product grids, abandoned cart flows, post‑purchase upsells
- B2B and SaaS – onboarding, PQL/MQL nurturing, webinar, and event workflows
- Healthcare and life sciences – HIPAA‑aware communications and patient education
- Financial services and fintech – compliant messaging, KYC/KYB triggers, security alerts
- Hospitality, travel, and entertainment – yield‑driven campaigns, loyalty, and geo‑based offers
- Nonprofits and education – fundraising cadences, volunteer, and alumni engagement
Look for case studies demonstrating lifecycle lifts (e.g., revenue per send, LTV, conversion), not just open rates.
Start by defining your project’s specific goals and key constraints. Then, go to Clutch to find trusted firms and evaluate them, prioritizing:
- Platform expertise — certifications in your ESP (Klaviyo, Braze, SFMC, HubSpot, Iterable)
- Deliverability — clear warm‑up plans, inbox placement diagnostics, DMARC/SPF/DKIM guidance
- Data and analytics — segmentation, experimentation design, MMM/MTA fluency, revenue attribution
- Creative and UX — mobile‑first design, accessibility, brand voice alignment, modular templates
- Compliance and security — PII handling, consent management, SOC 2/ISO familiarity
- Process and SLAs — sprint cadence, QA checklists, transparent reporting
Ask for a pilot or audit with clear success metrics before a long‑term retainer.
- Guaranteed inbox placement or “quick fixes” without list hygiene or domain warming
- Buying or scraping email lists; unclear consent practices
- Reporting only vanity metrics (opens) without click, conversion, and revenue attribution
- No plan for Apple MPP/Android privacy impacts or bot filtering
- Limited experience with your ESP or no migration playbook
- Weak QA and compliance processes; no references or anonymized case details
- Avoiding tests or refusing to set holdouts/control groups
Avoiding red flags is key to ensuring smooth collaboration. Don’t settle for a team that checks any of these traits, even if they promise exciting results or fees.