Top Email Marketing Companies in the United States
From New York’s media and finance brands to San Francisco’s SaaS leaders and Austin’s fast-growing startups, the United States is a powerhouse for email marketing talent. U.S. agencies pair strategy, creative, and deliverability expertise to drive lifecycle growth—from welcome and onboarding to re‑engagement and win‑back.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 72 projectsInbox Army, LLC is a specialized company focusing on email marketing services, offering expertise in email campaigns, deliverability audits, and automated email solutions. Positive feedback is prevalent, with over 90% of clients highlighting their professionalism, timely delivery, and strategic insights. Many reviewers (approximately 70%) commend their ability to integrate seamlessly with internal teams, enhancing client email marketing strategies and engagement.
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 31 projectsOne 10 Media is an email marketing agency specializing in email campaigns, email list management, and email engagement strategies. The reviews indicate exceptional service, with clients reporting impressive outcomes, such as an 80% increase in Klaviyo flow revenue and reduced email bounce rates by 88%. Approximately 90% of feedback highlights their professionalism and efficient project management, making them an ideal partner for strategic email marketing initiatives.
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 24 projectsMH Digital is an email marketing agency that excels in delivering comprehensive email automation and email engagement strategies. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients praise their strategic and technical acumen, noting their ability to enhance customer outreach, optimize email flows, and achieve significant KPI growth. Their expertise in crafting automated email campaigns and insightful strategic advice has consistently exceeded client expectations and driven substantial business success.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Layup, an Other Digital Marketing company, was established in 2014. The firm specializes in Other Digital Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Springfield, MO
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RepEffect, LLC is a Content Marketing company. Their small team is located in Springfield, Missouri. Their services include Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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MoreKeting is a Content Marketing company. The Miami, Florida-based company offers Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Concord, NH
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Launched in 2020, NH Means Business is a social media marketing firm. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fayetteville, AR
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Waller Digital is a small Content Marketing company. They specialize in Content Marketing and Email Marketing and were launched in 2021.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Goodlettsville, TN
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Small Marketing Strategy company McMedia Digital, is located in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Mydigihost, a SEO agency, is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and Scottsdale, Arizona. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9White House, TN
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Revolution 1 Media is a Content Marketing company. They are based in White House, Tennessee. Their team provides Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Smyrna, GA
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More Marketing Firm is a social media marketing company. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is based in Smyrna, Georgia.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Puppet Master Marketing is an Advertising company. Their small team is in Los Angeles, California and offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy. The company was founded in 2018.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Lake Mary, FL
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Here To Help Marketing is a SEO agency. Founded in 2019, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy. The company is based in Lake Mary, Florida.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Brillion Studio is a Marketing Strategy company. The Houston, Texas-based agency specializes in Marketing Strategy and Web Design.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Founded in 2021, The Healthcare Incubator is a media planning and buying company. In New York, New York, the team provides Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pembroke, NH
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Branding agency Media Bamboo | Digital Marketing was established in 2016. The agency provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Social Spot Media is a SEO services firm. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy and were founded in 2021. The agency is in New Delhi, India and Orlando, Florida.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ventura, CA
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Yecommerce is an Affiliate Marketing company. Launched in 2021, the agency is in Ventura, California. Their team focuses on Affiliate Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Santa Fe, NM
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Pay per click agency Aero Marketing provides Pay Per Click and Branding. They are in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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CriminalDefenseSEO.com is a small SEO services firm based in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Victory Creative Inc is a web development firm. They offer Web Development and E-Commerce Development and were launched in 2015.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Irvine, CA
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CalServ Marketing, a SEO agency, was founded in 2022. The small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9The Woodlands, TX
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CSY OCTOPUS is a social media marketing firm established in 2017. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Branding firm ShineThru LLC is based in Chicago, Illinois. The team specializes in Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Fission, a small Other Marketing company, is located in Chicago, Illinois. The team specializes in Other Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Laurel and Grey LLC, a social media marketing firm, is based in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Other Digital Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Spring Hill, FL
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Founded in 2022, WeGrow Digital Marketing is a small Digital Strategy company. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Renton, WA
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Hawker Digital is a SEO services firm. They were launched in 2010 and offer Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kissimmee, FL
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Branding company Lignite Media was established in 2022. The company provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Founded in 2014, UVOXEL is a SEO company. The agency offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design, and is small.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Itasca, IL
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Lunara Digital is a Digital Strategy company. Established in 2020, the company is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Branding.
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$100,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Great Neck, NY
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Mila Labs is a Digital Strategy company. The company is based in Great Neck, New York. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Tucson, AZ
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Launched in 2023, AER Digital is a small Tucson, Arizona-based Marketing Strategy company. Their team offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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LindaHandley.com is a Marketing Strategy company. They are in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and have small team. They specialize in Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Omaha, NE
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BMVA Digital is a branding agency. Their small team is based in Omaha, Nebraska. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Smithfield, UT
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Zaptify Marketing Solutions is a Digital Strategy company. They were established in 2018 and provide Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hamilton Township, NJ
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QI2SOFT LLC, a Digital Strategy company, focuses on Digital Strategy and Web Design. The company is in Hamilton Township, New Jersey.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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Established in 2021, Danabak is a SEO services firm. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mesa, AZ
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Founded in 2018, UNI Marketing Agency is a branding agency. The agency provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Hillside, NJ
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See all 2 projectsBusiness Digitaly offers digital media services, including Facebook advertising and search engine optimization (SEO). The reviews highlight their professionalism, punctuality, and strong customer support. Clients commend Business Digitaly for delivering on time, aligning with company values, and improving online presence, while also suggesting improvements in providing more frequent project updates.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Surge Analytics is a SEO services firm. Their team is based in Denver, Colorado. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Burbank, CA
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Launched in 2018, Tumoki Marketing & Design is a Marketing Strategy company. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy and is in Burbank, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Hempstead, NY
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Thought Bakery, a branding firm, is in West Hempstead, New York. They offer Branding and Content Marketing and were established in 2018.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Reno, NV
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Hey Frank is an Advertising company based in Reno, Nevada. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Revere, MA
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SEOLVIT Marketing is a social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is based in Revere, Massachusetts.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Danville, CA
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Brown Marketing Communications is a small PR company established in 2012. Their services include Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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In Charlotte, North Carolina, WebBot Designs is a branding company. They provide Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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SK IT Marketing is a SEO services firm. The Dhaka, Bangladesh-based company was launched in 2020. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Whatswiz, an Advertising company, is located in Los Angeles, California. They specialize in Advertising and Other Digital Marketing and were founded in 2025.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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Launched in 2010, Marketing with Jaclyn is an Account-Based Marketing company. The company specializes in Account-Based Marketing and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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C.I.S. Digital is an Affiliate Marketing company. The small Plains, Pennsylvania-based team specializes in Affiliate Marketing and Content Marketing. The firm was launched in 2025.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Perkasie, PA
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ReFOCUS Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company launched in 2024. The small team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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List of the Best U.S. Email Marketing Agencies
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Staten Island, NY
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36.5/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Newport, RI
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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34.1/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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33.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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37.5/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Grapevine, TX
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33/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Medina, OH
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36.5/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hallandale Beach, FL
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31.9/40.017/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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31.6/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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30.9/40.018/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Jackson, WY
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30/40.017/20 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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34.8/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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38.5/40.020/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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36.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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29/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Laguna Beach, CA
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39.6/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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28.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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38.7/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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36.3/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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28.5/40.017.2/20 Reviews5.9/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Austin, TX
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33.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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32.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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33.6/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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37.8/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Concord, CA
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27.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews3/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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36.8/40.018/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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27.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews5.8/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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36.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Email Marketing90% Other
United States Email Marketing FAQs
U.S.-based email marketing agencies operate in one of the world’s most sophisticated martech ecosystems, with proximity to platforms and partners like Braze (NYC), Klaviyo (Boston), Iterable (SF), and Mailchimp (Atlanta). That access often translates into certified teams, early feature adoption, and tight integrations with your broader stack (CDPs, CRMs, analytics).
A U.S. partner also brings strengths in compliance and data stewardship across CAN‑SPAM, TCPA, and state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA). If your audience spans multiple regions or complex B2B buying cycles, local teams understand U.S. seasonality, inbox behaviors, and channel mix—helping you align email with SMS, paid, and sales outreach for measurable revenue impact.
According to Clutch’s verified pricing data, most U.S. email marketing agencies charge:
- Monthly retainers: $2,000 – $15,000+ for strategy, creative, automation, and reporting
- Hourly: $100 – $200+ depending on seniority and specialization
- Projects: $5,000 – $50,000+ for migrations, lifecycle program builds, or deliverability remediation
- Creative/production: $150 – $500 per email for copy/design (varies by volume and testing scope)
Costs depend on factors like list size, frequency, ESP/CRM complexity, segmentation depth, and experimentation (A/B, multivariate, holdouts). Take note, platform licenses (e.g., SFMC, Braze, HubSpot) and data tools are typically separate from agency fees.
Thanks to the country’s broad and diverse economic mix, many U.S.-based agencies support a wide range of sectors, such as:
- E-commerce and DTC – personalized product grids, abandoned cart flows, post‑purchase upsells
- B2B and SaaS – onboarding, PQL/MQL nurturing, webinar, and event workflows
- Healthcare and life sciences – HIPAA‑aware communications and patient education
- Financial services and fintech – compliant messaging, KYC/KYB triggers, security alerts
- Hospitality, travel, and entertainment – yield‑driven campaigns, loyalty, and geo‑based offers
- Nonprofits and education – fundraising cadences, volunteer, and alumni engagement
Look for case studies demonstrating lifecycle lifts (e.g., revenue per send, LTV, conversion), not just open rates.
Start by defining your project’s specific goals and key constraints. Then, go to Clutch to find trusted firms and evaluate them, prioritizing:
- Platform expertise — certifications in your ESP (Klaviyo, Braze, SFMC, HubSpot, Iterable)
- Deliverability — clear warm‑up plans, inbox placement diagnostics, DMARC/SPF/DKIM guidance
- Data and analytics — segmentation, experimentation design, MMM/MTA fluency, revenue attribution
- Creative and UX — mobile‑first design, accessibility, brand voice alignment, modular templates
- Compliance and security — PII handling, consent management, SOC 2/ISO familiarity
- Process and SLAs — sprint cadence, QA checklists, transparent reporting
Ask for a pilot or audit with clear success metrics before a long‑term retainer.
- Guaranteed inbox placement or “quick fixes” without list hygiene or domain warming
- Buying or scraping email lists; unclear consent practices
- Reporting only vanity metrics (opens) without click, conversion, and revenue attribution
- No plan for Apple MPP/Android privacy impacts or bot filtering
- Limited experience with your ESP or no migration playbook
- Weak QA and compliance processes; no references or anonymized case details
- Avoiding tests or refusing to set holdouts/control groups
Avoiding red flags is key to ensuring smooth collaboration. Don’t settle for a team that checks any of these traits, even if they promise exciting results or fees.