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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Marcos, CA
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Headquartered in San Marcos, California, Grant Marketing Group, Inc. Is a small branding firm. The team focuses on Branding and Email Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Based in Irvine, California, Podcast Lane is a video production company. The team focuses on Video Production and Social Media 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dorset, VT
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GEOMATRIX GROUP is a small social media marketing company. Founded in 2014, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Phase 3 Commerce is a small Ecommerce Marketing company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The team offers Ecommerce Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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Cultivado is an Email Marketing company. The team provides Email Marketing and Call Center Services and is based in Miami, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Englewood Cliffs, NJ
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GRP Ads is an Email Marketing company. They are based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey and have small team. Their team specializes in Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dripping Springs, TX
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Based in Dripping Springs, Texas, Searchlogic is a social media marketing agency. Launched in 2012, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Anselmo, CA
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Fuelist Digital is an Email Marketing company. They focus on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2018. The firm is in San Anselmo, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pittsburg, KS
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My Town Media is an Advertising company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Pittsburg, Kansas. Their team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Plano, TX
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ESalesData is a Direct Marketing company. The team focuses on Direct Marketing and Email Marketing and is based in Plano, Texas and Fremont, California.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Kings Park, NY
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Revenue Boost is an Email Marketing company. The Kings Park, New York-based agency was launched in 2018. Their team specializes in Email Marketing and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Anaheim, CA
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See all 3 projectsDigital Genics is an email marketing company specializing in email campaigns and outreach. With 50% of reviews highlighting their quick execution and significant positive outcomes, they show strong capabilities in delivering effective email marketing. However, 50% of reviews also report unmet expectations, indicating a need for improvement in consistency and contract fulfillment.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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EcomCure is an Email Marketing company based in Sheridan, Wyoming. They specialize in Email Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing and were launched in 2021.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Denver, CO
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See all 142 projectsCIENCE Technologies primarily offers lead generation services. Despite an impressive internal system and strong project management, reviews indicate a significant inconsistency in delivering promised results. Positive feedback appears in only 17% of reviews, while 83% detail unmet expectations, with common issues such as inadequate training and unfulfilled lead generation promises. This suggests a need for improved Email Outreach and Email Engagement Strategies.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Santa Monica, CA
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Ethology, a Digital Strategy company, was established in 2010. The firm offers Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Social media marketing firm Fanscape was launched in 1998. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is located in Los Angeles, California and Dallas, Texas.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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The Company. Is a branding agency. Their midsize team is based in Houston, Texas and Dallas, Texas. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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Razorfish Health is an Advertising company. Launched in 2010, the company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and New York, New York. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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Tempest is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based Email Marketing company. They specialize in Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy and were founded in 2010.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Washington, DC
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Digital Strategy company Bully Pulpit Interactive is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia and New York, New York. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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ConvergeDirect is a Digital Strategy company. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is based in New York, New York.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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Force Marketing is a SEO agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. Launched in 2007, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Midsize cloud consulting & SI company Miracle Technologies , is in New York, New York. The team provides cloud consulting & SI and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lake Oswego, OR
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Dealer Spike is a Lake Oswego, Oregon-based Email Marketing company. They offer Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Plantation, FL
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OMG National is a branding company. In Plantation, Florida and , the firm was launched in 1990. Their team specializes in Branding and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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Motive: A Project WorldWide Agency is a Digital Strategy company located in Denver, Colorado and New York, New York. Founded in 2002, the team provides Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Burr Ridge, IL
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The Mx Group is a Marketing Strategy company. They are based in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Auburn, AL
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Allegra Marketing • Print • Mail is an Auburn, Alabama-based Content Marketing company. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Richardson, TX
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RKD Group, a Digital Strategy company, offers Digital Strategy and Branding. The agency is based in Richardson, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Des Moines, IA
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Based in Des Moines, Iowa, Register Media is a midsize print design agency. Their services include Print Design and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Portland, OR
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Metropolitan Group Oregon is a branding company. They were launched in 1989, and their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lakewood, NJ
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A+ Letter Service is a Direct Marketing company. The Lakewood, New Jersey-based company focuses on Direct Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Woodstock, GA
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Established in 2001, Ross Media is an Email Marketing company. The company specializes in Email Marketing and Event Marketing, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Las Vegas, NV
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HEBS Digital is a Content Marketing company. Launched in 2001, the agency is located in Las Vegas, Nevada and New York, New York. Their team offers Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Omaha, NE
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Vyral Marketing is an Advertising company. The Omaha, Nebraska-based company was established in 2009. Their services include Advertising and Broadcast Video.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerKansas City, MO
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The Creative Department is a branding company. They are located in Kansas City, Missouri, and their services include Branding and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New Orleans, LA
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NOLA Media Group is an Advertising company. They are based in New Orleans, Louisiana and have midsize team. Their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New Orleans, LA
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Pel Hughes is a Direct Marketing company. The New Orleans, Louisiana-based team offers Direct Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Fort Worth, TX
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Comark Direct is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas and Waco, Texas and have midsize team of experts. Their services include Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Portsmouth, NH
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PixelMEDIA is a branding firm. Headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the company was founded in 1994. Their team provides Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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Jebbit is a Boston, Massachusetts-based Mobile & App Marketing company. The team offers Mobile & App Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Birmingham, AL
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Alabama Media Group is a branding agency. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the team specializes in Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bluffton, SC
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BFG Agency is an Advertising company. Their midsize team of employees is in Bluffton, South Carolina and Atlanta, Georgia. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Greensboro, NC
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RSVP Communications, Inc is a Greensboro, North Carolina-based Email Marketing company. Launched in 1985, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Fulfillment.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chattanooga, TN
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Payscape is a midsize Chattanooga, Tennessee-based IT managed services company. Their services include IT managed services and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249St. Petersburg, FL
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Horizon Marketing Group is an Email Marketing company headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. Launched in 1997, the team focuses on Email Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Corona, CA
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WebMedia - Corona, CA is a Content Marketing company. The Corona, California-based team focuses on Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Indianapolis, IN
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Founded in 1987, Trends International LLC is an e-commerce development company. The team specializes in E-Commerce Development and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Vancouver, WA
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PMG is a Content Marketing company. Based in Vancouver, Washington, the team specializes in Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249West Valley City, UT
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Utah Media Group is a midsize Advertising company based in West Valley City, Utah. The team focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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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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$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.