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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Thomaston, CT
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The Green Marketing Company is an Advertising company headquartered in Thomaston, Connecticut. They offer Advertising and Email Marketing and were founded in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Albuquerque, NM
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Advertising company Watermelon mountain web marketing is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Founded in 1998, the team provides Advertising and Email 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sarasota, FL
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Sky Walker Marketing is an Email Marketing company. They were launched in 2012, and their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sarasota, FL
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Email Marketing company Blink Tech is based in Sarasota, Florida. Their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Louis, MO
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Email Marketing company Inbound Blend | Digital Marketing is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Launched in 2017, the team provides Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, Henry Marketing Group is a Digital Strategy company. The team provides Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Branding agency Orlando Content Marketing was founded in 2014. In Orlando, Florida, the team provides Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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Branding agency Chappell Digital Marketing was founded in 2017. The firm offers Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cumming, GA
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Luggage & Laptop, an Advertising company, is located in Cumming, Georgia. Established in 2015, the team specializes in Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Omaha, NE
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DBS Burke is an Email Marketing company established in 2014. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Fulfillment and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Olathe, KS
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Launched in 2001, Stone Creek Consulting, a small branding firm, is in Olathe, Kansas. Their team provides Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9McMinnville, OR
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Suite 4 is a social media marketing agency. They were established in 2008, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sauk Rapids, MN
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See all 1 projectsJive Media provides SEO, Google Ads management, content marketing, and strategic marketing services. Clients have praised the company for their creativity, experience, and effective communication, resulting in optimized marketing efforts and increased clientele. Jive Media's ability to handle rapid business expansion and deliver quality content has been a recurring theme in their positive reviews.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Established in 1998, DANESC is an Email Marketing company. The firm provides Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Cruz, CA
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Brick House Media Co is an Email Marketing company. Launched in 2015, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy. The agency is located in Santa Cruz, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Provo, UT
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Emb Websites is a small branding agency based in Provo, Utah. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chattanooga, TN
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Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Close Reality is a small Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Melbourne, FL
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Small Advertising company Martin Media, is located in Melbourne, Florida. Their services include Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Bend, IN
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South River Design and Hosting is a web design company. The South Bend, Indiana-based firm was founded in 2002. Their team provides Web Design and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Bend, IN
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Deneen Studios is a branding agency. In South Bend, Indiana, the company was founded in 2005. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Muncie, IN
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Farmhouse Creative, a Content Marketing company, is headquartered in Muncie, Indiana. The team offers Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Greensboro, NC
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Advertising company G Graphics - marketing by design was established in 2002. The company specializes in Advertising and Corporate Photography.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lancaster, CA
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Established in 1991, JR'S Handling is an Email Marketing company. Their team offers Email Marketing and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stockton, CA
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Email Marketing company Mayaco Marketing & Internet was founded in 1994. The agency offers Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Princeton, NJ
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Princeton Internet Marketing is a small Content Marketing company headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lawrence, MA
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EEP Marketing is a Lawrence, Massachusetts-based Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Redondo Beach, CA
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Founded in 2012, Marketing-Aces is an Email Marketing company. The firm focuses on Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Provo, UT
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Ben Accinelli is a Provo, Utah-based Content Marketing company. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Legal Case Leads is an e-commerce development firm. The team is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and their services include E-Commerce Development and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Jordan, UT
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NEWT DIGITAL MARKETING is a branding agency. They are located in South Jordan, Utah and have small team. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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The Berlin Company LLC is an Email Marketing company. Their team is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The agency offers Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richardson, TX
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Small Content Marketing company The Groundswell, is headquartered in Richardson, Texas. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Charles, IL
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Money Mailer of Fox River Valley is a St. Charles, Illinois-based Marketing Strategy company. Launched in 1998, the team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond, VA
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Lantera Labs, an Email Marketing company, is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chesapeake, VA
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Founded in 2014, The Content Chop Shop is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The agency offers Back Office Outsourcing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rockford, IL
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Turner Time Management, LLC, a Corporate Training & Coaching company, is in Rockford, Illinois. They offer Corporate Training & Coaching and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hutchinson, MN
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Email Marketing company Mid Minnesota Marketing was established in 2004. The company specializes in Email Marketing and Graphic Design, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Morristown, NJ
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Second Melody is a branding firm launched in 2005. The team offers Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Roswell, GA
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Launched in 2009, Worthy Marketing Group is a branding company. The team focuses on Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Winton, NC
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Suits&Tech Media is a Digital Strategy company. The team is based in Winton, North Carolina, and their services include Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Grow Media Agency is a small Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Aurora, CO
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Social Seed Marketing is a small Content Marketing company established in 2016. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Cyber-NY, an Email Marketing company, focus on Email Marketing and Mobile App Development. They were established in 1996.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Small Email Marketing company Monday Loves You, is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clarksville, IN
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Email Marketing company Imagination Base LLC was founded in 1999. The company provides Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bloomington, IN
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Website development firm A Href Interactive, Inc. Was launched in 1995. The team provides Web Development and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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The Fund Lab is a Marketing Strategy company based in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lawrence, KS
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Launched in 2017, Bark Media Co. Is a social media marketing company. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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DigitalBloke LLC is a social media marketing firm. They were launched in 2019, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Port Angeles, WA
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Retencity is a small Port Angeles, Washington-based Marketing Strategy company. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Email Marketing.
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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.