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 29 projectsOne 10 Media is an email marketing agency specializing in lifecycle email campaigns, automated email flows, and SMS marketing. The company consistently receives high praise for strategic email engagement strategies, with reviews highlighting a significant increase in email revenue, such as a growth from 13% to over 48% for one client. Clients commend their professional communication, with 100% of the reviews mentioning timely delivery and responsiveness.
$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Meridian, ID
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C Squared Social is a social media marketing agency launched in 2012. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Newark, DE
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Midsize social media marketing agency On Brand Global, is headquartered in Newark, Delaware. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Cincinnati, OH
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Creatives On Call is a Content Marketing company founded in 1995. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boca Raton, FL
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Direct Marketing company Worldata Group focuses on Direct Marketing and Social Media Marketing. They are in Boca Raton, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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Zeta Global, a social media marketing firm, is in New York, New York and City of London, England. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Carnot-Moon, PA
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VIQTORY is a Carnot-Moon, Pennsylvania-based Content Marketing company. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Austin, TX
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Spiceworks Ziff Davis is a Marketing Strategy company located in Austin, Texas and City of London, England. They specialize in Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing and were founded in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Las Vegas, NV
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Hype Infotech is a social media marketing agency. Founded in 2017, the company is in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Santa Clara, CA
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Marrina Decisions is a Santa Clara, California-based CRM consulting and SI company. They specialize in CRM consulting and SI and Email Marketing and were founded in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Brentwood, TN
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Branding agency OMNICOMMANDER was launched in 2017. The firm focuses on Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cockeysville, MD
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Showcase IDX is an Email Marketing company. They offer Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Asbury Park, NJ
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Strive System Webtech is an Email Marketing company. Based in Asbury Park, New Jersey, the company provides Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Woodbridge Township, NJ
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Survyc is an Advertising company in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. Launched in 2020, the team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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UN/COMMON is a branding firm founded in 2015. The midsize team offers Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pittsburgh, PA
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Content Marketing company Midstream Marketing was launched in 2002. The agency specializes in Content Marketing and Email Marketing, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cape Coral, FL
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Flo Digital Marketing LLC is an Email Marketing company. Their midsize team is located in Cape Coral, Florida. Their team focuses on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Email Marketing company Leibowitz is headquartered in New York, New York. They offer Email Marketing and UX/UI Design and were founded in 1991.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Culver City, CA
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Founded in 2010, Logo Traffic is a branding agency. The firm provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Superbolt Agency is a branding company. The midsize New York, New York-based team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy. The company was founded in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Email Engineers is an Email Marketing company. The team focuses on Email Marketing, and the company is located in Orlando, Florida.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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Digital Strategy company ILC Solutions was launched in 2016. The company focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing, and is midsize.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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See all 5 projectsAdziv Digital is a digital agency specializing in web design and marketing, particularly noted for their expertise in Shopify. Reviews highlight their professional responsiveness and value pricing. Feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% of reviewers commending their efficiency and professionalism in project management and communication. Many clients appreciate their ability to deliver user-friendly website interfaces.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Ramon, CA
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Midsize social media marketing agency First Growth Agency, is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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Williams Helde Marketing Communications is a web design agency. Founded in 1969, the firm provides Web Design and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Albuquerque, NM
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Digital Domination LLC is a public relations agency launched in 2021. The team specializes in Public Relations and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Winooski, VT
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Sully Tyler is a small Email Marketing company. Launched in 2022, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Kansas City, MO
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Small branding agency Storyworthy Studios, is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Brand Llama is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based branding firm. Founded in 2010, the team focuses on Branding and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Omaha, NE
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Email Marketing company MaxQV LLC was founded in 2006. The small team specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Milwaukee, WI
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GoGeddit is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Email Marketing company. The team specializes in Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Milwaukee, WI
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Foresite Group, LLC is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Email Marketing and were launched in 2006.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9North Olmsted, OH
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Located in North Olmsted, Ohio, Blackgate Creative is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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DesignRoom Creative is a branding company. They were launched in 1990, and their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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Mallery Online Marketing is a social media marketing agency. Located in San Antonio, Texas, the firm was founded in 2014. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portage, MI
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Absolute Video & Multimedia is an Email Marketing company. The team is based in Portage, Michigan, and their services include Email Marketing and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Des Moines, IA
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Small print design company Breakthrough Marketing, Inc, is located in Des Moines, Iowa. Their services include Print Design and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, DC
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Veracity Media is a small Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2010, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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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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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 - 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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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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List of the Best U.S. Email Marketing Agencies
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Grapevine, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Staten Island, NY
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37.3/40.018/20 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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$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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37.8/40.018.6/20 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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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hallandale Beach, FL
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32.7/40.017.8/20 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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37.7/40.018/20 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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Medina, OH
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35.9/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 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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$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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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Jackson, WY
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30.4/40.017.4/20 Reviews5.8/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 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+$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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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36.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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38.6/40.019.6/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9/10 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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$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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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39.2/40.019.2/20 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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$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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$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
25% Email Marketing75% 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.