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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Greensboro, NC
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Anomaly Squared Inc. Is an Email Marketing company. Their midsize team of employees is in Greensboro, North Carolina. Their team specializes in Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Reading, PA
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Stratix Systems, a midsize Email Marketing and print design agency, is based in Reading, Pennsylvania. Their services include Email Marketing and Print Design.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Roanoke, VA
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Midsize SEO services firm Visual Creative Marketing, LLC, is based in Roanoke, Virginia. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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Alchemy Worx, a midsize Email Marketing company, is in Atlanta, Georgia. Their services include Email Marketing and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hamilton Township, NJ
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AccuDB Inc is an Email Marketing company. They were founded in 2010, and their services include Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Delray Beach, FL
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Ad Jams is an Email Marketing company. Their team is located in Delray Beach, Florida. The firm offers Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Madison, NJ
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MegaLeads LLC is an Email Marketing company. Located in Madison, New Jersey, their team focuses on Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Miami Beach, FL
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SMTPGET is an Email Marketing company. The Miami Beach, Florida-based agency was founded in 2014. Their services include Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49The Colony, TX
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Small Email Marketing company TKLI, is in The Colony, Texas. Their services include Email Marketing and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Palo Alto, CA
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Word to the Wise is a small Palo Alto, California-based Email Marketing company. The team focuses on Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Orangeburg, NY
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AmeriList Direct Marketing Solutions is an Advertising company. They are in Orangeburg, New York and have midsize team. They provide Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Fargo, ND
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Shopnil-IT LLC is an Email Marketing company established in 2008. Their team provides Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Brea, CA
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Intact Info, a midsize public relations firm, is based in Brea, California. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Irvine, CA
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See all 1 projectsMopro is a web development company known for its ability to create custom websites with integrated video solutions. Reviewers highlight their strong project management, adherence to deadlines, and ongoing maintenance services. While 100% of the feedback is positive, some suggest updating their technology to enhance user-friendliness.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Framingham, MA
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Midsize answering service Intellitech Solutions, is headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts. Their services include Call Center Services and Sales Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49West Miami, FL
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Abridge is a Sales Outsourcing company in Dhaka, Bangladesh and West Miami, Florida. They provide Sales Outsourcing and Web Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Doylestown, PA
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AXIS visual is an Advertising company. Established in 1997, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Long Beach, CA
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A.R. Marketing House is a small Long Beach, California-based Content Marketing company. The team offers Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Charlotte, NC
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See all 2 projectsGungho is a lead generation company specializing in business development services. Although Gungho achieved some lead generation targets, feedback indicates inconsistent outcomes, with approximately 50% of reviews highlighting challenges such as inadequate follow-ups and limited commercial success with generated leads. Clients appreciated Gungho's ability to access prospective clients but noted potential improvements in meeting coordination and lead quality.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerFort Lauderdale, FL
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See all 3 projectsCity Girl Digital is a digital marketing firm specializing in social media and campaign strategy. Reviews reflect mixed feedback, with 67% highlighting successful project outcomes, effective communication, and strategic insights, while 33% report dissatisfaction due to unfulfilled commitments and poor communication. The firm's expertise in integrating social media with CRM systems and utilizing latest marketing trends is noted positively by clients.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbus, OH
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See all 1 projectsAlchemy Creative Co. was founded with one goal in mind, make your business digital marketing strategy easy to execute. Our team is dedicated to digital marketing day-in & day-out, and with no
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Zulu Creative is a branding company. The Houston, Texas-based firm was established in 2006. Their team provides Branding and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Small Talk Media, an Email Marketing company, focuses on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The company is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Addison, TX
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Founded in 2004, Ad Circus is an Advertising company. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Nashville, TN
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DefiNetContact is a Content Marketing company. The Nashville, Tennessee-based team provides Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Falling Up Media is a Phoenix, Arizona-based Content Marketing company. They focus on Content Marketing and Email Marketing and were launched in 2010.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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In Denver, Colorado, Wick Creative is a Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2008, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Roanoke, TX
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Digital Strategy company Concept9 is located in Montreal, Canada and Roanoke, Texas. Established in 2013, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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SPRYTE Communications is a small Content Marketing company. They provide Content Marketing and Email Marketing and were established in 1990.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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Vintage Juice, an Advertising company, was established in 2003. Located in Alexandria, Virginia, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Social media marketing company Social Outlier focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They were founded in 2012.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Small Advertising company Marccx Media, is in Brooklyn, New York. The team offers Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Established in 2005, MAGNETIK is an Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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Big Sushi, a social media marketing company, is in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Social Click Marketing is a Digital Strategy company established in 2009. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Based in Seattle, Washington, 3rdThird Marketing is a branding company. Founded in 2011, the team specializes in Branding and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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Mike Munter is a Content Marketing company established in 2011. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Rochester, NY
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Email Marketing company BizWonk Inc. Was founded in 1999. The team specializes in Email Marketing and IT managed services and is in Rochester, New York.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Virginia Beach, VA
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Established in 1994, The Ludlow Group is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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New Nine Media is an Email Marketing company. In Chicago, Illinois and Louisville, Kentucky, their small team specializes in Email Marketing and Graphic Design. The agency was founded in 2008.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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M A Interactive LLC is a branding firm. Established in 2009, the team offers Branding and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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720media, a social media marketing agency, was established in 2000. The firm focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Doylestown, PA
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Marketing Management Solutions is a Marketing Strategy company. Launched in 2009, the agency is in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brookfield, WI
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Content Marketing company Cultivate Communications is headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin. They offer Content Marketing and Email Marketing and were launched in 2010.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Girlilla Marketing is an Advertising company launched in 2008. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, the team offers Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Detroit, MI
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Bankable Marketing Strategies, a Digital Strategy company, focuses on Digital Strategy and Content Marketing. The firm is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Local Web Leads, LP is an Email Marketing company launched in 2012. Their services include Email Marketing and Logo.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Founded in 2015, Magnificent Marketing LLC is a Content Marketing company. Their team focuses on Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Established in 2003, Brand Aid Design Co. Is a small branding firm. Their team specializes in Branding and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Norfolk, VA
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Launched in 2001, ARTILLERY is a Content Marketing company. The small team provides Content Marketing 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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$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.