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 - 9Richmond, VA
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Beyond Decency Media, a small social media marketing company, is located in Richmond, Virginia. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Frisco, TX
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Established in 2003, TK Internet Marketing is a Content Marketing company. The team offers Content Marketing 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 - 9Boston, MA
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Social media marketing firm iData Consultant was founded in 2018. In Boston, Massachusetts, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Abingdon, MD
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Britestar Business Solutions is a small Email Marketing company. Launched in 2001, the team provides Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Midland, TX
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KLI Brand, a big data company, is located in Midland, Texas. Established in 2014, the team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Foley, AL
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Global Marketing Solutions is a social media marketing agency in Foley, Alabama. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montgomery, AL
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Launched in 2023, Zorn Social is a small Montgomery, Alabama-based social media marketing agency. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Florence, AL
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Lime Group, LLC is a social media marketing company. The firm is in Florence, Alabama and Tuscumbia, Alabama. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Opelika, AL
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Ballistic Agency is an Email Marketing company located in Opelika, Alabama. Founded in 2008, the team offers Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Leadforce Solutions is an Email Marketing company. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and the agency is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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Halo Effects is a social media marketing agency. In Scottsdale, Arizona, their small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing. The firm was founded in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Amesbury, MA
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AM Creative, a video production agency, was founded in 2016. The team offers Video Production and Email Marketing and is located in Amesbury, Massachusetts.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fenton, MO
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Headquartered in Fenton, Missouri, Duenwald Marketing is a social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were launched in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Conway, AR
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GrowthHop is a Conway, Arkansas-based social media marketing agency. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rocklin, CA
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Ellington Digital is a social media marketing company. The Rocklin, California-based agency was launched in 2013. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lancaster, CA
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Grind! Media is a branding company. Founded in 2019, the firm is located in Lancaster, California. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alamo, CA
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Established in 2011, HomePage Marketing is a small Email Marketing company based in Alamo, California. Their team specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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Qualgrow is a social media marketing firm. Established in 2017, their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9McLean, VA
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Client Surge SEO is a SEO company. They were launched in 2015 and specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chesapeake, VA
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Social media marketing company Hackworth Marketing is headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gretna, VA
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Social media marketing company NXTLVL-Digital was founded in 2021. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Virginia Beach, VA
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Established in 1985, Membership Marketing Services is an Email Marketing company. The team offers Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alpharetta, GA
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Vonza is a SMS Marketing company established in 2020. Their services include SMS Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Email Marketing company Sent Marketing was established in 2023. The small team specializes in Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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624 Agency is a Marketing Strategy company. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the firm was founded in 2016. Their team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Honesdale, PA
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Peter Gilroy Marketing Co. Is a Direct Marketing company. Founded in 2022, their team focuses on Direct Marketing and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Blue Bell, PA
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High Key Impact LLC, a social media marketing firm, is located in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. They offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were launched in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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Social media marketing company S.B. Marketing Inc. Was founded in 2007. The agency offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dalton, PA
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Evolve Local Marketing is a social media marketing firm. Their small team is located in Dalton, Pennsylvania and offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. The firm was launched in 2021.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Knoxville, TN
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Printing Image is a print design company. The Knoxville, Tennessee-based agency was established in 1981. Their services include Print Design and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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Print design company Direct Axis focuses on Print Design and Web Design. They were launched in 1989.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Launched in 2009, Battle Bridge Labs is a social media marketing firm. Based in Los Angeles, California and Tulsa, Oklahoma, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lewes, DE
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Sicapo is a branding agency established in 2016. Their team focuses on Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Wynter Consulting Group is a Business Consulting company. Headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the agency focuses on Business Consulting and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Andover, KS
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Accelerated Business Consulting is a Business Consulting company. Their small team is located in Andover, Kansas. Their services include Business Consulting and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbia, MD
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Webla Solutions is a social media marketing agency. The Columbia, Maryland-based team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York City, NY
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Marketing Samurai LLC, a social media marketing agency, provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They were launched in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Two Harbors, MN
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Breakwall Digital is a social media marketing agency. In Two Harbors, Minnesota, the company focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mobile, AL
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IMMIX Strategic is a small Marketing Strategy company established in 2020. Their team offers Marketing Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Des Moines, IA
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Illuminated is a branding firm launched in 2014. The small team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hampden, ME
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DD + Co., a Marketing Strategy company, is in Hampden, Maine. Launched in 2017, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sharon, MA
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Build You Marketing is a social media marketing agency. Their small team is in Sharon, Massachusetts. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Launched in 2022, The Luxury Wordsmith™️ is a social media marketing company. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fredericksburg, VA
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Stratifi Creative is a branding agency. The Fredericksburg, Virginia-based firm was launched in 2013. Their team focuses on Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bozeman, MT
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Expight Media is a graphic design agency. They are based in Bozeman, Montana. Their team focuses on Graphic Design and Corporate Photography.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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Headquartered in Austin, Texas, DesignGood is a small branding agency. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gibsonia, PA
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The Write Reflection is a Content Writing Services company headquartered in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. They offer Content Writing Services and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ralston, NE
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Founded in 2015, I Sell Words LLC is a small Ralston, Nebraska-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Classy Communications is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Princeton, NJ
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Located in Princeton, New Jersey, The Topspin Group is a branding company. Founded in 2002, the team provides Branding and Email Marketing.
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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.