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 - 249New Jersey, NJ
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See all 1 projectsFebno Technologies specializes in providing ERP and Odoo solutions. However, based on the review provided, the company has received negative feedback for its project management and communication, with 100% of the feedback indicating issues with timeliness and resource commitment. The client expressed dissatisfaction with the delayed deliverables and transparency, impacting their business plans adversely.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerAshby, MA
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Mass MarTech is an Ashby, Massachusetts-based Marketing Strategy company. They offer Marketing Strategy and Content 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Greenacres, FL
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Based in Greenacres, Florida, 5th Element Marketing Group is a midsize SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerLa Vista, NE
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Clay Pigeon Communications is a SEO services firm. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing and were established in 2024. The company is in La Vista, Nebraska.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Pasadena, CA
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See all 1 projectsMarketing Partner LLC specializes in Email Marketing services, offering solutions such as Email Campaigns and Email Outreach. Reviews highlight their effective email strategies, which generated significant business leads and appointments for clients. The firm is praised for its responsiveness and the ability to connect clients with well-informed businesses, achieving measurable success in a short time.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Fremont, CA
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SPIN Strategy is an Email Marketing company established in 2014. The company focuses on Email Marketing and Pay Per Click, and is midsize.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Westminster, CO
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Content Marketing company The Content Direction Agency is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Owings Mills, MD
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Branding agency Strategic Factory offers Branding and Marketing Strategy. They were established in 1999.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Advertise Robot is a social media marketing agency established in 2007. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Westborough, MA
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Vision Advertising is a Westborough, Massachusetts-based Marketing Strategy company. They focus on Marketing Strategy and Branding and were launched in 1999.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sunnyvale, CA
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Porfura, a small Digital Strategy company, is in Sunnyvale, California. The team offers Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9St. Petersburg, FL
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Thompson Marketing Partners is an Email Marketing company founded in 2017. The agency offers Email Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Louie inc is an Email Marketing company. The Chicago, Illinois-based company was launched in 2017. Their team specializes in Email Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Fremont, CA
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V Eight Marketing is a social media marketing company. The Fremont, California-based agency was established in 2019. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Norwood Young America, MN
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KMD Marketing and Design, a social media marketing agency, specialize in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing. They were launched in 2020.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Web Search Marketing is a SEO agency. The Las Vegas, Nevada-based team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bradenton, FL
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Founded in 2022, TruReach Marketing, LLC is a social media marketing agency. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Vancouver, WA
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Link HER In, LLC is a small social media marketing company. Founded in 2005, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Carmel, IN
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Bohu Digital is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is located in Carmel, Indiana. Their services include Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Miramar, FL
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Branding firm Jules Management Group was founded in 2016. In Miramar, Florida, the team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Madison, AL
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Based in Madison, Alabama, 3 Paths Marketing is a social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were launched in 2021.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Established in 2017, AZ Publishers is a Digital Strategy company. The team offers Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Florence, AL
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Red Canary Marketing is a social media marketing company. Founded in 2016, the firm is located in Florence, Alabama. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Vibe Branding is an Advertising company. The team is located in Brooklyn, New York, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9West Des Moines, IA
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Tech Stack Digital Solutions is a social media marketing firm. Established in 2022, their team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Social Circle is a web design agency. Established in 2019, the team offers Web Design and Branding. The firm is located in Brooklyn, New York.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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Small social media marketing company WABW Media Group, is in Fort Worth, Texas. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Palm Springs, CA
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Open Lines Marketing, a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 2015. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Content Marketing and is headquartered in Palm Springs, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerPortland, OR
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Digital Marketing 4FP, LLC is a Digital Strategy company. The team is in Portland, Oregon, and their services include Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerOmaha, NE
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Performance Planners LLC is an Email Marketing company. Established in 1995, the agency provides Email Marketing and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerCooper City, FL
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Branding firm LikeCatcher was launched in 2011. The agency focuses on Branding and Email Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNew York, NY
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Your Expert Marketing is a SEO services firm. Founded in 2014, their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerTrumann, AR
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Websites by Jeremy Ltd. Co. Is a web design agency established in 2019. The agency offers Web Design and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Lawrenceville, GA
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See all 1 projectsDintellects Solutions Private Limited is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO and PPC services. They are highly praised for their exceptional project management, attention to detail, and effective communication, with 100% of the feedback highlighting their ability to increase organic and paid traffic significantly. The company consistently exceeds expectations with no areas for improvement noted.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerChicago, IL
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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Founded in 1989, EMI Strategic Marketing is a Direct Marketing company. The agency offers Direct Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Jose, CA
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Established in 2002, aMarketForce is a Content Marketing company. Their team offers Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerClarksburg, MD
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Derek Rebuck Digital Services is a small Clarksburg, Maryland-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerIndianapolis, IN
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Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Sam VanMeter Marketing is an Email Marketing company. Founded in 2020, the team focuses on Email Marketing and Other Digital Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerRound Rock, TX
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Fayre Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. The Round Rock, Texas-based company was founded in 2023. Their team offers Marketing Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerWhite Settlement, TX
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Founded in 2007, DAM Marketing Services is an Event Marketing company. Their team focuses on Event Marketing and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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One2One Digital is a web design company. Their team is in Chicago, Illinois and provides Web Design and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Tucson, AZ
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Jewel Hasan is a small web design agency launched in 2022. Their team specializes in Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerFort Worth, TX
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Wright Custom Websites is a web design agency. The small Fort Worth, Texas-based team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization. The company was launched in 2023.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerSavannah, GA
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Lauren Dingus Creative is a Content Marketing company. They are based in Savannah, Georgia and have small team of experts. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerApollo Beach, FL
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Web To Floor is an Email Marketing company. The Apollo Beach, Florida-based team offers Email Marketing and Other Digital Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSpringfield, MO
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First and Last Marketing is an Email Marketing company based in Springfield, Missouri. Their services include Email Marketing and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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Web Designer Houston is a branding firm headquartered in Houston, Texas. They offer Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Santa Clara, CA
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WebCaptive Inc is a Santa Clara, California-based SEO company. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Plaistow, NH
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Crooked Fence Marketing is an Advertising company. Founded in 2017, the company offers Advertising 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.