25 Promotional Email Examples That Drive Sales (With Templates)

Discover proven promotional email examples across every category. Learn best practices, get templates, and design tips to create high-converting promotional campaigns.

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Which promotional emails drive sales?

Twenty-five promotional emails broken out by type, from launches and seasonal offers through clearance and restock alerts. What separates the ones that work is a single clear offer, a reason the message arrived now, and restraint about how soon the next one follows.

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Promotional emails remain one of the most effective ways to drive revenue, with an average ROI of $36 for every $1 spent. But not all promotional emails are created equal. The difference between an email that gets ignored and one that drives sales often comes down to execution.

In this comprehensive guide, we analyze 25 promotional email examples across different categories, share templates you can adapt, and provide design best practices to help you create emails that convert.

Why Promotional Emails Matter

Before diving into examples, let’s understand why promotional emails deserve your attention:

  • Direct revenue driver - Promotional emails generate 30% of e-commerce revenue
  • High engagement - Well-crafted promos achieve 15-20% open rates
  • Customer retention - Regular promotions keep your brand top-of-mind
  • Measurable results - Easy to track ROI and optimize performance
  • Scalable reach - Send to thousands instantly with minimal cost

The Anatomy of High-Converting Promotional Emails

Essential Elements

  1. Compelling subject line - Creates urgency or curiosity
  2. Clear value proposition - What’s in it for the reader
  3. Strong visual hierarchy - Guides the eye to key elements
  4. Single primary CTA - One clear action to take
  5. Mobile optimization - 60%+ of emails are opened on mobile

Psychological Triggers

  • Scarcity - Limited stock, limited time
  • Social proof - Reviews, testimonials, popularity
  • Exclusivity - Members-only, early access
  • Loss aversion - Don’t miss out messaging
  • Reciprocity - Gift with purchase, free items

25 Promotional Email Examples by Type

What should the promotion do?

  1. Quick revenue spike

    Classic flash sale (#1)

    Urgency drives a short burst of orders.

  2. Move specific inventory

    Category flash sale (#2) or post-holiday clearance (#9)

  3. Raise average order value

    Tiered discount (#6) or bundle upsell (#22)

  4. Wake dormant subscribers

    Surprise flash sale (#3)

  5. Reward repeat customers

    Loyalty reward (#13)

Flash Sale Emails

1. The Classic Flash Sale

Best for: Creating urgency and quick revenue spikes

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
24-HOUR FLASH SALE: 40% off everything
[BOLD HEADER IMAGE WITH COUNTDOWN TIMER]

40% OFF EVERYTHING

Ends tonight at midnight

No code needed. Discount applied at checkout.

SHOP THE SALE

Hurry - when it's over, it's over.

[Brand] Team

View the Brevo-ready HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>24-HOUR FLASH SALE: 40% off everything</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): 24-HOUR FLASH SALE: 40% off everything -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" style="padding:32px 16px;background-color:#f4f4f5;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#52525b;">[BOLD HEADER IMAGE WITH COUNTDOWN TIMER]</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 12px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">40% OFF EVERYTHING</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Ends tonight at midnight</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">No code needed. Discount applied at checkout.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">SHOP THE SALE</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">SHOP THE SALE</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Hurry - when it's over, it's over.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Brand] Team</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>
Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why it works:

  • Time-limited urgency drives immediate action
  • No code removes friction
  • Bold typography demands attention
  • Simple message, no distractions

2. The Category Flash Sale

Best for: Moving specific inventory or promoting product categories

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
6 hours only: 50% off all denim

DENIM FLASH SALE

50% OFF ALL JEANS

Today only: 12pm - 6pm

Skinny. Straight. Wide-leg. Bootcut.
Every style. Every wash. Half price.

SHOP DENIM

Stock is limited. When they're gone, they're gone.

[Product grid showing 4 bestselling jeans]

[Brand]

View the Brevo-ready HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>6 hours only: 50% off all denim</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): 6 hours only: 50% off all denim -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">DENIM FLASH SALE</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 12px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">50% OFF ALL JEANS</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Today only: 12pm - 6pm</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Skinny. Straight. Wide-leg. Bootcut.<br>Every style. Every wash. Half price.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">SHOP DENIM</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">SHOP DENIM</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Stock is limited. When they're gone, they're gone.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" style="padding:32px 16px;background-color:#f4f4f5;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#52525b;">[Product grid showing 4 bestselling jeans]</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Brand]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>
Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why it works:

  • Specific category focus
  • Exact timing creates urgency
  • Product variety showcased
  • Scarcity messaging reinforces action

3. The Surprise Flash Sale

Best for: Re-engaging dormant subscribers

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
Surprise! Secret sale - just for you

Shh... this sale isn't public.

PRIVATE FLASH SALE

30% OFF SITEWIDE

You're getting this because you're on our VIP list. Don't share this link.

Code: SECRETVIP30

Expires: Tonight at 11:59pm

SHOP SECRETLY

Your exclusive access ends in:

[COUNTDOWN: 08:42:15]

[Brand] Team

View the Brevo-ready HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>Surprise! Secret sale - just for you</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): Surprise! Secret sale - just for you -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Shh... this sale isn't public.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 12px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">PRIVATE FLASH SALE</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 12px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">30% OFF SITEWIDE</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">You're getting this because you're on our VIP list. Don't share this link.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td style="padding:10px 16px;border:1px dashed #a1a1aa;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#18181b;">Code: SECRETVIP30</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Expires: Tonight at 11:59pm</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">SHOP SECRETLY</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">SHOP SECRETLY</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Your exclusive access ends in:</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" style="padding:32px 16px;background-color:#f4f4f5;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#52525b;">[COUNTDOWN: 08:42:15]</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Brand] Team</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>
Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why it works:

  • Exclusivity makes recipients feel special
  • “Don’t share” psychology increases perceived value
  • Countdown timer adds visual urgency
  • Personal tone builds connection

Discount and Coupon Emails

4. The Percentage Discount

Best for: Broad appeal promotions

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
Your 25% off code is inside

Hey [Name],

Here's a thank you for being a loyal customer:

[LARGE "25% OFF" GRAPHIC]

YOUR CODE: THANKYOU25

Use it on anything. Yes, even new arrivals.
Valid for the next 7 days.

SHOP NOW

Best sellers to shop:

[Product grid - 4 items]

Thanks for being part of the [Brand] family.

[Brand] Team

View the Brevo-ready HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>Your 25% off code is inside</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): Your 25% off code is inside -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Hey {{ contact.FIRSTNAME }},</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Here's a thank you for being a loyal customer:</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" style="padding:32px 16px;background-color:#f4f4f5;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#52525b;">[LARGE &quot;25% OFF&quot; GRAPHIC]</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td style="padding:10px 16px;border:1px dashed #a1a1aa;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#18181b;">YOUR CODE: THANKYOU25</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Use it on anything. Yes, even new arrivals.<br>Valid for the next 7 days.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">SHOP NOW</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">SHOP NOW</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Best sellers to shop:</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" style="padding:32px 16px;background-color:#f4f4f5;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#52525b;">[Product grid - 4 items]</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Thanks for being part of the [Brand] family.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Brand] Team</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
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</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>
Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why it works:

  • Clear value in subject line
  • Prominent discount code
  • No exclusions mentioned upfront
  • Product suggestions reduce decision fatigue

5. The Dollar-Off Discount

Best for: Higher price point products

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
Here's $50 to spend at [Brand]

We're giving you $50.

$50 OFF YOUR ORDER

No minimum purchase required.

Use code: FIFTY

CLAIM YOUR $50

This code expires on [Date].
Don't let it go to waste.

[Brand]

View the Brevo-ready HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>Here's $50 to spend at [Brand]</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): Here's $50 to spend at [Brand] -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">We're giving you $50.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 12px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">$50 OFF YOUR ORDER</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">No minimum purchase required.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td style="padding:10px 16px;border:1px dashed #a1a1aa;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#18181b;">Use code: FIFTY</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">CLAIM YOUR $50</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">CLAIM YOUR $50</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">This code expires on [Date].<br>Don't let it go to waste.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Brand]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
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</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>
Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why it works:

  • Dollar amounts feel more tangible for big purchases
  • No minimum removes barriers
  • “Giving you” creates reciprocity
  • Expiration adds soft urgency

6. The Tiered Discount

Best for: Increasing average order value

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
The more you spend, the more you save

SPEND MORE. SAVE MORE.

$50+ = 15% OFF (Code: SAVE15)
$100+ = 20% OFF (Code: SAVE20)
$150+ = 25% OFF (Code: SAVE25)

SHOP NOW

Pro tip: Your cart is currently at $[X].
Add $[Y] more to unlock the next tier!

Sale ends Sunday at midnight.

[Brand]

View the Brevo-ready HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>The more you spend, the more you save</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): The more you spend, the more you save -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">SPEND MORE. SAVE MORE.</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">$50+ = 15% OFF (Code: SAVE15)<br>$100+ = 20% OFF (Code: SAVE20)<br>$150+ = 25% OFF (Code: SAVE25)</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">SHOP NOW</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">SHOP NOW</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Pro tip: Your cart is currently at $[X].<br>Add $[Y] more to unlock the next tier!</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Sale ends Sunday at midnight.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Brand]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>
Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why it works:

  • Incentivizes larger purchases
  • Clear tier structure
  • Dynamic cart value (if possible) creates gamification
  • Deadline drives action

Seasonal and Holiday Emails

7. The Black Friday Preview

Best for: Building anticipation before major sales

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
Black Friday sneak peek (VIP access tomorrow)

BLACK FRIDAY IS COMING

But you don't have to wait.

VIP EARLY ACCESS

Tomorrow at 9am EST

Up to 60% off sitewide
Free shipping on all orders
Exclusive bundles

SET A REMINDER

Mark your calendar. Set your alarm.
The best deals go fast.

See you tomorrow,
[Brand] Team

View the Brevo-ready HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>Black Friday sneak peek (VIP access tomorrow)</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): Black Friday sneak peek (VIP access tomorrow) -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">BLACK FRIDAY IS COMING</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">But you don't have to wait.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 12px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">VIP EARLY ACCESS</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Tomorrow at 9am EST</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Up to 60% off sitewide<br>Free shipping on all orders<br>Exclusive bundles</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">SET A REMINDER</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">SET A REMINDER</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Mark your calendar. Set your alarm.<br>The best deals go fast.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">See you tomorrow,<br>[Brand] Team</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>
Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why it works:

  • Builds anticipation before the sale
  • VIP access creates exclusivity
  • Multiple value props listed
  • “Set reminder” CTA is low commitment

8. The Holiday Gift Guide

Best for: Helping customers find the right products

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
The only gift guide you need this season

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2026

Finding the perfect gift just got easier.

FOR HER

[3 product images with prices]

SHOP GIFTS FOR HER

FOR HIM

[3 product images with prices]

SHOP GIFTS FOR HIM

UNDER $50

[3 product images with prices]

SHOP UNDER $50

BEST SELLERS

[3 product images with prices]

SHOP BEST SELLERS

Free gift wrapping on orders over $75.
Order by 12/18 for guaranteed delivery.

[Brand]

View the Brevo-ready HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
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<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2026</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Finding the perfect gift just got easier.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 12px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">FOR HER</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" style="padding:32px 16px;background-color:#f4f4f5;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#52525b;">[3 product images with prices]</td></tr></table></td></tr>
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<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
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<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">SHOP GIFTS FOR HER</a><!--<![endif]-->
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<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 12px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">FOR HIM</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" style="padding:32px 16px;background-color:#f4f4f5;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#52525b;">[3 product images with prices]</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
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<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">SHOP GIFTS FOR HIM</a><!--<![endif]-->
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<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" style="padding:32px 16px;background-color:#f4f4f5;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#52525b;">[3 product images with prices]</td></tr></table></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 12px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">BEST SELLERS</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" style="padding:32px 16px;background-color:#f4f4f5;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#52525b;">[3 product images with prices]</td></tr></table></td></tr>
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<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">SHOP BEST SELLERS</a><!--<![endif]-->
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Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why it works:

  • Organized by recipient/budget
  • Visual product recommendations
  • Added value (gift wrapping)
  • Shipping deadline creates urgency

9. The Post-Holiday Clearance

Best for: Moving holiday inventory

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
Post-holiday clearance: up to 70% off

CLEARANCE EVENT

The holidays are over.
The savings are just beginning.

UP TO 70% OFF

Everything must go to make room for spring arrivals.

SHOP CLEARANCE

EXTRA 20% OFF CLEARANCE

Use code: EXTRA20

This weekend only.

[Brand]

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<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">CLEARANCE EVENT</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">The holidays are over.<br>The savings are just beginning.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 12px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">UP TO 70% OFF</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Everything must go to make room for spring arrivals.</p></td></tr>
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<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">SHOP CLEARANCE</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">SHOP CLEARANCE</a><!--<![endif]-->
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<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 12px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">EXTRA 20% OFF CLEARANCE</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td style="padding:10px 16px;border:1px dashed #a1a1aa;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#18181b;">Use code: EXTRA20</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">This weekend only.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Brand]</p></td></tr>
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Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why it works:

  • Clear reason for the sale
  • Stacking discount (extra 20%) adds value
  • “Must go” creates urgency
  • Weekend deadline drives action

New Product and Launch Emails

10. The Product Launch

Best for: Introducing new products

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
Introducing [Product Name] - available now

IT'S HERE.

[HERO IMAGE OF NEW PRODUCT]

Introducing [Product Name]

[One-line product description that highlights the key benefit]

Starting at $[Price]

PRE-ORDER NOW

Why you'll love it:

[Benefit 1 icon] [Benefit description]
[Benefit 2 icon] [Benefit description]
[Benefit 3 icon] [Benefit description]

"[Short review quote from early tester]"
- [Name], [Title]

[Brand]

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<!DOCTYPE html>
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<title>Introducing [Product Name] - available now</title>
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<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): Introducing [Product Name] - available now -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">IT'S HERE.</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" style="padding:32px 16px;background-color:#f4f4f5;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#52525b;">[HERO IMAGE OF NEW PRODUCT]</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Introducing [Product Name]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[One-line product description that highlights the key benefit]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Starting at $[Price]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">PRE-ORDER NOW</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">PRE-ORDER NOW</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Why you'll love it:</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Benefit 1 icon] [Benefit description]<br>[Benefit 2 icon] [Benefit description]<br>[Benefit 3 icon] [Benefit description]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">&quot;[Short review quote from early tester]&quot;<br>- [Name], [Title]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Brand]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>
Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why it works:

  • Simple, focused announcement
  • Strong product imagery
  • Benefits over features
  • Early social proof included

11. The Collection Drop

Best for: Fashion and lifestyle brands

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
The Spring Collection has landed

SPRING 2026

[COLLECTION HERO IMAGE]

Light layers. Fresh colors.
Made for warmer days ahead.

SHOP THE COLLECTION

THE LOOKBOOK

[4 lifestyle images showing collection]

SHOP BY CATEGORY

[Tops] [Bottoms] [Dresses] [Accessories]

[Brand]

View the Brevo-ready HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>The Spring Collection has landed</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): The Spring Collection has landed -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">SPRING 2026</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" style="padding:32px 16px;background-color:#f4f4f5;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#52525b;">[COLLECTION HERO IMAGE]</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Light layers. Fresh colors.<br>Made for warmer days ahead.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">SHOP THE COLLECTION</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">SHOP THE COLLECTION</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 12px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">THE LOOKBOOK</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" style="padding:32px 16px;background-color:#f4f4f5;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#52525b;">[4 lifestyle images showing collection]</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 12px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">SHOP BY CATEGORY</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Tops] [Bottoms] [Dresses] [Accessories]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Brand]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>
Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why it works:

  • Aspirational imagery
  • Seasonal relevance
  • Multiple entry points
  • Visual-first approach

12. The Limited Edition

Best for: Creating exclusivity and scarcity

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
Limited edition: only 500 made

LIMITED EDITION

[PRODUCT IMAGE]

[Product Name]
Edition of 500

Each piece is numbered.
When they're gone, they're gone forever.

$[Price]

VIEW LIMITED EDITION

[X] pieces remaining

Every limited edition includes:

  • Numbered certificate of authenticity
  • Exclusive packaging
  • Lifetime warranty

[Brand]

View the Brevo-ready HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>Limited edition: only 500 made</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): Limited edition: only 500 made -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">LIMITED EDITION</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" style="padding:32px 16px;background-color:#f4f4f5;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#52525b;">[PRODUCT IMAGE]</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Product Name]<br>Edition of 500</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Each piece is numbered.<br>When they're gone, they're gone forever.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">$[Price]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">VIEW LIMITED EDITION</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">VIEW LIMITED EDITION</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[X] pieces remaining</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Every limited edition includes:</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><ul style="margin:0;padding:0 0 0 24px;"><li style="margin:0 0 6px;">Numbered certificate of authenticity</li><li style="margin:0 0 6px;">Exclusive packaging</li><li style="margin:0 0 6px;">Lifetime warranty</li></ul></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Brand]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>
Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why it works:

  • Clear scarcity (numbered edition)
  • Premium positioning
  • Exclusivity messaging
  • Added value items listed

Customer Appreciation Emails

13. The Loyalty Reward

Best for: Rewarding repeat customers

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
You've earned this, [Name]

Hey [Name],

You've been a customer for [X] years.
We don't take that for granted.

As a thank you, here's something special:

[GIFT BOX GRAPHIC]

$25 STORE CREDIT

Already added to your account.
No code needed - it's automatic.

SHOP WITH YOUR CREDIT

Valid for 30 days.

Thank you for being part of our story.

With gratitude,
[Brand] Team

View the Brevo-ready HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>You've earned this, {{ contact.FIRSTNAME }}</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): You've earned this, {{ contact.FIRSTNAME }} -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Hey {{ contact.FIRSTNAME }},</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">You've been a customer for [X] years.<br>We don't take that for granted.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">As a thank you, here's something special:</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" style="padding:32px 16px;background-color:#f4f4f5;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#52525b;">[GIFT BOX GRAPHIC]</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 12px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">$25 STORE CREDIT</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Already added to your account.<br>No code needed - it's automatic.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">SHOP WITH YOUR CREDIT</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">SHOP WITH YOUR CREDIT</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Valid for 30 days.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Thank you for being part of our story.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">With gratitude,<br>[Brand] Team</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>
Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why it works:

  • Personalized milestone recognition
  • Automatic application removes friction
  • Genuine gratitude tone
  • Deadline encourages use

14. The Birthday Email

Best for: Personal connection and special occasions

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
Happy Birthday, [Name]! Open for your gift

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, [NAME]!

[CONFETTI OR CELEBRATION GRAPHIC]

Today is all about you.
And we've got something special:

20% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER

Code: BIRTHDAY20

Valid for the next 7 days

TREAT YOURSELF

Plus, enjoy free shipping on us.
No minimum required.

Wishing you an amazing day!

[Brand] Team

View the Brevo-ready HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>Happy Birthday, {{ contact.FIRSTNAME }}! Open for your gift</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): Happy Birthday, {{ contact.FIRSTNAME }}! Open for your gift -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">HAPPY BIRTHDAY, {{ contact.FIRSTNAME }}!</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" style="padding:32px 16px;background-color:#f4f4f5;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#52525b;">[CONFETTI OR CELEBRATION GRAPHIC]</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Today is all about you.<br>And we've got something special:</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 12px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">20% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td style="padding:10px 16px;border:1px dashed #a1a1aa;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#18181b;">Code: BIRTHDAY20</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Valid for the next 7 days</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">TREAT YOURSELF</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">TREAT YOURSELF</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Plus, enjoy free shipping on us.<br>No minimum required.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Wishing you an amazing day!</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Brand] Team</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>
Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why it works:

  • Personalized celebration
  • Extended validity (not just birthday)
  • Stacked offer (discount + free shipping)
  • Warm, celebratory tone

15. The Anniversary Email

Best for: Celebrating customer milestones

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
It's our anniversary! Here's a gift

ONE YEAR TOGETHER

[Name], it's been one year since you made your first purchase.

Thank you for being part of the [Brand] family.

Here's a little something to celebrate:

ANNIVERSARY GIFT

15% off your next order

Code: ANNIVERSARY15

CELEBRATE WITH US

Looking back at your year with us:

[X] orders placed
[X] products purchased
[X] favorites saved

Here's to many more years together.

[Brand] Team

View the Brevo-ready HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>It's our anniversary! Here's a gift</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): It's our anniversary! Here's a gift -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">ONE YEAR TOGETHER</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">{{ contact.FIRSTNAME }}, it's been one year since you made your first purchase.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Thank you for being part of the [Brand] family.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Here's a little something to celebrate:</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 12px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">ANNIVERSARY GIFT</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">15% off your next order</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td style="padding:10px 16px;border:1px dashed #a1a1aa;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#18181b;">Code: ANNIVERSARY15</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">CELEBRATE WITH US</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">CELEBRATE WITH US</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Looking back at your year with us:</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[X] orders placed<br>[X] products purchased<br>[X] favorites saved</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Here's to many more years together.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Brand] Team</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>
Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why it works:

  • Recognizes customer milestone
  • Data personalization shows attention
  • Exclusive code for the occasion
  • Forward-looking message

Abandoned Cart Recovery Emails

16. The Friendly Reminder

Best for: First touchpoint after abandonment

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
You left something behind...

Hey [Name],

Looks like you got distracted.
No worries - your cart is waiting.

[CART ITEM IMAGE]

[Product Name]
[Price]

COMPLETE YOUR ORDER

Still thinking it over?
Here's what our customers say:

"[5-star review of the product]"
- [Customer Name]

Questions? Reply to this email and we'll help.

[Brand] Team

View the Brevo-ready HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>You left something behind...</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): You left something behind... -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Hey {{ contact.FIRSTNAME }},</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Looks like you got distracted.<br>No worries - your cart is waiting.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" style="padding:32px 16px;background-color:#f4f4f5;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#52525b;">[CART ITEM IMAGE]</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Product Name]<br>[Price]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">COMPLETE YOUR ORDER</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">COMPLETE YOUR ORDER</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Still thinking it over?<br>Here's what our customers say:</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">&quot;[5-star review of the product]&quot;<br>- [Customer Name]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Questions? Reply to this email and we'll help.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Brand] Team</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>
Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why it works:

  • Friendly, non-pushy tone
  • Shows actual cart items
  • Social proof to reassure
  • Easy response option

17. The Urgency Cart Recovery

Best for: Second or third touchpoint

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
Your cart expires in 24 hours

[Name], your cart is about to expire.

We can only hold these items for 24 more hours before they go back into inventory.

[CART ITEM IMAGE]

[Product Name]
[Price]

Only [X] left in stock

COMPLETE PURCHASE NOW

[COUNTDOWN TIMER: 23:59:45]

Don't miss out on what you loved.

[Brand] Team

View the Brevo-ready HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>Your cart expires in 24 hours</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): Your cart expires in 24 hours -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">{{ contact.FIRSTNAME }}, your cart is about to expire.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">We can only hold these items for 24 more hours before they go back into inventory.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" style="padding:32px 16px;background-color:#f4f4f5;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#52525b;">[CART ITEM IMAGE]</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Product Name]<br>[Price]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Only [X] left in stock</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">COMPLETE PURCHASE NOW</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">COMPLETE PURCHASE NOW</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" style="padding:32px 16px;background-color:#f4f4f5;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#52525b;">[COUNTDOWN TIMER: 23:59:45]</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Don't miss out on what you loved.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Brand] Team</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>
Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why it works:

  • Creates urgency with expiration
  • Stock levels add scarcity
  • Countdown timer visual
  • Emotional appeal (“what you loved”)

18. The Incentivized Cart Recovery

Best for: Final attempt to recover sale

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
We added 10% off to your cart

Hey [Name],

We noticed you're still thinking about your cart. We get it.

Let us make the decision easier:

10% OFF YOUR CART

Your discount is automatically applied.
Just click below to checkout.

[CART ITEM IMAGE]

[Product Name]
[Was: $Price] [Now: $Discounted Price]

CHECKOUT WITH 10% OFF

This discount expires in 48 hours.

Free shipping included.
Easy 30-day returns.
Secure checkout.

[Brand] Team

View the Brevo-ready HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>We added 10% off to your cart</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): We added 10% off to your cart -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Hey {{ contact.FIRSTNAME }},</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">We noticed you're still thinking about your cart. We get it.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Let us make the decision easier:</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 12px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">10% OFF YOUR CART</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Your discount is automatically applied.<br>Just click below to checkout.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" style="padding:32px 16px;background-color:#f4f4f5;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#52525b;">[CART ITEM IMAGE]</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Product Name]<br>[Was: $Price] [Now: $Discounted Price]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">CHECKOUT WITH 10% OFF</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">CHECKOUT WITH 10% OFF</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">This discount expires in 48 hours.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Free shipping included.<br>Easy 30-day returns.<br>Secure checkout.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Brand] Team</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>
Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why it works:

  • Incentive as final push
  • Automatic discount removes friction
  • Shows before/after pricing
  • Trust signals at bottom
  1. Cart abandoned

  2. First touchpoint

    Friendly reminder (#16)

    • Shows the cart items and a review
  3. Second or third touchpoint

    Urgency recovery (#17)

    • Cart expires in 24 hours
    • Stock level and countdown
  4. Final attempt

    Incentivized recovery (#18)

    • 10% off applied automatically
    • Expires in 48 hours

Back-in-Stock and Price Drop Emails

19. The Back-in-Stock Alert

Best for: Products with waitlist interest

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
It's back! [Product Name] is in stock

THE WAIT IS OVER

[Name], remember [Product Name]?

It's back in stock.
But it won't last long.

[PRODUCT IMAGE]

[Product Name]
$[Price]

SHOP NOW BEFORE IT'S GONE

Last time, it sold out in 48 hours.
Don't miss it again.

[Brand]

View the Brevo-ready HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>It's back! [Product Name] is in stock</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): It's back! [Product Name] is in stock -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">THE WAIT IS OVER</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">{{ contact.FIRSTNAME }}, remember [Product Name]?</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">It's back in stock.<br>But it won't last long.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" style="padding:32px 16px;background-color:#f4f4f5;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#52525b;">[PRODUCT IMAGE]</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Product Name]<br>$[Price]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">SHOP NOW BEFORE IT'S GONE</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">SHOP NOW BEFORE IT'S GONE</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Last time, it sold out in 48 hours.<br>Don't miss it again.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Brand]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>
Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why it works:

  • Personalized to waitlist subscriber
  • Urgency with past sellout data
  • Simple, focused message
  • Clear CTA

20. The Price Drop Alert

Best for: Items the customer has viewed or saved

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
Price drop on something you wanted

PRICE DROP ALERT

Good news, [Name]!

An item you've been eyeing
just went on sale.

[PRODUCT IMAGE]

[Product Name]

[WAS: $Original Price] NOW: $[Sale Price]
You save: $[Savings]

GET IT NOW

Sale price valid while supplies last.

[Brand]

View the Brevo-ready HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>Price drop on something you wanted</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): Price drop on something you wanted -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">PRICE DROP ALERT</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Good news, {{ contact.FIRSTNAME }}!</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">An item you've been eyeing<br>just went on sale.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" style="padding:32px 16px;background-color:#f4f4f5;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#52525b;">[PRODUCT IMAGE]</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Product Name]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[WAS: $Original Price] NOW: $[Sale Price]<br>You save: $[Savings]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">GET IT NOW</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">GET IT NOW</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Sale price valid while supplies last.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Brand]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>
Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why it works:

  • Highly relevant to recipient
  • Clear price comparison
  • Savings highlighted
  • Simple call to action

Cross-Sell and Upsell Emails

21. The Post-Purchase Cross-Sell

Best for: Driving repeat purchases

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
You might also love these

Hey [Name],

Thanks for your recent order!

Based on what you bought,
we thought you'd love these:

[4 PRODUCT IMAGES WITH NAMES AND PRICES]

SHOP RECOMMENDATIONS

As a thank you for your recent purchase:
Use code THANKYOU10 for 10% off.

[Brand] Team

View the Brevo-ready HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>You might also love these</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): You might also love these -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Hey {{ contact.FIRSTNAME }},</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Thanks for your recent order!</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Based on what you bought,<br>we thought you'd love these:</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" style="padding:32px 16px;background-color:#f4f4f5;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#52525b;">[4 PRODUCT IMAGES WITH NAMES AND PRICES]</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">SHOP RECOMMENDATIONS</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">SHOP RECOMMENDATIONS</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">As a thank you for your recent purchase:<br>Use code THANKYOU10 for 10% off.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Brand] Team</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>
Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why it works:

  • Timely after purchase
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Discount incentive
  • Natural product discovery

22. The Bundle Upsell

Best for: Increasing average order value

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
Complete the look + save 20%

COMPLETE THE SET

[Name], you bought [Product Name].
Here's how to make the most of it.

THE COMPLETE BUNDLE

[BUNDLE IMAGE showing multiple products]

[Product 1] - $X
[Product 2] - $X
[Product 3] - $X

Buy together and save 20%

Bundle price: $[Discounted Total]
You save: $[Savings]

GET THE BUNDLE

[Brand]

View the Brevo-ready HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>Complete the look + save 20%</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): Complete the look + save 20% -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">COMPLETE THE SET</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">{{ contact.FIRSTNAME }}, you bought [Product Name].<br>Here's how to make the most of it.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 12px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">THE COMPLETE BUNDLE</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" style="padding:32px 16px;background-color:#f4f4f5;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#52525b;">[BUNDLE IMAGE showing multiple products]</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Product 1] - $X<br>[Product 2] - $X<br>[Product 3] - $X</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Buy together and save 20%</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Bundle price: $[Discounted Total]<br>You save: $[Savings]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">GET THE BUNDLE</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">GET THE BUNDLE</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Brand]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>
Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why it works:

  • Related to recent purchase
  • Visual bundle presentation
  • Clear savings calculation
  • Single CTA for bundle

Event and Webinar Promotional Emails

23. The Event Invitation

Best for: Driving event registrations

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
You're invited: [Event Name]

YOU'RE INVITED

[EVENT GRAPHIC/BANNER]

[Event Name]
[Date] at [Time] [Timezone]

Join us for [brief event description and key takeaway].

What you'll learn:

  • [Key topic 1]
  • [Key topic 2]
  • [Key topic 3]

FEATURING

[Speaker photo] [Speaker Name]
[Speaker Title]

REGISTER NOW - FREE

Limited spots available.
Register now to secure your seat.

[Brand]

View the Brevo-ready HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>You're invited: [Event Name]</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): You're invited: [Event Name] -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">YOU'RE INVITED</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" style="padding:32px 16px;background-color:#f4f4f5;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#52525b;">[EVENT GRAPHIC/BANNER]</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Event Name]<br>[Date] at [Time] [Timezone]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Join us for [brief event description and key takeaway].</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">What you'll learn:</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><ul style="margin:0;padding:0 0 0 24px;"><li style="margin:0 0 6px;">[Key topic 1]</li><li style="margin:0 0 6px;">[Key topic 2]</li><li style="margin:0 0 6px;">[Key topic 3]</li></ul></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 12px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">FEATURING</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Speaker photo] [Speaker Name]<br>[Speaker Title]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">REGISTER NOW - FREE</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">REGISTER NOW - FREE</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Limited spots available.<br>Register now to secure your seat.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Brand]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>
Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why it works:

  • Clear event details
  • Value proposition (what you’ll learn)
  • Speaker credibility
  • Scarcity with limited spots

24. The Early Access Email

Best for: Rewarding subscribers first

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
Early access: Shop before everyone else

VIP EARLY ACCESS

[Name], you're getting first dibs.

Our [Sale Name/New Collection] goes live to the public tomorrow.

But you? You get in now.

SHOP EARLY ACCESS

Access expires in 24 hours.
Then everyone else gets in.

Why wait in line when you can
skip straight to the front?

[Brand] Team

View the Brevo-ready HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>Early access: Shop before everyone else</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): Early access: Shop before everyone else -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">VIP EARLY ACCESS</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">{{ contact.FIRSTNAME }}, you're getting first dibs.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Our [Sale Name/New Collection] goes live to the public tomorrow.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">But you? You get in now.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">SHOP EARLY ACCESS</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">SHOP EARLY ACCESS</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Access expires in 24 hours.<br>Then everyone else gets in.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Why wait in line when you can<br>skip straight to the front?</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Brand] Team</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>
Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why it works:

  • Exclusivity drives action
  • Time-limited window
  • “Skip the line” positioning
  • Simple, urgent message

25. The Restock Reminder

Best for: Consumable products

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
Running low on [Product]? Time to restock

TIME TO RESTOCK?

Hey [Name],

It's been [X] weeks since you ordered
[Product Name]. Running low?

[PRODUCT IMAGE]

[Product Name]
$[Price]

REORDER NOW

SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE

Never run out again. Subscribe and get:

  • 15% off every order
  • Free shipping always
  • Cancel anytime

START SUBSCRIPTION

[Brand]

View the Brevo-ready HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>Running low on [Product]? Time to restock</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): Running low on [Product]? Time to restock -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">TIME TO RESTOCK?</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Hey {{ contact.FIRSTNAME }},</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">It's been [X] weeks since you ordered<br>[Product Name]. Running low?</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" style="padding:32px 16px;background-color:#f4f4f5;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#52525b;">[PRODUCT IMAGE]</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Product Name]<br>$[Price]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">REORDER NOW</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">REORDER NOW</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 12px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Never run out again. Subscribe and get:</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><ul style="margin:0;padding:0 0 0 24px;"><li style="margin:0 0 6px;">15% off every order</li><li style="margin:0 0 6px;">Free shipping always</li><li style="margin:0 0 6px;">Cancel anytime</li></ul></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">START SUBSCRIPTION</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">START SUBSCRIPTION</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Brand]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>
Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why it works:

  • Timely based on purchase cycle
  • Easy reorder option
  • Subscription upsell
  • Clear value for subscribing

Promotional Email Best Practices

Subject Line Strategies

Your subject line determines whether your email gets opened. Follow these guidelines:

Do:

  • Keep it under 50 characters
  • Include the discount or offer
  • Create urgency when genuine
  • Test personalization
  • Use numbers (25% off, 3 days left)

Don’t:

  • Use all caps excessively
  • Mislead about the content
  • Use spam trigger words
  • Make every email “urgent”
  • Ignore mobile preview

Design Best Practices

Visual Hierarchy

  1. Logo/header (brand recognition)
  2. Hero image (attention grab)
  3. Headline (key message)
  4. Body copy (details)
  5. CTA button (action)
  6. Footer (legal, unsubscribe)

Mobile Optimization

  • Single-column layout
  • 44x44px minimum button size
  • 14px+ font size
  • Compressed images
  • Thumb-friendly spacing

Color Psychology

ColorEmotionBest For
RedUrgencyFlash sales, limited time
BlueTrustNew products, announcements
GreenGrowthEco-friendly, success
YellowOptimismClearance, happy occasions
BlackLuxuryPremium products

Timing and Frequency

Optimal Send Times

  • Tuesday-Thursday: Highest open rates
  • 10am local time: Morning inbox check
  • 8pm local time: Evening browsing
  • Avoid: Monday mornings, Friday afternoons

Frequency Guidelines

  • E-commerce: 2-4 emails per week
  • B2B: 1-2 emails per week
  • Major promotions: Daily during sale period
  • Post-purchase: Based on product cycle

A/B Testing Ideas

ElementTest Variations
Subject lineQuestion vs. statement, with/without discount
CTA buttonColor, copy, placement
ImagesProduct vs. lifestyle, single vs. grid
OfferPercentage vs. dollar amount
Send timeMorning vs. evening
Copy lengthShort vs. detailed

Common Promotional Email Mistakes

Mistakes to Avoid

  1. Sending without segmentation - Generic blasts underperform by 50%
  2. No clear CTA - Multiple competing calls to action confuse readers
  3. Poor mobile experience - Losing 60%+ of your audience
  4. Misleading subject lines - Damages trust and increases unsubscribes
  5. Ignoring deliverability - Emails not reaching inbox are worthless
  6. No urgency or reason why - Gives no motivation to act now
  7. Forgetting the unsubscribe - Legal requirement, builds trust
  8. Not testing - Missing easy optimization opportunities

Recovery Strategies

When a promotional email underperforms:

  1. Analyze the data - Open rate issue vs. click rate issue
  2. Check deliverability - Did it reach the inbox?
  3. Review subject line - Was it compelling enough?
  4. Evaluate the offer - Was it valuable to the audience?
  5. Consider timing - Did it compete with other sends?
  6. Segment differently - Was it sent to the right audience?

Conclusion

Promotional emails remain one of the highest-ROI marketing channels available. The examples and best practices in this guide provide a foundation for creating campaigns that drive results.

Remember the fundamentals: clear value proposition, compelling subject lines, strong visuals, single focused CTA, and mobile optimization. Test continuously and let data guide your decisions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I send promotional emails?

1-3 promotional emails per week is the sweet spot for most brands. Monitor unsubscribe rates, if they spike above 0.5%, reduce frequency. Mix promotional with educational content.

What makes a promotional email effective?

Effective promotional emails have compelling subject lines, a single clear CTA, urgency or scarcity elements, social proof, and mobile-optimized design. Personalization increases conversions by 26%.

How do I avoid my promotional emails going to spam?

Maintain a clean list, authenticate your domain (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), keep complaint rates below 0.1%, use a recognizable sender name, and avoid spam trigger words in subject lines.

What is a good open rate for promotional emails?

Industry average is 15-20%. Top performers achieve 25-30%. If you're below 15%, focus on subject line optimization and list hygiene.

Should I always include a discount?

No. Over-relying on discounts trains customers to wait for sales. Mix discount-based promotions with value-based content, new product announcements, and exclusive access offers.

What's the best discount percentage to offer?

It depends on your margins and goals. 10-15% works for low-commitment offers. 20-25% creates significant motivation. 30%+ should be reserved for major sales events. Test different amounts with your audience.

How long should promotional emails be?

Keep them concise. For mobile readers, aim for 50-125 words of body copy. Let images do the heavy lifting. Save longer content for welcome series and educational emails.

Should I use countdown timers?

Yes, when urgency is genuine. Countdown timers can increase conversions by 30%. But don't use fake urgency - customers will notice and trust erodes.

What's the best day to send promotional emails?

Tuesday through Thursday typically see the highest engagement. However, test with your specific audience - some segments may prefer weekends.

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