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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
- Compelling subject line - Creates urgency or curiosity
- Clear value proposition - What’s in it for the reader
- Strong visual hierarchy - Guides the eye to key elements
- Single primary CTA - One clear action to take
- 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?
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Quick revenue spike
Classic flash sale (#1)
Urgency drives a short burst of orders.
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Move specific inventory
Category flash sale (#2) or post-holiday clearance (#9)
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Raise average order value
Tiered discount (#6) or bundle upsell (#22)
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Wake dormant subscribers
Surprise flash sale (#3)
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Reward repeat customers
Loyalty reward (#13)
Flash Sale Emails
1. The Classic Flash Sale
Best for: Creating urgency and quick revenue spikes
- From
- [Brand]
- Subject
- 24-HOUR FLASH SALE: 40% off everything
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">
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<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
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<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>24-HOUR FLASH SALE: 40% off everything</title>
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<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
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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): 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;">
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<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;"> </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]-->
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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;"><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>
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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
- From
- [Brand]
- Subject
- 6 hours only: 50% off all denim
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>
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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): 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;"> </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]-->
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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;"><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>
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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
- From
- [Brand]
- Subject
- Surprise! Secret sale - just for you
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>
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<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
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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): 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;">
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<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;"> </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>
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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;"><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>
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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
- From
- [Brand]
- Subject
- Your 25% off code is inside
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">
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<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
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<title>Your 25% off code is inside</title>
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<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): Your 25% off code is inside -->
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<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
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<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;"> </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 "25% OFF" 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>
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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
- From
- [Brand]
- Subject
- Here's $50 to spend at [Brand]
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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
- From
- [Brand]
- Subject
- The more you spend, the more you save
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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;"><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>
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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
- From
- [Brand]
- Subject
- Black Friday sneak peek (VIP access tomorrow)
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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;"><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>
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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
- From
- [Brand]
- Subject
- The only gift guide you need this season
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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;"><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>
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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 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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<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 GIFTS FOR HIM</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;">UNDER $50</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 UNDER $50</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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<!--[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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<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 gift wrapping on orders over $75.<br>Order by 12/18 for guaranteed delivery.</p></td></tr>
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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
- From
- [Brand]
- Subject
- Post-holiday clearance: up to 70% off
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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;"><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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<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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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
- From
- [Brand]
- Subject
- Introducing [Product Name] - available now
View the Brevo-ready HTML
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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;"><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>
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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;"><p style="margin:0;">Starting at $[Price]</p></td></tr>
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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;"><p style="margin:0;">"[Short review quote from early tester]"<br>- [Name], [Title]</p></td></tr>
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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
- From
- [Brand]
- Subject
- The Spring Collection has landed
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Why it works:
- Aspirational imagery
- Seasonal relevance
- Multiple entry points
- Visual-first approach
12. The Limited Edition
Best for: Creating exclusivity and scarcity
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- Limited edition: only 500 made
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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
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- You've earned this, [Name]
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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;"><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>
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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;"><p style="margin:0;">Already added to your account.<br>No code needed - it's automatic.</p></td></tr>
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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
- From
- [Brand]
- Subject
- Happy Birthday, [Name]! Open for your gift
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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;"><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>
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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;"><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>
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
- From
- [Brand]
- Subject
- It's our anniversary! Here's a gift
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;"> </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>
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
- From
- [Brand]
- Subject
- You left something behind...
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;"> </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;">"[5-star review of the product]"<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>
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
- From
- [Brand]
- Subject
- Your cart expires in 24 hours
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;"> </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>
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
- From
- [Brand]
- Subject
- We added 10% off to your cart
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;"> </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]-->
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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;"><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>
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Why it works:
- Incentive as final push
- Automatic discount removes friction
- Shows before/after pricing
- Trust signals at bottom
-
Cart abandoned
- First touchpoint
Friendly reminder (#16)
- Shows the cart items and a review
- Second or third touchpoint
Urgency recovery (#17)
- Cart expires in 24 hours
- Stock level and countdown
- 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
- From
- [Brand]
- Subject
- It's back! [Product Name] is in stock
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]-->
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<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
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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): 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;"> </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>
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</td></tr>
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</body>
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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
- From
- [Brand]
- Subject
- Price drop on something you wanted
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;"> </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>
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</td></tr>
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</body>
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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
- From
- [Brand]
- Subject
- You might also love these
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]-->
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<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;"> </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]-->
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</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>
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<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
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Why it works:
- Timely after purchase
- Personalized recommendations
- Discount incentive
- Natural product discovery
22. The Bundle Upsell
Best for: Increasing average order value
- From
- [Brand]
- Subject
- Complete the look + save 20%
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>
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<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): Complete the look + save 20% -->
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<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;"> </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]-->
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<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>
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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
- From
- [Brand]
- Subject
- You're invited: [Event Name]
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">
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<title>You're invited: [Event Name]</title>
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<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
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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): 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;">
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<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;"> </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;">
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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;">REGISTER NOW - FREE</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;"><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>
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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
- From
- [Brand]
- Subject
- Early access: Shop before everyone else
View the Brevo-ready HTML
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<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>
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<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
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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): 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;">
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<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;"> </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]-->
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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;"><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>
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Why it works:
- Exclusivity drives action
- Time-limited window
- “Skip the line” positioning
- Simple, urgent message
25. The Restock Reminder
Best for: Consumable products
- From
- [Brand]
- Subject
- Running low on [Product]? Time to restock
View the Brevo-ready HTML
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<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">
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<title>Running low on [Product]? Time to restock</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): 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;"> </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;">
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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;">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]-->
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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
- Logo/header (brand recognition)
- Hero image (attention grab)
- Headline (key message)
- Body copy (details)
- CTA button (action)
- Footer (legal, unsubscribe)
Mobile Optimization
- Single-column layout
- 44x44px minimum button size
- 14px+ font size
- Compressed images
- Thumb-friendly spacing
Color Psychology
| Color | Emotion | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Urgency | Flash sales, limited time |
| Blue | Trust | New products, announcements |
| Green | Growth | Eco-friendly, success |
| Yellow | Optimism | Clearance, happy occasions |
| Black | Luxury | Premium 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
| Element | Test Variations |
|---|---|
| Subject line | Question vs. statement, with/without discount |
| CTA button | Color, copy, placement |
| Images | Product vs. lifestyle, single vs. grid |
| Offer | Percentage vs. dollar amount |
| Send time | Morning vs. evening |
| Copy length | Short vs. detailed |
Common Promotional Email Mistakes
Mistakes to Avoid
- Sending without segmentation - Generic blasts underperform by 50%
- No clear CTA - Multiple competing calls to action confuse readers
- Poor mobile experience - Losing 60%+ of your audience
- Misleading subject lines - Damages trust and increases unsubscribes
- Ignoring deliverability - Emails not reaching inbox are worthless
- No urgency or reason why - Gives no motivation to act now
- Forgetting the unsubscribe - Legal requirement, builds trust
- Not testing - Missing easy optimization opportunities
Recovery Strategies
When a promotional email underperforms:
- Analyze the data - Open rate issue vs. click rate issue
- Check deliverability - Did it reach the inbox?
- Review subject line - Was it compelling enough?
- Evaluate the offer - Was it valuable to the audience?
- Consider timing - Did it compete with other sends?
- 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.