35 email marketing examples that drive engagement and sales
It’s true—your customers are overwhelmed by their inboxes.
But it’s not so much that people don’t want to hear from you—it’s that they want your emails to reflect their preferences and their relationship with your brand.
When brands tap into customer data to send well-timed, personalized messages, the difference is clear.
According to Klaviyo’s latest industry benchmarks, the industry-leading top 10% emails convert 5x more subscribers and drive 9x more revenue per recipient. This likely comes down to the difference between batch-and-blast tactics vs. highly segmented campaigns designed to be ultra-relevant for a specific audience.
If writing your next email feels like a struggle, you’re not alone.
These 35 email marketing examples from Klaviyo customers can help spark some fresh ideas. All of them demonstrate how clever segmentation leads to better, more relevant content.
1. Little Sleepies’ community-building welcome email
Type: welcome email
Your welcome email series should do at least one of 3 things:
- Introduce your brand.
- Showcase your products.
- Feature offers to drive purchases.
Little Sleepies, a kidswear company, nails all of these in their email. The founder immediately builds trust by introducing herself and her children to emphasize that she knows what it’s like to be in her audience’s shoes.
The email combines this personal connection with a welcome discount and a link to join a VIP group—showing that they’re not just selling PJs, they’re also creating a community for busy parents.
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2. Cuyana’s minimalist trust-building welcome flow
Type: welcome email
Apparel brand Cuyana uses a minimalist welcome series to communicate the brand’s “less is more” philosophy through its clean design and thoughtful product storytelling. They number each email in their welcome flow—similar to a magazine issue—setting clear expectations about what’s to come, which starts the relationship off on the right foot.
Cuyana also weaves high-quality lifestyle photography into their emails, helping customers envision their products in everyday settings while also showcasing their craftsmanship and quality.
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3. Fishwife’s playful product education
Type: product education email
Tinned seafood company Fishwife takes a playful approach to an educational email by showing 9 different ways to use their anchovy product.
This type of visual education is a powerful way to communicate product use cases during the consideration stage. If subscribers are on the fence about buying, this email may give them the information they need to make a final decision to purchase.
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4. ILIA’s quick product tutorial
Type: post-purchase email
The first time you order a product, you might spend a lot of time figuring out how to make the best use of it. Cosmetics brand ILIA’s strategy removes that friction by sending product tutorials post-purchase.
The email shows the customer that ILIA cares about their experience at every step. As a result, customers can immediately use the product once it arrives and get better results. And from the brand’s perspective, the quick tutorial—and a CTA for complementary product suggestions—can help improve repeat purchases and retention rates over time.
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5. Tushy’s humorous objection handling
Type: product education email
Bidet company Tushy tackles a potentially awkward subject with humor and clarity. The email uses a combination of witty headlines, educational statements, and myth-busting content to address cultural hesitations about bidets.
If your brand sells products that require a lot of education before a purchase, consider this example as inspiration.
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6. Made In’s expert-led educational email
Type: product education email
Made In, known for their restaurant-quality cookware, knows their target audience: home cooks who are passionate about food and want to learn to cook from the best.
Between the endorsement from a renowned chef and the step-by-step breakdown of what they’ll need, customers can easily envision themselves cooking with Made In’s products—just like real chefs do.
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7. Esmi’s mini case study
Type: customer story email
Skincare brand Esmi uses a real customer’s transformation story to drive more sales.
The brand breaks down the customer’s daily skincare routine and includes real transformation photos, a customer quote, and a product catalog to redirect subscribers to the right product collection. This is a great example of how to show, not tell.
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8. Marine Layer’s sustainability outreach
Type: company update email
Clothing company Marine Layer shares their annual impact report because they recognize their audience’s growing interest in sustainable fashion. Marine Layer connects with eco-conscious customers by highlighting how they walk the talk regarding sustainability.
They also conclude with a call to action for their Re-Spun take-back program, where they redirect subscribers to one of their core recycling initiatives.
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9. Hedley & Bennett’s authentic Black Lives Matter campaign
Type: social awareness email
When the Black Lives Matter movement resurged in 2020, Hedley & Bennett sent an email amplifying Black-owned businesses and organizations.
An approach like this is a wonderful way to identify with your audience’s values and build an emotional connection that goes beyond a simple transaction. If you take on this approach, just make sure it’s relevant to your business, otherwise it can come off as inauthentic. Hedley & Bennett sell kitchenware, so it makes sense they’re highlighting Black-owned businesses and Black chefs here.
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10. Tecovas’s origin story
Type: company update email
Company updates help keep customers informed about how your brand is doing, which strengthens brand affinity and shows you care about customer feedback.
Handmade boots and accessories company Tecovas celebrates their 10-year anniversary with a recap of how far they’ve come as a brand.
By sharing their backstory, Tecovas establishes a more personal connection with their customers. Not only does this tactic create more loyalty, but it also keeps their brand top of mind for customers the next time they make a purchase in their category.
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11. Graza’s newsletter made for foodies
Type: newsletter
Olive oil brand Graza combines product education with lifestyle content in an engaging newsletter format. Knowing their audience is eager for meal inspiration, they feature recipes from food experts and chefs that showcase their olive oil.
The emails offer immediate value, giving subscribers compelling reasons to open them week after week. This approach helps Graza become a part of their subscribers’ daily cooking habits, making them must-haves in the kitchen.
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12. Bearpaw’s segmented product catalog
Type: promotional email
Bearpaw is known for their comfortable footwear. At some point, Bearpaw may have asked subscribers to check a box on a form to indicate they prefer vegan products. If they checked “yes,” they likely would have received this email about Bearpaw’s vegan line.
This is a great example of how a brand can use data to personalize customer outreach. The more data you have about your customer’s preferences, the more relevant your emails will be. And especially in this case, when featured products are attached to personal values, the potential for a win is great.
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13. Garrett Popcorn’s well-timed promotion
Type: promotional email
Garrett Popcorn sends strategic Friday emails, catching subscribers right when they’re deciding on weekend plans. The casual “No Plans, Just Snacks” message makes staying home feel like the best choice.
This is a great example of sending a message at the perfect time, when a subscriber is trying to make a decision. When you can catch people at inflection points like this, your message is immediately relevant—and way less likely to clutter up an inbox.
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14. Manly Bands’ psychographic data collection
Type: promotional email
Wedding bands company Manly Bands uses personality-based descriptions to match products to people. They group the products into distinct personality types, like “The Spy” and “The Commander,” making it easier for subscribers to decide which product to buy.
In the process, the brand also collects meaningful psychographic data, which they can use to segment and personalize campaigns in the future—driving even more targeted sales. It’s a win-win for customers who expect personalized experiences and the brand that requires data to deliver those experiences.
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15. Chamberlain Coffee’s flash sale
Type: promotional email
Shoppers love flash sales. They’re the perfect opportunity to snag products they’ve been eyeing for a while. Chamberlain Coffee uses this strategy to drive immediate sales through a “random refunds” promotion—a tactic that turns a simple purchase experience into an exciting game of chance.
At the end, 5 lucky winners win back their entire order—a massive (and highly motivating) incentive for customers to place that next order.
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16. Ride FRSH’s pop culture reference
Type: offer email
Air freshener brand Ride FRSH uses pop culture references and memes to tackle embarrassment around bad odors. What stands out to us about this email is the same-day free shipping.
This incentive adds urgency to the purchase decision and offers a great deal for customers who may want to buy just one or two air fresheners but were maybe discouraged by shipping costs.
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17. PrettyLitter’s Halloween promotion
Type: seasonal email
Cat litter company PrettyLitter’s Halloween-themed promotional email purr-fectly balances seasonal fun with product benefits.
This email—which features reviews from past customers, the benefits of the product, a promo code, and a free offer to drive action—is a great example of how you can layer multiple conversion tactics to build a compelling offer.
To create an even better experience, you can also personalize these emails based on past purchase history or wishlist items.
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18. Grind Coffee’s well-timed outreach
Type: seasonal email
Grind, a coffee delivery service, uses the switch to daylight saving time as an opportunity to point out that their customers’ allotted coffee-drinking window has just been extended.
The witty message—more daylight equals more time for coffee—makes it, at the very least, a memorable touchpoint for people who might be considering a purchase.
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19. Jenni Kayne’s digital lookbook
Type: seasonal email
Luxury apparel and home brand Jenni Kayne launched their summer collection by crafting a subtle summer narrative through carefully curated images and minimal copy.
While some brands might add more copy to explain the story behind the launch, Jenni Kayne’s email resembles a physical lookbook, making it easy for subscribers to envision the products in their homes. They also include multiple product types within the email so people can choose their own journey depending on their needs, driving more visits.
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20. 100% Pure’s FOMO campaign
Type: seasonal email
Skincare brand 100% Pure transforms 12 Days of Christmas into a 12-day Christmas email marketing campaign to drive more sales during the holidays. It combines urgency with a fear of missing out (FOMO) because the offer on day 1 is limited to, well, one day only.
The email includes 3 strategic elements:
- A clear explanation of the product and offer
- A few bundles to increase the average order value
- A 60-day return guarantee to overcome hesitation
As a result, the email communicates everything a subscriber needs to know about the day’s offer—and what products they can try at a lower cost before they’re gone. They also limit the 12 deals to 24 hours each, encouraging subscribers to check their inbox every day to access more enticing offers. It’s a clever way to turn engagement into revenue.
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21. Linksoul’s feature-based data collection
Type: product launch email
Potential customers want to know how a product works, how it benefits them, and what it looks like in action. Clothing brand Linksoul answers these pressing questions with simple product imagery.
The email helps customers make confident purchase decisions, while also giving the brand valuable data about their fit preferences—potentially leading to better segmentation for future messages.
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22. Red Dragon Darts’ 50th anniversary launch countdown
Type: product launch email
If you’re building anticipation for your new launch, you’ll create more excitement with a countdown timer sent to your most engaged subscribers. It’s a great visual cue for people who are really invested in your brand.
This is exactly what Red Dragon Darts did to launch their latest collection for their 50th anniversary. Notice that they didn’t send the email too far in advance—5 days is enough of a heads up while keeping the launch top of mind.
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23. Taylor Stitch’s browse abandonment automation
Type: browse abandonment email
Clothing brand Taylor Stitch turns a product page drop-off into an opportunity to win back visitors. Sent automatically after someone leaves a product page, this browse abandonment automation opens with a discount code and:
- Showcases the product with premium photography
- Establishes brand expertise (10 years running)
- Removes purchase risk (free returns/exchanges)
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24. July’s personalized Black Friday offer
Type: BFCM promotion email
July, a travel bag company, recognizes that customers want to personalize their bags. Their Black Friday offer includes free personalization and 20% off if they bundle products together.
The magic lies in their simple story to explain the “why” behind the promotion. It makes the offer feel more like something you’re accepting from a close friend than a brand. It’s also an important reminder—sometimes text-based emails without images are the way to go.
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25. Filson’s seasonal legacy
Type: seasonal email
Few brands can say they’ve been in business for over 100 years, but outdoor clothing brand Filson can—and they know exactly when to highlight that legacy.
Filson’s email features a dramatic hero image and a bold headline saying, “We know winter.” This message resonates because it aligns perfectly with their value proposition: durable, time-tested gear built for harsh conditions.
For brands whose products are tied to seasonality, well-timed emails aren’t just relevant—they’re essential for driving conversions.
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26. Dermalogica’s annual bestseller lineup
Type: holiday email
Skincare brand Dermalogica uses seasonal promotions to help customers plan ahead of the holidays. They’ve bundled their best products from the past year, positioning them as the ultimate skincare set for the season.
What’s particularly nice about this approach is how it works for different types of customers. New customers get a curated introduction to the brand’s best offerings while existing customers might spot that one innovative product they missed earlier in the year.
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27. Pulp & Press’s cart abandonment automation
Type: cart abandonment email
The first time a potential customer visits your website, they might shop around and add items to their cart—all without making a purchase. That’s where a well-timed abandoned cart email comes in.
Wellness brand Pulp & Press reminds customers which product they added to their cart, along with some hand-picked recommendations that might interest them instead.
With a subtle use of social proof—”we don’t blame you, it’s a fan favourite”—the brand reassures people that they’re making the right choice if they recover their cart. Pulp & Press removes uncertainty and encourages hesitant shoppers to take the next step.
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28. SABA’s VIP offer
Type: loyalty program email
Luxury fashion brand SABA turns a tiered loyalty discount promotion into a VIP offer.
The strategy here is twofold: they create desire through exclusivity, while using graduated spending thresholds to encourage members to purchase more. Segmenting subscribers by spending threshold is a great way to personalize a loyalty program and increase customer lifetime value (CLV).
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29. Hismile’s mystery pack
Type: limited-time offer email
Oral care brand Hismile uses a time-based offer to incentivize subscribers to try a new collection through an “XL mystery pack.”
By guaranteeing access to an unreleased flavor in the XL pack, they create a VIP-like experience and encourage higher value purchases. But notice they also give people an out if they want it. If someone doesn’t want to try a new toothpaste flavor because they like what they like, there’s another CTA to buy the standard pack below.
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30. Brightland’s post-purchase founder thank you
Type: post-purchase email
Most post-purchase emails confirm order and shipping details. And while that’s effective, olive oil brand Brightland takes this approach a step further.
Brightland’s team sends a second post-purchase email—a letter from the founder toasting “good health and happiness.” This does two things: It humanizes the brand and builds anticipation for the new product by painting a vivid picture of what happens when the customer receives it.
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31. Force of Nature’s decision tree
Type: holiday email
Almost everyone has experienced decision overload while shopping for the perfect gift. To help their audience get over that barrier, Force of Nature creates a decision tree for their bundles to direct subscribers to the right package.
This interactive flowchart turns a seemingly complicated decision into a fun exercise, making it easier to take action. Subscribers can decide in seconds and then move on to the website or app to explore the bundles further.
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32. KURU’s social proof promotion
Type: end-of-year promotional email
KURU turns end-of-year reviews into an opportunity to drive more sales. They rebrand the moment as “people’s choice” favorites to add some social proof.
The brand is using aggregate customer behavior to guide new customers toward products that are proven winners. The email also includes objection handlers like free shipping and 45-day returns to nudge customers toward a sale.
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33. Beekman 1802’s limited-time offer
Type: product anniversary email
Customers won’t remember your brand or product anniversary—but that doesn’t mean you can’t include them in your celebrations. Skin- and body-care brand Beekman 1802 combines a product’s launch anniversary with a limited-time offer to incentivize purchases.
The celebratory email includes 3 key elements:
- Social proof
- Product education
- A limited-edition bundle
By creating a sense of urgency and scarcity, current and potential customers alike are motivated to buy the bundle. It’s a smart way to turn the typical anniversary celebration into an unmissable shopping experience.
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34. HoneyLove’s back-in-stock nudge
Type: product re-stock email
Back-in-stock flows can be highly effective because they target shoppers when purchase intent is at its peak.
Whether it’s past buyers or subscribers who previously wishlisted the item, these customers are already interested. That’s why your flow should do two things: showcase the product and reinforce why it’s worth buying.
HoneyLove, an underwear and sleepwear brand, combines clear, stylish product photos with real customer quotes to nudge high-intent subscribers toward a purchase of a coveted product.
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35. Balique’s simple summer email
Type: seasonal email
While beautifully designed emails serve an important purpose, text-based emails can be a simple way to connect with your audience like you would a friend.
Haircare and skincare brand Balique sends a seasonal promotion email that reads like it’s from a personal connection. The email starts with context on why they’re reaching out (it’s now summer!) and how the brand solves common skincare problems with relevant products.
Since they’re sending the message at the start of summer, they tap into their subscriber’s awareness of changing skincare needs. But beyond that, they educate subscribers about the benefits of using seasonal products and include relevant offers to encourage them to try the new collection.
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Email marketing should be personal and contextual
Looking across these 35 email marketing examples, we see 3 patterns that drive engagement and sales:
- The most compelling emails reflect a unique brand voice and thoughtful email design.
- Segmentation is an important precursor to the personalized brand experiences consumers have come to expect.
- Timing and context are critical for relevance. When you send an email is just as important as what’s in it.
As the only CRM built for B2C, Klaviyo can help you drive immediate sales and lasting loyalty with the winning combination of advanced email automation, AI, and real-time customer data.
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