How FabFitFun does promotional emails that drive clicks
1. We’re Paying For Your Spring Advent Calendar Today 🥳
Objective
This email aims to drive annual membership signups by offering a high-value free gift ($264) with the 50th box, positioning it as both a self-treat and a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift option. It creates urgency by tying the offer to a deadline before Mother’s Day.
Why this works
The email brilliantly reframes the annual membership as a dual-purpose gift, both a luxurious self-indulgence and a memorable Mother’s Day present, expanding its emotional appeal and broadening its target audience.
How to implement
By anchoring the offer to a milestone (the 50th box) and a specific deadline (Mother’s Day), the campaign leverages scarcity and celebration to create urgency without sounding pushy or artificial.
Pro Tip
Add a countdown timer beneath the CTA to visually reinforce the 4/22 deadline, increasing urgency without requiring the reader to mentally calculate the remaining days. • Include a small testimonial or social proof snippet near the product image, such as ‘92% of members say this was their favorite box’, to reduce perceived risk and boost conversion confidence.
2. Free Luxuries in a High Cost World
Objective
This email aims to convert subscribers into annual members by highlighting a high-value free gift, a $264 Spring Advent Calendar, while contrasting FabFitFun’s value against competitors raising prices. It creates urgency with a time-sensitive offer and promotes add-ons to increase lifetime customer value.
Why this works
The email brilliantly frames the free Spring Advent Calendar as a luxury reward worth $264, turning a membership upgrade into a perceived steal rather than a cost, a psychological trigger that makes the offer feel urgent and exclusive.
How to implement
By directly calling out competitors raising prices, FabFitFun positions itself as the smart, value-driven alternative, a subtle but powerful contrast that builds trust and justifies the membership fee as a savvy financial decision, not an expense.
Pro Tip
Add a countdown timer or 'limited quantity' indicator near the CTA to amplify urgency, since the offer’s time sensitivity is mentioned but not visually reinforced, which could reduce conversion pressure. • Include a small testimonial or social proof snippet near the hero section, such as 'Over 500,000 members love their free luxury gifts', to build credibility and reduce perceived risk for new subscribers.
3. Now trending: The Viral Edit Box: #RushTok 😍
Objective
This email aims to drive immediate subscriptions to FabFitFun’s limited-edition Viral Edit Box by leveraging TikTok trends and influencer appeal, while also encouraging non-members to shop the box independently to capture broader audience interest.
Why this works
The email brilliantly taps into cultural momentum by naming the box after a viral TikTok trend, instantly creating relevance and urgency for Gen Z and millennial shoppers who follow social media-driven product drops.
How to implement
By featuring a recognizable influencer’s curated picks with clear brand attribution, the campaign builds trust and desire through social proof, making each product feel personally recommended rather than just advertised.
Pro Tip
Add a countdown timer near the CTA to emphasize the limited-time nature of the Viral Edit Box, which would heighten urgency and reduce decision latency for hesitant shoppers. • Include a short testimonial or user-generated content snippet from a real customer who received the box, to reinforce social proof beyond influencer endorsement and build credibility with new audiences.
4. LAST CHANCE: Wake up to 20% OFF before September ends 🍂⏰
Objective
This email aims to drive urgency and conversions by encouraging new customers to sign up for a Seasonal Membership before September ends, using a limited-time 20% discount and a personalized tone from the co-founder to build trust and excitement.
Why this works
The email opens with a playful, culturally resonant lyric twist to instantly hook readers and frame the offer as something worth waking up for, a clever emotional trigger that aligns seasonal urgency with personal delight.
How to implement
By featuring a handwritten signature and personal social handle from the co-founder, the email humanizes the brand and builds credibility, making the discount feel like a personal invitation rather than a generic sales pitch.
Pro Tip
Add a visual countdown timer near the CTA to reinforce urgency beyond the subject line, leveraging FOMO more effectively by showing exactly how much time remains before the offer expires. • Include a small product grid or lifestyle image of past box contents to visually demonstrate the variety and quality of items, helping new customers visualize the value they’re getting beyond the discount.
5. Your first box is on us, FREE! Thank me later 😉
Objective
The email aims to convert new subscribers into annual members by offering a free first box, leveraging the appeal of free value and personalization to drive immediate sign-ups with a limited-time promo code.
Why this works
The email opens with a playful, conversational tone that immediately disarms skepticism by acknowledging the universal love for free stuff, making the offer feel personal rather than transactional.
How to implement
By tying the free box to an annual membership and emphasizing customization, the campaign transforms a simple discount into a lifestyle upgrade, increasing perceived value and long-term commitment.
Pro Tip
Add a visual countdown timer near the CTA to reinforce urgency, since the offer is time-sensitive but currently lacks any visual cue to prompt immediate action. • Include a small product grid or seasonal theme preview beneath the offer to help recipients visualize what they’ll receive, reducing ambiguity and increasing conversion confidence.
6. 20% OFF! Your first box is practically a gift to yourself 🎁
Objective
To convert new subscribers into paying members by offering a 20% discount on their first seasonal box, emphasizing personalization and surprise to create emotional appeal and urgency.
Why this works
The email brilliantly frames the discount as a self-gift, tapping into emotional motivation rather than just price savings, which makes the offer feel indulgent and personally rewarding.
How to implement
By highlighting customization of four favorites plus surprise items, the message balances control and mystery, a powerful combo that drives curiosity while reassuring the customer they’ll get what they love.
Pro Tip
Add a visual countdown timer near the CTA to reinforce urgency, since the offer expires October 1, this would create stronger FOMO without needing additional text. • Include a small product grid or teaser image of past box contents to give new customers a clearer idea of value, reducing hesitation by visualizing the ‘surprises’ they’ll receive.
7. Who said Thanksgiving is over? We’re still giving $300+ FREE Mystery Bundle 😉🎁
Objective
This email aims to convert post-Thanksgiving shoppers into annual FabFitFun members by offering a high-value free mystery bundle and exclusive Black Friday access, leveraging holiday momentum to drive immediate sign-ups.
Why this works
The email brilliantly extends holiday excitement beyond Thanksgiving by framing the offer as a continuation of giving, which emotionally resonates with recipients still in festive mode and reduces post-holiday purchase hesitation.
How to implement
By anchoring the free bundle’s value at $300+ and pairing it with the ability to customize every box, the campaign transforms a generic subscription into a personalized luxury experience that justifies the annual fee.
Pro Tip
Add a countdown timer near the CTA to create urgency around the 'limited time' offer, since the current design relies solely on text to convey scarcity, which may not drive immediate action. • Include a small testimonial or social proof snippet near the product image, such as 'Over 50,000 members loved their mystery bundle!', to reduce perceived risk and reinforce the value proposition visually.
8. Celebrate Labor Day with a FREE Mystery Bundle 🤩
Objective
To drive new customer sign-ups for the Seasonal Membership by offering a high-value free mystery bundle as a limited-time Labor Day incentive, leveraging urgency and surprise to convert interest into action.
Why this works
The email brilliantly frames the free mystery bundle as a celebratory gift rather than just a discount, tapping into emotional motivation and making the offer feel personal and exclusive to the holiday moment.
How to implement
By emphasizing the $100+ value of the mystery bundle alongside the ability to choose four favorites, the campaign creates perceived abundance and control, reducing hesitation and increasing perceived ROI for the subscriber.
Pro Tip
Add a countdown timer near the CTA to visually reinforce the September 6 deadline, creating stronger urgency without relying solely on text buried in fine print. • Insert a small product grid or teaser image showing 2–3 sample items from past mystery bundles to reduce uncertainty and increase desire, especially helpful for users unfamiliar with FabFitFun’s curation style.
9. Still thinking about it? Up to $600 in Winter value
Objective
This email aims to convert hesitant subscribers into paying members by emphasizing urgency and high perceived value, offering a limited-time bonus and credit to incentivize immediate annual subscription sign-up.
Why this works
The email brilliantly leverages FOMO by framing the offer as a 'Winter Reset', a timely, emotionally resonant concept that positions the subscription not as a purchase, but as a self-care milestone worth seizing before the season passes.
How to implement
By breaking down the $600 value into tangible components, a customizable box, a free bonus box, and shopping credit, the campaign makes abstract value feel concrete and irresistible, helping subscribers mentally justify the investment with clear ROI.
Pro Tip
Add a countdown timer near the CTA to visually reinforce urgency, the current 'limited time' banner is text-only and doesn’t create the same psychological pressure to act immediately. • Include a single customer testimonial or social proof near the offer breakdown to build trust; the current layout relies solely on value claims, which could be strengthened by real-user validation.
10. Get ahead of the holiday rush with our Advent Calendar 🗓️❄️
Objective
To drive immediate holiday purchases by promoting the 12 Days of FabFitFun Advent Calendar as a festive, daily-unboxing experience that delivers seasonal joy and surprise products. The email also aims to convert one-time buyers into seasonal members through auto-enrollment.
Why this works
The email brilliantly frames the Advent Calendar not just as a product but as a daily ritual of holiday delight, transforming a simple box into an emotional journey that customers can anticipate and savor each day.
How to implement
By showcasing four curated products in a clean grid, the email builds desire through visual storytelling, each item feels like a personal gift, making the unboxing experience feel exclusive and irresistible.
Pro Tip
Add a subtle countdown timer near the CTA to create urgency, since the Advent Calendar is time-sensitive, a visible deadline would reinforce FOMO and nudge procrastinators to act before the holiday window closes. • Include a short customer testimonial or social proof near the product grid to validate the value of the box, seeing real reactions from past buyers would strengthen trust and reduce perceived risk for first-time purchasers.