{"id":65741,"date":"2024-09-26T13:26:09","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T13:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/?p=65741"},"modified":"2026-04-14T15:00:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:00:30","slug":"announcements-email-templates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/announcements-email-templates\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcements Email Templates to Deliver Updates and Promos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Big announcement incoming!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Whether you have internal news to share among your staff or want to broadcast a big sale or new product to your customers, there\u2019s only one type of email to do it\u2014announcement email templates, of course.<\/p>\n<p>Customers and colleagues will happily open these emails to discover more about your exciting news, especially if you use high-quality templates. They help you save time, maintain consistency, and streamline the email announcement process.<\/p>\n<p>In this blog post, we&#8217;ll take a look at the essential elements that make up announcement email templates, as well as examples and best practices to inspire you.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s get started.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/announcements-email-templates\/#What_Are_Announcements_Email_Templates\" >What Are Announcements Email Templates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/announcements-email-templates\/#Essential_Elements_of_Effective_Announcement_Email_Templates\" >Essential Elements of Effective Announcement Email Templates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/announcements-email-templates\/#Benefits_of_Using_Announcements_Email_Templates\" >Benefits of Using Announcements Email Templates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/announcements-email-templates\/#Examples_of_Effective_Announcements_Email_Templates\" >Examples of Effective Announcements Email Templates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/announcements-email-templates\/#Tips_for_Crafting_Your_Own_Announcements_Email_Templates\" >Tips for Crafting Your Own Announcements Email Templates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/announcements-email-templates\/#Tools_and_Resources_for_Creating_Announcements_Email_Templates\" >Tools and Resources for Creating Announcements Email Templates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/announcements-email-templates\/#Best_Practices_for_Sending_Announcement_Emails\" >Best Practices for Sending Announcement Emails<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/announcements-email-templates\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Announcements_Email_Templates\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>What Are Announcements Email Templates?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Making an impactful announcement requires thoroughly understanding how these email templates work. That\u2019s why I thought it would be good to start with just that.<\/p>\n<p>Announcement email templates are used when you have news. As I discussed briefly in the intro, you can use the templates for internal emails among staff or external emails for your customers.<\/p>\n<p>An announcement template requires a catchy opener, succinct copy, and good timing to maximize engagement.<\/p>\n<p>And what kinds of announcements can you make via these email templates? That\u2019s a great question, so let\u2019s go over it.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_67720\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-67720\" style=\"width: 579px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/d2p078bqz5urf7-cloudfront-net-static-predesigned-templates-email-1-3-volunteers-required-email-template-preview-html-09-23-2024_10_47_AM-1.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-67720 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/d2p078bqz5urf7-cloudfront-net-static-predesigned-templates-email-1-3-volunteers-required-email-template-preview-html-09-23-2024_10_47_AM-1.png\" alt=\"Announcement email template from EngageBay\" width=\"579\" height=\"1055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/d2p078bqz5urf7-cloudfront-net-static-predesigned-templates-email-1-3-volunteers-required-email-template-preview-html-09-23-2024_10_47_AM-1.png 579w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/d2p078bqz5urf7-cloudfront-net-static-predesigned-templates-email-1-3-volunteers-required-email-template-preview-html-09-23-2024_10_47_AM-1-165x300.png 165w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/d2p078bqz5urf7-cloudfront-net-static-predesigned-templates-email-1-3-volunteers-required-email-template-preview-html-09-23-2024_10_47_AM-1-562x1024.png 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-67720\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/email-template\/volunteers-required-email-template\">Announcement email template<\/a> from EngageBay<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Announcement emails to send to colleagues<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"><strong>New company:&nbsp;<\/strong>Did your company recently expand or start another enterprise?<\/span>&nbsp;This is an announcement you should send to your fellow staff. The email should explain if and how this would impact their jobs. You should also send a modified announcement to your customers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Company merger: <\/strong>A company merger can shake up the entire business infrastructure. Your employees will want to know who will be changing roles, which new members are joining the company, and what new responsibilities they may have.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New company acquisition: <\/strong>Did your business purchase another company? This is less likely to impact your staff, but they\u2019ll want to know about it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New hire: <\/strong>It\u2019s an exciting time when you expand your company and hire new employees. You can send a short but sweet memo informing your colleagues about who the new employee is, what they\u2019ll do, and when they\u2019ll begin working.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resignations: <\/strong>It\u2019s a natural part of business life for people to resign from their positions. Maybe they\u2019ve found another opportunity elsewhere or are leaving the company for other reasons, but this email should explain who\u2019s leaving and when. You might want to follow up with those colleagues who will be directly affected by the exit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Retirements: <\/strong>It\u2019s a bittersweet occasion when your employees retire. The least you can do is let your colleagues know when this employee plans to retire. Then, include who will take over for them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Open roles: <\/strong>Many companies strive to fill open roles internally rather than externally. If you have a job available, you can announce it via email and link to the job listing. Alternatively, you can include the job description in your email.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Announcement emails to send to customers<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New product\/service: <\/strong>When released, customers will clamber for your new products and services, especially if you tease out the announcement first (like with a countdown).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discount or sale: <\/strong>An announcement message lets your customers know when you put your stock on sale. You might issue your subscribers an email-only discount code. That will make other customers want to join your email list for the goodies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preorder announcements: <\/strong>Okay, preorders are live! Keep your customers in the loop about preorders, including when they close, so they don\u2019t miss the chance to buy your new gadget or gizmo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #666699;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\"><b>Enhance Your Email Marketing<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Make your big news stand out with our beautifully crafted, easy-to-customize <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/email-templates\/email-purpose\/announcement\">announcement email templates<\/a>! Whether it\u2019s a product launch, company update, or special event, simply add your brand\u2019s images, headings, and CTAs, and send impactful announcements in minutes!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/email-templates\/\">Browse the Template Library<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n\r\n            <script>\r\n                var EhAPI = EhAPI || {}; \r\n                EhAPI.after_load = function() {\r\n                    EhAPI.set_account('ktb76s1540fl2hnhbqnrtd2npb', 'our');\r\n                    EhAPI.execute('rules');\r\n                };\r\n                (function(d, s, f) {\r\n                    var sc = document.createElement(s);\r\n                    sc.type = 'text\/javascript';\r\n                    sc.async = true;\r\n                    sc.src = f;\r\n                    var m = document.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\r\n                    m.parentNode.insertBefore(sc, m);   \r\n                })(document, 'script', '\/\/d2p078bqz5urf7.cloudfront.net\/jsapi\/ehform.js');\r\n            <\/script>\r\n            <script>\r\n                function waitForEhForms() {\r\n                    const interval = 100; \/\/ Check every 100ms\r\n                    const checkAndLoad = () => {\r\n                        const params = new URLSearchParams(window.location.search);\r\n                        const elementorPreviewParam = params.get('elementor-preview');\r\n                        if (elementorPreviewParam && typeof EhForms !== 'undefined' && typeof EhForms.loadForms === 'function') {\r\n                            EhForms.loadForms();\r\n                            console.log('EhForms.loadForms() called successfully.');\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            setTimeout(checkAndLoad, interval);\r\n                        }\r\n                    };\r\n                    checkAndLoad();\r\n                }\r\n                \/\/ Call the function\r\n                waitForEhForms();\r\n            <\/script>\r\n        <div class='engage-hub-form-embed' id='eh_form_5161654467690496' data-id='5161654467690496'><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essential_Elements_of_Effective_Announcement_Email_Templates\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Essential Elements of Effective Announcement Email Templates<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Okay, now that you\u2019re well-versed in announcements email templates, let\u2019s chat about what kinds of can\u2019t-miss elements your emails require. These are the heart and soul of your templates, so give each element the care and attention it deserves.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Subject line<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It seems only appropriate to begin with the subject line, considering this is the first part of the email your colleagues or customers see. As such, it\u2019s got to be impactful. There is no in-between here.<\/p>\n<p>So, how do you write a subject line that sings? Well, it depends on your audience. For instance, if you\u2019re keeping your announcements email template in-house, there\u2019s no need for all the marketing mumbo-jumbo to inspire opens.<\/p>\n<p>I mean, your team <em>has <\/em>to open the email or risk missing important news. So, in these cases, the subject line should explain the purpose of the email:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Welcome New Hire, [Name]!<\/li>\n<li>Announcing the Retirement of [Name]<\/li>\n<li>Big News \u2013 [Your Company Name] Is Merging with [Other Company Name]<\/li>\n<li>New Role: [Job Title] \u2013 Apply Now<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, those subject lines are too stale for the average customer. You\u2019ve got to get them excited so they\u2019ll open the email.<\/p>\n<p>You can pique their curiosity, make them feel like they\u2019re missing out, or use emojis to grab attention. Here are a few sample <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-email-subject-lines\/\">subject lines<\/a> you\u2019d write to customers; note the tone and content differences!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Moment You\u2019ve Been Waiting For \u2013 Introducing [Product\/Service Name]<\/li>\n<li>Preorders for [Product\/Service Name] Are Open NOW! Don\u2019t Miss Out<\/li>\n<li>Our Gift to You \u2013 Exclusive Discount Code Inside for Subscribers<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s the Sale of the Season! Only Until This Sunday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/new-hire-announcement\/\">Read also: How to Ace a New Hire Announcement in Your Company<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Header and branding<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The header expands on the information in your subject line. For example, if you announce a sales date in your opener, the header might explain briefly how much customers can save. It\u2019s a further incentive to open the email.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Body content<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Announcement email templates usually don\u2019t need a ton of body content. If you want to make your announcement, provide any further details or context, and then close it out,<\/p>\n<p>Use bolding for important points and bullet points to make the email digestible to busy coworkers and customers.<\/p>\n<p>Keep your paragraphs short, like what you\u2019re reading here. If your paragraphs have more than four or five lines, break them up so they\u2019re not too blocky. No one likes being bombarded with a mountain of text!<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Call to action (CTA)<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The next part of your announcement emails is a call to action. Almost every type of announcement needs a CTA, although not necessarily a button.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, when internally messaging staff, you can skip the big, flashy CTA buttons and use links instead. Make your CTAs more informational than promotional.<\/p>\n<p>However, you have to use promotional CTAs for customer email communications. I suggest buttons for optimal performance. The CTA button should be different from the rest of your email layout. You can look at a color wheel to determine which hues contrast your brand colors.<\/p>\n<p>Keep the CTA copy short and sweet, like \u201cExplore Our New Collection\u201d or \u201cPreorder Yours Now.\u201d Besides brevity, you\u2019ll notice that customer-centric CTA copy is also more informative. A customer knows what will happen if they click one of those CTA buttons since the copy is so clear.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Visuals and design<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>An announcements email template doesn\u2019t have to go too big on visuals or design. The announcement is the star here, not a flashy layout.<\/p>\n<p>A single-color layout with a few blocks of color to break up elements would do just fine. You can incorporate an image or two, or perhaps a video, but anything else could detract from the announcement.<\/p>\n<p>You can go all out when announcing new products and services and trying to get sales. Include a large preview photo of the product\/service in question. Embed an explainer video. Make the product\/service seem larger than life to inspire your audience to buy.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Personalization<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I saved the most important element of announcements email templates for last, and that\u2019s personalization.<\/p>\n<p>You must incorporate personalization elements into your promotional announcement emails, beginning with the recipient\u2019s name. When sending promotional messages to your customers, use their browsing history to indicate which products and services to recommend. If they have a purchase history, that\u2019s also super helpful.<\/p>\n<p>Personalizing internal communications doesn\u2019t look quite the same. You\u2019re fine with just including their name in the email. If anything, you should double-check that the appropriate parties receive the email. You don\u2019t want to land in hot waters with HR.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/email-newsletters-with-templates\/\">Read also: How to Create Great Email Newsletters in 2024 [With 7 Free Templates]<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Using_Announcements_Email_Templates\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Benefits of Using Announcements Email Templates<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is there any reason you aren\u2019t using announcements email templates yet for all your interpersonal and intrapersonal news? Just think of all the benefits you\u2019re missing out on!<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Consistency and branding in your messaging<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re communicating internally with your team or externally with your customers, you need consistency in your email communications.<\/p>\n<p>The reason?<\/p>\n<p>Tone and visuals build your brand, and when you use them consistently, they become more entrenched in people\u2019s minds.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Time savings<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Besides consistency, you can save a lot of time by using email templates. The premade messages let you plug in a few bits of information, such as your recipients, and then voila, you\u2019re ready to send your emails.<\/p>\n<p>You can use the time saved for other tasks on your nonstop to-do list, such as tracking your email marketing success, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/customer-segmentation-examples\/\">segmenting your audience<\/a>, recommending new products and services, and growing your followers and email subscribers.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Improved engagement and readability<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You don\u2019t want people to gloss over your announcements, but you\u2019ve got to keep the emails readable and engaging. That\u2019s what announcements email templates can do, ensuring your messages are optimized and ready to perform.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/email-templates\/\">Read also: How to Craft Flawless Email Templates<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_of_Effective_Announcements_Email_Templates\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Examples of Effective Announcements Email Templates<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are you ready to see some announcements email templates in action?<\/p>\n<p>The following examples can inspire your next steps as you prepare your templates. Stay tuned for plenty of tips, guidance, and pointers when writing these emails.<\/p>\n<p>Okay, so onto the examples!<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Example 1: Company news announcement<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65745\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65745\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image_2024-08-23_184100072.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-65745\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image_2024-08-23_184100072.png\" alt=\"Anchor certification email announcement\" width=\"700\" height=\"799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image_2024-08-23_184100072.png 973w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image_2024-08-23_184100072-263x300.png 263w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image_2024-08-23_184100072-897x1024.png 897w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image_2024-08-23_184100072-768x877.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65745\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image courtesy of Mailmodo<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Let\u2019s lead in with this visually engaging email from Anchor. The email announces that the service has achieved IAB certification.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/email-providers\/\">email provides<\/a> all the most pertinent information. The first two paragraphs explain what IAB certification is and why it matters. Further down, the email takes on a kind of FAQ format, answering questions that customers will undoubtedly have, like what\u2019s changing.<\/p>\n<p>The email has an appealing dark purple background with only a few graphical flourishes once you get into the copy. And that\u2019s okay. This kind of email, although longer, has what people want: well-formatted information.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Example 2: Product update announcement<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65746\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65746\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hootsuite-product-update-email-announcement.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-65746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hootsuite-product-update-email-announcement.jpg\" alt=\"Hootsuite product update email announcements template\" width=\"600\" height=\"1042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hootsuite-product-update-email-announcement.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hootsuite-product-update-email-announcement-173x300.jpg 173w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hootsuite-product-update-email-announcement-590x1024.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65746\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image courtesy of HockeyStack<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If talking about software specifically, customers expect regular updates. It\u2019s your job to email your subscribers when your software or tool updates, such as the social media marketing company Hootsuite does.<\/p>\n<p>Their email begins with the words \u201cProduct Update\u201d in a large, bolded font against a teal blue background, so it\u2019s hard to miss. That blue color block becomes white until the footer, which is gray.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll notice that Hootsuite employed bolding and bullet points in its email to make its new changes easy to skim over.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Example 3: Event invitation<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65747\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65747\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Invite-email-announcement.webp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-65747\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Invite-email-announcement.webp\" alt=\"Invite email announcement\" width=\"600\" height=\"948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Invite-email-announcement.webp 638w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Invite-email-announcement-190x300.webp 190w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65747\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image courtesy of Mailmodo<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I love the casual attitude of this email, which announces a recent store opening in Detroit with an invitation to come check it out in the flesh at Twelve Oaks Mall.<\/p>\n<p>The email has an ultra-simple layout featuring one color: baby pink. The text is all black, but it comes in various sizes and fonts. There\u2019s also a small CTA at the bottom to \u201cBook Now\u201d in white, which is placed nicely.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/event-email-templates\/\">Read also: Event Email Templates: Tips, Examples, and Best Practices<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Example 4: Special offer announcement<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65748\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65748\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Moo-special-offer-email-announcement.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-65748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Moo-special-offer-email-announcement.jpg\" alt=\"MOO special offer email announcements template\" width=\"600\" height=\"1325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Moo-special-offer-email-announcement.jpg 1013w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Moo-special-offer-email-announcement-136x300.jpg 136w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Moo-special-offer-email-announcement-464x1024.jpg 464w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Moo-special-offer-email-announcement-768x1696.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Moo-special-offer-email-announcement-696x1536.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Moo-special-offer-email-announcement-927x2048.jpg 927w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65748\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image courtesy of Vero<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You don\u2019t want your audience to miss a special offer, right? I didn\u2019t think so.<\/p>\n<p>In that case, you need an announcements email template like this one from MOO. The email describes how subscribers could get&nbsp;<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">free 25 Special Edition Gold Foil Thank You Postcards<\/span>. All they have to do is use a code and buy two or more products.<\/p>\n<p>If that short, instructional paragraph doesn\u2019t make it clear enough, MOO also helpfully adds an overview of the three-step process below. Then, a black-gray CTA button reads \u201cShop Now.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The color scheme here is gold to match the offer, with black-gray used for all the copies. I also like the addition of the \u201clast chance!\u201d badge above the fold, which will surely motivate some people to buy before they miss out forever.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/introduction-email-templates\/\">Read also: 15 Introduction Email Templates That Work Like A Charm<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Crafting_Your_Own_Announcements_Email_Templates\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Tips for Crafting Your Own Announcements Email Templates<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s gear up to produce some five-star templates you can rely on whenever there\u2019s big news to share. Here are my can\u2019t-miss pointers as you assemble your announcements email templates.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Keep it brief<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The point of an announcements email is\u2026to announce something. I know that\u2019s a no-brainer, right? Yet you can overwhelm your reader by providing too much information, so you have to play it safe.<\/p>\n<p>Less is more here. Make your sentences short and snappy, and remember to put important points in bold and use bullet points to make the content easier to read.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Use clear and concise language<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Accompanying the brevity of your announcements email should be the right language. You already know to keep it short, so let\u2019s take a moment to talk about clarity.<\/p>\n<p>Is your message hard for readers, or do people get your gist? Formatting can help with clarity, but you also need to write clearly.<\/p>\n<p>That means skipping the jargon. Also, provide the most important facts first, then the less important ones further into the email.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/webinar-email-template-examples\/\">Read also: Webinar Email Template Examples To Drive Signups<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Test and optimize<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Just because announcements emails are engineered to get higher open rates doesn\u2019t mean you should skip the A\/B testing. The best way to know whether your subject line performs and your layout complements your message is to test.<\/p>\n<p>You can only get away with skipping A\/B testing for announcements email templates if an emergency suddenly arises. Even then, it would be best if you had an emergency email template tested and ready for use.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Ensure mobile responsiveness<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Another important element of building your announcements email templates is mobile friendliness. Today, almost everyone uses their phone to check their inboxes, so what happens when your emails aren\u2019t mobile-optimized?<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll tell you. Your open rates decrease, and your click-through rates tank. You\u2019ll likely get reported more regularly for spam, which hurts your future <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/bounce-rates-email-deliverability\/\">deliverability rate<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You will also begin losing subscribers left and right, meaning your competition will gain them. Test your emails for mobile readiness. It doesn\u2019t take long, but it makes a huge difference.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/reminder-email-templates\/\">Read also: Reminder Email Templates to Keep Your Audience On Track<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tools_and_Resources_for_Creating_Announcements_Email_Templates\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Tools and Resources for Creating Announcements Email Templates<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>And don\u2019t worry. I\u2019ve also got some resources and tools for you to explore as you begin crafting and sending your announcements email templates. This collection will help you build your first email series and beyond!<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">EngageBay<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/\">EngageBay<\/a> is an all-in-one marketing, sales, and service software created as a more affordable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/hubspot-alternatives\/\">HubSpot alternative<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While everything continues to get more expensive, EngageBay\u2019s prices remain affordable, making the service accessible to businesses in all their stages.<\/p>\n<p>EngageBay offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/email-templates\/\">HTML email templates<\/a> for all types of announcements, from internal staff news to big sales you don\u2019t want your customers to miss. You can easily use drag-and-drop features to adjust any parts of EngageBay\u2019s email templates.<\/p>\n<p>Were you working with a template from another service provider?<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s fine. You can import it into EngageBay. You can also create email templates entirely from scratch, but that will require coding knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve designed a fantastic announcements email template, save it and schedule it for automated sending within EngageBay. You can also take care of all sorts of other email marketing tasks using this tool, from audience segmentation to analytics.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/email-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-66157 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Final-Email-Blog-CTA-770x206-1.png\" alt=\"Banner promoting over 1,000 free HTML email templates from EngageBay. Customize and send beautiful, easy-to-use email templates for impactful marketing campaigns. Try for free.\" width=\"770\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Final-Email-Blog-CTA-770x206-1.png 770w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Final-Email-Blog-CTA-770x206-1-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Final-Email-Blog-CTA-770x206-1-768x205.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Other tools<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re eager to compare all your options, consider these services for announcement emails:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mailchimp: <\/strong>The email marketing tools available will help you with your campaign goals. Explore templates, design emails, implement AI into email marketing, segment your audience, and use automation. Mailchimp pricing plans charge you based on the number of contacts you have.<\/li>\n<li><strong>HubSpot: <\/strong>While HubSpot is largely known for being a costly service, it has a few free email marketing tools to ease your financial burden. Those tools include features such as email design, AI-generated email copy and subject lines, and basic automation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/confirmation-email-examples\/\">Read also: 27 Confirmation Email Examples For Customer Delight<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices_for_Sending_Announcement_Emails\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Best Practices for Sending Announcement Emails<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How and when you send your emails is as important as the contents of your announcement. I mean, imagine if you get the news too late! Then there\u2019s nothing you can do about it.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t want your colleagues or, even more detrimentally (in some respects), your customers to go through that.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Timing and frequency<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You have to get your email timing right, even when using automation. However, the timing is different depending on the type of announcement email template you send. Take a look at this list to see when to schedule yours:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Promotion announcement email \u2013 On Tuesdays or Thursdays between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to customers for higher engagement<\/li>\n<li>Merger, new partnership, or other business changes \u2013 As news arises<\/li>\n<li>Event invitation emails, such as for a webinar \u2013 One to two months before the event<\/li>\n<li>Waitlist or pre-order emails \u2013 Up to two weeks before the launch date<\/li>\n<li>Product launch emails \u2013 The day of the release<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And what about email frequency? Well, that varies as well, depending on the type of announcement. People usually appreciate reminders about upcoming releases, preorders, and event dates. You can send those several days before the release\/event.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Segmentation<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Knowing your audience is also hugely important for successful announcement email templates. Unless the email goes out to everyone, such as for a companywide announcement, you should use segmentation to determine who will be the most receptive to your message.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you\u2019re announcing a new product preorder, you should target those who have purchased products like this one before, as they are more likely to enjoy the new one.<\/p>\n<p>You can also segment your audience based on factors like their location or the amount they have spent.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Following up<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It never hurts to send a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/follow-up-email-examples\/\">follow-up email<\/a> to ensure everyone got it after announcing any kind. You should wait at least one or two business days before you follow up.<\/p>\n<p>You never know. Someone may have opened your email and promptly forgotten about it, or it may have never arrived in their inbox. In the latter case, you might determine whether something on your end prevented that.<\/p>\n<p>Following up can increase engagement, so it\u2019s worth doing.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/cinco-de-mayo-email-templates\/\">Read also: Cinco de Mayo Email Templates to Celebrate with Your Audience<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Announcement email templates are a great way to inform your customers or colleagues of news, including product\/service releases, discounts, and internal personnel and policy changes.<\/p>\n<p>Leveraging these announcement templates is key to enhancing your communication strategy and elevating engagement.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EngageBay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an all-in-one marketing, sales, and customer support software for small businesses, startups, and solopreneurs. 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