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Honoring Dads with Email Marketing

Summer is approaching fast, for Dad that means golf, barbecuing and, of course, Father's Day. Father's Day spending is on the rise and it’s important for you, as an email marketer, to take advantage and plan some exciting deals for Dad.

Unlike Mother’s Day, Father’s Day activities aren’t normally planned weeks in advance. So it’s up to you to remind your customers to start thinking about Dad. The best time to email customers to remind them about Father’s Day is two to three weeks before the holiday.

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First Day of Summer

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Send “Last Chance” Father’s Day Emails

Begin Father’s Day Sales

Marketing for Father’s Day

Last minute shoppersOffer free expedited shipping and guaranteed delivery to people who sign up for your emails, or give them the option of buying online gift cards.

Did You Know?Dads had to wait 52 years longer than Moms for their official holiday.

$12.7 Billion in spending in 2013 for Father’s Day

Promote a contest through your emailsRun a photo contest on your social channels and have your customers share photos of them with their dad for a contest. The prize could be awarded with a dad-appropriate gift. By adding this in your emails it will encourage people to check out your social pages to enter the contest.

Subject Line Tip:Use a sense of urgency in your subject line. Emails with urgency in the subject line such as "last day," "final hours," and "today only" have shown a higher transaction rate.

Source: PromoCode4Share, Dealio, National Retail FederationEMAIL INTO REVENUE

When Do People Buy for Dad?44% - One week before18% - On Father's Day17% - Two days before16% - Two weeks before 5% - More than three weeks before the holiday

Subject Lines Sure to Bring in Sales Give Dad the World this Father's Day

Don’t forget Father’s Day! Save on the Best Gifts for Dad.

Favorites for Father's Day

Father's Day Gift Guide 2014

Free Shipping for Father's Day. (X) Days Left!

Celebrate Dad! + Free Gift

Show Dad Some Love!

Complementary Gift with Every Purchase!

(New Product) for Dad Has Arrived. Order Now Before We Run Out!

An Exclusive Offer for Dad!

Love Dad and Love to Save? Get 50% Off the Perfect Father's Day Gift.

Send Dad Some Love with These Gifts from (Company Name)