The Complete
Valentine’s Day
Email Playbook 2026

Created from analysis of 1,575+ Valentine’s Day emails across 610 eCommerce brands, this playbook shows exactly what high-performing Valentine’s Day campaigns do differently, and how to apply those strategies during one of the biggest revenue moments of the year.

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What's Inside the Playbook

Everything you need to hit the mark with every campaign and win this Valentine’s Day sale season.

What Actually Converts

Valentine’s Day campaigns broken down by the elements that drive real results.

Emotional vs value-driven insights

High-performing email patterns

Gifting-focused campaign structures

Emails That Earn Clicks

Learn what makes Valentine’s Day emails stand out in crowded inboxes.

Subject lines with emotion and clarity

Preheaders that reinforce value

CTAs proven to drive clicks

Perfect Your Timing

Send emails when Valentine’s gifting intent is highest.

Best-performing send days

Ideal send-time windows

Campaign sequencing insights

Build Smarter Campaign Flows

Short, focused campaigns outperform long, repetitive blasts.

4-phase campaign structure

How many emails to send & when

Segment-based sequencing tips

Sales Without Hurting Deliverability

Boost conversions while keeping emails out of Spam.

Inbox placement insights

Spam-risk reduction strategies

Engagement best practices

Stay Visible When It Matters

Design and content strategies that keep your brand top-of-mind.

Mobile-optimized design principles

CTA placement that drives action

Clean layouts that convert faster

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