McDonald’s: it's shamrock season

Product Launch Email That Builds Excitement

Visual impact: McDonald’s's launch email leads with striking product imagery that stops the scroll. For a launch, the product needs to be the undeniable hero of the email.

Story over specs: The email tells the story behind the product — why it exists, what problem it solves, who it's for — before diving into features and specifications.

Multiple engagement paths: Shop now, learn more, watch the video — different CTAs serve different levels of purchase readiness without competing with each other.

Key Takeaways

Launch emails work best when they create anticipation, not just awareness. McDonald’s builds excitement through storytelling and premium presentation. If your launch email doesn't make subscribers feel like they're getting first access to something special, reconsider the approach.