C&C offers 3 monthly email newsletter templates, all of which are updated on a monthly basis to keep things timely and relevant to the season. The content is the same across all 3 options.
Option 1: Text & Graphic Monthly Email Newsletter:
This template is designed to be used in any email marketing provider: Mailchimp, Kit, Hubspot, or even your CRM.
Option 2: FloDesk Monthly Email Newsletter:
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Option 3: Canva Email Newsletter Template
We recommend utilizing option 1 or 2 above for best email deliverability.
Step 1: Choose your email template
Step 2: Customize the email
We always recommend sharing your own personal recommendations first. Use the AI prompt below to help you supplement as needed.
AI Prompt for Customizing Your Email Newsletter:
I’m a [City Name] real estate agent sending my email subscribers my signature monthly email newsletter for [Month]. Help me customize each section with local recommendations. Feature local businesses, retailers, and destinations wherever possible, and avoid large chains.
Each section below outlines the format of the response I’m looking for. The goal for this email is to be short, value-packed and easy to digest.
Events this month Research 8-10 events happening in [City Name] during [Month]. Give me the most popular events that I can share with locals in our city. Write your response in the following format: St. Petersburg Sailboat Show | Jan 15–18 | Location. Then, provide a list of reoccurring events that happen monthly or weekly. For example, a Saturday morning farmers market.
New + Coming Soon Research 5 new businesses, restaurants, retailers, or real estate news in my area. Please provide sources. Write your response in the following format in 70 characters or less: The Gaspar – 23-story mixed-use tower planned in Downtown.
My Hidden Gems Research 3 local businesses or destinations, then share what’s special about it, or something you’d recommend from each destination. Write your response in this format in 100 characters or less:
The seasonal latte from Bandit Coffee—sit on the patio, pet some dogs, thank me later.
Happy hour at Wild Child. Casual ambiance, live music on weekends, and the tuna tostada is the best in town, I promise!
Vintage Marche - An antique lover’s dream! Only open the first weekend of every month. Buy tickets for early access shopping.
Local Deals Research local discounts or deals running in [City Name] this month. Think: free museum days, happy hours, discounted admissions, or specials running at local businesses. Write your response in the following format in 150 characters or less: Deal or discount | 1 sentence description
Step 3: Add a Subject Line & Send!
Subject line tip: Include a teaser of something juicy included in the email to increase open rates. For example... "👀 New Italian spot in Downtown St. Pete?!"