A banner graphic like this placed above the body of the email which is populated with discounted products. It hits all the sweet spots ... free gift, promotion and deadline urgency.
"Rick has a keen understanding of direct mail as well as e-commerce and is able to quickly grasp our needs and produce effective designs that deliver results. We really appreciate Rick's flexibility and efficiency. "
Barbara de la Riva - Marketing Director, Great American Business Products
This banner graphic uses a little "scratch off" animation to get attention.