Marcus App Announcement Email
Email developement case study supporting a high-visibility mobile app launch through responsive, accessible campaign design.
I designed and built the email using responsive and accessibility-first best practices across major clients.
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Project Information
- Client :Marcus by Goldman Sachs
- Category :Email Design & Development
- Campaign Type :App Announcement
- Role :Email Designer & Developer
- Platform :SFMC
Overview
This email campaign supported the launch of the Marcus mobile app, requiring clear messaging, strong calls to action, and reliable rendering across devices and email clients.
Problem/Objective
Inform existing customers of the new Marcus mobile app, highlight key features, and drive adoption through direct download links to the App Store and Google Play.
Approach
The layout was designed to feel clean, modern, and trustworthy — aligning with the Marcus brand — while prioritizing clarity and scannability across devices. A single-column structure ensured consistent rendering across major email clients.
An animated hero was used to immediately draw attention to the new app experience, creating visual interest without overwhelming the message or impacting load performance.
Solution/Execution
- Animated hero to introduce the app and establish visual momentum
- Clear feature hierarchy supporting quick scanning on mobile
- Accessible typography and color contrast
- Prominent CTA linking directly to app download destinations
- Optimized for reliable rendering across major email clients
Outcome
The final email delivered a clear, polished introduction to the Marcus mobile app, guiding customers from awareness to action while reinforcing brand trust and usability. The design supported both immediate engagement and longer-term app adoption.
Results & Impact
- Delivered a scannable, mobile-optimized email layout
- Reinforced key app value propositions through content hierarchy
- Ensured consistent rendering across major email clients
- Supported broader launch efforts across digital channels