Can somebody explain the difference between "e-mail marketing" and spamming?

Question by JIM: Can somebody explain the difference between "e-mail marketing" and spamming?
Throughout this week I have been seeing a flashing ad here on Y/A promoting "e-mail marketing". I don't see any difference between e-mail marketing and spamming as both involve mass unsolicited e-mails sent to strangers.
If there is indeed no difference, then surely the ad is illegal


Best answer:
Answer by Mercuri"E-mail marketting" could refer to one of several things that are far different than spamming. Spamming is unsolicited junk that's send to your inbox. "E-mail marketting" could refer to solicited e-mail where the person is actually interested in a product or set of products and would like to learn more. Also, Yahoo mail, like mo

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