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Email marketing

Email marketing is like sending letters to people, but through the internet instead of the post office. Companies create emails with pictures, words and sometimes videos to convince people to buy their products or visit their website. They use a list of email addresses and send the same message to everybody. When you click the link or buy something, the company knows it was effective and they will keep sending emails to you.
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