In early 2001, Macromedia Flash was widely touted as the next big thing in e-mail marketing. In theory, e-mail marketing pieces embedded with Flash can combine the power of direct marketing, interactivity, and even a television commercial-like ability to convey a more complicated storyline. Add to this the ability to easily pass it along to friends, colleagues, and family - thus introducing a viral aspect to the campaign - how could any marketer possibly resist? (more…)