dissemination of advertising for others via an on-line electronic communications network; promoting the goods and services of others by preparing and placing advertisements via electronic mail through a global computer network

Providing on-line non-downloadable software for supporting and managing the creation and sending of bulk electronic mail which customers can use to design and send out email advertising and promotional campaigns, to track what happens to emails after they are sent out, to develop and manage multiple email lists, to manage bounces and unsubscribes, and to target specific customers with particular promotional emails