Originally, this was a 1,000-word article. It was replete with impressive data points and links to research reports. After all, when email converts to sales 40 times (not percent, times ) higher than social media, you need the facts. The goal was to convince you that email remains the most powerful way to build a connection with an audience that drives mutually beneficial action, and why technology usage trends suggest this power will endure. As I sometimes do,...