An active request by a reader or subscriber to receive advertising or promotional information, newsletters, etc. Generally affirmative consent does not included the following — failing to uncheck a pre-checked box on a Web form, entering a business relationship with an organization without being asked for separate permission to be sent specific types of email, opt-out.
Advertise Do not Spam
There is a fine line between advertising and spam and unfortunately many business owners do not understand the difference between the two.