This document discusses the history and future of email marketing. It notes that 1994 marked the birth of modern email marketing with the first true email marketing campaigns. It then provides a timeline of key developments in email from 1971 to today. The document argues that while email marketing currently offers advantages over other channels in terms of cost and personalization, its future is uncertain. It proposes eight requirements for the future of email marketing, including better targeting, personalization, timing of messages, and integration with other channels. The document advocates for a new generation of "disruptor" email marketers to drive innovation in the channel.