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Welcome to the monthly newsletter about clear communication

So what is a buzzword?

A buzzword is a trendy word or phrase that sounds profound or critical because it suggests the user has special knowledge or experience.

Buzzwords often start out as technical jargon with a well-defined meaning. But in the outside world, clarity disappears and the meaning becomes obscure – which explains why buzzwords are so popular in the corporate world.

What's wrong with using buzzwords?

Buzzwords may be standard-issue business-speak, but they become a problem when communicating with clients:

  • Clients may misunderstand or be baffled by them
  • Sales reps may also misinterpret them
  • They quickly become stale and lose impact through overuse.

How does ECBuzz help?

Each issue of EC Buzz features a buzzword and suggests user-friendly alternatives. You’ll also find handy tips to help you communicate clearly and effectively.


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In recent issues...

Summer 2009

  • Six Portmanteau Words that Make You Squiggle
  • Buzz Off: Contribute

June 2009

  • Three Simple Tips for Web Writing
  • Buzz Off: Disintermediation

May 2009

  • Six More Nouns that Shouldn’t Be Verbed
  • Buzz Off: Incent

April 2009

  • Six More Transmogrified Terms
  • Buzz Off: Interface

March 2009

  • Six Transmogrified Tech Terms
  • Buzz Off: DNA

February 2009

  • Three Snowclones Fit for the Slush Pile
  • Buzz Off: Perfect storm

January 2009

  • Readers’ Pet Peeves

December 2008

  • Readers’ Pet Peeves

November 2008

  • Three Zombie Rules that Should Be Laid to Rest
  • Buzz Off – Election Edition

September 2008

  • Four Punctuation Marks and How to Use Them Properly
  • Buzz Off: Stakeholder
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