Stiff formality: Another press release no-no.
“We’re delighted to be expanding our presence at Sundance, as we know that the Stella Artois drinker is one who appreciates creative risk-taking, diversity, and aesthetic innovation characteristic of the films debuted at the Festival,” said Victor Melendez, director of marketing of European Brands, InBev USA.
I wonder if he is related to the client I had a few years ago that rejected a half-dozen taglines from us becuase he preferred “specializing in diversification.”
And yes, it was dotcom startup (now defunct).
“Speaking in key messages and talking points is tanamount to the success of any spokesperson,” said Ryan Anderson, commenting on a blog.