Corporate bombast has gotten worse. In October 2024, ADWEEK scanned distribution hub PR Newswire’s database for exaggerated language in U.S. press releases. The examination found mentions of hyperbolic words, such as “thrilled,” “cutting-edge,” and “groundbreaking,” had increased between 2017 and 2023. PR Newswire confirmed the rise of amplified terms was not related to a rise…
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