Word of the week: The hard sell

Do you have tradigital skills?

November 7, 2017 at 6:04PM

Definition: Combining traditional and digital marketing practices (Merriam-Webster Online).

Sample usage: "My boss is mad because my tradigical presentation involved writing on the video board with a permanent marker."

Popularity: Could be mistaken for "tragically digital," which describes more than a few ill-considered media campaigns.

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