How technology buzzwords are drowning your brand

Though new technology is always a good story, using industry jargon will leave even the most acute readers behind. Here are some phrases for communicators to avoid.

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It’s hard to read a business magazine or website today and not be inundated with news and commentary about the financial technology—or “fintech”—industry.

Understandably so, as it’s among the fastest growing sectors worldwide and it’s creating real change in the way consumers and businesses access financial services.

If you’re not close to fintech circles, you’ve likely at least noticed terms like “artificial intelligence”, “cryptocurrency”, “blockchain” or “machine learning” being discussed, even in casual workplace conversations. If you’re like most people, you probably have a limited understanding of what some of these terms mean, and even less of an understanding of the real-world applications of these technologies.

Buzzwords and jargon can quickly permeate new and rapidly growing sectors—invariably creating confusion and sending the unintentional message that it’s just an empty and fleeting fad.

History repeats itself

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