Advertising Lingo

What those advertising terms really mean:

  • New
    Different color from previous design.
  • All New
    Parts are not interchangeable with previous design.
  • Exclusive
    Imported product.
  • Unmatched
    Almost as good as the competition.
  • Foolproof Operation
    No provision for adjustments.
  • Advanced Design
    The advertising agency doesn’t understand it.
  • It’s Here at Last
    Rush job. Nobody knew it was coming.
  • Field Tested
    Manufacturer lacks test equipment.
  • High Accuracy
    Unit on which all parts fit.
  • Futuristic No other reason why it looks the way it does.
  • Redesigned
    Previous flaws fixed – we hope.
  • Direct Sales Only
    Factory had a big argument with distributor.
  • Years of Development
    We finally got one to work.
  • Breakthrough
    We finally figured out a use for it.
  • Maintenance Free
    Impossible to fix.
  • Meets All Standards
    Ours, not yours.
  • Solid-State
    Heavy as heck.
  • High Reliability
    We made it work long enough to ship it.