Magazine Blunders
Posted on February 25, 2008
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Yesterday I was going through some magazines – online and in print – for work (PR), and in just a few pages found 2 typos… I know they have a lot to put out there, but they employ copy readers for this very purpose! Buy Generic Cialis Online It just surprises me as I’d get told off for a lot less!
The Professionalism of HSBC
Posted on February 18, 2008
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I’m so glad these people are looking after my money – seeings they can put together a poster so well.
Picture taken in Bristol… this branch has now closed down.
Response from Tesco
Posted on February 13, 2008
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Woohoo! A letter from Tesco in response to my note to them including the picture of their typo (see previous post).
Tesco Typo
Posted on February 10, 2008
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Here’s a beautiful example of an apostrophe-misuse that will have been on display outside every Tesco store in the land on New Year’s Eve!
“You’re local Express Store will be open as normal” – with the incorrect use of an apostrophe making this banner actually read “You are local Express Store…”!
I’m amazed that this one slipped through the net! And that the store went ahead and used the banner – as surely it must have been detected at some stage before it was distributed around the Cialis country, mustn’t it?!
Emo Cleaning Services
Posted on February 4, 2008
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Many thanks to Ben who sent this little joy over – he says: Generic Cialis Online “I’m amused at this flyer which offers “moping” services and “general cleaning of rooms”. So the modern emo teenager, when sent to their room to clean it, can not only outsource the cleaning but the associated moping!”
Personally, I always think it’s a novel marketing strategy to call your business ‘A1 etc’….
And let’s not overlook the ‘On Very Reasonable Prices’ statement!
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