Network Dictionary — Webinar
April 11, 2008 by Greg Ferro · Leave a Comment
1. web driver workshop that imparts product information and technology training.
2. overblown method of delivering product information that you can get by reading the brochure.
3. Marketing that makes sense to marketing people. Largely consumed by people who don’t know enough to read the manual, and should be on a training course. There are enough of these people to convince marketing people that it is money well spent.
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