Marketers: Don’t Get Rid Of Your April Foolishness
In recent years, we have seen more and more companies take a break from reality to enjoy a little bit of lighthearted playtime for April Fool’s marketing. These pranks encompass everything from fake announcements that Taco Bell was buying the Liberty Bell to fake promos for bacon-flavored mouthwash. Jokes like these usually come and go, generating a tiny bit of buzz before companies return to putting on their serious face for the rest of the year. But why? Why do brands think they have to constantly toe the line and exude a no-nonsense image? Yes, they should hold themselves to [...]