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The Marketer’s Storybook: Pranks, Pickles & Power Plays — April Fools’ Brand Moves + Marketing That Actually Matters

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This week, brands are getting cheeky, chaotic, and surprisingly clever. From Duolingo’s banana-peel facials to Estée Lauder duping sleep itself, marketers embraced the weird, the wild, and the wonderfully strategic. April Fools’ Day saw brands go all-in with pranks so good, some became real products (Duolingo cruise, anyone?). Meanwhile, Eventbrite is making search ads on

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The Obamas vs. The Royals – Amazing Social Banter For A Good Cause

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Sometimes, a little competitive banter goes a long way—especially when the Royal Family and Obamas are involved. To promote the upcoming Invictus Games, both famous families came together through the magic of social media to raise awareness with a generous helping of friendly banter. It all started with The First Lady, Michelle Obama, who took

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