It's that time of year again: April Fools' Day is quickly approaching, and investors are watching to see who will pull the first prank and whether anyone will be duped.
Will an X post be used for it? or a declaration from the company? or a message via video?
Anything that is intended to be a lighthearted gimmick to boost a business has the potential to backfire, as seen with the announcements made by TGI Fridays Inc. and Volkswagen AG that their CEO will be leaving to join the circus and changing their name to "Voltswagen" in the US.
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"There's a corporate communications disaster waiting to happen for every brand giggle," said Laura Price, a partner at consultant Pagefield. "Corporates and boardrooms should not be the places where humor is delivered." Nevertheless, "April Fools' can still land a powerful PR punch when it is done well, which is extremely hard in a saturated market," she continued.
Businesses could pull a variety of practical jokes on April 1st, as well as in the days preceding it. Though the next practical joke cannot be predicted, there are a few strategies to avoid falling for it.
Disclaimers
If something about a press release doesn't seem right, try asking for a waiver. TGI Fridays announced in a statement on April 1, 2021, that Ray Blanchette, the company's CEO, will be leaving to become a "high-wire artist" in a circus. This disclaimer was included in the news release: Naturally, only the finest Anyone who is keen will see that April 1st is also April Fools' Day. Although this is merely a joke, TGI Fridays strongly believes that everyone should pursue their ambitions and respects the work of high-wire artists.
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