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The risks of using humor in marketing

The risks of using humor in marketing

  • Appropriate humor is key
  • If you use jokes that are too edgy or offensive, you could alienate potential customers
  • Too much, it can become tiresome and ineffective
  • There is always the risk that something could go wrong

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