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Campaign India Team
Apr 02, 2025

Fooling with flair: Brands indulge in playful tricks for the Fool's Day

From real offers to plain pranks, Indian brands employed harmless humour to engage consumers with an April Fool twist.

From real offers to plain pranks, Indian brands employed harmless humour to engage consumers with an April Fool twist.

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