Being funny is good, right?

Sometimes it is. Humor in marketing can grab attention and make your brand memorable.

But there are also downsides to looking for laughs. If your jokes fall flat, you can offend and annoy audiences.

An infographic (below) fromMedia Updatelooks at the pros and cons for marketers of using humor (or "humour", as the South African publication spells it).

Check out theinfographic:

Humor in marketing pros and cons infographic

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Ayaz Nanjiis a writer, editor, and a content strategist. He is a co-founder ofICW Mediaand aresearchwriter for MarketingProfs. He has worked for Google/YouTube, the Travel Channel, and the New York Times.

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