Advertising April Fools Marketing

Barnes Creative Bank Helps Thanksbus with April Fools Signage Prank

Barnes Creative Bank helped thanksbus.com a site to preserve the history and design of the National Forest signs, celebrate April Fools Day with these fun signs and copy for their IG account.

🌲🏔 Images were swipe-through carousel.
POST COPY: When you love the National Forests, rectangles are overrated. Get your Forest Service license plates today! Designed in the style of Bus Carrell’s Family of Shapes, these trapezoidal beauties bring a whole new dimension to your love for the great outdoors. Available in Forest Entrance, Recreational Area, and Continental Divide. Act fast—these are only available April 1st!

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