FCUK and Diesel show the risks of being risqué

With French Connection relaunching its 1990s FCUK logo and Diesel opting to advertise on Pornhub, provocative campaigns seem the way to go. But the risks are high. It is not just about going where the audience is but making sure the message is relevant or audiences will either zone out or turn against you.

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