Is Enron back? No, the relaunch website is parody [Video]

Enron, once among the largest energy companies in the U.S., has become a punchline since it famously collapsed amid inflated profits and corporate fraud in 2001. Now, social media posts, a slick promotional video and a revamped website suggest the infamous company is making a comeback. 

On Dec. 2, it posted promotional videos on TikTok, BlueSky and X about adapting to the changing world featuring inspiring imagery and diverse voices claiming “I am Enron” with the tagline, “We’re back. Can we talk?”

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On Dec. 2, a company calling itself Enron Corporation published a promotional video on social media, introduced a new website and issued a press release announcing a relaunch of the company. But the relaunched website calls itself a parody. The new company with the infamous …