by Cancer Council WA; edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin; June 16 2025 Alcohol advertising is everywhere—on TV, bus shelters, and social media. As a parent, keeping track of what your child sees can seem impossible. So, should we be concerned about children being exposed to alcohol ads? The short answer is yes. Just like … Read More →
Alcohol Health Alliance; August 2025 Introduction Businesses are vital to the economy and can make an important contribution to health improvement. However, unhealthy product industries cause ill health and impede economic growth. This report draws on evidence to highlight some of the common strategies and tactics used by the tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food and … Read More →
Mail & Guardian, 4 June 2025 The liquor industry’s resistance to reforms and public health measures aimed at curbing South Africa’s high alcohol consumption reveals a deep divide between corporate interests and the public good. A new study published in Globalisation and Health sheds fresh light on how the industry flexed its financial and political muscle at … Read More →
24 September 2025 15:00–16:00 CEST, Online The fourth webinar in the WHO/Europe and International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) alcohol and cancer series will examine how alcohol marketing influences consumption patterns, especially among youth, and the effectiveness of policies that restrict or ban marketing in reducing consumption. Drawing on global research and country case … Read More →
The Guardian, Amanda Meade Media correspondent, 20 May 2025 Free-to-air broadcasters want classification rules changed to allow an additional 800 hours of alcohol ads every year despite one in three children already being exposed to liquor commercials on television. Despite laws banning alcohol marketing during children’s viewing hours, broadcasters have a “sports loophole” in their … Read More →
Massey News ; Monday 19 May 2025 New research shows that tackling alcohol harm through national policy may be an effective way to prevent cancer. The research findings provide a timely and significant message for public health worldwide. Dr. Huckle: “Specifically, policies that increase alcohol taxes and prices, reduce availability and ban alcohol marketing led … Read More →
Business, Entertainment, Health, News May 13, 2025 The Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) has announced that it is in the process of drafting a new law aimed at partially banning the advertisement of alcoholic beverages on social media platforms. This proposed regulation comes as an extension of Ethiopia’s earlier efforts to restrict alcohol advertising. The country previously banned … Read More →
12 May 2025; Emma Shields, Karen Wright, Annie Borland, Jennie Connor, Steve Randerson, Kristen Maynard; Public Health Communication Centre. There is strong evidence that exposure to alcohol advertising causes young people to start drinking earlier and to drink larger amounts .This survey found that safeguarding New Zealanders, especially children, from alcohol advertising was supported by the majority of respondents. Four in … Read More →
Facebook; 06-05-2025 BE AWARE! Alcohol ads are everywhere, on social media, in schools & your favorite shows. Alcohol companies are using AI-driven digital marketing to specifically target young people. One study found that 93% of 16 to 17-year-olds have seen alcohol ads on social media. Don’t let marketing tricks influence your choices. Stay smart, stay … Read More →
Irish Medical Times; by Michael McHale 1st May 2025 Alcohol Action Ireland describe attempts to link labelling with trading environment as ‘industry red herring’ The Government has been criticised for indicating that the introduction of health labels on alcohol products may be delayed. The new drinks labelling, which once implemented will include information on the … Read More →