Storyboard18.com; March 1 2026 Ajay Devgn, Vivek Oberoi, Shah Rukh Khan, and Sanjay Dutt are among stars launching premium alcohol brands in India. Celebrity investments are no longer limited to fashion labels or fitness startups. A growing number of Indian film stars are quietly building portfolios in the premium alcohol space, moving beyond endorsements to … Read More →
Medical Press; by Flinders University edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Alexander Pol; 23 February 2026 Zero-alcohol drink advertising may not be as harmless as it seems, with new Flinders University research showing it could increase teenagers’ interest in drinking full-strength alcohol. A study of 382 adolescents aged 15–17 found that teens who had seen—and especially those who liked—zero-alcohol advertisements reported significantly … Read More →
Euronews, By Marta Iraola Iribarren; 23-02-2026 Watching influencers drink alcohol in social media posts increases young people’s consumption desires, a new study has found. The research, conducted by Rutgers Health and Harvard University and published in JAMA Pediatrics, showed that exposure to alcohol on social media drives young people’s desire to drink. “We wanted to move beyond … Read More →
National Drugs and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC), Australia Date: 19 March 2026 About this webinar: This webinar will examine the current landscape of online alcohol marketing, focusing on how young people are exposed to alcohol promotion across social media, influencer content, and the digital techniques used to capture and retain user engagement. It will assess … Read More →
The department statement comes at a time when approximately 15,000 people die each year in the UK from alcohol and drugs. https://www.express.co.uk; Feb 19, 2026 by Lauren Haughey, The Department of Health and Social Care has delivered a message on ‘restrictions’ relating to alcohol, in response to a recent parliamentary question. The query relates to … Read More →
16-02-2026 ; University of Waikato researchers are calling for stronger Government-led laws to protect children from alcohol advertising, warning current self-regulation is failing to prevent harm. Researchers from the University of Waikato are calling for stronger Government-led laws to reduce children’s exposure to alcohol marketing and prevent harm. A new study published in the Journal of … Read More →
News Release 9-Feb-2026; La Trobe University Celebrity actors, musicians and athletes are promoting their own alcohol products on Instagram without clear disclosure of advertising content – and almost all posts are visible to underage users, according to new research from La Trobe University’s Centre for Alcohol Policy Research. The study published in Pediatrics analysed more than 85,000 Instagram posts from … Read More →
Trendtype, Feb 5, 2026 The government of Ghana has announced on February 3rd 2026, the Alcohol Control Regulations Bill in Parliament, aiming to tighten rules on the advertisement and marketing of alcoholic beverages. Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga confirmed that the legislation will enable the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to set clear guidelines on how alcohol … Read More →
University of Stirling; 5 February 2026; Researchers have raised concerns about sports sponsorship strategies A University of Stirling study has laid bare the insidious impact of alcohol sponsorship of major sporting events on young people in Scotland. It comes ahead of the men’s Six Nations Championship and FIFA World Cup 2026, major tournaments which are … Read More →
Cat Smith MP; 2nd February, 2026 We may not want to talk about it, but our country has a serious problem with alcohol. Alcohol deaths still soar above pre-pandemic levels and alcohol harm costs over £27 billion a year in England alone, straining the NHS and other public services. It is often those in the … Read More →