Thursday, 5 January 2023 ; Independant.ie ; Seoirse Mulgrew Alcohol Action Ireland is calling for legislation to protect children from “harmful alcohol marketing practices” to be commenced. It says Diageo, a multinational alcoholic beverage company, is the number four advertiser to Ireland’s children. It said at least 50,000 children in Ireland start to drink every year and 37pc … Read More →
Monica H. Swahn, Rachel Culbreth, Ari Fodeman, Cherell Cottrell‐Daniels, Nazarius Mbona Tumwesigye, David H. Jernigan, Rogers Kasirye, Isidore Obot Drug and Alcohol Review, June 2022, Wiley DOI: 10.1111/dar.13497 Drug and Alcohol Review, June 2022, WileyAlcohol marketing is a key risk factor for alcohol use among youth but has rarely been studied in Uganda. … Read More →
01/01/2023; STAR mail; Australia Call to improve alcohol health warning labels as new study finds industry’s DrinkWise labels are failing consumers Cancer Council Victoria’s new research has revealed adult drinkers exposed to alcoholic products carrying health warning labels are more likely to consider reducing their alcohol intake when compared to those exposed to no health … Read More →
18th December 2022; The National Scot; by Karin Goodwin A NEW survey has revealed that just one in four Scots would not support a ban on sports sponsorship by the alcohol industry, The Ferret can reveal. It comes as the Scottish Government – which is currently consulting on plans to restrict alcohol marketing, including a … Read More →
The Press and Journal, 12 December 2022 by Justin Bowle Scotland’s economy would take a hit if the country’s national drink cannot be promoted in shop windows under new laws, whisky industry bosses have warned. Graeme Littlejohn, from the Scotch Whisky Association, said adverts in airports and cities are often crucial in convincing tourists to … Read More →
Thomas Norman, Dan Anderson-Luxford; Paula O’Brien & Robin Room Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy; Nov. 14th 2022 Abstract Aims: This narrative review considers traditional strategies for regulating alcohol marketing and their applicability to digital media. Method: Drawing on international research, case studies, and reports, we examine the applicability of (1) comprehensive or partial bans; (2) placement restrictions; (3) content … Read More →
7 December 2022; IOGT-NTO; Movendi International A new report published by IOGT-NTO and Movendi International, maps and describes the alcohol industry in the EU. It concludes that Big Alcohol operates a large lobby apparatus in the EU institutions with the aim to affect EU policy. The results show that the alcohol industry has met with … Read More →
ABC.net.au/news By Selina Ross 2 Dec 2022 Caterina Giorgi says telemarketing is a “dark approach” to advertising. Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that the rate of alcohol-induced deaths was at its highest in 10 years in 2021, with 1,559 deaths. The ABS said the rate increase over the last decade was “largely … Read More →
Herald Scotland, 6 December 2022 ALAN Simpson’s article on alcohol marketing and promotion (“Hiding alcohol will do nothing to stop scourge of problem drinking”, The Herald, December 2) could have been written by the Scotch Whisky Association itself. And let’s not overlook the fact that this trade body’s membership includes some of the biggest names … Read More →
November 2022 Australian Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (Fare): We all have the right to use digital technology safely. But every day millions of people across Australia, including children, are exposed to relentless digital marketing tactics designed to target their personal vulnerabilities. This is especially concerning when harmful and addictive products, like alcohol, are … Read More →