Category Archives: News Alcohol Marketing

15th November, 2021. As part of a WHO initiative to raise awareness on digital alcohol marketing, the short movie below was shown today.  Young people’s opinions on digital alcohol marketing are shared and concrete examples are discussed.    Click on this link to be redirected to the movie 

Ireland, 12-11-2021 Matheson Kate McKenna, Simon Shinkwin and Neringa Juodkunaite  The prohibition on alcohol advertising in or on a “sports area” during a sporting event will come into effect on today: 12 November, 2021. The new prohibition is part of the Irish Government efforts to reduce the consumption of alcohol in Ireland under the Public … Read More →

Peer, N., & Kengne, A. P. (2021). Predators in the park: multinational corporates versus population health. Comment, 9(11), E1479-E1480. 10-1016/S2214-109X(21)00414-9 In The Lancet Global Health, Luke N Allen and colleagues(1) address an important and topical issue. They describe the worldwide uptake of legislation and implementation of 19 policies for non-communicable diseases (NCD) recommended by WHO … Read More →

22 October 2021 by Maik Dünnbier. From Movendi. 1. Alcohol marketing causes harm to children and youth Early onset of alcohol use, higher amounts of alcohol consumption, more high-risk ways of consuming alcohol, shaping positive attitudes, expectancies, and judgements towards alcohol, and determining brand allegiance and loyalty for an entire life – these are the harmful effects … Read More →

30th September 2021 by Martin Williams. From The Herald. Scots health experts have called to an end to the lucrative sports marketing of alcohol as new research found nearly all industry ads appearing in Scottish rugby matches came without a ‘drink responsibly’ warning. There are currently no legislative restrictions on alcohol sports sponsorship in the UK and alcohol marketing is … Read More →

1st November 2021. From RNZ.  The award-winning journalist and podcast-maker has made a documentary about New Zealand’s drinking culture and the alcohol industry. Two years ago Guyon Espiner stopped drinking, and now has made a documentary, “Proof”, which he claims “it’s not a lecture about alcohol’s harm”. Rather, he wants to discuss how 20 percent of … Read More →

19th October, 2021 by Nicki Jackson. From Newsroom and Protect Our Future.  In New Zealand, Auckland Council is asking Aucklanders to reduce signs and advertising in liquor stores. Auckland Council has some points: – to protect children and vulnerable others from harmful alcohol advertising  It was found out that Māori and Pasifika children see 5 … Read More →

18th October 2021 by Ciarán Markey & Darragh Killen. From LK Shields New restrictions targeting alcohol ads are coming into force in Ireland on 12th November 2021. Additional sections of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018, that aims at controlling use and misuse of alcohol through advertising, marketing and sponsorship regulations, will enter into force. … Read More →

Yorkshire Cancer Research, 28 September 2021 New research has revealed how many cases of cancer can be linked to drinking alcohol across the world. Dr Stuart Griffiths, our Director of Research & Services, explains how better labelling could help reduce the impact of alcohol on cancer in Yorkshire. It’s clear that for many people, drinking … Read More →