June 2022 from Alcohol Focus Scotland and the Alcohol Marketing Expert Network. ABOUT THIS REPORT In September 2020, Alcohol Focus Scotland reconstituted an international expert network on alcohol marketing (‘the Network’) to update its 2017 report on alcohol marketing, Promoting Good Health from Childhood, and inform action by the Scottish Government. The Network … Read More →
FARE, Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education; June 22, 2022; Editorial ast year, a Dan Murphy’s mobile billboard rolled into Byron Bay, parking itself 185 metres from Byron Bay High School. Emblazoned across it read, “Go for a skate while you wait for your Dan Murphy’s order to arrive.” Our community expects advertising of harmful … Read More →
Join Alcohol Focus Scotland and the Alcohol Marketing Expert Network for the online launch of their new report. Thu, 30 June 2022 10:00 – 11:00 BST Exposure to alcohol marketing causes consumption. It encourages positive attitudes towards alcohol, influences our drinking behaviour and creates a culture where regular alcohol consumption is considered normal and desirable. … Read More →
Alcohol Action Ireland, March 2022 Alcohol use has historically been more prevalent among men, but today as the gender gap narrows, women are drinking more than previous generations. Alcohol is a leading global factor for early death for young women. According to data published in a global study, Irish women are near the top of … Read More →
Sadie Boniface; , Amanda M. Atkinson; Nathan Critchlow; Michaela Jones; Beth Meadows & Katherine Severi Published online in ‘Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy’ : Dec 202; Abstract This commentary about alcohol marketing regulation in the UK draws on a conference held by the Institute of Alcohol Studies, highlighting a need for policy interventions to prevent harm and … Read More →
It has come to our attention that on the 17th of November, 2021 a webinar on alcohol marketing research policy in Ireland will take place online (on Zoom). About this event The UK-Ireland Alcohol Research Network (AcoRN) would like to invite you to a webinar exploring one of our key research areas: alcohol marketing. You … Read More →
MARK PETTICREW, NASON MAANI, LUISA PETTIGREW, HARRY RUTTER, and MAY C I VAN SCHALKWYK The Milbank Quarterly, Vol. 98, No. 4, 2020 (pp. 1290-1328) Policy Points:Nudges steer people toward certain options but also allow them to gotheir own way. “Dark nudges” aim to change consumer behavior againsttheir best interests. “Sludge” uses cognitive biases to make … Read More →
Fact sheet – 5 facts about alcohol and cancer Download: English (PDF, 812.9 KB) This factsheet provides five important facts for policy makers, health professionals and the general public about the links between alcohol consumption and a range of cancer types. This affects not only people who drink alcohol but also their families, friends and … Read More →
27 April, 2021 by Emma Cranston. From VinePair. Most people understand that when an influencer recommends a product to their fans, the content is considered “influencer marketing.” But what many don’t realize is that these deals are rarely made directly between the actual influencer and the brand. The process is the following: he brand will … Read More →
28 April, 2021 by Josh Taylor. From The Guardian. Social media giant gave organisation behind a page for Australian 13- to 17-year-olds option to run alcohol, smoking and gambling ads for as little as $3. Facebook is allowing businesses to advertise to children as young as 13 who express an interest in smoking, extreme weight … Read More →