By Alejandro Calvillo March 21, 2026 This article by Alejandro Calvillo originally appeared in the March 21, 2026 edition of Sin Embargo. As a society we are drowning in advertising, to such a degree that we do not fully distinguish it; we have no idea how it determines our habits, our choices. Advertising has the capacity to … Read More →
Institute of Alcohol Studies; Blogpost; 17th March 2026 | By Eadaoin Cott Last year, the alcohol industry managed to delay Ireland’s alcohol health warning labels (AHWLs) for another 2 years. What’s going on and what arguments did they make? Given the extent of alcohol-related harm across the European Union, member states are increasingly considering warning labels … Read More →
Institute of alcohol studies IAS, London, 16-03-2026 Bribing politicians. Writing governments’ own alcohol policies. Targeting children with cheap sachets and mini-bottles. Exploiting migrant workers in conditions described as modern slavery. This is the alcohol industry in the Global South and our new film exposes it. While markets in wealthier countries stagnate, giants like Diageo, AB … Read More →
Alcohol industry marketing to young people on social media: Today’s landscape, tomorrow’s challenges Register
Conversation, March 10 2026 Highlights Shows how alcohol marketing is targeted to women on takeaway products in Australian retail outlets (using bottles, labels, and packaging of 473 products). Applies semiotics to illustrate how alcohol is signified to enable access to gendered emotions, such as happiness, wellness, resilience and confidence. Identifies how alcohol companies reinforce and … Read More →
SLR, Scottish Local Retailer; 10 March 2026 The Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities have published a new strategy aimed at reducing deaths and harms caused by misuse of alcohol and drugs, which includes plans to target the affordability, attractiveness and availability of alcohol, including next steps on alcohol marketing restrictions. As part … Read More →
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 →