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 →
Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs (Just Accepted). Article Tools Add to Favorites Email to a Friend Download Citation Track Citations Nathan Critchlow , PhD1, Crawford Moodie , PhD1, Anne Marie … 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 →
Drug and Alcohol Review, First published: 24 November 2022; Authors: June Leung, Sally Casswell (photo) and others. Abstract Introduction Alcohol abstinence remains common among adults globally, although low and middle-income countries are experiencing declines in abstention. The effect of alcohol policies on lifetime abstinence is poorly understood. The International Alcohol Control (IAC) policy index was … Read More →
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation that could see alcohol advertising banned across all public spaces. 17 Nov. 2022 Daily Record; By Chris McCall Glen’s vodka was announced as an official sponsor of the SPFL in 2020 Football clubs could be banned from advertising alcohol on match shirts or in stadiums under tough new regulations … Read More →