A total ban on alcohol advertising is necessary to ensure public health. Researchers from the University of Gent state this in a new study commissioned by the Belgian Science Policy (BELSPO). In Belgium, the so-called “Covenant on Advertising and Marketing of Alcoholic Beverages” must unite the “public health” and “economy” interests. The Jury for Ethical … Read More →
Mumbrella.com April 23, 2019 5:59 ; by Brittney Rigby Queensland’s state government has announced it will ban junk food and alcohol ads at government-owned outdoor sites in an effort to combat childhood obesity. The restrictions for out-of-home ads featuring high fat, salt and sugar products, or alcohol, will be rolled out in consultation with … Read More →
News from IOGT, 12 April 2019 The Ministry of Commerce of Cambodia met with the Supreme Consultative Council to discuss introducing a sub-decree to regulate advertising of alcoholic products. The sub-decree aims to minimize the negative effects on society of alcohol advertising. The meeting focused on the negative impacts of alcohol ads to Cambodians and … Read More →
The NEWDAILY, 11th April 2019 Research released this week exposed the lucrative, but largely undeclared, relationship between Australia’s top Instagram influencers and the alcohol industry. The study by health promotion foundation VicHealth looked at how many of Australia’s top 70 influencers had collaborated with an alcohol brand in the past 12 months. Photo: VicHealth Researchers … Read More →
Only Melbourne Storm and Western Bulldogs don’t accept money from drinks industry, report finds Mike Hytner The Guardian, Tue 9 Apr 2019 A new study has highlighted the extent to which alcohol advertising is ingrained within Australia’s two major football codes, with concerns raised about the effects of the near-blanket exposure on children. Photo: An … Read More →
VicHealth has says there needs to be a crack down on social media influencers advertising alcoholic brands without revealing they are being paid to do so. Melissa Meehan Australian Associated April 9, 2019 It’s time to call last drinks on ‘influencers’ using social media to sell cocktails, wine and champagne, VicHealth says. Victoria’s health promotion … Read More →
9 April 2019 Oliver Peterson 6PRAlcohol AdvertisingMeg Coffeyoliver petersonOliver Peterson Perth LIVEPerth LIVEsocial media According to new research by VicHealth, the unregulated promotion of alcoholic drinks on social media is rife. “Influencers” post photos of themselves with alcoholic brands without declaring they have been paid to do so. They often have hundreds of thousands of … Read More →
The reporter; 6 April 2019 By Dawit Endeshaw The proclamation that seeks to ban any broadcast media advertisement on alcoholic drinks, from 6:00 AM in the morning to 9:00 PM in the evening, will start to take effect starting next month, May 29, 2019, The Reporter has learnt. As per Article 74(4) of the Proclamation, … Read More →
21-Mar-2019 By Beth Newhart Brands are increasingly turning to social media influencers to promote their products and reach a younger audience. This is spreading to alcohol, and influencer marketing platform Traackr analyzed how alcohol brands are engaging with the new trend. Link to source: https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2019/03/21/Traackr-dives-deep-into-the-influencers-of-alcohol
European Public Health Alliance | Mar 12, 2019 | CAP & Health, Food, Drink and Agriculture | Analysis & Opinion Why wine promotion funds should be phased-out for a sustainable EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The CAP dedicates a budget of over €1.1 billion per year to support the wine sector. In the period 2014-2018 … Read More →