New research by the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth (CAMY) and the Boston University School of Public Health suggests that underage youth’s alcohol consumption in the United States is dominated by a relatively small number of alcohol brands. In comparison, adult consumption is nearly twice as widely spread among different brands.   These conclusions Read More →

The United States Federal Trade Commission is currently examining underage exposure to online alcohol marketing, reports REUTERS. The FTC review will lead to recommendations to the alcohol industry on how to better protect minors from exposure to their marketing.   As reported earlier in April of 2012, the FTC is extensively looking into digital alcohol Read More →

A Finnish group of retail lobbyists are trying to have advertising regulations relaxed in their sector. The retailers want the same regulations as pubs, clubs and restaurants. This would in effect mean the option for limited period promotions offering money off for those buying large quantities.   Finland based businesses in the hospitality industry are Read More →

2 January 2013 On the first October of 2012 I attended a meeting held at the Eurocare office in Brussels. This was a meeting organized by EUCAM with the purpose of developing a collective strategy on alcohol marketing, to be shared and implemented by NGOs and health organizations through Europe. The meeting was attended by Read More →