Portman Group dismisses complaints against “cartoon” alcohol brands
The UK's alcohol advertising watchdog has ruled in favour of two producers accused of using cartoon-like imagery that could appeal…
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ByUK: Allied moves to discourage ad regulation
Allied Domecq has made moves to state its intentions against external advertising regulation.
UK: Saatchi joins Portman Group campaign
The UK drinks industry watchdog The Portman Group has signed up the global advertising agency M&C Saatchi to produce a…
If not self-regulation, self-restraint
As the UK drinks industry awaits publication of the government's National Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy, increasing attention is likely to…
UK: WSA instigates international code of practice
The Federation Internationale des Vins et Spiriteux (International Federation of Wines and Spirits - FIVS) has decided to follow the…
UK: Portman Group censures Shag brand
The UK drinks industry self-regulatory watchdog, The Portman Group, has censured a range of RTD products sold under the brand…
UK: Alcoholics plan test case
According to a report in the Sunday Times, a group of 12 alcoholics are planning to sue drinks companies for…