Belvedere Vodka Ad Banned for Suggestion that Alcohol Makes a Party
December 29th, 2014
Regulators ban ad for suggesting that a successful night out hinges on the drinking of booze.
Browsing the "alcohol" Tag
How TINA.org Readers Ruled in 2014
December 29th, 2014
Reader submissions flagging deceptive advertising helped TINA.org have a great year.
The BluCetin Blues: ‘Modern Life’ Can Be So Hard
November 3rd, 2014
Question this self-proclaimed remedy for people whose "modern life" demands they have a good time.
Did Miller Just Say it Invented Light Beer?
October 28th, 2014
Why yes it did. But you should know that there's a certain spin to this tale featured in current ads.
Study Says ‘Drink Responsibly’ Messages Fall Terribly Short
September 29th, 2014
Messages promote products instead of conveying relevant public health information, study finds.
When is Russian Vodka Not a Russian Vodka?
September 18th, 2013
Stolichnaya is claiming not to be Russian after boycott.
Coors Light
August 13th, 2013
You there, beer drinker. You may think Coors Light comes in the world’s most refreshing can because Coors’ ads say
Are All Alcohol Ads Misleading?
June 7th, 2013
I was surprised when I learned that there are no specific rules or regulations governing alcohol advertising on television. While
Figuring out Beer Labels Can Give You a Hangover
March 17th, 2013
How many fewer calories are you really getting in light beer?
Four Loko Labels Get a Makeover
February 13th, 2013
Agency wants consumers to know how much alcohol really is in Four Loko.
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
January 10th, 2012
In addition to collecting federal excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and ammunition, TTB is also responsible for assuring compliance with federal tobacco and alcohol labeling and marketing requirements.
Foreign Beer May Actually Be Brewed Locally
December 8th, 2011
Their ads entice you with visions of far-off lands, beautiful people speaking with accents, and the unique taste of imported
Self-regulation in the Alcohol Industry
October 9th, 2011
The alcohol industry’s self-regulation efforts have historically focused on three main areas – drunk driving, underage drinking, and problem drinking