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Business Rejection of Proposed Scottish Alcohol Advertising Ban is Widespread

/ March 9th 2023
Industry News Scotland

Advertising bodies and media organisations have issued a joint statement today, reacting strongly against the Scottish Government’s proposals to ban alcohol advertising and marketing, which can be read here.

This collection of articles highlights why a blanket advertising ban is not the best solution and offers alternative approaches to be considered:

The Scotsman – Scottish Government’s plans to restrict alcohol advertising risk doing more harm than good

Scottish Tourism Alliance – An open letter to Scottish Government to halt the proposed ban on alcohol advertising and promotion

The Scotsman – Alcohol advertising ban Scotland: Whisky firms on why consultation could make or break the industry

The Times –  Advertising ban will destroy our industry, drinks companies warn

The Scotsman – Alcohol advertising ban Scotland: What is in the plans and how far do they go?

The Times – Whisky distillers fear drinks marketing ban