Australian beer ads slammed for 'sexism'

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SYDNEY–A television campaign launching SA Brewing’s new brand, Eagle Bitter, has caused an uproar across Australia that could result in the brewery being….he Advertising Standards Council, an industry watchdog group, has begun an inquiry into the Eagle Bitter commercials following complaints that the ads are sexist and demeaning to women.Should the ASC uphold the complaints, SA Brewing will be forced to withdraw the ads from broadcast and reconsider the marketing strategy behind the advertising of the brand.The

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