FTC Commends Liquor Ad Practices

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Alcohol marketers and their agencies breathed a sigh of relief last week following the release of a federal study that concludes the industry is doing a good job of not targeting underage drinkers.
Nonetheless, the Federal Trade Commission recommended the industry avoid placing ads in media where more than half the audience is under 21. Ad agencies say that is already being done. “Agencies are not looking for an environment that is going to raise the ire of Congress,” said one media buyer for a national shop.

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