People in two minds about their attitudes towards ethnic minority groups become more unfavourable when exposed to anti-racism advertising or arguments, according to new research.
Source: Gregory Maio, The Development of Anti-Racism Advertisements: Effects of Attitude Ambivalence and Attitude Function, Cardiff University (029 2087 6260)
Links: ESRC press release
Date: 2002-Dec
The drinks industry produced a revised code of practice clamping down on the use by alcohol producers of 'irresponsible' promotions, sponsorship deals, websites and branded merchandise such as toys and clothing.
Source: Code of Practice on the Naming, Packaging and Promotion of Alcoholic Drinks (Third Edition), Portman Group (020 7907 3700)
Links: Code (pdf) | Summary
Date: 2002-Sep
An article argued that food and drink advertising targeted at children is contributing to an epidemic of obesity. But a think-tank pamphlet said that learning to handle advertising is part of children's education, and that children should not be protected from it by increased regulation.
Source: Faith McLellan, 'Marketing and advertising: harmful to children s health', The Lancet 28.9.02 (020 7424 4910) | Adrian Furnham, Growing Up With Advertising, Social Affairs Unit (020 7637 4356)
Links: Lancet | Independent article
Date: 2002-Sep