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New Study Finds Smartphone Apps Are Promoting Smoking, Often in Kid-Friendly Ways

It is deeply troubling that such a powerful and rapidly expanding marketing tool, one that reaches kids easily and cost-effectively, is being used to promote smoking. As the researchers conclude, the study "identifies a new trend of promoting tobacco pro
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
added Oct 26, 2012 18:01
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Tobacco control advocacy in the age of social media: using Facebook, Twitter and Change

This paper presents three case studies of using social media for tobacco control advocacy, demonstrates how social media can facilitate direct and effective action, and provides tools and lessons learned for future campaigns.
Tobacco Control
added Oct 10, 2012 05:20
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[UK, USA] Need a light? It’s okay, I’ll just plug it in ($$)

Tech & Media ...fundraising for CN Creative, which is developing a new type of “smoking cessation device”. Across the Atlantic, Catterton...to make our device as close as possible to the experience of smoking.” His company has received backing from Bri
Times Of London (uk)
added Jun 11, 2012 14:48
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[Asia, China] ‘Zhonghua’ tobacco advertisement in Shanghai: a descriptive study

Consistent with the national ban, no direct tobacco advertisements were found in newspapers or on TV. However, statements about counterfeit ‘Zhonghua’ cigarettes indirectly promoted Zhonghua tobacco through newspapers. ... Conclusions Zhonghua cigaret
Tobacco Control
added Apr 6, 2013 05:07
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Bulgarian energy commission head resigns at request of PM over illegal cigarette selling business

Four days after Yuliana Ivanova was appointed as the new head of Bulgaria’s State Energy and Water Regulatory Commission, she resigned ... after it emerged that she had owned a company that had illegally sold cigarettes online.
Sofia Globe
added Feb 17, 2013 14:27
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‘Smoking and Sex’ First Challenge in Video Contest Series Aiming to Put the Edge Back Into Anti-Tobacco Education

‘Smoking and Sex' is the first contest in the Tobacco Sucks Video Contest series ... Videos can be funny, dramatic or outrageous – whatever makes for the most compelling and engaging video possible. Anything is allowed except for profanity or nudity.
PR Web
added Feb 12, 2013 18:46
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YouTube: a promotional vehicle for little cigars and cigarillos?

The vast majority of information on YouTube about LCCs promotes their use. It is critical to monitor content on LCCs posted on YouTube, and develop appropriate health messages to counter pro-LCC content, and appropriately inform potential consumers of th
Tobacco Control
added Oct 10, 2012 04:33
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[Europe] Malta to launch website on additives used by tobacco industry

Malta is one of 15 European countries which will be launching a website to inform the public about harmful and toxic additives used by the tobacco industry to make cigarettes more attractive. This project is the brainchild of the RIVM and the German Can
Times of Malta (mt)
added Sep 14, 2012 08:44
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Smokers Utopia Announces New Rating System For E Cigarette Reviews

Price, customer service, warranty, selection and deceptive marketing techniques are the brutal issues covered on the companies that the general public buys from on a daily basis.
PR Newswire
added Jul 15, 2012 08:41
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New York Sues Online Cigarette Business for Evading Taxes

Robert and Marcia Gordon, of Salamanca, New York, who operate “All of Our Butts,” a website that purports to sell “tax free” cigarettes, were named as defendants in a complaint filed today in federal court in Manhattan. . . . Robert and Marcia Gordon, o
Business Week/Bloomberg
added Jun 23, 2012 23:02
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