Ballistic, Hairyman and Great Northern all drew marketing and packaging complaints in the latest roundup of ABAC adjudications.
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Social media complaints still preoccupying ABAC
The Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code has released its latest quarterly report, noting social media posts continue to be the largest source of complaints to its adjudication panel.
Brews News Week #325 Isn’t It Ironic
This week on the podcast, the team discuss the $5m grant for Aussie brewers, DrinkWise puts a spotlight on older drinkers and Broo voids liquidation of Mildura home.
Brews News Week #321 Le Hype
This week on the podcast, the team discuss the growth of craft on the Sunshine Coast, new recommendations from ABAC and who had to hand back their AIBA trophy.
ABAC recommends complaint time limitations
An ABAC adjudication panel has recommended that time limits be imposed for complaints about marketing after being forced to rule on a five-year-old social media post.
Brews News Week #319 Live from Good Beer Week
This week on the podcast, the team make time during Good Beer Week to catch up over the weeks news including new labelling conditions which could be imposed on brewers.
‘High-risk activities’ again discussed by ABAC
A host of beers have faced alcohol advertising watchdog ABAC, including more relating to the portrayal of alcohol in high-risk activities.
Brews News Week #314 Good Point Well Made
This week on the podcast, the team just how ‘Forever Original’ Coopers new releases actually are and Lion’s small share in a Newcastle beer.
Brews News Week #312 It’s Confusing
This week on the podcast, the team get fired up in defence of ABAC and rejoice over a new recycling scheme.
ABAC refutes pandemic marketing criticism
The Cancer Council has admitted that it was behind a series of pandemic-related complaints in a report which critiqued advertising watchdog ABAC.