Anti-Tobacco Campaigners Condemn Marlboro's 'I AM Marlboro' Global Advertising Campaign
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Anti-tobacco groups criticize Philip Morris International's 'I AM Marlboro' campaign, alleging it targets youth despite the company's claims to phase out cigarettes, with experts noting the campaign's appeal to identity formation among young people across various countries.
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Why It Matters
PMI has been transitioning towards smoke-free products but faces criticism for continued cigarette marketing.
Anti-tobacco campaigners have condemned a global advertising campaign for Marlboro by Philip Morris International (PMI), saying the company is being duplicitous in claiming it wants to end cigarette sales. [...] A PMI spokesperson said: "Philip Morris International today is a drastically different company from a decade ago. [...] Our marketing is restricted to adults and subject to both our own marketing code and legal requirements designed to prevent youth appeal or access."
What to Watch
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Increased regulatory scrutiny of PMI's marketing practices
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What regulatory actions will follow the campaign's launch?
