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The Portman Group is announced as the latest ICAS associate member

Stuart Mitchell

The International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation (ICAS) is thrilled to expand its membership with the addition of The Portman Group.   The Portman Group, the UK’s social responsibility body and regulator for alcohol labelling, packaging and promotion, is the latest associate member to join the International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation (ICAS), becoming its 35th member. The Portman Group is the self-regulator for the naming, packaging, promotion, and sponsorship of alcoholic products in the UK. The Portman Group was established in 1989 to ensure responsible business practices in the alcohol industry, and…

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ABAC joins ICAS as new associate member

Stuart Mitchell

The International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation (ICAS) and its members warmly welcomes the ABAC Scheme as associate member.  ABAC, the Alcohol Beverages Advertising Scheme, is a non-profit organization established to promote  responsible marketing of alcohol beverages in Australia. ABAC achieves this through an effective advertising self-regulatory system, and through education and advisory services for the industry. The ABAC Scheme is administered by a Management Committee which, along with government, includes representatives from the industry and advertising. It is funded by the industry via membership levies, direct signatory fees and pre-vetting fees. The ABAC Responsible…

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ICAS heads to New York City for its 2024 Annual Meetings

Stuart Mitchell

The International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation (ICAS) is delighted to announce that its 2024 Annual Meetings will take place in New York City. For the first time, their meetings will be co-hosted by BBB National Programs, and they are excited to participate in the NAD 2024 conference scheduled for September 16th and 17th. The ICAS meetings are scheduled for September 18th, offering thematic discussions on the latest trends, challenges, and advancements in advertising self-regulation. These discussions will include representatives from ad standards bodies, industry leaders, regulatory authorities, and professionals from…

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ICAS releases 2022/2023 Global SRO Database and Factbook

Stuart Mitchell

The International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation (ICAS) is proud to release the sixth edition of its Global SRO Database and Factbook. Since 2017, ICAS has been collecting  basic facts and figures on existing self-regulatory systems. By bringing more transparency on how SROs operate in the different markets represented in its network, ICAS hopes to contribute to a better understanding of advertising self-regulation by the industry, regulators, and the general public. What information is included? information about the governance of SROs and their funding model; links to the main advertising standards currently in force at…

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ICAS supports new Global Standards Coalition created to reduce harmful drinking

Stuart Mitchell

The International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation (ICAS) is delighted to support the new Global Standards Coalition, a coalition of leading retailers, business organizations, e-commerce and digital platforms, as well as advertising associations that have joined forces to further accelerate reductions in harmful use of alcohol and encourage more responsible marketing of alcohol beverages. The Global Standards Coalition, led by the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD), aims to create a positive movement that globally drives initiatives to help reduce harmful drinking and promote moderation among those who choose to drink.  The coalition will focus on proactive measures…

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