Today's alcohol brands have a lot to consider when developing marketing campaigns for alcohol products, including ensuring the campaign is targeted to people of legal drinking age and that no drinking among youth is portrayed or glamorized. They must also avoid the promotion of alcohol use that leads to risky drinking behaviors, or they will face serious fines from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

This page highlights news and trends, regulations, and standout campaigns in the alcoholic beverage and cannabis verticals, including studies on cannabis and alcohol consumption and other news making headlines across the alcohol industry.

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Ryan Reynolds Spoofs Netflix’s Hot Frosty in New Aviation Gin Ad

Ryan Reynolds, via his Maximum Effort agency, parodies the recent Netflix hit Hot Frosty in an Aviation gin ad.

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Smirnoff Names Troye Sivan Its New ‘Chief Vibes Officer’

Diageo’s Smirnoff has kicked off a multi-year partnership with Troye Sivan.

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How Johnnie Walker Turned a Century-Old Mascot into a Rallying Cry That’s Endured for 25 Years

The inspiration for "Keep Walking," the Striding Man mascot received a much-needed makeover at the start of the campaign.

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Ketel One Collabs With Patrick Schwarzenegger to Give Brand a Modern Twist

Actor-entrepreneur Patrick Schwarzenegger is the first “spirit advisor” for Ketel One, anchoring a social, digital and experiential effort during the crucial year-end selling season.

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Heineken USA Appoints Ex-Dos Equis Marketer Alison Payne As CMO

She will transition from her current role overseeing international brands out of Amsterdam.

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How the Maker of Hendrick’s Gin and Glenfiddich Is Breaking Through With Gen Z

William Grant & Sons managing director Paul Basford on the consumer insights that matter.

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Resume Rewind: How Molson Coors CMO Sofia Colucci Reaffirmed Her Love for Marketing

Her first company’s management trainee program worked wonders for Molson Coors chief marketing officer Sofia Colucci, she told ADWEEK for video series Resume Rewind, sponsored by entertainment wiki hosting service [...]

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Heineken’s Technology Stops Smartphones From Ruining Gigs

Heineken developed a technology that encourages people to ditch their smartphones during music events.

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Diageo Is All In on AI, Retail Media and Workplace Diversity

Performance marketing lead Shane O'Rourke on the future of commerce.

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Toast Heard Round the World: Kentucky Bourbon Trail Kicks off New Campaign with Global Livestream

The rebrand’s goal is to position the Kentucky Bourbon Trail as a vacation destination to rival the well-trafficked wine country in California—call it the Sonoma of the South.

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Booze? Mais Non! Emily in Paris Joins the Sober Curious Brand Boom

The modern temperance movement gets a major image boost via entertainment and business.

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It Started With One Beer, but Samuel Adams Is So Much More

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Jim Koch's pioneering craft brewery has stayed relevant as tastes changed.

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Guinness Wants to Be Soccer Fans’ Favorite Beer With Premier League Partnership

Diageo tells local stories with universal truths about fandom.

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Malibu and Olympic Champion Tom Daley Warn Swimmers: ‘Don’t Drink and Dive’

After announcing his retirement from diving, Olympic medalist Tom Daley stars in Malibu's PSA about the dangers of mixing alcohol and water.

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Does Your Brand Have an Intellectual Alibi?

Putting logic behind the emotional decision of choosing a product.