Supreme Court's ruling in a tobacco case is hailed as a victory for commercial freedom of speech

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Trade associations for ad agencies and marketers are pleased with the Supreme Court ruling overturning Massachusetts regulations that sought to curb tobacco ads near schools and at child's eye-level in stores. Tobacco marketers also welcome the decision, while the American Cancer Society noted that the placement of cigarette ads near schools and playgrounds is hardly coincidental.

Government regulation, Massachusetts, TOBACCO PRODUCTS, Tobacco Manufacturing, Cigarettes, Cigarette Manufacturing, Laws, regulations and rules, Tobacco industry, United States. Supreme Court, Advertising and children, Freedom of information, Advertising law

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During Breaks in Game, Satire and Silliness

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The 2004 Super Bowl game on CBS featured 30 minutes of questionable and debatable quality of advertising at $2.3 million for each 30 seconds of promotional time. Most of the ads provided exaggerated and satiric humor.

Radio, TV, publisher representatives, TV Advertising, Media Representatives, Advertising, Public affairs, Sports Teams and Clubs, Sports clubs, managers, & promoters, Professional Football, Social aspects, Economic aspects, Television advertising, Super Bowl Game (Football), Football (Professional), 2004 AD

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One court battle between Miller and Anheuser-Busch is called off, but their war is far from over

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Miller Brewing Company and Anheuseur Busch Companies continue their intensely competetive marketing of low carbohydrate beers without taking legal action at this time.

Legal issues & crime, Product information, Marketing procedures, Market share, Company legal issue, Marketing, Brewing industry, Breweries, Company marketing practices, Anheuser-Busch Companies Inc., BUD, Miller Brewing Co., Company market share, Low-carbohydrate diet, Low carbohydrate diet

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