Sample Gallery of Responsible Alcohol Ads

These ads were chosen because they were seen in Ontario, had minimal potential for negative impact, and adheres to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) Liquor Advertising Guidelines [PDF].

Name: Ingredients

Product Company: Bacardi

Description: This billboard poster (Summer 2006) promoting Bacardi rum illustrates responsible content, as it does not use tactics that attract youth to advertisements – such as humour or animal characters.

Tagline: Ingredients: Single Barrels. Patience. Single Barrel Aged Rum.

ingredients - responsible ad.
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Name: European Quality

Product Company: Heineken

Description: This bus shelter ad (seen Summer 2006) by Heineken is an example of responsible messaging. It appeals to older audiences through commenting on the quality of their beer. The ad does not associate beer with lifestyle situations that can promote a lifestyle of frequent alcohol use.

Tagline: European for "superior quality"

European Quality - responsible ad.
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