The increased use of digital channels has transformed the way people interact with brands and see advertising. In September 2021, IARD members formed a unique partnership with leading global advertising, public relations and influencer agencies to lead the way in ...
Read More20% drop in alcohol-attributable deaths underscores progress but highlights need for continued action Most countries on-track to meet 2030 targets Wednesday 17 September 2025 – Today, the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) publishes its Progress Report: Alcohol Consumption and ...
Read MoreGBD-based IARD report finds alcohol-attributable road injury mortality has fallen faster than overall road injury mortality since 2010 Washington, DC / London, 8 July 26 – A new global analysis published by the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) finds ...
Read MoreLaunched in September 2014, these Digital Guiding Principles were the first ever set of global guidelines for beverage alcohol producers to require the content of any online marketing and social media use to meet the same high standards that apply ...
Read MorePreventing underage exposure to online alcohol advertising: how to add safeguards to social media marketing The 12 members of the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) are committed to ensuring that their online alcohol marketing communications meet the same high ...
Read MoreLaunched in September 2014, these Digital Guiding Principles were the first ever set of global guidelines for beverage alcohol producers to require the content of any online marketing and social media use to meet the same high standards that apply ...
Read MoreOn 16 September 2020 the journal Drug and Alcohol Review published a response which IARD submitted to the publication: Rehm, J., Crépault, J.-F., Wettlaufer, A., Manthey, J., & Shield, K. D. (2020). What is the best indicator of the harmful ...
Read MoreSymbols or written age restrictions will be added to labels globally on alcohol drinks produced by IARD members, sending an even clearer message that these products are not for minors. The initiative also applies to alcohol-free extensions of alcohol brands ...
Read MoreGlobal effort to embed five Digital Guiding Principles (DG Ps) across thousands of brands on platforms including You Tube, Instagram, and X Producers use cutting-edge technology and collaborate with digital platforms to help ensure marketing reaches only those over the legal purchase age ...
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