Portman Group

Portman Group Confirms New CEO Appointment

The UK alcohol industry’s social responsibility body have appointed John Timothy as Chief Executive. Read more

Old English Gin Complaint Not Upheld

A complaint about the packaging of Old English Gin promoting excessive drinking has not been upheld by the Independent Complaints Panel (Panel). A copy of the full decision can be read here... Read more

Two New Members Appointed To Independent Alcohol Complaints Panel

Two new members have been appointed to the Independent Complaints Panel – the independent lay panel that considers complaints about irresponsible alcohol marketing under the Portman Group’s ... Read more

Emojis in Alcohol Marketing

Over the last couple of years our Advisory Service has seen an increasing number of requests for a view on use of emojis. It’s no surprise that advertisers want to grab hold of the latest wa... Read more

Portman Group statement on latest ONS alcohol-related death figures

“It is welcome news that the alcohol-related death rate has fallen since last year, and is down by 10% since 2008. This positive trend mirrors the significant declines in harmful drinking, b... Read more

Local Alcohol Partnerships schemes confirm support for new Local Alcohol Action Areas

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K Cider 500ml Can Complaint Not Upheld

A complaint about the packaging of K Cider promoting immoderate drinking and urging the consumer to drink rapidly or ‘down’ the product in one, has not been upheld by the Independent Complai... Read more

Crest Super 10% 500ml Can Complaint Not Upheld

A complaint about the packaging of Crest Super promoting irresponsible drinking has not been upheld by the Independent Complaints Panel (Panel). A copy of the full decision can be read here... Read more

Oranjeboom 8.5% 500ml Can Complaint Not Upheld

A complaint about the packaging of Oranjeboom promoting immoderate drinking and rapid or ‘down’ in one consumption has not been upheld by the Independent Complaints Panel (Panel). A copy of... Read more

Portman Group Statement on NHS Digital Health Survey for England 2015

“It is welcome that underage drinking continues to decline and is now at its lowest recorded level. This indicates that the combination of robust ID schemes, life skills education and progra... Read more