Stop
Philip Morris International's Use of
Popular Argentinean Bands to Target Youth!
Sponsored
by:
BASTA!, Global
Youth Action on Tobacco
OVERVIEW: Philip Morris International’s Argentina subsidiary, Massalin Particulares, is promoting Philip Morris cigarettes to young people via a nationwide “Iron Friends” concert series during June and July 2010. The promotional campaign involves extensive advertising online and in stores; prizes attractive to young people, e.g. an autographed guitar, iPods, and meetings with the bands; and free cigarette pack distribution at concerts. Argentinean youth are calling on the participating bands, which are very popular with young people in Argentina, to show they care about their fans by going “tobacco industry-free.”
TAKE ACTION! Sign the global petition to the bands (espagnol) Your letter will sent to some of the bands that have agreed to participate in the promotion.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
- "Iron Friends" promotional website (see below for a few screenshots)
- BASTA!
IMAGES OF CAMPAIGN PROMOTIONS:
