Help Eliminate Tobacco Industry Store Advertising

 

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Store Ads

Tobacco companies have greatly intensified their marketing efforts in stores. These efforts are intended to increase demand, ensure an ever-present supply of product for the addicted
customer and entice new customers. Stores in New York State have an average of 17 tobacco ads displayed.

Many stores receive payment and/or discounts in exchange for prime placement of product and signage. In-store marketing of cigarettes increases smokers’ daily consumption by cueing smokers to light up, reduces current smokers’ resolve to quit and encourages former smokers to resume smoking.

In-store advertising of tobacco products

Entices children and young people to begin smoking

Portrays smoking as normative, even desirable

Is more prevalent in convenience stores, a frequent shopping destination for teens

TAKE ACTION NOW
  • If you are bothered by large amounts of tobacco ads in or around your local stores, let your elected officials know.
  • If you see exterior ads near schools or playgrounds, ask that the ads be removed.
  • If you see tobacco ads near candy or snacks, ask that the ads be removed.
  • Request the store to remove their tobacco ads.
  • Contact your local community partnership for more information on in-store advertising.