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The article focuses on the Australian Tobacco Plain Packaging Bill of 2011, which is legislative policy aimed at reducing the rate of smoking in Australia. Information is provided on the validity of the bill, which regulates the appearance of cigarette packaging and requires graphic health warnings to be displayed for public health purposes.

The article discusses the use of complex computer generated virtual reality environments in television advertisements. For the Djarum Mezzo cigarette ads, Sway Studios in Westwood, California believes that a commercial should not be good enough but perfect. It was John Kosinski who directed the whole storyboard and Robert Nederhorst who supervised the visual-effects.

Cigarette ads are long gone from TV screens, and when the smoke from the latest battle clears, they may be out of print. Examines why, despite loud protests and formidable lobbying, the ban may actually help cigarette companies.

The article discusses the impact of Marlboro cigarette brand advertisements across the world and also reflects on the views of several U.S-based health experts on electronic cigarettes. Topics discussed include a report released in 1964 which informed about connection between smoking and lung cancers, death of three actors who acted in Marlboro brand advertisement and views of thoracic surgeon Gary Hochheiser on the advantages of e-cigarettes.

Focuses on the advertising of cigarettes which can give young people the wrong idea about smoking. Bubble gum cigarettes. INSET: Looks can be deceiving..

Discusses the sentiments of antismoking groups in the United States blaming tobacco companies for trying to get teens to smoke. Regulation issued by the American government; Surveys showing strong dependence to smoking; Contributory factors to heart and lung diseases; Danger to second-hand smoke; Major role of the advertisements; Targeting young women.

Presents guidelines for teachers on discussing the effects of tobacco advertising on teenagers. Promotion of tobacco products; Techniques used in advertisements; Effects associated with using tobacco.

Reports that the United States Federal Trade Commission, the government agency that regulates advertising, required cigarette makers to show that their light cigarettes truly yield lower levels of cancer-causing substances.

Reports on how the ban on cigarette billboard advertisements has made billboard advertising prices more attractive for companies in the United States.

Focuses on health care issues in San Diego, California. Five major objectives and strategies to ease hospital accessibility and improve San Diego's general health care system; Results of the study by the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) on the impact of cigarette advertising in the likelihood of teenage smoking; Details on the outreach program of Cancer Care Incorporated.

Shows several mocked cigarette advertisements made by children. Warning against smoking; Effect on health.

A list of the five bizarre endorsements is presented including Sugar Puffs featuring John Cooper Clarke, Winston Cigarettes featuring Fred Flinstone, and Viagra featuring Brazilian soccer player Pele.

The article reports on a contention between Lorillard Inc. and rival R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. over whether a company in North Carolina can commandeer an everyday word or phrase for its exclusive use in advertising in 2011. The implication of resolving the issue for the North Carolina Business Court in Greensboro is noted. The word "pleasure" was registered for the Newport cigarette brand in 2005 as a trademark by Lorillard. The issue is said to illustrate the efforts of firms to protect brand identities.

The article reports on the result of a study conducted on children 11-14 years old which revealed that exposure to cigarette advertising as a significant risk factor for smoking initiation in the U.S.

The article discusses about efforts mode to control high rate of deaths caused by tobacco. Smoking is the number one cause of illness and death in the industrialized world. Youth smoking prevention campaigns ran simultaneously with cigarette ads, a contradictory strategy that was part of a plan to help prevent implementation of more meaningful tobacco marketing regulations. The tobacco industry remains a public health threat. The annual death toll from tobacco products is five million people worldwide. One million deaths alone occur in the U.S. Fortunately, domestic trends show that awareness campaigns have translated into declining smoking rates. Continued antismoking efforts should be made to counter tobacco industry influence, both domestically and internationally.

Reports on the decision of R.J. Reynolds to stop the company's promotional Camel Club for its cigarettes brand. Details on the sales promotion effort; Products given to customers; Factors influencing the move of the company.

Presents the result of a study conducted by Charles King and Michael Siegel in 2001 on cigarette advertisement aimed at young people.

Cites a study published in the `Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology,' which found that cigarette smoking does not help a person lose weight. Use of ultra-thin models in cigarette advertisements.

Reports that United States District Judge John R. Padova dismissed a proposed civil rights class action suit in New York involving menthol cigarettes. Target audience of cigarette marketing campaigns; Complaints against tobacco companies.

Reports on the anti-smoking advertisements made by the Minnesota health officials. Claim that the cigarette advertisements are using people to give cigarettes a good image; Drop in the number of adult and teen smokers.

Reports on a survey which shows that all 11 to 15-year olds in Great Britain have seen cigarette advertisements from January to July 1997.

Analyzes how advertising has been misleading consumers, mostly women, especially in deciding whether to smoke or not. Goal of advertisers; Product image as most important element in advertising; Advertising strategies; Reasons for increased rate of teenage smoking.

Commends the municipality of Northport Village in Long Island, New York, for being one of the first municipalities to ban outdoor cigarette advertising.

Examines apprehensions raised by the US Federal Trade Commission over the adverse effects of Camel cigarettes' advertising campaign. Connection between rise in teenage smoking and Joe Camel's `Smooth Character.'

Provides information on the lawsuit filed by Lawrence and Lucy Cecere, owners of a landmark building in New York City which was used by R.J. Reynolds, without permission, in print advertisements for Camel cigarettes. Contentions of the plaintiffs; Decision of Southern District Judge Robert P. Patterson.

Reports on US Department of Justice's announcement that Philip Morris Inc.'s cigarette advertisements will be removed in areas at sports facilities where television viewers can see them.

Presents comments on the proposed restrictions on cigarette advertising in the United States. Includes remarks from Philip Morris Cos. Inc. spokesperson Karen Daragan; Smokefree Education Services President Joe Cherner; American Association of Advertising Agencies Executive Vice President Hal Shoup.

Cites an `American Medical News' on Camel cigarette's cartoon spokes-animal Old Joe Camel. Federal Trade Commission's recommendation of a ban of advertisements containing Joe; Beliefs that the cartoon entices children to start smoking; Other groups pushing for the elimination of Joe Camel from advertisements.

Reports on international news and developments. January 1, 1995 as the inauguration date of the World Trade Organization and the start of the Southern Common Market customs union; Expansion of the European Union; Adoption of new securities regulations by Germany; Ban of all tobacco advertising in Australia.