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This article describes the effect of a federal court ruling on cigarette advertising. Unless overturned on appeal, the ruling will force cigarette makers to eliminate the use of words such as "light" and "low-tar" from ads and cigarette names. Phillip Morris USA will have to change Marlboro Lights and Ultra Lights and R.J. Reynolds will have to change Camel Lights. Cigarette makers will need to be careful not to make smokers suspicious that other aspects of the cigarettes have also changed. INSET: Up in Smoke.

Reports on the introduction of Ultra Smooth Marlboro cigarettes by Philip Morris USA and examines the efforts of regulators to ensure that the product does not violate state consumer-protection laws or the terms of the tobacco settlement. Development of a new carbon filter for use in the cigarette; View that the marketing produced by Altria Group Inc. may unlawfully promote the cigarettes as providing a health benefit.

The article reports on the possibility of including images of dead bodies and diseased lungs in cigarette packaging and advertising as part of the U.S. government's war on tobacco.

This article reports on the decision of a judge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 2008 that Camel advertisements in the magazine "Rolling Stone" violated the promise of the tobacco industry not to use cartoons to cell cigarettes to minors. The judge ruled that R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. violated its pledge. A spokesman for Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett applauded the ruling.

The article reports on the tobacco case in the U.S. Supreme Court on which the court is said to be favoring the tobacco sector arguments that federal law preempts state lawsuits over deceptive cigarette advertising. The case involves Philip Morris which was allegedly withholding research showing smokers smoking more cigarettes.

The article reports that the U.S. House of Congress passed a law giving the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) power to regulate tobacco products. The bill gives the FDA limited authority to monitor smoking products and ban flavored cigarettes, control advertising, restrict companies to black and white advertisements and ban the terms "low tar" and "mild". The bill was sponsored by Representative Henry Waxman and was intended to cut tobacco use among children. The advisers of President George W. Bush will reportedly recommend a veto of the bill.

The article reports on the approval of a bill to give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority to regulate tobacco by the House Commerce Committee in April 2008. The new power of the agency would be financed by millions of dollars in user fees from the industry. The bill will allow the FDA to keep track of cigarette labeling as well as to limit advertising. According to the House panel, the agency will collect about $85 million from tobacco firms in the first year.

The article reports that the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to a request by Altria Group Inc. to decide whether tobacco firms can be sued under state law for allegedly deceptive advertising of light cigarettes. U.S. District Judge Gladys Kessler ordered to stop marketing cigarettes as light or mild. The case focuses on the issue of whether unfair marketing practices laws may be used in lawsuit. The First U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated the suit filed against Altria and its Philip Morris USA Inc. subsidiary.

Reports on a lawsuit filed by Vermont's attorney general against Reynolds American Inc. for making false and misleading marketing claims to sell its Eclipse cigarettes.

Reports that Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp. will no longer use hip-hop characters in its advertising campaigns for Kool cigarettes, according to the letter sent by the Brown & Williamson attorney Neil Mellen to Maine attorney general Steven Rowe.

Examines the impact of a price war between major U.S. tobacco companies and makers of deep-discount smokes on Marlboro, the country's top-selling cigarette. Fall in Marlboro's share of the U.S. market; Effect of Marlboro's woes on Philip Morris USA and parent Altria Group Inc.; Stock performance; Earnings growth forecast; Focus of Marlboro's management on boosting sales and profit; Marketing strategy; Views of industry executives and analysts; View that Marlboro's marketing techniques may not be striking the same chord with younger smokers.

Reports on cigarette advertising related to the 2002 World Cup tournament. Ban of tobacco ads inside the stadium by the Federation Internationale de Football Association; Television sponsorship of World Cup programming by tobacco companies in some countries; Anti-tobacco advertising by the World Health Organization at the games.

Reports the launching of an advertisement of Brown & Williamson for its menthol cigarette.

Reports on efforts of Brazilian government officials to reduce smoking in Brazil. Comprehensive ban on cigarette advertising, along with a requirement that manufacturers place a photo of a premature, tube fed baby on packages of cigarettes; The economic importance of tobacco crops to Brazil; Details on Brazilian health minister José Serra and Brazil's National Cancer Institute head Jacob Kligerman, who are promoting the government's campaign against smoking.

Reports on the advertising campaign designed by Coyne Beahm for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco's Doral cigarettes.

Reports on the financial conditions of small publishing companies. How decreased technology advertising has resulted in some publishers stopping production of certain periodicals; 'Rolling Stone' publisher Wenner Media Inc.'s plans for cost cutting; How litigation from state attorneys against tobacco companies resulted in the loss of most of the 'Rolling Stone's advertising revenue.

Reports on the increase in cigarette advertising in magazines and the drop in advertising spending in the United States in 2000.

Criticizes the move of Utah Desert News for removing a cigarette in a billboard that features counter-cultural icon James Dean in 2001 without alerting the public.

Deals with the ruling given by the United States Supreme Court toward the statute of the state of Massachusetts on limiting cigarette advertising.

Reports that Vector Group Ltd. has raised its funds from Carl Icahn to advertise and promote its nicotine-free cigarettes.

Reports on a lawsuit filed by California's attorney general against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings Inc. for launching a magazine advertisement that targets teenagers.

Reports on the plans of European Union legislators to ban certain terms from cigarette packaging as of October, 2000. Statements that advertisements linking colors and images to low-tar and so-called light and mild cigarettes are in anticipation of the regulations; Opinion of tobacco companies that banning the words light and mild would amount to a breach of trademark.

Reports on the agreement between United States Federal Trade Commission regulators and major cigar companies to include health warnings on cigar packages and advertisements. Reasons for the agreement; Listing of companies that agreed to the settlement; Health risks of cigarette smoking.

Reports on the decision of Philip Morris Cos. to pull advertising for Marlboro and its other cigarette brands from several magazines. Reason behind the move; Amount spent by the company on advertising; Impact of the move on some publishers.

Reports on the decision of Philip Morris Cos. to remove its advertisements for Marlboro and other cigarette brands from some magazines in June 2000. Reasons for the move; Possible impact of the ad pull-back on the publishers; Advertisement expenditures of the company; Publishers affected by the company's move.

Reports on an investigation that is being conducted by a group of state attorneys general into the surge in cigarette advertising in magazines, some with many teenage readers. Reaction by the tobacco companies; Why critics say the advertising targets teens indirectly; Amount of money major tobacco companies spent on magazine advertisements in 1999.

Reports that R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. has agreed to settle charges with its Winston brand of cigarettes advertisement. Issue of `no additives' cigarette advertisement; Views of Jodie Bernstein, the Federal Trade Commission's director of consumer protection; Argument of Carole Crosslin, RJR spokeswoman.

Reports on the advertising campaign of Carlton for its 1-milligram tar cigarette. Details on the campaign developed by Grey Advertising; Information on the market of ultra-light cigarettes in the United States; Statistics on Carlton smokers.

Cites the efforts of the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company to test-market a new blend of Salem cigarettes as of October 22, 1997. Where the cigarettes have been sold; Development of an advertisement campaign for the cigarettes by WestWayne in Tampa, Florida.

Reports that RJR Nabisco Holdings' tobacco is revising its advertising strategy for its Winston cigarettes. Factors which prompted RJR decision; Description of RJR revised campaign.

Looks at the effect of the television commercial for Philip Morris's Virginia Slims. Perception of individuals toward the Virginia Slims' cigarette; Objectives of the commercial; Information on the cigarette.

Reports that Philip Morris is advertising its cigarettes by direct-mail catalog. Details on the advertising strategy; Comments from Bob Mikulay, senior vice president in charge of marketing Philip Morris' tobacco brands; Estimated cost of this method of advertising; Information on Philip Morris' debut in direct-mail advertising.

Presents diagrams of advertisements for cigarettes following the restrictions put down by the United States Food and Drug Administration, as requested by the Wall Street Journal.

Presents information on the different advertisements for cigarettes in the Britain, as a result of heavy restrictions. Connection of smoking with glamor in markets without restrictions; Decline in the number of smokers in United Kingdom; Procedure to be undertaken to present advertisements.

Focuses on the marketing strategy of Philip Morris Cos. for its discount cigarette Dave's. Details about the marketing campaign without disclosing its ties to the brand; Advertising campaign of Philip Morris' Miller unit for its Red Dog beer launched in November 1994; Comments of experts on the campaigns.

Reports on the claim of Canada's antismoking group about Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc.'s violating federal tobacco advertising regulations. Information about the advertisement.

Gives advertising-related news. Reasons for the end of advertising contract between LCF&L Advertising and American Tobacco Company; Grey Advertising and Tatham Euro RSCG to advertise for American Tobacco's brands.

Elaborates strategies for advertisement of their products by the cigarette companies in Canada. Ban on advertisements of cigarettes; Exemption on sponsorship of sports and cultural events; Criticism of exemption by anti-smoking campaigners.

Comments on the parting of ways by Lorillard and advertising agency Ally & Gargano on the Newport cigarette account.

Reports fresh barrage of advertisements from Philip Morris Companies Inc. on smoking issues. Media plan and expenditure of campaign; Attack on Environmental Protection Agency's report condemning smoking; View of Philip Morris on public-opinion advertising.

Reports changes in accounting agencies and direct marketing. Details of policies of Philip Morris USA and Mercedes-Benz regarding management of their accounts; Decision of Philip Morris to shift its Parliament cigarette account from Bates Worldwide to Young & Rubicam; List of Philip's accounts handled by Young; Decision of Mercedes-Benz on direct marketing of its accounts; List of agencies under Benz's consideration.

Reports on how RJR Nabisco Holdings' is sending out various products in order to get young adults to try their Salem brand of cigarettes. Details of mailings being sent out by the company; How these mailings are an effort to get around current laws regarding the advertising of cigarettes; Comments.

Reports on the advertising campaign initiated by United States federal regulators warning that a test used to rate cigarettes may be inaccurate. Help being sought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from the Department of Health and Human Services; Comments from Lee Peeler, FTC associate director for advertising practices.

Reports that Federal Trade Commission (FTC) attorney Joel Winston would file a motion to dismiss its complaint against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., the maker of Joe Camel cigarette advertising. Information on the settlement.

Reports the start of the court trial regarding the advertising campaign of RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp. on its Joe Camel cigarette. Details on the charges filed by the United States Federal Trade Commission; Claims of FTC on the campaign; Influence of the campaign on young smokers.

Reports on data which suggests that R.J Reynolds Tobacco Company sought specifically targeted smokers as young as 13, in efforts to reinvigorate its aging Camel cigarette brand during the 1980s. Details on the campaign launched by the company at the time; Claims made by the company in relation to the issue; Possible effect of the data on the cigarette industry; Other information relating to the issue.

Reports on the popularity of all-natural cigarettes in the United States. Acceptance of cigarettes loaded with tar and nicotine, so long as they are additive-free; Organic Garden Health Food Store in Spencer, Massachusetts which carries Natural American Spirit, a popular brand; Disclosure by tobacco makers that famous brands, like Marlboro, can contain 599 additives; Devoted following gained by American Spirit.

Looks at the research of family doctor Paul Fischer, who conducted an experiment involving children and cigarette advertising in 1989. The card game devised with well-known products including Joe Camel; How the tobacco concern demanded Paul Fischer's research; Legal battle that Fischer is facing resulting from his cigarette research; Details about the case involving him, R.J. Reynolds and his medical school.