The use of Web 2.0 internet sites to undermine tobacco advertising bans and to mobilise tobacco control advocates [ 2009 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Simon Chapman (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Becky Freeman ,  Dr Mary Assunta Kolandai

Brief description With advertising bans eroding direct tobacco advertising opportunities, tobacco companies are embracing covert means of keeping their products and policies in current and potential consumers' minds. While the Internet is being used extensively to sell cigarettes, its largely unregulated status holds much potential as a vehicle for promoting smoking and tobacco products, as well as anti-smoking dialogue. This project assesses the potential of globally popular websites to promote and discourage smoking.

Funding Amount $AUD 365,531.93

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant