The tobacco industry has had a long history of using several marketing tactics to deceive the public into using their products. They have been known to sponsor cultural events, target people through direct mail promotions, place advertisements on TV, the radio and billboards, host pop up events, and lie to the public about their products being “safe.”
Tobacco companies still use these tactics today.
The modules presented within this training will:
1. Provide a historical overview of the industry’s marketing practices.
2. Reveal dirty tricks and deceptive campaigns used to influence certain groups of people
to use their products.
3. Provide an opportunity to advocate against the industry’s targeted marketing by
developing your own counter message.
Don’t forget to take the quiz, which will give you access to your official certificate of completion as well as any downloadable resources.
Training Module | History of Tobacco Prevention in Texas
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