Bigshot Instagram Post

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Date of determination
Determination number
185/21
Brand Involved
Bigshot Brewed Alcoholic Drink
Company
Bigshot Drinks
Outcome
Upheld
Nature of Breach
An Instagram post showing a person wearing swimwear, who looks as though they may imminently re-enter the water, pouring alcohol into their mouth, is an alcohol marketing communication directly implying both the consumption of an Alcohol Beverage before, or during an activity that, for safety reasons, requires a high degree of alertness or physical co-ordination and the excessive or rapid consumption of an Alcohol Beverage.
Medium
Digital
Previous Code sections - 1 July 2014 to 31 July 2023
(a)(i) excessive or rapid consumption, misuse or abuse of alcohol, inconsistent with NHMRC guidelines
(d) safety