Todd says alcohol ads can't be banned

[Scott]

Actually, my point in starting this thread was to say that you CAN ban alcohol ads, but not necessarily that you should.  I do know that there are certain sponsors, McD's & Coke included that won't associate with alcohol or tobacco advertising, so if you ever want the money they are putting into media campaigns, then F1 needs to think about that.

[cosworth151]

Coke & Clownburger are both heavily involved with NASCAR sponsorship. So are several beer & hard liquor companies.

[Scott]

Really.  I read that somewhere (that they avoid the alcohol & tobacco industries), but I guess that's wrong).  Well, ok, how could F1 attract other big ad makers.  Red Bull is a good start, but...

[Jericoke]

Coke & Clownburger are both heavily involved with NASCAR sponsorship. So are several beer & hard liquor companies.

As if mass market companies want to be associated with Bernie's 'no one under 50' target demographics.

[Andy B]

Really.  I read that somewhere (that they avoid the alcohol & tobacco industries), but I guess that's wrong).  Well, ok, how could F1 attract other big ad makers.  Red Bull is a good start, but...

Red Bull is an owner not a sponsor!

[Scott]

I think they wear two hats, like all the manufacturers and owners.