Wednesday, April 4, 2007

Underage Alchoholic Advertising?


Anheuser-Busch has a new alcoholic beverage for sale called Spykes and according to the brewing company the target consumers are young adults.

But critics and some parents are complaining that the slick on-line marketing techniques are really designed to go after underage drinkers.

Some are spicy. Others hot. Both have parents like Cassie Johnson upset.

"When I went on the Web site the first thing was the loud music. It was flash..bright colors..orange and green. It was definitely a fun kids place."

It may be fun, but a closer look reveals that it's no place for kids. (www.kare11.com) Read More

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