| json_metadata | "{"musingAppId":"aU2p3C3a8N","appDepth":2,"musingAppVersion":"1.1","appBody":"<p>There is very little advertising compared to 10 or 15 years ago. I rarely see advertising today as most of the countries have laws against it.<\/p>\n<p>Tobacco is a huge business that generates billions for the governments every year. When I left the industry around 75% of the price you paid on a packet of cigarettes was taxes. When you realize how much money is generated then you will understand. it is one of the biggest revenue streams for governments around the world. Being honest the governments don't want to see that stop as they will have to find revenue elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>The big tobacco companies are dwarfed by the Chinese Tobacco Company. When I left the industry 15 years ago the major players in the West were trying to claim market share in the Chinese market. China smokes double what the rest of the world sells each year. Allowing advertising for the newer brands to emerge would be hugely beneficial.<\/p>\n<p>The main advertising was at the point of purchase which has now been banned. I have noticed very little advertising lately and even the pack ends have been removed.. This was another form of advertising in the display cabinet. I have no idea what country you are living in, but it will surely change very soon. The rest of the world has moved on and 99 percent of advertising has gone.<\/p>\n<p>It won't make much difference though as smoking is still cool amongst the younger generation. Making it less visible hasn't really worked.<\/p>\n<p><br><\/p>\n<p><br><\/p>","appTitle":"Smoking is a bad habit but why do we have advertisements on them?","appTags":["advertisements"],"musingPostType":"answer","appParentPermlink":"pky9mhssq","app":"musing\/1.1","appParentAuthor":"rabada2001","appCategory":"advertisements"}" |
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