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11.11 Internet promotion
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Relevant news and research: Internet promotion

Donaldson, S. I. and Allem, J. P. (2026). The need to advance the measurement of exposure to digital tobacco content. Nicotine Tob Res. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41966989


Kickbusch, I. (2026). From tobacco to TikTok: what public health litigation history tells us about holding social media accountable. BMJ, s655. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41946523


Mongilio, J. M., Kcomt, L., Lanza, S. T., Pasman, E., Clift, J. and Evans-Polce, R. J. (2026). Author's response to: "The need to advance the measurement of exposure to digital content.". Nicotine Tob Res. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/42053366


Xie, Z., Ye, P., Wu, M., Han, Y., Shimazaki, Y., Ross, J. C., Sutfin, E. L. and Li, D. (2026). Understanding online sentiment toward waterpipe tobacco smoking by applying deep-learning language models to Twitter posts (2021-2023) in the United States. Nicotine Tob Res. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/42044049


North, C., Berman, M. L., Pasch, K. E., Wilkinson, A. V. and Loukas, A. (2026). Tobacco sales via delivery app services: loopholes for underage access. Tob Control. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41708339


Donaldson, S. I., DeJesus, A., Wang, E., Ganz, O., Chen-Sankey, J. and Allem, J. P. (2026). Evaluating policy compliance among leading tobacco brands on Instagram. Tob Control. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41592997


Saebo, G., Carnicer-Pont, D., Lopez, A. M., Koprivnikar, H., Penzes, M., Gonzalez-Marron, A., Arteta, N. and Fernandez, E. (2026). Mapping loopholes in the current regulation of tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorship in Europe: a scoping review. Tob Control. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41530058


Han, E., Lyu, J. C. and Ling, P. M. (2025). An Exploratory Typology of Tobacco-Related Misleading Content on Social Media: Qualitative Analysis of Instagram and TikTok. J Med Internet Res, e78854. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41406469


Yao, J., Li, D., Ross, J. C. and Xie, Z. (2025). Exploring Social Media Discourse on Cigars: Insights from Twitter/X Data. Nicotine Tob Res. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41294717


Arp, S., Pisinger, C., Rasmussen, S. K. B., Lund, L. and Bast, L. S. (2025). Scrolling past the law? Nicotine promotion on TikTok in a regulated market. Tob Control. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41062269


Han, E., Feng, M. and Ling, P. (2025). Building an analytical framework for tobacco-related information on social media: an exploratory analysis with generative AI assistance. BMC Public Health, 1, 3635. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41152851


Kong, G., Keshari, S., Ouellette, R. R., Lee, J. and Murthy, D. (2025). Computer Vision Models for Detecting Large Cigars on Social Media. Nicotine Tob Res. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41081730


Pearson, G. D. H., Silver, N. A., Koris, K., McKay, T., Schillo, B. A. and Rath, J. M. (2025). Examining the Impact of YouTube's Video Recommendation Algorithm on Pro- or Anti-Tobacco Messaging. Nicotine Tob Res. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41147789


Abreu, B. M., Assimos, R. D. N., Ricardino, L. M., Frazao, J. D. S., Piras, S. S., Castello Branco, P. A., Albertassi, P. G. D., Cavaggioni, J. A. V., Fernandes, A. and da Silva, A. L. O. (2025). The profile of illegal advertising of tobacco and nicotine products on social networks in Brazil. Tob Prev Cessat. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40893657


Frisbee, S., Czaplicki, L., Ibrahim, M., Kennedy, R. D. and Moran, M. B. (2025). Youth Appeal in Tobacco Advertising: Evolving Tactics Targeting Those Under the Legal Age of Sale. Subst Use Misuse, 5-Jan. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40955592


Kostygina, G., Tran, H., Carter, C. C. and Emery, S. L. (2025). Promotion of Health-Harming Products on Instagram: Characterizing Strategies Boosting Audience Engagement with Cigar Marketing Messages. Int J Environ Res Public Health, 8. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40869870


Ramadan, M., Alsiary, R. A., Aboalola, D. A. and Aouabdi, S. (2025). Cross-Country Comparison of Bans on Internet Tobacco Advertising, and Search Interest in Vaping Products. Tob Use Insights, 1179173X241275887. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40895088


Aagesen, K., Moretti, A. and Demant, J. (2025). Social media nicotine markets: Criminogenic affordances and market displacements. Int J Drug Policy, 104943. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40812152


Wu, J., Ranker, L. R., Origgi, J. M., Ma, J., Hao, D., Benjamin, E. J., Cornacchione Ross, J., Xuan, Z., Wijaya, D., Fetterman, J. L. and Hong, T. (2025). Protecting historically marginalized groups or targeted marketing? A computational analysis of individuals engaging with public and protected cigar-branded tweets. Drug Alcohol Depend, 112516. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39689499


Earlier news and research

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