NO SOONER does Frontiers report that drinks brand owner Diageo was switching some of its sponsorship budget to a strategic tie-up with Facebook, than campaigners mobilise to block it. Brands like Smirnoff have achieved up to 20% uplift in sales through social media marketing but campaigners have been quick to accuse Diageo of using the medium to target under-age drinkers.
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