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Campaign activity

What is coming up

 Cocaine campaign - December 2008

  • Using TV and online videos to target 15 to 18 year-olds
  • Addressing multiple messages: risk of heat attack, addiction, nasal damage, coke, arrogance, relation with organised crime
  • 'Pablo' the dog drug mule goes on a journey and discovers the darker side of cocaine
  • Stakeholder cinema screenings and opportunities for local launches

Cannabis campaign - January 2009

  • Cannabis is likely to be reclassified to a Class B drug in mid-January
  • FRANK advertising targeting 11 to 15 year-olds on TV, radio and online
  • Currently researching two routes: new 'Brain Warehouse' approach and 'Brain Crashers'
  • Key message that stronger strains of cannabis can affect your brain 

PR projects

  • Cocaine campaign media launch: spokespeople, PR support to cinema screenings, party safe at Christmas tips. Fact sheets and press release to national and regional media
  • 'Drugs Week' on This Morning targeting parents
  • 'Down the toilet' - news story about the 'nasties' often found where cocaine is snorted

 

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FRANK@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
Tel. 020 7035 0200

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Tel.  020 7544 3111

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