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• "Operation Berkshire": the international tobacco companies' conspiracy   [rate it] [review it]
  Tobacco industry documents reveal the establishment of a conspiracy between Philip Morris, R J Reynolds, British American Tobacco, Rothmans, Reemtsma, Gallaher and Imperial, starting in 1977, to promote controversy over smoking and disease and to reassure smokers.

• 1980 Philip Morris Memo Outlined Need to Conceal Nicotine Studies   [rate it] [review it]
  Washington Post article covers secret Philip Morris memo which acknowledged that nicotine was a drug and highlighted the company's need to downplay that fact.

• A Frank Statement   [rate it] [review it]
  On January 4, 1954, in response to continuing scientific reports on the health effects of smoking, the tobacco industry published this ad in more than 400 newspapers. It was a seminal moment in the history of tobacco, and also of public relations.

• Addicted to Profit: Big Tobacco's Expanding Global Reach   [rate it] [review it]
  "Big picture" presentation: money, power, addiction, sales, and how it plays out in different countries.

• American Heart Association: Tobacco Industry's Economic and Political Influence   [rate it] [review it]
  AHA shows how tobacco companies have used their economic power to wield considerable influence on the political process.

• American Heart Association: Tobacco Industry's Targeting of Youth, Minorities, and Woman   [rate it] [review it]
  The "Joe Camel" advertising campaign, related promotional materials, and branding campaigns.

• AS3 Archives: The Cigarette Company Mentality Collection   [rate it] [review it]
  Archive of industry quotes, public and private.

• Australian Tobacco Industry Internal Documents   [rate it] [review it]
  Australian researcher presents internal tobacco industry documents on: advertising, targeting children; confusing the public on smoking and health; funding scientists, doctors, and consultants; secondhand smoke; plain packaging and health warnings; corporate plans, industry meetings; and product manipulation.

• Big Tobacco Accused of Destroying Evidence   [rate it] [review it]
  Washington post article covers tobacco industry document shredding, attempts to discredit anti-smoking activists, and attempts to bribe health officials.

• Big Tobacco Bounces Back   [rate it] [review it]
  "Philip Morris et al. are recasting themselves as kinder, gentler companies concerned about their communities. Meanwhile, they're strong-arming the TV networks to block counter-ads which might persuade you otherwise."

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