Checklist of types of TAPS (refer Appendix 1 FCTC/COP/3/9).

Use this checklist to record known types of TAPS currently observed in your jurisdiction or area. 
This list is indicative only and not an exhaustive list of TAPS.  

TYPE OF ADVERTISING, PROMOTION OR SPONSORSHIP

FULL OR PART BAN BY LAW

NATURE OF TAPS

DATE, TIME, LOCATION

Print (newspapers, magazines, brochures)

 

 

 

Television

 

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

Films

 

 

 

DVDs, CDs

 

 

 

Company website

 

 

 

Computer games

 

 

 

Phones (direct calls and sms texting)

 

 

 

Theatre and live performances

 

 

 

Brand marketing including in entertainment venues, retail outlets, on vehicles, equipment (e.g. logos, brand colours)

 

 

 

Display of tobacco products at POS including street vendors

 

 

 

Tobacco product vending machines

 

 

 

Internet sales of tobacco products

 

 

 

Brand stretching

 

 

 

Brand sharing

 

 

 

Product placement in return for payment or other consideration

 

 

 

Provision of gifts or discounted products with purchase of tobacco products (eg key rings, T-shirts, hats, lighters)

 

 

 

Supply of free samples of tobacco products, including in conjunction with marketing surveys and taste-testing

 

 

 

Incentive promotions of loyalty schemes (eg redeemable coupons provided with purchase of tobacco product or not)

 

 

 

Competitions, associated with tobacco products/brand names, whether requiring purchase of a product or not

 

 

 

Direct targeting of individuals with promotional and/or informational material (direct mail, telemarketing, surveys)

 

 

 

Promotion of discounted products

 

 

 

Sale/supply of toys or sweets resembling tobacco products

 

 

 

Payments, rewards or other contributions to retailers to encourage or induce them to sell products

 

 

 

Packaging and product design features

 

 

 

Payment or other consideration in exchange for exclusive sale of a product in a retail outlet, at a venue or event, or prominent display of a product

 

 

 

Sale, supply, placement and display of products at hospitality, sporting, entertainment, music, dance or events

 

 

 

Financial or other support to events, activities, individuals or groups (such as sporting or arts events, individual sports people or teams, individual artists or artistic groups, welfare organizations, politicians, political candidates or parties) whether or not in exchange for publicity, incl.  CSR activities

 

 

 

Financial or other support by the tobacco industry to venue operators, e.g. pubs or recreational venues, in exchange for building or renovating premises to promote tobacco products or use or provision of awnings and shades