BAT’s Instagram Vaping Promotions Banned by U.K. Ad Watchdog

  • Maker of Vype product won’t be able to use influencer accounts
  • Watchdog ruling comes amid concern over rise of youth vaping
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British American Tobacco Plc was banned by the U.K.’s advertising regulator from using public Instagram accounts to promote smoking alternatives like Vype e-cigarettes.