A new AMC TV series Mad Men set in a New York advertising agency in 1960
has drawn complaints from a consumer group, alleging that the show's
sponsor — Jack Daniels — is violating liquor industry standards by
mixing sex, irresponsible behavior and alcohol. Phil Lynch, vice president of corporate communications for
Brown-Forman, parent company of Jack Daniels, said AMC had offered to
place three references to Jack Daniels in the 13-week run of the show
as a gift for its general advertising commitment on the network. Read more
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June 21, 2007
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