Tobacco Free Coalition of Oregon Case Study

Overview

It seems like a long time ago, but it has been less than a decade since tobacco executives testified to Congress insisting they didn't know nicotine is addictive. In the mid- and late-1990s, Dan was on the team that exposed big tobacco on the West Coast.

Execution

Working on behalf of the Tobacco Free Coalition of Oregon, Dan helped design and implement a statewide media relations campaign designed to increase understanding of the tobacco industry youth-focused marketing strategies and to build public support for tough anti-smoking laws

Results

The campaign generated millions of impressions, rallied Oregonians at the local level, gave them resources to organize grassroots coalitions, engaged legislators and ultimately helped persuade big tobacco to change its ways forever. The program was recognized with the 1997 PRSA Silver Anvil Award of Excellence in Public Affairs.