In the wake of New York State’s failed attempt to tax sugary sodas and juice drinks, the New York City Health Department has come out with a public service campaign to curb consumption the soft way: with the hard sell.

New Campaign Asks New Yorkers if They’re “Pouring On the Pounds” [via Adfreak]
New Salvo in City’s War on Sugary Drinks [New York Times]

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