Responsible Alcohol Advertising on TikTok A Brand Playbook
In collaboration with WFA & IARD
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Welcome to responsible alcohol advertising on TikTok
TikTok is a place where adult audiences discover and experience alcohol brands, turning inspiration into real-world action. Today, the platform influences their journey from discovery to consideration to purchase. The numbers show that it’s a modern-day tasting room.
93% purchased alcohol in a three-month period
(US, 2025 TikTok users aged 21+)
42% 38% discovered a new brand or type of alcohol
bought alcohol in-store or online after seeing content on TikTok
42%
of alcohol buyers on TikTok have discovered a new brand or type of alcohol while scrolling on the platform
41%
of alcohol buyers on TikTok said they use the platform to research reviews or ratings for alcohol products
(GWI, UK Sept 2025)
2.4x
sales lift – alcohol campaigns have performed way above the Food & Beverage benchmark (UK data, 2026)
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And it’s not just alcoholic drinks. Low and no alcohol brands are having their moment too.
In Europe
58%
75%
are more likely to have
of TikTok users are more likely
purchased no/low alcohol
to have purchased no/low
spirits or liqueurs
alcohol wine in the last month. (GWI Alcohol, Europe 2026, TikTok users aged 18+)
In the US
1 in 3 TikTok users are purchasing alcohol alternatives in a three-month period
(US, 2025 TikTok users aged 21+)
While TikTok offers brands opportunity, alcohol advertising comes with responsibility.
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