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Stella Artois controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2012

    Wikipedia lobbying controversy and the “wife beater” nickname

    Stella Artois has carried the derogatory UK nickname “wife beater,” which critics associate with binge drinking and domestic violence. In 2012, reports alleged that lobbyists working for AB InBev’s communications adviser Portland Communications attempted to remove references to the nickname from Wikipedia-related pages. The matter prompted criticism concerning reputation management and potential corporate influence over online encyclopedic content.

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