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Major / Nordic Spirit – pouch_nordic_335.jpg

November 18, 2021 by Cindy Chau

Pouches / Velo

January 6, 2022 by Cindy Chau

JUUL Events – img36008

April 21, 2021 by

Between June 4 and December 8, 2015 JUUL held at least 25 events in metro New York (8), metro Los Angeles (9), Las Vegas (5), Miami (1) and one each in Southampton, New York and Ventura, California. The attendees were young trend setters and free samples of JUUL’s devices and vapor pods were distributed in large quantities. Imagery from the Vaporized campaign was featured. At the events, a JUUL system was enclosed in a jewel box and displayed much like a precious jewel on tall LED lit pedestals.

The events were organized by BeCore, a Los Angeles firm which manages: “sampling tours, experimental marketing, brand activation.” The company explained that for the JUUL Vapor Lounge it: “designed, fabricated and managed a custom container to function as a mobile sampling lounge.” BeCore reported that 5000+ free samples were distributed per event. Boxman Studios (Charlotte, NC) modified a shipping container (a 20’ x 8’ steel box) into a: modern, inviting, and unique sampling experience for consumers.

The principal focus of these activities was to get a group of youthful influencers to accept gifts of JUUL products, to try out their various flavors, and then to popularize their products among their peers. The events were always free and featured popular bands such as CHAPMAN, illumanti AMS, Mary Kwok and others. Other events were movie nights held on rooftops. One Los Angeles event, managed by Cinespia, was an all night “slumber party” held in Hollywood’s Forever Cemetery featuring movies such as: Can't Hardly Wait, SCREAM, and Cruel Intentions.

JUUL sampling events continued well beyond its first year on the market. In 2016 and 2017, the company held sampling events in large metropolitan cities including Miami and New York city. For these events, JUUL hired young attractive women to distribute free samples of its products and later on after it admitted that the US Food and Drug Administration forbade free sampling of tobacco products, charged $1 for the samples. In 2018, JUUL sponsored a “Music in Film Summit” at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. Celebrities such as Nicholas Cage, Elijah Wood and Dan Reynolds and Tyler Glen of rock band Imagine Dragons were photographed at the JUUL lounge. Celebrities were given the option of having their JUUL sample custom-engraved at the lounge.

Vladdin Facebook – img39740

April 21, 2021 by

IQOS Events – img41442

May 31, 2021 by sutobacco

IQOS events are parties, concerts, exhibitions, and presentations that Philip Morris International hosts to cultivate loyalty, a sense of exclusivity, and public interest in new IQOS models. In addition to hosting its own events, PMI also sponsors others including festivals, public speaker events, fashion shows, and art installations. IQOS-hosted events are often held at grandiose venues like the Canary Islands’ Poema del Mar Aquarium, Curaçao’s Cabana Beach, and Russia’s Grand Ballroom Moscow. Others are more casual, trendy, and youth oriented like those at clubs and concert venues. These events are concentrated in Southern and Eastern Europe but have taken place in at least 23 countries across four continents. While the events shown in this gallery are primarily large-scale parties, IQOS also hosts more casual get-togethers like store openings, in-store speaker events, and booths at street fairs and festivals.

Common elements of IQOS events include upscale food and alcohol, often served in unusual manners; attractive women hosts; DJs or live music, which is often accompanied by dance or acrobatic performances and colorful projection shows; and a section of the venue where attendees can view and likely sample a large range of IQOS devices and accessories. Parties feature photographers and logo-laden backdrops like those on the red carpet, encouraging attendees to document their experiences and post them on social media. Much of the party decoration doubles as advertising: organizers often put up digital displays of the IQOS slogan “This changes everything,” and walls and banners are branded with hashtags so attendees can spread the word to friends. To convey a message of natural health and sustainability in line with their “smoke-free future,” the events have featured local and raw foods like sushi, the word “clean” in digital displays, and photo walls covered in plants. Other themes have included art, fashion, and technological innovation.

The events beam out a sense of elegance and luxury. Many are invitation-only, with celebrities and major influencers on the guest list, which contributes to the sense of exclusivity Philip Morris seeks to cultivate. These kinds of parties are likely to appeal to young adults, who may be attracted to the trendy party venues and private concerts with artists like Jamiroquai and Jason Derulo.

Despite Philip Morris International’s insistence that IQOS is intended for adult smokers only, the trendiness, youthfulness, and social media presence at IQOS events suggest that the intent of the events is, in reality, to attract more young users regardless of their smoking histories.

Community Instagram – img44794

May 31, 2021 by sutobacco

IQOS Friends (@iqos_friends) and IQOS Stories (@iqos.stories) are two Instagram accounts that exclusively post IQOS-related content. The @iqos_friends account has a large following with over 50,000 followers. The account is involved in an extensive online network in which IQOS users tag @iqos_friends in their photos, and the account tags them when it reposts their content. Many of its posts are content from users in the community, making the account a gallery featuring the lifestyles of IQOS users, influencers, and Brand Ambassadors around the world in addition to photos of IQOS events and devices. These photographs clearly promote IQOS as desirable and Instagrammable. If @iqos_friends is run by Philip Morris International, then the account is an effective method of advertising; if not, then @iqos_friends is an indication that IQOS-related media has taken on a life of its own, making its promotion even harder to regulate.

IQOS Stories is tagged in many European brand ambassadors and influencers Instagram posts. It also occasionally runs giveaways of IQOS products and event tickets. The account nails the IQOS aesthetic of luxury living, promoting the device as a necessary accessory for the highlife.

ZYN

April 10, 2023 by Cindy Chau

Ecig – vuse_335.jpg

May 30, 2023 by Cindy Chau

ZYN

April 10, 2023 by Cindy Chau

Ecig – vuse_336.jpg

May 30, 2023 by Cindy Chau

JUUL Events – img36009

April 21, 2021 by

Between June 4 and December 8, 2015 JUUL held at least 25 events in metro New York (8), metro Los Angeles (9), Las Vegas (5), Miami (1) and one each in Southampton, New York and Ventura, California. The attendees were young trend setters and free samples of JUUL’s devices and vapor pods were distributed in large quantities. Imagery from the Vaporized campaign was featured. At the events, a JUUL system was enclosed in a jewel box and displayed much like a precious jewel on tall LED lit pedestals.

The events were organized by BeCore, a Los Angeles firm which manages: “sampling tours, experimental marketing, brand activation.” The company explained that for the JUUL Vapor Lounge it: “designed, fabricated and managed a custom container to function as a mobile sampling lounge.” BeCore reported that 5000+ free samples were distributed per event. Boxman Studios (Charlotte, NC) modified a shipping container (a 20’ x 8’ steel box) into a: modern, inviting, and unique sampling experience for consumers.

The principal focus of these activities was to get a group of youthful influencers to accept gifts of JUUL products, to try out their various flavors, and then to popularize their products among their peers. The events were always free and featured popular bands such as CHAPMAN, illumanti AMS, Mary Kwok and others. Other events were movie nights held on rooftops. One Los Angeles event, managed by Cinespia, was an all night “slumber party” held in Hollywood’s Forever Cemetery featuring movies such as: Can't Hardly Wait, SCREAM, and Cruel Intentions.

JUUL sampling events continued well beyond its first year on the market. In 2016 and 2017, the company held sampling events in large metropolitan cities including Miami and New York city. For these events, JUUL hired young attractive women to distribute free samples of its products and later on after it admitted that the US Food and Drug Administration forbade free sampling of tobacco products, charged $1 for the samples. In 2018, JUUL sponsored a “Music in Film Summit” at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. Celebrities such as Nicholas Cage, Elijah Wood and Dan Reynolds and Tyler Glen of rock band Imagine Dragons were photographed at the JUUL lounge. Celebrities were given the option of having their JUUL sample custom-engraved at the lounge.

Vladdin Facebook – img39741

April 21, 2021 by

IQOS Events – img41443

May 31, 2021 by sutobacco

IQOS events are parties, concerts, exhibitions, and presentations that Philip Morris International hosts to cultivate loyalty, a sense of exclusivity, and public interest in new IQOS models. In addition to hosting its own events, PMI also sponsors others including festivals, public speaker events, fashion shows, and art installations. IQOS-hosted events are often held at grandiose venues like the Canary Islands’ Poema del Mar Aquarium, Curaçao’s Cabana Beach, and Russia’s Grand Ballroom Moscow. Others are more casual, trendy, and youth oriented like those at clubs and concert venues. These events are concentrated in Southern and Eastern Europe but have taken place in at least 23 countries across four continents. While the events shown in this gallery are primarily large-scale parties, IQOS also hosts more casual get-togethers like store openings, in-store speaker events, and booths at street fairs and festivals.

Common elements of IQOS events include upscale food and alcohol, often served in unusual manners; attractive women hosts; DJs or live music, which is often accompanied by dance or acrobatic performances and colorful projection shows; and a section of the venue where attendees can view and likely sample a large range of IQOS devices and accessories. Parties feature photographers and logo-laden backdrops like those on the red carpet, encouraging attendees to document their experiences and post them on social media. Much of the party decoration doubles as advertising: organizers often put up digital displays of the IQOS slogan “This changes everything,” and walls and banners are branded with hashtags so attendees can spread the word to friends. To convey a message of natural health and sustainability in line with their “smoke-free future,” the events have featured local and raw foods like sushi, the word “clean” in digital displays, and photo walls covered in plants. Other themes have included art, fashion, and technological innovation.

The events beam out a sense of elegance and luxury. Many are invitation-only, with celebrities and major influencers on the guest list, which contributes to the sense of exclusivity Philip Morris seeks to cultivate. These kinds of parties are likely to appeal to young adults, who may be attracted to the trendy party venues and private concerts with artists like Jamiroquai and Jason Derulo.

Despite Philip Morris International’s insistence that IQOS is intended for adult smokers only, the trendiness, youthfulness, and social media presence at IQOS events suggest that the intent of the events is, in reality, to attract more young users regardless of their smoking histories.

Edibles- Sweets – img37671

June 4, 2021 by sutobacco

Major / Nordic Spirit – pouch_nordic_336.jpg

November 18, 2021 by Cindy Chau

Pouches / Velo

January 6, 2022 by Cindy Chau

Community Instagram – img44795

May 31, 2021 by sutobacco

IQOS Friends (@iqos_friends) and IQOS Stories (@iqos.stories) are two Instagram accounts that exclusively post IQOS-related content. The @iqos_friends account has a large following with over 50,000 followers. The account is involved in an extensive online network in which IQOS users tag @iqos_friends in their photos, and the account tags them when it reposts their content. Many of its posts are content from users in the community, making the account a gallery featuring the lifestyles of IQOS users, influencers, and Brand Ambassadors around the world in addition to photos of IQOS events and devices. These photographs clearly promote IQOS as desirable and Instagrammable. If @iqos_friends is run by Philip Morris International, then the account is an effective method of advertising; if not, then @iqos_friends is an indication that IQOS-related media has taken on a life of its own, making its promotion even harder to regulate.

IQOS Stories is tagged in many European brand ambassadors and influencers Instagram posts. It also occasionally runs giveaways of IQOS products and event tickets. The account nails the IQOS aesthetic of luxury living, promoting the device as a necessary accessory for the highlife.

Community Instagram – img44796

May 31, 2021 by sutobacco

IQOS Friends (@iqos_friends) and IQOS Stories (@iqos.stories) are two Instagram accounts that exclusively post IQOS-related content. The @iqos_friends account has a large following with over 50,000 followers. The account is involved in an extensive online network in which IQOS users tag @iqos_friends in their photos, and the account tags them when it reposts their content. Many of its posts are content from users in the community, making the account a gallery featuring the lifestyles of IQOS users, influencers, and Brand Ambassadors around the world in addition to photos of IQOS events and devices. These photographs clearly promote IQOS as desirable and Instagrammable. If @iqos_friends is run by Philip Morris International, then the account is an effective method of advertising; if not, then @iqos_friends is an indication that IQOS-related media has taken on a life of its own, making its promotion even harder to regulate.

IQOS Stories is tagged in many European brand ambassadors and influencers Instagram posts. It also occasionally runs giveaways of IQOS products and event tickets. The account nails the IQOS aesthetic of luxury living, promoting the device as a necessary accessory for the highlife.

JUUL Events – img36010

April 21, 2021 by

Between June 4 and December 8, 2015 JUUL held at least 25 events in metro New York (8), metro Los Angeles (9), Las Vegas (5), Miami (1) and one each in Southampton, New York and Ventura, California. The attendees were young trend setters and free samples of JUUL’s devices and vapor pods were distributed in large quantities. Imagery from the Vaporized campaign was featured. At the events, a JUUL system was enclosed in a jewel box and displayed much like a precious jewel on tall LED lit pedestals.

The events were organized by BeCore, a Los Angeles firm which manages: “sampling tours, experimental marketing, brand activation.” The company explained that for the JUUL Vapor Lounge it: “designed, fabricated and managed a custom container to function as a mobile sampling lounge.” BeCore reported that 5000+ free samples were distributed per event. Boxman Studios (Charlotte, NC) modified a shipping container (a 20’ x 8’ steel box) into a: modern, inviting, and unique sampling experience for consumers.

The principal focus of these activities was to get a group of youthful influencers to accept gifts of JUUL products, to try out their various flavors, and then to popularize their products among their peers. The events were always free and featured popular bands such as CHAPMAN, illumanti AMS, Mary Kwok and others. Other events were movie nights held on rooftops. One Los Angeles event, managed by Cinespia, was an all night “slumber party” held in Hollywood’s Forever Cemetery featuring movies such as: Can't Hardly Wait, SCREAM, and Cruel Intentions.

JUUL sampling events continued well beyond its first year on the market. In 2016 and 2017, the company held sampling events in large metropolitan cities including Miami and New York city. For these events, JUUL hired young attractive women to distribute free samples of its products and later on after it admitted that the US Food and Drug Administration forbade free sampling of tobacco products, charged $1 for the samples. In 2018, JUUL sponsored a “Music in Film Summit” at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. Celebrities such as Nicholas Cage, Elijah Wood and Dan Reynolds and Tyler Glen of rock band Imagine Dragons were photographed at the JUUL lounge. Celebrities were given the option of having their JUUL sample custom-engraved at the lounge.

Vladdin Facebook – img39742

April 21, 2021 by

IQOS Events – img41444

May 31, 2021 by sutobacco

IQOS events are parties, concerts, exhibitions, and presentations that Philip Morris International hosts to cultivate loyalty, a sense of exclusivity, and public interest in new IQOS models. In addition to hosting its own events, PMI also sponsors others including festivals, public speaker events, fashion shows, and art installations. IQOS-hosted events are often held at grandiose venues like the Canary Islands’ Poema del Mar Aquarium, Curaçao’s Cabana Beach, and Russia’s Grand Ballroom Moscow. Others are more casual, trendy, and youth oriented like those at clubs and concert venues. These events are concentrated in Southern and Eastern Europe but have taken place in at least 23 countries across four continents. While the events shown in this gallery are primarily large-scale parties, IQOS also hosts more casual get-togethers like store openings, in-store speaker events, and booths at street fairs and festivals.

Common elements of IQOS events include upscale food and alcohol, often served in unusual manners; attractive women hosts; DJs or live music, which is often accompanied by dance or acrobatic performances and colorful projection shows; and a section of the venue where attendees can view and likely sample a large range of IQOS devices and accessories. Parties feature photographers and logo-laden backdrops like those on the red carpet, encouraging attendees to document their experiences and post them on social media. Much of the party decoration doubles as advertising: organizers often put up digital displays of the IQOS slogan “This changes everything,” and walls and banners are branded with hashtags so attendees can spread the word to friends. To convey a message of natural health and sustainability in line with their “smoke-free future,” the events have featured local and raw foods like sushi, the word “clean” in digital displays, and photo walls covered in plants. Other themes have included art, fashion, and technological innovation.

The events beam out a sense of elegance and luxury. Many are invitation-only, with celebrities and major influencers on the guest list, which contributes to the sense of exclusivity Philip Morris seeks to cultivate. These kinds of parties are likely to appeal to young adults, who may be attracted to the trendy party venues and private concerts with artists like Jamiroquai and Jason Derulo.

Despite Philip Morris International’s insistence that IQOS is intended for adult smokers only, the trendiness, youthfulness, and social media presence at IQOS events suggest that the intent of the events is, in reality, to attract more young users regardless of their smoking histories.

ZYN

April 10, 2023 by Cindy Chau

Ecig – vuse_337.jpg

May 30, 2023 by Cindy Chau

Edibles- Sweets – img37672

June 4, 2021 by sutobacco

Major / Nordic Spirit – pouch_nordic_337.jpg

November 18, 2021 by Cindy Chau

Pouches / Velo

January 6, 2022 by Cindy Chau

Edibles- Sweets – img37673

June 4, 2021 by sutobacco

Major / Nordic Spirit – pouch_nordic_338.jpg

November 18, 2021 by Cindy Chau

Pouches / Velo

January 6, 2022 by Cindy Chau

JUUL Events – img36011

April 21, 2021 by

Between June 4 and December 8, 2015 JUUL held at least 25 events in metro New York (8), metro Los Angeles (9), Las Vegas (5), Miami (1) and one each in Southampton, New York and Ventura, California. The attendees were young trend setters and free samples of JUUL’s devices and vapor pods were distributed in large quantities. Imagery from the Vaporized campaign was featured. At the events, a JUUL system was enclosed in a jewel box and displayed much like a precious jewel on tall LED lit pedestals.

The events were organized by BeCore, a Los Angeles firm which manages: “sampling tours, experimental marketing, brand activation.” The company explained that for the JUUL Vapor Lounge it: “designed, fabricated and managed a custom container to function as a mobile sampling lounge.” BeCore reported that 5000+ free samples were distributed per event. Boxman Studios (Charlotte, NC) modified a shipping container (a 20’ x 8’ steel box) into a: modern, inviting, and unique sampling experience for consumers.

The principal focus of these activities was to get a group of youthful influencers to accept gifts of JUUL products, to try out their various flavors, and then to popularize their products among their peers. The events were always free and featured popular bands such as CHAPMAN, illumanti AMS, Mary Kwok and others. Other events were movie nights held on rooftops. One Los Angeles event, managed by Cinespia, was an all night “slumber party” held in Hollywood’s Forever Cemetery featuring movies such as: Can't Hardly Wait, SCREAM, and Cruel Intentions.

JUUL sampling events continued well beyond its first year on the market. In 2016 and 2017, the company held sampling events in large metropolitan cities including Miami and New York city. For these events, JUUL hired young attractive women to distribute free samples of its products and later on after it admitted that the US Food and Drug Administration forbade free sampling of tobacco products, charged $1 for the samples. In 2018, JUUL sponsored a “Music in Film Summit” at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. Celebrities such as Nicholas Cage, Elijah Wood and Dan Reynolds and Tyler Glen of rock band Imagine Dragons were photographed at the JUUL lounge. Celebrities were given the option of having their JUUL sample custom-engraved at the lounge.

Vladdin Facebook – img39743

April 21, 2021 by

IQOS Events – img41445

May 31, 2021 by sutobacco

IQOS events are parties, concerts, exhibitions, and presentations that Philip Morris International hosts to cultivate loyalty, a sense of exclusivity, and public interest in new IQOS models. In addition to hosting its own events, PMI also sponsors others including festivals, public speaker events, fashion shows, and art installations. IQOS-hosted events are often held at grandiose venues like the Canary Islands’ Poema del Mar Aquarium, Curaçao’s Cabana Beach, and Russia’s Grand Ballroom Moscow. Others are more casual, trendy, and youth oriented like those at clubs and concert venues. These events are concentrated in Southern and Eastern Europe but have taken place in at least 23 countries across four continents. While the events shown in this gallery are primarily large-scale parties, IQOS also hosts more casual get-togethers like store openings, in-store speaker events, and booths at street fairs and festivals.

Common elements of IQOS events include upscale food and alcohol, often served in unusual manners; attractive women hosts; DJs or live music, which is often accompanied by dance or acrobatic performances and colorful projection shows; and a section of the venue where attendees can view and likely sample a large range of IQOS devices and accessories. Parties feature photographers and logo-laden backdrops like those on the red carpet, encouraging attendees to document their experiences and post them on social media. Much of the party decoration doubles as advertising: organizers often put up digital displays of the IQOS slogan “This changes everything,” and walls and banners are branded with hashtags so attendees can spread the word to friends. To convey a message of natural health and sustainability in line with their “smoke-free future,” the events have featured local and raw foods like sushi, the word “clean” in digital displays, and photo walls covered in plants. Other themes have included art, fashion, and technological innovation.

The events beam out a sense of elegance and luxury. Many are invitation-only, with celebrities and major influencers on the guest list, which contributes to the sense of exclusivity Philip Morris seeks to cultivate. These kinds of parties are likely to appeal to young adults, who may be attracted to the trendy party venues and private concerts with artists like Jamiroquai and Jason Derulo.

Despite Philip Morris International’s insistence that IQOS is intended for adult smokers only, the trendiness, youthfulness, and social media presence at IQOS events suggest that the intent of the events is, in reality, to attract more young users regardless of their smoking histories.

Community Instagram – img44797

May 31, 2021 by sutobacco

IQOS Friends (@iqos_friends) and IQOS Stories (@iqos.stories) are two Instagram accounts that exclusively post IQOS-related content. The @iqos_friends account has a large following with over 50,000 followers. The account is involved in an extensive online network in which IQOS users tag @iqos_friends in their photos, and the account tags them when it reposts their content. Many of its posts are content from users in the community, making the account a gallery featuring the lifestyles of IQOS users, influencers, and Brand Ambassadors around the world in addition to photos of IQOS events and devices. These photographs clearly promote IQOS as desirable and Instagrammable. If @iqos_friends is run by Philip Morris International, then the account is an effective method of advertising; if not, then @iqos_friends is an indication that IQOS-related media has taken on a life of its own, making its promotion even harder to regulate.

IQOS Stories is tagged in many European brand ambassadors and influencers Instagram posts. It also occasionally runs giveaways of IQOS products and event tickets. The account nails the IQOS aesthetic of luxury living, promoting the device as a necessary accessory for the highlife.

ZYN

April 10, 2023 by Cindy Chau

Ecig – vuse_338.jpg

May 30, 2023 by Cindy Chau

ZYN

April 10, 2023 by Cindy Chau

Ecig – vuse_339.jpg

May 30, 2023 by Cindy Chau

JUUL Events – img36012

April 21, 2021 by

Between June 4 and December 8, 2015 JUUL held at least 25 events in metro New York (8), metro Los Angeles (9), Las Vegas (5), Miami (1) and one each in Southampton, New York and Ventura, California. The attendees were young trend setters and free samples of JUUL’s devices and vapor pods were distributed in large quantities. Imagery from the Vaporized campaign was featured. At the events, a JUUL system was enclosed in a jewel box and displayed much like a precious jewel on tall LED lit pedestals.

The events were organized by BeCore, a Los Angeles firm which manages: “sampling tours, experimental marketing, brand activation.” The company explained that for the JUUL Vapor Lounge it: “designed, fabricated and managed a custom container to function as a mobile sampling lounge.” BeCore reported that 5000+ free samples were distributed per event. Boxman Studios (Charlotte, NC) modified a shipping container (a 20’ x 8’ steel box) into a: modern, inviting, and unique sampling experience for consumers.

The principal focus of these activities was to get a group of youthful influencers to accept gifts of JUUL products, to try out their various flavors, and then to popularize their products among their peers. The events were always free and featured popular bands such as CHAPMAN, illumanti AMS, Mary Kwok and others. Other events were movie nights held on rooftops. One Los Angeles event, managed by Cinespia, was an all night “slumber party” held in Hollywood’s Forever Cemetery featuring movies such as: Can't Hardly Wait, SCREAM, and Cruel Intentions.

JUUL sampling events continued well beyond its first year on the market. In 2016 and 2017, the company held sampling events in large metropolitan cities including Miami and New York city. For these events, JUUL hired young attractive women to distribute free samples of its products and later on after it admitted that the US Food and Drug Administration forbade free sampling of tobacco products, charged $1 for the samples. In 2018, JUUL sponsored a “Music in Film Summit” at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. Celebrities such as Nicholas Cage, Elijah Wood and Dan Reynolds and Tyler Glen of rock band Imagine Dragons were photographed at the JUUL lounge. Celebrities were given the option of having their JUUL sample custom-engraved at the lounge.

Vladdin Facebook – img39744

April 21, 2021 by

IQOS Events – img41446

May 31, 2021 by sutobacco

IQOS events are parties, concerts, exhibitions, and presentations that Philip Morris International hosts to cultivate loyalty, a sense of exclusivity, and public interest in new IQOS models. In addition to hosting its own events, PMI also sponsors others including festivals, public speaker events, fashion shows, and art installations. IQOS-hosted events are often held at grandiose venues like the Canary Islands’ Poema del Mar Aquarium, Curaçao’s Cabana Beach, and Russia’s Grand Ballroom Moscow. Others are more casual, trendy, and youth oriented like those at clubs and concert venues. These events are concentrated in Southern and Eastern Europe but have taken place in at least 23 countries across four continents. While the events shown in this gallery are primarily large-scale parties, IQOS also hosts more casual get-togethers like store openings, in-store speaker events, and booths at street fairs and festivals.

Common elements of IQOS events include upscale food and alcohol, often served in unusual manners; attractive women hosts; DJs or live music, which is often accompanied by dance or acrobatic performances and colorful projection shows; and a section of the venue where attendees can view and likely sample a large range of IQOS devices and accessories. Parties feature photographers and logo-laden backdrops like those on the red carpet, encouraging attendees to document their experiences and post them on social media. Much of the party decoration doubles as advertising: organizers often put up digital displays of the IQOS slogan “This changes everything,” and walls and banners are branded with hashtags so attendees can spread the word to friends. To convey a message of natural health and sustainability in line with their “smoke-free future,” the events have featured local and raw foods like sushi, the word “clean” in digital displays, and photo walls covered in plants. Other themes have included art, fashion, and technological innovation.

The events beam out a sense of elegance and luxury. Many are invitation-only, with celebrities and major influencers on the guest list, which contributes to the sense of exclusivity Philip Morris seeks to cultivate. These kinds of parties are likely to appeal to young adults, who may be attracted to the trendy party venues and private concerts with artists like Jamiroquai and Jason Derulo.

Despite Philip Morris International’s insistence that IQOS is intended for adult smokers only, the trendiness, youthfulness, and social media presence at IQOS events suggest that the intent of the events is, in reality, to attract more young users regardless of their smoking histories.

Edibles- Sweets – img37674

June 4, 2021 by sutobacco

Major / Nordic Spirit – pouch_nordic_339.jpg

November 18, 2021 by Cindy Chau

Pouches / Velo

January 6, 2022 by Cindy Chau

Community Instagram – img44798

May 31, 2021 by sutobacco

IQOS Friends (@iqos_friends) and IQOS Stories (@iqos.stories) are two Instagram accounts that exclusively post IQOS-related content. The @iqos_friends account has a large following with over 50,000 followers. The account is involved in an extensive online network in which IQOS users tag @iqos_friends in their photos, and the account tags them when it reposts their content. Many of its posts are content from users in the community, making the account a gallery featuring the lifestyles of IQOS users, influencers, and Brand Ambassadors around the world in addition to photos of IQOS events and devices. These photographs clearly promote IQOS as desirable and Instagrammable. If @iqos_friends is run by Philip Morris International, then the account is an effective method of advertising; if not, then @iqos_friends is an indication that IQOS-related media has taken on a life of its own, making its promotion even harder to regulate.

IQOS Stories is tagged in many European brand ambassadors and influencers Instagram posts. It also occasionally runs giveaways of IQOS products and event tickets. The account nails the IQOS aesthetic of luxury living, promoting the device as a necessary accessory for the highlife.

Community Instagram – img44799

May 31, 2021 by sutobacco

IQOS Friends (@iqos_friends) and IQOS Stories (@iqos.stories) are two Instagram accounts that exclusively post IQOS-related content. The @iqos_friends account has a large following with over 50,000 followers. The account is involved in an extensive online network in which IQOS users tag @iqos_friends in their photos, and the account tags them when it reposts their content. Many of its posts are content from users in the community, making the account a gallery featuring the lifestyles of IQOS users, influencers, and Brand Ambassadors around the world in addition to photos of IQOS events and devices. These photographs clearly promote IQOS as desirable and Instagrammable. If @iqos_friends is run by Philip Morris International, then the account is an effective method of advertising; if not, then @iqos_friends is an indication that IQOS-related media has taken on a life of its own, making its promotion even harder to regulate.

IQOS Stories is tagged in many European brand ambassadors and influencers Instagram posts. It also occasionally runs giveaways of IQOS products and event tickets. The account nails the IQOS aesthetic of luxury living, promoting the device as a necessary accessory for the highlife.

JUUL Events – img36013

April 21, 2021 by

Between June 4 and December 8, 2015 JUUL held at least 25 events in metro New York (8), metro Los Angeles (9), Las Vegas (5), Miami (1) and one each in Southampton, New York and Ventura, California. The attendees were young trend setters and free samples of JUUL’s devices and vapor pods were distributed in large quantities. Imagery from the Vaporized campaign was featured. At the events, a JUUL system was enclosed in a jewel box and displayed much like a precious jewel on tall LED lit pedestals.

The events were organized by BeCore, a Los Angeles firm which manages: “sampling tours, experimental marketing, brand activation.” The company explained that for the JUUL Vapor Lounge it: “designed, fabricated and managed a custom container to function as a mobile sampling lounge.” BeCore reported that 5000+ free samples were distributed per event. Boxman Studios (Charlotte, NC) modified a shipping container (a 20’ x 8’ steel box) into a: modern, inviting, and unique sampling experience for consumers.

The principal focus of these activities was to get a group of youthful influencers to accept gifts of JUUL products, to try out their various flavors, and then to popularize their products among their peers. The events were always free and featured popular bands such as CHAPMAN, illumanti AMS, Mary Kwok and others. Other events were movie nights held on rooftops. One Los Angeles event, managed by Cinespia, was an all night “slumber party” held in Hollywood’s Forever Cemetery featuring movies such as: Can't Hardly Wait, SCREAM, and Cruel Intentions.

JUUL sampling events continued well beyond its first year on the market. In 2016 and 2017, the company held sampling events in large metropolitan cities including Miami and New York city. For these events, JUUL hired young attractive women to distribute free samples of its products and later on after it admitted that the US Food and Drug Administration forbade free sampling of tobacco products, charged $1 for the samples. In 2018, JUUL sponsored a “Music in Film Summit” at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. Celebrities such as Nicholas Cage, Elijah Wood and Dan Reynolds and Tyler Glen of rock band Imagine Dragons were photographed at the JUUL lounge. Celebrities were given the option of having their JUUL sample custom-engraved at the lounge.

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April 21, 2021 by

IQOS Events – img41447

May 31, 2021 by sutobacco

IQOS events are parties, concerts, exhibitions, and presentations that Philip Morris International hosts to cultivate loyalty, a sense of exclusivity, and public interest in new IQOS models. In addition to hosting its own events, PMI also sponsors others including festivals, public speaker events, fashion shows, and art installations. IQOS-hosted events are often held at grandiose venues like the Canary Islands’ Poema del Mar Aquarium, Curaçao’s Cabana Beach, and Russia’s Grand Ballroom Moscow. Others are more casual, trendy, and youth oriented like those at clubs and concert venues. These events are concentrated in Southern and Eastern Europe but have taken place in at least 23 countries across four continents. While the events shown in this gallery are primarily large-scale parties, IQOS also hosts more casual get-togethers like store openings, in-store speaker events, and booths at street fairs and festivals.

Common elements of IQOS events include upscale food and alcohol, often served in unusual manners; attractive women hosts; DJs or live music, which is often accompanied by dance or acrobatic performances and colorful projection shows; and a section of the venue where attendees can view and likely sample a large range of IQOS devices and accessories. Parties feature photographers and logo-laden backdrops like those on the red carpet, encouraging attendees to document their experiences and post them on social media. Much of the party decoration doubles as advertising: organizers often put up digital displays of the IQOS slogan “This changes everything,” and walls and banners are branded with hashtags so attendees can spread the word to friends. To convey a message of natural health and sustainability in line with their “smoke-free future,” the events have featured local and raw foods like sushi, the word “clean” in digital displays, and photo walls covered in plants. Other themes have included art, fashion, and technological innovation.

The events beam out a sense of elegance and luxury. Many are invitation-only, with celebrities and major influencers on the guest list, which contributes to the sense of exclusivity Philip Morris seeks to cultivate. These kinds of parties are likely to appeal to young adults, who may be attracted to the trendy party venues and private concerts with artists like Jamiroquai and Jason Derulo.

Despite Philip Morris International’s insistence that IQOS is intended for adult smokers only, the trendiness, youthfulness, and social media presence at IQOS events suggest that the intent of the events is, in reality, to attract more young users regardless of their smoking histories.

ZYN

April 10, 2023 by Cindy Chau

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May 30, 2023 by Cindy Chau

Edibles- Sweets – img37675

June 4, 2021 by sutobacco

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November 18, 2021 by Cindy Chau

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January 6, 2022 by Cindy Chau

Edibles- Sweets – img37676

June 4, 2021 by sutobacco

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November 18, 2021 by Cindy Chau

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January 6, 2022 by Cindy Chau

JUUL Events – img36014

April 21, 2021 by

Between June 4 and December 8, 2015 JUUL held at least 25 events in metro New York (8), metro Los Angeles (9), Las Vegas (5), Miami (1) and one each in Southampton, New York and Ventura, California. The attendees were young trend setters and free samples of JUUL’s devices and vapor pods were distributed in large quantities. Imagery from the Vaporized campaign was featured. At the events, a JUUL system was enclosed in a jewel box and displayed much like a precious jewel on tall LED lit pedestals.

The events were organized by BeCore, a Los Angeles firm which manages: “sampling tours, experimental marketing, brand activation.” The company explained that for the JUUL Vapor Lounge it: “designed, fabricated and managed a custom container to function as a mobile sampling lounge.” BeCore reported that 5000+ free samples were distributed per event. Boxman Studios (Charlotte, NC) modified a shipping container (a 20’ x 8’ steel box) into a: modern, inviting, and unique sampling experience for consumers.

The principal focus of these activities was to get a group of youthful influencers to accept gifts of JUUL products, to try out their various flavors, and then to popularize their products among their peers. The events were always free and featured popular bands such as CHAPMAN, illumanti AMS, Mary Kwok and others. Other events were movie nights held on rooftops. One Los Angeles event, managed by Cinespia, was an all night “slumber party” held in Hollywood’s Forever Cemetery featuring movies such as: Can't Hardly Wait, SCREAM, and Cruel Intentions.

JUUL sampling events continued well beyond its first year on the market. In 2016 and 2017, the company held sampling events in large metropolitan cities including Miami and New York city. For these events, JUUL hired young attractive women to distribute free samples of its products and later on after it admitted that the US Food and Drug Administration forbade free sampling of tobacco products, charged $1 for the samples. In 2018, JUUL sponsored a “Music in Film Summit” at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. Celebrities such as Nicholas Cage, Elijah Wood and Dan Reynolds and Tyler Glen of rock band Imagine Dragons were photographed at the JUUL lounge. Celebrities were given the option of having their JUUL sample custom-engraved at the lounge.

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April 21, 2021 by

IQOS Events – img41448

May 31, 2021 by sutobacco

IQOS events are parties, concerts, exhibitions, and presentations that Philip Morris International hosts to cultivate loyalty, a sense of exclusivity, and public interest in new IQOS models. In addition to hosting its own events, PMI also sponsors others including festivals, public speaker events, fashion shows, and art installations. IQOS-hosted events are often held at grandiose venues like the Canary Islands’ Poema del Mar Aquarium, Curaçao’s Cabana Beach, and Russia’s Grand Ballroom Moscow. Others are more casual, trendy, and youth oriented like those at clubs and concert venues. These events are concentrated in Southern and Eastern Europe but have taken place in at least 23 countries across four continents. While the events shown in this gallery are primarily large-scale parties, IQOS also hosts more casual get-togethers like store openings, in-store speaker events, and booths at street fairs and festivals.

Common elements of IQOS events include upscale food and alcohol, often served in unusual manners; attractive women hosts; DJs or live music, which is often accompanied by dance or acrobatic performances and colorful projection shows; and a section of the venue where attendees can view and likely sample a large range of IQOS devices and accessories. Parties feature photographers and logo-laden backdrops like those on the red carpet, encouraging attendees to document their experiences and post them on social media. Much of the party decoration doubles as advertising: organizers often put up digital displays of the IQOS slogan “This changes everything,” and walls and banners are branded with hashtags so attendees can spread the word to friends. To convey a message of natural health and sustainability in line with their “smoke-free future,” the events have featured local and raw foods like sushi, the word “clean” in digital displays, and photo walls covered in plants. Other themes have included art, fashion, and technological innovation.

The events beam out a sense of elegance and luxury. Many are invitation-only, with celebrities and major influencers on the guest list, which contributes to the sense of exclusivity Philip Morris seeks to cultivate. These kinds of parties are likely to appeal to young adults, who may be attracted to the trendy party venues and private concerts with artists like Jamiroquai and Jason Derulo.

Despite Philip Morris International’s insistence that IQOS is intended for adult smokers only, the trendiness, youthfulness, and social media presence at IQOS events suggest that the intent of the events is, in reality, to attract more young users regardless of their smoking histories.

Community Instagram – img44800

May 31, 2021 by sutobacco

IQOS Friends (@iqos_friends) and IQOS Stories (@iqos.stories) are two Instagram accounts that exclusively post IQOS-related content. The @iqos_friends account has a large following with over 50,000 followers. The account is involved in an extensive online network in which IQOS users tag @iqos_friends in their photos, and the account tags them when it reposts their content. Many of its posts are content from users in the community, making the account a gallery featuring the lifestyles of IQOS users, influencers, and Brand Ambassadors around the world in addition to photos of IQOS events and devices. These photographs clearly promote IQOS as desirable and Instagrammable. If @iqos_friends is run by Philip Morris International, then the account is an effective method of advertising; if not, then @iqos_friends is an indication that IQOS-related media has taken on a life of its own, making its promotion even harder to regulate.

IQOS Stories is tagged in many European brand ambassadors and influencers Instagram posts. It also occasionally runs giveaways of IQOS products and event tickets. The account nails the IQOS aesthetic of luxury living, promoting the device as a necessary accessory for the highlife.

ZYN

April 10, 2023 by Cindy Chau

Ecig – vuse_341.jpg

May 30, 2023 by Cindy Chau

ZYN

April 10, 2023 by Cindy Chau

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May 30, 2023 by Cindy Chau

JUUL Events – img36015

April 21, 2021 by

Between June 4 and December 8, 2015 JUUL held at least 25 events in metro New York (8), metro Los Angeles (9), Las Vegas (5), Miami (1) and one each in Southampton, New York and Ventura, California. The attendees were young trend setters and free samples of JUUL’s devices and vapor pods were distributed in large quantities. Imagery from the Vaporized campaign was featured. At the events, a JUUL system was enclosed in a jewel box and displayed much like a precious jewel on tall LED lit pedestals.

The events were organized by BeCore, a Los Angeles firm which manages: “sampling tours, experimental marketing, brand activation.” The company explained that for the JUUL Vapor Lounge it: “designed, fabricated and managed a custom container to function as a mobile sampling lounge.” BeCore reported that 5000+ free samples were distributed per event. Boxman Studios (Charlotte, NC) modified a shipping container (a 20’ x 8’ steel box) into a: modern, inviting, and unique sampling experience for consumers.

The principal focus of these activities was to get a group of youthful influencers to accept gifts of JUUL products, to try out their various flavors, and then to popularize their products among their peers. The events were always free and featured popular bands such as CHAPMAN, illumanti AMS, Mary Kwok and others. Other events were movie nights held on rooftops. One Los Angeles event, managed by Cinespia, was an all night “slumber party” held in Hollywood’s Forever Cemetery featuring movies such as: Can't Hardly Wait, SCREAM, and Cruel Intentions.

JUUL sampling events continued well beyond its first year on the market. In 2016 and 2017, the company held sampling events in large metropolitan cities including Miami and New York city. For these events, JUUL hired young attractive women to distribute free samples of its products and later on after it admitted that the US Food and Drug Administration forbade free sampling of tobacco products, charged $1 for the samples. In 2018, JUUL sponsored a “Music in Film Summit” at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. Celebrities such as Nicholas Cage, Elijah Wood and Dan Reynolds and Tyler Glen of rock band Imagine Dragons were photographed at the JUUL lounge. Celebrities were given the option of having their JUUL sample custom-engraved at the lounge.

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April 21, 2021 by

IQOS Events – img41449

May 31, 2021 by sutobacco

IQOS events are parties, concerts, exhibitions, and presentations that Philip Morris International hosts to cultivate loyalty, a sense of exclusivity, and public interest in new IQOS models. In addition to hosting its own events, PMI also sponsors others including festivals, public speaker events, fashion shows, and art installations. IQOS-hosted events are often held at grandiose venues like the Canary Islands’ Poema del Mar Aquarium, Curaçao’s Cabana Beach, and Russia’s Grand Ballroom Moscow. Others are more casual, trendy, and youth oriented like those at clubs and concert venues. These events are concentrated in Southern and Eastern Europe but have taken place in at least 23 countries across four continents. While the events shown in this gallery are primarily large-scale parties, IQOS also hosts more casual get-togethers like store openings, in-store speaker events, and booths at street fairs and festivals.

Common elements of IQOS events include upscale food and alcohol, often served in unusual manners; attractive women hosts; DJs or live music, which is often accompanied by dance or acrobatic performances and colorful projection shows; and a section of the venue where attendees can view and likely sample a large range of IQOS devices and accessories. Parties feature photographers and logo-laden backdrops like those on the red carpet, encouraging attendees to document their experiences and post them on social media. Much of the party decoration doubles as advertising: organizers often put up digital displays of the IQOS slogan “This changes everything,” and walls and banners are branded with hashtags so attendees can spread the word to friends. To convey a message of natural health and sustainability in line with their “smoke-free future,” the events have featured local and raw foods like sushi, the word “clean” in digital displays, and photo walls covered in plants. Other themes have included art, fashion, and technological innovation.

The events beam out a sense of elegance and luxury. Many are invitation-only, with celebrities and major influencers on the guest list, which contributes to the sense of exclusivity Philip Morris seeks to cultivate. These kinds of parties are likely to appeal to young adults, who may be attracted to the trendy party venues and private concerts with artists like Jamiroquai and Jason Derulo.

Despite Philip Morris International’s insistence that IQOS is intended for adult smokers only, the trendiness, youthfulness, and social media presence at IQOS events suggest that the intent of the events is, in reality, to attract more young users regardless of their smoking histories.

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June 4, 2021 by sutobacco

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November 18, 2021 by Cindy Chau

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January 6, 2022 by Cindy Chau

Community Instagram – img44801

May 31, 2021 by sutobacco

IQOS Friends (@iqos_friends) and IQOS Stories (@iqos.stories) are two Instagram accounts that exclusively post IQOS-related content. The @iqos_friends account has a large following with over 50,000 followers. The account is involved in an extensive online network in which IQOS users tag @iqos_friends in their photos, and the account tags them when it reposts their content. Many of its posts are content from users in the community, making the account a gallery featuring the lifestyles of IQOS users, influencers, and Brand Ambassadors around the world in addition to photos of IQOS events and devices. These photographs clearly promote IQOS as desirable and Instagrammable. If @iqos_friends is run by Philip Morris International, then the account is an effective method of advertising; if not, then @iqos_friends is an indication that IQOS-related media has taken on a life of its own, making its promotion even harder to regulate.

IQOS Stories is tagged in many European brand ambassadors and influencers Instagram posts. It also occasionally runs giveaways of IQOS products and event tickets. The account nails the IQOS aesthetic of luxury living, promoting the device as a necessary accessory for the highlife.

Community Instagram – img44802

May 31, 2021 by sutobacco

IQOS Friends (@iqos_friends) and IQOS Stories (@iqos.stories) are two Instagram accounts that exclusively post IQOS-related content. The @iqos_friends account has a large following with over 50,000 followers. The account is involved in an extensive online network in which IQOS users tag @iqos_friends in their photos, and the account tags them when it reposts their content. Many of its posts are content from users in the community, making the account a gallery featuring the lifestyles of IQOS users, influencers, and Brand Ambassadors around the world in addition to photos of IQOS events and devices. These photographs clearly promote IQOS as desirable and Instagrammable. If @iqos_friends is run by Philip Morris International, then the account is an effective method of advertising; if not, then @iqos_friends is an indication that IQOS-related media has taken on a life of its own, making its promotion even harder to regulate.

IQOS Stories is tagged in many European brand ambassadors and influencers Instagram posts. It also occasionally runs giveaways of IQOS products and event tickets. The account nails the IQOS aesthetic of luxury living, promoting the device as a necessary accessory for the highlife.

JUUL Events – img36016

April 21, 2021 by

Between June 4 and December 8, 2015 JUUL held at least 25 events in metro New York (8), metro Los Angeles (9), Las Vegas (5), Miami (1) and one each in Southampton, New York and Ventura, California. The attendees were young trend setters and free samples of JUUL’s devices and vapor pods were distributed in large quantities. Imagery from the Vaporized campaign was featured. At the events, a JUUL system was enclosed in a jewel box and displayed much like a precious jewel on tall LED lit pedestals.

The events were organized by BeCore, a Los Angeles firm which manages: “sampling tours, experimental marketing, brand activation.” The company explained that for the JUUL Vapor Lounge it: “designed, fabricated and managed a custom container to function as a mobile sampling lounge.” BeCore reported that 5000+ free samples were distributed per event. Boxman Studios (Charlotte, NC) modified a shipping container (a 20’ x 8’ steel box) into a: modern, inviting, and unique sampling experience for consumers.

The principal focus of these activities was to get a group of youthful influencers to accept gifts of JUUL products, to try out their various flavors, and then to popularize their products among their peers. The events were always free and featured popular bands such as CHAPMAN, illumanti AMS, Mary Kwok and others. Other events were movie nights held on rooftops. One Los Angeles event, managed by Cinespia, was an all night “slumber party” held in Hollywood’s Forever Cemetery featuring movies such as: Can't Hardly Wait, SCREAM, and Cruel Intentions.

JUUL sampling events continued well beyond its first year on the market. In 2016 and 2017, the company held sampling events in large metropolitan cities including Miami and New York city. For these events, JUUL hired young attractive women to distribute free samples of its products and later on after it admitted that the US Food and Drug Administration forbade free sampling of tobacco products, charged $1 for the samples. In 2018, JUUL sponsored a “Music in Film Summit” at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. Celebrities such as Nicholas Cage, Elijah Wood and Dan Reynolds and Tyler Glen of rock band Imagine Dragons were photographed at the JUUL lounge. Celebrities were given the option of having their JUUL sample custom-engraved at the lounge.

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IQOS Events – img41450

May 31, 2021 by sutobacco

IQOS events are parties, concerts, exhibitions, and presentations that Philip Morris International hosts to cultivate loyalty, a sense of exclusivity, and public interest in new IQOS models. In addition to hosting its own events, PMI also sponsors others including festivals, public speaker events, fashion shows, and art installations. IQOS-hosted events are often held at grandiose venues like the Canary Islands’ Poema del Mar Aquarium, Curaçao’s Cabana Beach, and Russia’s Grand Ballroom Moscow. Others are more casual, trendy, and youth oriented like those at clubs and concert venues. These events are concentrated in Southern and Eastern Europe but have taken place in at least 23 countries across four continents. While the events shown in this gallery are primarily large-scale parties, IQOS also hosts more casual get-togethers like store openings, in-store speaker events, and booths at street fairs and festivals.

Common elements of IQOS events include upscale food and alcohol, often served in unusual manners; attractive women hosts; DJs or live music, which is often accompanied by dance or acrobatic performances and colorful projection shows; and a section of the venue where attendees can view and likely sample a large range of IQOS devices and accessories. Parties feature photographers and logo-laden backdrops like those on the red carpet, encouraging attendees to document their experiences and post them on social media. Much of the party decoration doubles as advertising: organizers often put up digital displays of the IQOS slogan “This changes everything,” and walls and banners are branded with hashtags so attendees can spread the word to friends. To convey a message of natural health and sustainability in line with their “smoke-free future,” the events have featured local and raw foods like sushi, the word “clean” in digital displays, and photo walls covered in plants. Other themes have included art, fashion, and technological innovation.

The events beam out a sense of elegance and luxury. Many are invitation-only, with celebrities and major influencers on the guest list, which contributes to the sense of exclusivity Philip Morris seeks to cultivate. These kinds of parties are likely to appeal to young adults, who may be attracted to the trendy party venues and private concerts with artists like Jamiroquai and Jason Derulo.

Despite Philip Morris International’s insistence that IQOS is intended for adult smokers only, the trendiness, youthfulness, and social media presence at IQOS events suggest that the intent of the events is, in reality, to attract more young users regardless of their smoking histories.

ZYN

April 10, 2023 by Cindy Chau

Ecig – vuse_343.jpg

May 30, 2023 by Cindy Chau

Edibles- Sweets – img37678

June 4, 2021 by sutobacco

Major / Nordic Spirit – pouch_nordic_343.jpg

November 18, 2021 by Cindy Chau

Pouches / Velo

January 6, 2022 by Cindy Chau

Edibles- Sweets – img37679

June 4, 2021 by sutobacco

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November 18, 2021 by Cindy Chau

Pouches / Velo

January 6, 2022 by Cindy Chau

JUUL Events – img36017

April 21, 2021 by

Between June 4 and December 8, 2015 JUUL held at least 25 events in metro New York (8), metro Los Angeles (9), Las Vegas (5), Miami (1) and one each in Southampton, New York and Ventura, California. The attendees were young trend setters and free samples of JUUL’s devices and vapor pods were distributed in large quantities. Imagery from the Vaporized campaign was featured. At the events, a JUUL system was enclosed in a jewel box and displayed much like a precious jewel on tall LED lit pedestals.

The events were organized by BeCore, a Los Angeles firm which manages: “sampling tours, experimental marketing, brand activation.” The company explained that for the JUUL Vapor Lounge it: “designed, fabricated and managed a custom container to function as a mobile sampling lounge.” BeCore reported that 5000+ free samples were distributed per event. Boxman Studios (Charlotte, NC) modified a shipping container (a 20’ x 8’ steel box) into a: modern, inviting, and unique sampling experience for consumers.

The principal focus of these activities was to get a group of youthful influencers to accept gifts of JUUL products, to try out their various flavors, and then to popularize their products among their peers. The events were always free and featured popular bands such as CHAPMAN, illumanti AMS, Mary Kwok and others. Other events were movie nights held on rooftops. One Los Angeles event, managed by Cinespia, was an all night “slumber party” held in Hollywood’s Forever Cemetery featuring movies such as: Can't Hardly Wait, SCREAM, and Cruel Intentions.

JUUL sampling events continued well beyond its first year on the market. In 2016 and 2017, the company held sampling events in large metropolitan cities including Miami and New York city. For these events, JUUL hired young attractive women to distribute free samples of its products and later on after it admitted that the US Food and Drug Administration forbade free sampling of tobacco products, charged $1 for the samples. In 2018, JUUL sponsored a “Music in Film Summit” at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. Celebrities such as Nicholas Cage, Elijah Wood and Dan Reynolds and Tyler Glen of rock band Imagine Dragons were photographed at the JUUL lounge. Celebrities were given the option of having their JUUL sample custom-engraved at the lounge.

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IQOS Events – img41451

May 31, 2021 by sutobacco

IQOS events are parties, concerts, exhibitions, and presentations that Philip Morris International hosts to cultivate loyalty, a sense of exclusivity, and public interest in new IQOS models. In addition to hosting its own events, PMI also sponsors others including festivals, public speaker events, fashion shows, and art installations. IQOS-hosted events are often held at grandiose venues like the Canary Islands’ Poema del Mar Aquarium, Curaçao’s Cabana Beach, and Russia’s Grand Ballroom Moscow. Others are more casual, trendy, and youth oriented like those at clubs and concert venues. These events are concentrated in Southern and Eastern Europe but have taken place in at least 23 countries across four continents. While the events shown in this gallery are primarily large-scale parties, IQOS also hosts more casual get-togethers like store openings, in-store speaker events, and booths at street fairs and festivals.

Common elements of IQOS events include upscale food and alcohol, often served in unusual manners; attractive women hosts; DJs or live music, which is often accompanied by dance or acrobatic performances and colorful projection shows; and a section of the venue where attendees can view and likely sample a large range of IQOS devices and accessories. Parties feature photographers and logo-laden backdrops like those on the red carpet, encouraging attendees to document their experiences and post them on social media. Much of the party decoration doubles as advertising: organizers often put up digital displays of the IQOS slogan “This changes everything,” and walls and banners are branded with hashtags so attendees can spread the word to friends. To convey a message of natural health and sustainability in line with their “smoke-free future,” the events have featured local and raw foods like sushi, the word “clean” in digital displays, and photo walls covered in plants. Other themes have included art, fashion, and technological innovation.

The events beam out a sense of elegance and luxury. Many are invitation-only, with celebrities and major influencers on the guest list, which contributes to the sense of exclusivity Philip Morris seeks to cultivate. These kinds of parties are likely to appeal to young adults, who may be attracted to the trendy party venues and private concerts with artists like Jamiroquai and Jason Derulo.

Despite Philip Morris International’s insistence that IQOS is intended for adult smokers only, the trendiness, youthfulness, and social media presence at IQOS events suggest that the intent of the events is, in reality, to attract more young users regardless of their smoking histories.

Community Instagram – img44803

May 31, 2021 by sutobacco

IQOS Friends (@iqos_friends) and IQOS Stories (@iqos.stories) are two Instagram accounts that exclusively post IQOS-related content. The @iqos_friends account has a large following with over 50,000 followers. The account is involved in an extensive online network in which IQOS users tag @iqos_friends in their photos, and the account tags them when it reposts their content. Many of its posts are content from users in the community, making the account a gallery featuring the lifestyles of IQOS users, influencers, and Brand Ambassadors around the world in addition to photos of IQOS events and devices. These photographs clearly promote IQOS as desirable and Instagrammable. If @iqos_friends is run by Philip Morris International, then the account is an effective method of advertising; if not, then @iqos_friends is an indication that IQOS-related media has taken on a life of its own, making its promotion even harder to regulate.

IQOS Stories is tagged in many European brand ambassadors and influencers Instagram posts. It also occasionally runs giveaways of IQOS products and event tickets. The account nails the IQOS aesthetic of luxury living, promoting the device as a necessary accessory for the highlife.

ZYN

April 10, 2023 by Cindy Chau

Ecig – vuse_344.jpg

May 30, 2023 by Cindy Chau

ZYN

April 10, 2023 by Cindy Chau

Ecig – vuse_345.jpg

May 30, 2023 by Cindy Chau

JUUL Events – img36018

April 21, 2021 by

Between June 4 and December 8, 2015 JUUL held at least 25 events in metro New York (8), metro Los Angeles (9), Las Vegas (5), Miami (1) and one each in Southampton, New York and Ventura, California. The attendees were young trend setters and free samples of JUUL’s devices and vapor pods were distributed in large quantities. Imagery from the Vaporized campaign was featured. At the events, a JUUL system was enclosed in a jewel box and displayed much like a precious jewel on tall LED lit pedestals.

The events were organized by BeCore, a Los Angeles firm which manages: “sampling tours, experimental marketing, brand activation.” The company explained that for the JUUL Vapor Lounge it: “designed, fabricated and managed a custom container to function as a mobile sampling lounge.” BeCore reported that 5000+ free samples were distributed per event. Boxman Studios (Charlotte, NC) modified a shipping container (a 20’ x 8’ steel box) into a: modern, inviting, and unique sampling experience for consumers.

The principal focus of these activities was to get a group of youthful influencers to accept gifts of JUUL products, to try out their various flavors, and then to popularize their products among their peers. The events were always free and featured popular bands such as CHAPMAN, illumanti AMS, Mary Kwok and others. Other events were movie nights held on rooftops. One Los Angeles event, managed by Cinespia, was an all night “slumber party” held in Hollywood’s Forever Cemetery featuring movies such as: Can't Hardly Wait, SCREAM, and Cruel Intentions.

JUUL sampling events continued well beyond its first year on the market. In 2016 and 2017, the company held sampling events in large metropolitan cities including Miami and New York city. For these events, JUUL hired young attractive women to distribute free samples of its products and later on after it admitted that the US Food and Drug Administration forbade free sampling of tobacco products, charged $1 for the samples. In 2018, JUUL sponsored a “Music in Film Summit” at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. Celebrities such as Nicholas Cage, Elijah Wood and Dan Reynolds and Tyler Glen of rock band Imagine Dragons were photographed at the JUUL lounge. Celebrities were given the option of having their JUUL sample custom-engraved at the lounge.

Vladdin Facebook – img39750

April 21, 2021 by

IQOS Events – img41452

May 31, 2021 by sutobacco

IQOS events are parties, concerts, exhibitions, and presentations that Philip Morris International hosts to cultivate loyalty, a sense of exclusivity, and public interest in new IQOS models. In addition to hosting its own events, PMI also sponsors others including festivals, public speaker events, fashion shows, and art installations. IQOS-hosted events are often held at grandiose venues like the Canary Islands’ Poema del Mar Aquarium, Curaçao’s Cabana Beach, and Russia’s Grand Ballroom Moscow. Others are more casual, trendy, and youth oriented like those at clubs and concert venues. These events are concentrated in Southern and Eastern Europe but have taken place in at least 23 countries across four continents. While the events shown in this gallery are primarily large-scale parties, IQOS also hosts more casual get-togethers like store openings, in-store speaker events, and booths at street fairs and festivals.

Common elements of IQOS events include upscale food and alcohol, often served in unusual manners; attractive women hosts; DJs or live music, which is often accompanied by dance or acrobatic performances and colorful projection shows; and a section of the venue where attendees can view and likely sample a large range of IQOS devices and accessories. Parties feature photographers and logo-laden backdrops like those on the red carpet, encouraging attendees to document their experiences and post them on social media. Much of the party decoration doubles as advertising: organizers often put up digital displays of the IQOS slogan “This changes everything,” and walls and banners are branded with hashtags so attendees can spread the word to friends. To convey a message of natural health and sustainability in line with their “smoke-free future,” the events have featured local and raw foods like sushi, the word “clean” in digital displays, and photo walls covered in plants. Other themes have included art, fashion, and technological innovation.

The events beam out a sense of elegance and luxury. Many are invitation-only, with celebrities and major influencers on the guest list, which contributes to the sense of exclusivity Philip Morris seeks to cultivate. These kinds of parties are likely to appeal to young adults, who may be attracted to the trendy party venues and private concerts with artists like Jamiroquai and Jason Derulo.

Despite Philip Morris International’s insistence that IQOS is intended for adult smokers only, the trendiness, youthfulness, and social media presence at IQOS events suggest that the intent of the events is, in reality, to attract more young users regardless of their smoking histories.

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May 31, 2021 by sutobacco

IQOS Friends (@iqos_friends) and IQOS Stories (@iqos.stories) are two Instagram accounts that exclusively post IQOS-related content. The @iqos_friends account has a large following with over 50,000 followers. The account is involved in an extensive online network in which IQOS users tag @iqos_friends in their photos, and the account tags them when it reposts their content. Many of its posts are content from users in the community, making the account a gallery featuring the lifestyles of IQOS users, influencers, and Brand Ambassadors around the world in addition to photos of IQOS events and devices. These photographs clearly promote IQOS as desirable and Instagrammable. If @iqos_friends is run by Philip Morris International, then the account is an effective method of advertising; if not, then @iqos_friends is an indication that IQOS-related media has taken on a life of its own, making its promotion even harder to regulate.

IQOS Stories is tagged in many European brand ambassadors and influencers Instagram posts. It also occasionally runs giveaways of IQOS products and event tickets. The account nails the IQOS aesthetic of luxury living, promoting the device as a necessary accessory for the highlife.

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May 31, 2021 by sutobacco

IQOS Friends (@iqos_friends) and IQOS Stories (@iqos.stories) are two Instagram accounts that exclusively post IQOS-related content. The @iqos_friends account has a large following with over 50,000 followers. The account is involved in an extensive online network in which IQOS users tag @iqos_friends in their photos, and the account tags them when it reposts their content. Many of its posts are content from users in the community, making the account a gallery featuring the lifestyles of IQOS users, influencers, and Brand Ambassadors around the world in addition to photos of IQOS events and devices. These photographs clearly promote IQOS as desirable and Instagrammable. If @iqos_friends is run by Philip Morris International, then the account is an effective method of advertising; if not, then @iqos_friends is an indication that IQOS-related media has taken on a life of its own, making its promotion even harder to regulate.

IQOS Stories is tagged in many European brand ambassadors and influencers Instagram posts. It also occasionally runs giveaways of IQOS products and event tickets. The account nails the IQOS aesthetic of luxury living, promoting the device as a necessary accessory for the highlife.

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