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Edibles- Sweets – img37720

June 4, 2021 by sutobacco

Major / Nordic Spirit – pouch_nordic_385.jpg

November 18, 2021 by Cindy Chau

Pouches / Velo

January 6, 2022 by Cindy Chau

Edibles- Sweets – img37721

June 4, 2021 by sutobacco

Major / Nordic Spirit – pouch_nordic_386.jpg

November 18, 2021 by Cindy Chau

Pouches / Velo

January 6, 2022 by Cindy Chau

Vladdin Facebook – img39791

April 21, 2021 by

IQOS Events – img41493

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 – img44845

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

ZYN

April 10, 2023 by Cindy Chau

Vladdin Facebook – img39792

April 21, 2021 by

IQOS Events – img41494

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 – img37722

June 4, 2021 by sutobacco

Major / Nordic Spirit – pouch_nordic_387.jpg

November 18, 2021 by Cindy Chau

Pouches / Velo

January 6, 2022 by Cindy Chau

Community Instagram – img44846

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 – img44847

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.

Vladdin Facebook – img39793

April 21, 2021 by

IQOS Events – img41495

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 – img34178

June 4, 2021 by sutobacco

Major / Nordic Spirit – pouch_nordic_388.jpg

November 18, 2021 by Cindy Chau

Pouches / Velo

January 6, 2022 by Cindy Chau

Major / Nordic Spirit – pouch_nordic_389.jpg

November 18, 2021 by Cindy Chau

Pouches / Velo

January 6, 2022 by Cindy Chau

Community Instagram – img44848

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

Vladdin Facebook – img39794

April 21, 2021 by

IQOS Events – img41496

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.

Vladdin Facebook – img39795

April 21, 2021 by

IQOS Events – img41497

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 – img44849

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.

Major / Nordic Spirit – pouch_nordic_390.jpg

November 18, 2021 by Cindy Chau

Pouches / Velo

January 6, 2022 by Cindy Chau

ZYN

April 10, 2023 by Cindy Chau

ZYN

April 10, 2023 by Cindy Chau

Community Instagram – img44850

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.

Vladdin Facebook – img39796

April 21, 2021 by

IQOS Events – img41498

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.

Major / Nordic Spirit – pouch_nordic_391.jpg

November 18, 2021 by Cindy Chau

Pouches / Velo

January 6, 2022 by Cindy Chau

Pouches / Velo

January 6, 2022 by Cindy Chau

Community Instagram – img44851

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

Vladdin Facebook – img39797

April 21, 2021 by

IQOS Events – img41499

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.

Vladdin Facebook – img39798

April 21, 2021 by

IQOS Events – img41500

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 – img44852

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.

Pouches / Velo

January 6, 2022 by Cindy Chau

Nordic Spirit

April 7, 2023 by Cindy Chau

ZYN

April 10, 2023 by Cindy Chau

Nordic Spirit

April 7, 2023 by Cindy Chau

ZYN

April 10, 2023 by Cindy Chau

Community Instagram – img44853

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.

Vladdin Facebook – img39799

April 21, 2021 by

IQOS Events – img41501

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.

Pouches / Velo

January 6, 2022 by Cindy Chau

Pouches / Velo

January 6, 2022 by Cindy Chau

Community Instagram – img44854

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.

Nordic Spirit

April 7, 2023 by Cindy Chau

ZYN

April 10, 2023 by Cindy Chau

Vladdin Facebook – img39800

April 21, 2021 by

IQOS Events – img41502

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.

Vladdin Facebook – img39801

April 21, 2021 by

IQOS Events – img41503

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 – img44855

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.

Pouches / Velo

January 6, 2022 by Cindy Chau

Nordic Spirit

April 7, 2023 by Cindy Chau

ZYN

April 10, 2023 by Cindy Chau

Nordic Spirit

April 7, 2023 by Cindy Chau

ZYN

April 10, 2023 by Cindy Chau

Community Instagram – img44856

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.

Vladdin Facebook – img39802

April 21, 2021 by

IQOS Events – img41504

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.

Pouches / Velo

January 6, 2022 by Cindy Chau

Pouches / Velo

January 6, 2022 by Cindy Chau

Community Instagram – img44857

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.

Nordic Spirit

April 7, 2023 by Cindy Chau

ZYN

April 10, 2023 by Cindy Chau

Vladdin Facebook – img39803

April 21, 2021 by

IQOS Events – img41505

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.

Vladdin Facebook – img39804

April 21, 2021 by

IQOS Events – img41506

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 – img44858

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.

Pouches / Velo

January 6, 2022 by Cindy Chau

Nordic Spirit

April 7, 2023 by Cindy Chau

ZYN

April 10, 2023 by Cindy Chau

Nordic Spirit

April 7, 2023 by Cindy Chau

ZYN

April 10, 2023 by Cindy Chau

Community Instagram – img44859

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.

Vladdin Facebook – img39805

April 21, 2021 by

IQOS Events – img41507

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.

Pouches / Velo

January 6, 2022 by Cindy Chau

Pouches / Velo

January 6, 2022 by Cindy Chau

Community Instagram – img44860

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.

Nordic Spirit

April 7, 2023 by Cindy Chau

ZYN

April 10, 2023 by Cindy Chau

Vladdin Facebook – img39806

April 21, 2021 by

IQOS Events – img41508

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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