Monthly Archives: June 2011
Tobacco Advertising Facts
- Tobacco products are advertised on a large scale. Five of the world’s largest tobacco companies spent a total of $ 35 million per day for their products. – In 1979, Philip Morris spent U.S. $ 42.500 on the film “Superman II” for Marlboro cigarettes to appear in the film. – In 1983, Liggett, the cigarette company, paid U.S. $ … Continue reading
Viceroy cigarettes
Although the Viceroy brand of cigarettes is not commonly known as a premium brand in the United States, it is still very popular among smokers all over the globe. This particular brand of cigarettes seems to appeal most to those smokers who wish to save money, yet still smoke cigarettes that taste, feel and look like premium brands. People appreciate … Continue reading
Travel Charger Case for E-cigs
Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are becoming popular as replacements for the dangerous tobacco-filled cigarettes of days gone by. E-cigarettes contain no tar, smoke, or tobacco and have the option of containing no nicotine. Consumers who are interesting in purchasing this revolutionary device will be interested in the parts and accessories of e-cigarettes in order to make an informed decision about … Continue reading
Electronic Cigarette Dangers and Side Effects
Electronic Cigarettes are battery operated devices that have been developed as an alternative to normal cigarettes. These are made up of a heater, a battery and a cartridge that contains a solution of propylene glycol, nicotine and some other chemicals. It gives a smoker the apparent effect of nicotine intake without delivering the toxic elements like Tobacco, Carbon Monoxide and … Continue reading
Smoking promotions banned in Qld stores
Queensland retailers will soon be banned from openly displaying cigarettes and other tobacco products in their stores. Under laws to be introduced on Thursday, all retail advertising and promotion of tobacco and other smoking-related products will be banned. Premier Anna Bligh says research has shown exposure to tobacco promotion at the point of sale, particularly for children, normalises smoking and … Continue reading
Lorillard Shares Could Go Up in Smoke if Menthol Cigarettes Are Banned
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration this month is expected to make its first public statements about whether sales of menthol cigarettes should be restricted. Lorillard is the company most at risk. It makes Newport, the top seller in the menthol category, with a 35% market share. Newport, which is also the overall No. 2 cigarette brand in the U.S., … Continue reading
Chicago teens awarded for anti-tobacco ads
Two Chicago teens have won awards for producing anti-tobacco commercials that will air locally on TV and radio this summer. The announcement comes from the Chicago Tobacco Prevention Project. The winners are 15-year-old Jennifer Sansone from De La Salle Institute and Miguel Ruiz, an 18-year-old at Kelly High School. They were among more than 150 teens who entered the Share … Continue reading
20 Fast Facts About Cigarette Smoking
Most people who smoke first light up a cigarette when they’re teenagers. In fact, 80% of smokers began the habit before they turned 18. Here are a few quick facts about cigarette smoking, nicotine and tobacco that you may not have heard before. Even if you have, they’re facts that are worth keeping in mind when your friends and relatives … Continue reading
Pfizer anti-smoking drug has heart risks: US
WASHINGTON (AFP) – US regulators said Thursday that the label on Pfizer’s anti-smoking drug Chantix must be changed to warn of a slightly higher risk of heart problems in patients who already have cardiovascular disease. The drug, also known as varenicline, was shown in a clinical trial of 700 smokers to be associated with an elevated risk of heart attack, … Continue reading
Lucky Strike Cigarettes
Lucky Strike is a brand of American cigarettes, often referred to as “Luckies”. In the 1930s, Lucky Strike was the top selling cigarette in the United States. The brand was first introduced by R.A. Patterson of Richmond, Virginia, in 1871 as cut-plug chewing tobacco and later a cigarette. In 1905, the company was acquired by the American Tobacco Company (ATC), … Continue reading
