RJ Reynolds Plans to Stop Print Advertisements

RJ Reynolds, makers of Camel cigarettes, have announced they plan to "take a year off" from print ads in magazines and newspapers. This may have come about as a result of the negative reaction they have received for their Camel No. 9 marketing strategy.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071128/ap_on_he_me/tobacco_ads;_ylt=Aol09w.fLiDe9Ow_macikd2s0NUE

CDC's Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs

The Center for Disease Control has just published an updated guide on the "Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs". The guide provides states with a roadmap on how to best address tobacco use. It also suggests funding recommendations for comprehensive tobacco control programs.

Here is a link to the Executive Summary of the Report.

http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/tobacco_control_programs/stateandcommunity/best_practices/00_pdfs/2007/best_practices_es.pdf

New "Emerging" Tobacco Product

Be on the lookout for a new tobacco product called Snus. It is a smokeless tobacco pouch product that is put between your cheek and gum. It is different from dip or chew in that it is "spit-free". Both Philip Morris (Marlboro Snus) and RJ Reynolds (Camel Snus) are test marketing their products now. They come with flavorings such as mint, spice and vanilla.

Here is a link to the Marlboro Snus fact sheet
http://www.philipmorrisusa.com/en/popup_marlboro_snus_fact_sheet.asp

Let me know if you see this in a convenience store near you!

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