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Zoom: Hosting and Promoting Virtual Cigar Events

Business owners and cigar fans are turning to Zoom virtual cigar events more than ever for all the glorious cigar-smoking…

Cigar Marketing

The Power of AI and SGE: Revolutionizing Cigar Marketing

In an era where technology is reshaping every aspect of our lives, marketing is no exception. For the cigar industry,…

Cigar Industry

YouTube : Creating Engaging Content for Cigar Enthusiasts

YouTube is a powerful platform for reaching and engaging with niche audiences. For cigar enthusiasts, it offers an excellent opportunity…

Cigar Industry

How Do You Market a Cigar?

Marketing a cigar effectively requires a deep understanding of both the product and the audience. Whether you are a shop…

Influencer Marketing

Influencers Gone Wild Part 2: Advanced Strategies for Influencer Collaborations

Influencer marketing strategies are no longer just for the social media savvy techie but are required for all cigar business…

Cigar Marketing

Innovative Product Bundling: Driving Sales for Cigar Shops in Tough Economies

Navigating economic ups and downs can be a perilous journey, so we're here to help you find strategies to ensure…

Cigar Shops

The Power of Customer Relationships for Cigar Shops: Building Loyalty During Tough Times

In the tumultuous world of cigar retail, customer loyalty isn't just a bonus—it's the lifeblood that keeps the humidor stocked…

Cigar Marketing, Cigar Shops

Online Sales: Top Tips for Cigar Shops During Economic Downturns

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the importance of online sales channels for cigar shops cannot be overstated, especially amidst…

Cigar Marketing

Cost-Effective Marketing Tips for Cigar Shops

In times of economic uncertainty, cigar shops find themselves navigating choppy waters, where every marketing dollar counts. But fret not,…

Cigar Shops

Cigar Shop Customer Service: Evolving to Meet Your Customer's Needs

Stock them, and they will come! It's a mantra that cigar retailers have used since the 1990s cigar boom days.…

eCommerce Stores

Cigars & Cigar Shops Near Me: Crafting a Winning E-commerce Strategy

In the dynamic world of the cigar industry, a strong online presence is essential for cigar shops looking to thrive…

Social Media

Humidors to Hashtags: Navigating Social Media for Cigar Retailers

In the ever-changing digital scene, social media is like our favorite virtual cigar lounge(s). It's not just a place to…

Cigar Industry

Cigar Trends 2024: What’s Hot in the World of Cigars

Cigar Trends 2024: what's hot and what's not in the new year. Searching for ways to take your cigar sales…

Cigar Marketing, Cigar Shops

Influencers Gone Wild: Collaborating for Cigar Shop Success

In the vibrant world of Cigarketing, the dynamic dance between influencers and cigar shops has evolved into a potent force,…

Email Marketing

Mastering Email Marketing For Cigar Shops: Building a Strong Subscriber Base

Staying competitive in today’s cigar industry requires a multi-faceted marketing approach that reaches a larger, more savvy audience. Email marketing…

Local Marketing

Local Advertising For Cigar Shops: Tactics For Connecting With Your Community

Local Advertising is important. As we move deeper into the digital age, maintaining an online presence is evermore the focal…

Cigar Branding, Cigar Marketing

The Art of Branding in the Cigar Industry: Creating a Lasting Impression

In the vibrant tapestry of the cigar world, where tradition dances with innovation, crafting your brand vibe is like scoring…

Social Media

Leveraging Social Media for Cigar Companies

Leveraging social media platforms has become crucial for cigar shops. Mainly to connect with their customers and maximize their online…

Cigar Shops

Cigar Social Media: Fueling Cigar Shop Growth with Paid Advertising and Performance Tracking

In the fast-paced world of social media marketing, it's essential for cigar shops to stay ahead of the curve and…

Cigar Industry

Cigar Industry Growth & Profitability Factors: Forecast, Challenges, and Strategies

When it comes to profitability and growth in the cigar industry, there are a few factors that can either make…

Cigar Marketing

Own Your First Party Data: Converting Customer Data Collection Into Cigar Sales

It's party time! First-party data time, of course. With today's growing privacy concerns and tobacco regulations, using second or third-party…

Cigar Marketing

Guide To Marketing Tobacco Products In A Restricted Space

A Guide to marketing tobacco products is necessary as there are many dos and don'ts when it comes to marketing…

Cigar Marketing

What Makes Cigar Marketing Different from Other Industries in 2023?

Cigar marketing in 2023 is an exciting frontier with incredible untapped potential, but if you’re looking to do some cigar…

Local Marketing

How To Build An Online Presence For Your Local Cigar Business

If you're running a cigar or tobacco business, you know how important it is to have a strong presence both…

Cigar Marketing

How Marketing Cigar Accessories Is A Major Key to Growth

A good cigar marketing plan is crucial to any cigar business’ success, yet the best strategies look beyond strictly cigar…

Cigar Marketing

How to Take Advantage of Holiday Cigar Sales

Holiday cigar sales are crucial to a cigar business’ success and can set the tone for the new year to…

Cigar Industry

How To Start A Cigar Business Legally

So, you want to own a cigar shop… How to start a cigar business may seem pretty straightforward, but opening…

Cigar Shops

The Year Ahead: Skills You Should Implement Into Your Cigar Shop This Year

In the wide world of cigars, improvements can be made as the years go by. Cigar shop trends come and…

Cigar Industry

All About Premium Cigars: How To Be A Premium Cigar-Selling Rockstar

High-quality, premium cigars are crucial to growing your cigar store’s sales, reputation, and prestige. The Cigarketing team is here to…

Cigar Shops

Spring Cleaning: A Chance to Revamp Your Cigar Shop Layout

Nothing quite screams “change” like springtime! If you have been struggling with ideas for improving your cigar shop, this is…

Cigar Industry

Wrap Up Q2 Cigar Sales With A Bang

With the third quarter just around the corner, now is the perfect time to update your current sales structure and…

Local Marketing

How to Get Your Cigar Business Noticed Locally

Getting your cigar shop noticed locally is one of the most challenging steps for new cigar businesses. That being said,…

Cigar Marketing

Cigar Upselling Techniques - Tips and Tricks

It’s the second quarter, and you’re looking at total sales so far in 2022. Did you notice it? There’s a…

Event Promotion

How To Plan & Promote A Cigar Event

There are many methods you can try to get more customers in the door. A cigar-smoking event is one of…

Cigar Marketing, Cigar Shops, eCommerce Stores

Cigar Sales: Turning a Post Holiday Slump into a Post Holiday Boom

You just killed it in the fourth quarter of 2021! Holiday sales were amazing and the customers kept coming. Unfortunately,…

Cigar Marketing

Cigar Marketing Strategy – Do You Prefer To Smoke Alone or Not?

"Do people prefer smoking cigars alone?" That is the question every cigar business should be asking before developing a marketing…

Cigar Shops

Best New Year’s Resolutions for Your Cigar Shop

With the New Year finally, here, it can be time for some to make changes in their lives. Of course,…

Cigar Marketing

Top Ten Cigars of 2021

2021 was quite a year for sure. As we reach the end of it, it’s a good time to stop…

Email Marketing

Cigar Marketing: 9 Things You Should You Say in Your Email Campaigns

A good email marketing campaign can help you reach and engage readers, convert leads and keep your customers interested in…

Cigar Marketing

Marketing to the Next Generation of Cigar Aficionados

The world of tobacco products has seen rises and falls in demand since tobacco consumerism originally began. Right now, we…

Cigar Industry

Bringing Cigars Back: The Art of Craft Tobacco

Cigars are smoked around the world for a number of different reasons. For most, cigars offer a great way to…

Email Marketing

Email Marketing Tips to Boost Holiday Cigar Sales

It’s that time of the year again and the holidays are upon us. Now is the time for cigar shop…

Cigar Marketing

Hot Take: You Should Be Marketing Small Cigars

Cigars come in so many different shapes and sizes, there is something out there for everyone. Some folks love sitting…

Cigar Marketing

6 Rules of Premium Cigar Marketing

A premium cigar marketing plan is a business strategy that is more important than ever for cigar sellers today. Take…

Cigar Marketing

How To Double Your Cigar Sales

There is a huge market of cigar aficionados, and people who like to enjoy a cigar every now and then.…

Cigar Shops, SEO

Biggest Ranking Factors for Cigar Shops

What are ranking factors and why should you care? SEO or Search Engine Optimization is a tool that increases a…

eCommerce Stores

8 Steps to Becoming an E-Commerce Cigar Shop

E-Commerce platforms and online stores have become incredibly popular recently. Several brick-and-mortar cigar shops have started promoting their business and…

Cigar Shops, Website Design

Optimizing Your Cigar Shop Website for the Holidays

The holidays are always around the corner. Are you looking for a way to increase your online cigar sales for…

Cigar Lounges

How Important Are Reviews to Local SEO for Cigar Lounges?

If you’re familiar with the industry, you know how exciting it can be to own a cigar shop. However, we’ve…

Cigar Shops

Cigar Shops and the Mobile Experience

Cigar shops and lounge owners have had a challenging time trying to market their products online. That’s because of the…

Cigar Marketing

Selling the Cigar Smoking Experience Online

Ask any seasoned marketer how to capture and hold the attention of customers today and they would all probably say…

Cigar Marketing

Challenges Facing Cigar Marketing and How to Avoid Them

Cigar shops and lounges have an uphill battle for marketing as they deal with the limiting standards of Google and…

Email Marketing

Effective Email Marketing Sells Cigars and Cigar Accessories

The first email marketing message was sent in 1978 and resulted in $13 million in sales for the company that…

Cigar Shops

Cigars Not Selling? Develop A Marketing Strategy

When a person smokes a cigar, it’s an experience. Cigar smokers are very loyal to their brands and shops, so…

Content Marketing

Getting the Word Out: Inbound Marketing to People New to Cigar Smoking

People who just started smoking cigars or want to try it out, don’t have much information or experience. Maybe they…

Local Marketing

Grassroots Marketing Strengthens Cigar Lounges and Smoke Shops

Cigars are a social experience. There’s nothing better than kicking back with some friends at your local lounge or club,…

Cigar Marketing

7 Ways To Promote Your Cigar Business

Google, Bing, and Yahoo don’t allow cigars or any other tobacco products advertising on their platforms. There’s good news. You…

Cigar Marketing

5 Cigar Marketing Tips That Work

We have 5 cigar marketing tips that will help you grow your cigar business. Is your bottom line suffering because…

Cigar Lounges

How to Increase Foot Traffic to Your Cigar Lounge

How do you create foot traffic and interest in the Cigar Industry? As experts in the cigar marketing industry, we’re…

Cigar Marketing

How to Sell Cigars During a Pandemic

We know it's rough right now to sell cigars during a pandemic and curbside/to-go ain't cutting it for many of…

SEO

Locally-Focused Search Engine Optimization

You’re on your way to a party at a friend’s house and you want to pick up cigars to bring…

Cigar Shops

Five Ways to Grow your Cigar Shop Business

Like all businesses, the premium cigar market landscape is evolving with technology and modern consumer tastes. The cigar shop business…

Website Design

4 Ways to Enhance your Smoke Shop Website

The premium cigar industry experienced a boom in the 1990s yet the majority of marketing strategies for the smoke shop…

SEO

Creating Written Content for SEO

As a website owner, the most effective thing you can do to improve overall search engine optimization (SEO) is to…

SEO

Improve your Google Ranking with SEO Basics

Why is optimizing search engine results crucial for any cigar shop business? When was the last time you went to…