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pj....I am with you! I feel the key to this company is the footprint they have created ahead of the Fed regs and the importance of the UK presence and VIP brand.
My gut tells me they might be one of the last men standing after the FED regs and the Global scare mongering subsides. Of-course I wish I would have waited to buy....got too excited about the future of ecigs in general and I did not want to own a tobacco company.
I am in hope there is no RS and that management has investors best interest but I may be a bit naive to think this way. I understand others frustration about lack of traditional PR but there has been a ton of it thru the VIP website and twitter...just not as formal as people may expect it to be. Ultimately this is a penny stock on the OTC...all the rules really out the window from main-street...but I still think that management follows a-lot more of the rules and traditions of a stock on the big boards....unfortunately the PPS has been hammered and manipulation is apparent and has been for a long time.
Monday will be interesting.......with all of the new product/juices, kiosks and partnerships created over the last 3 months there really are no more excuses to not have a solid qtr and a better forecast going forward!
IMHO
Someone please tell these people to stop:
http://yankeeanalysts.com/2016/11/10/chart-level-analysis-on-shares-of-victory-electronic-cigarettes-corp-ecig/
EPISODE 2 – VIP VAPING NEWS
FILM: VAPE WAVE
https://www.vipelectroniccigarette.co.uk/news/post/episode-2-vip-vaping-news?platform=hootsuite
I find the attempts of these articles at promoting ECIG comical! IMHO
And so it begins...
Admit it, you were curious if we could actually pull this off. You probably even thought I was a bit crazy.
"A film about vaping in theaters?"
Well, check out that map we created together!
Today another wave of theaters begins to tell this story to thousands of people. Vapers and former vapers are bringing smokers. Smokers are quitting. They are bringing their loved ones. One sold out show even had scalpers selling tickets for 300% above cost!
The truth is getting out.
Hollywood Premiere
Three ways to help make it grow
1) Purchase tickets today for yourself, your customers, or your loved ones to make sure the message gets out and hosted screenings get enough reservations. Share this new Facebook post.
Many businesses that make the tools smokers are using to quit are forbidden from telling the truth, but A Billion Lives gives them a voice. Use tickets as prizes or giveaways. Educating your community is good business.
Click here to search the map for available showtimes near you. Some of the screenings will be out of tickets today. If that happens, don't worry (or buy from scalpers), check out #2 below.
Some screenings in smaller markets still need to hit their minimum ticket numbers by the deadline. You can see how much time is left by clicking on the event nearest you.
Please help find shops or groups interested in making each event hit the minimum so the members of the public and media that reserved a ticket are able to see the film.
This is the best chance we have to reach the public since it's hard to invite them to your home. If the minimum is not reached, nobody is charged...and nobody sees the movie.
2) Host a screening in your city. It's free to setup. The theater only requires about 100 tickets reserved by the deadline to make it happen. Nobody gets charged if it doesn't happen. Risk-free.
Buy all the tickets and have a company holiday party for your shop or business. Some of the options are dinner theaters.
Tis the season to invite those who spend Thanksgiving & Christmas arguing about this topic. Not only will A Billion Lives settle the argument, but we also give 5% back to the organizers to support advocacy efforts or conduct research.
We have a facebook group to help.
Charles Ploski is doing a tremendous job volunteering to help make this successful. It's in 20+ cities only because he offered to help in cities where someone didn't organize a screening.
If you have a question about how to bring the movie to your city, please join our group that Mike started and ask for help.
3) Support us on social media during our current world tour and help bring awareness to the issue. Keep sharing our posts and leaving comments. The media is taking note.
Here's a recap of what we've done and where we're going:
Toronto - Oct 21
The Hot Docs theater was packed for our Canadian Premiere. The after-party was also a ton of fun. We did a bunch of Canadian press and received great news about bringing the movie to more places in Canada.
Stay tuned for more word there!
A Billion Lives on BNN in Toronto
Hollywood - Oct 26
The Hollywood Premiere and Global Launch Party was amazing. You can watch my live coverage of the red carpet and search for pictures on Getty Images (we'll post them on Facebook soon). Big thanks to Von Erl & friends for hosting an epic party afterwards with many familiar Hollywood faces.
This came out the next day
New York City - Oct 28
Thanks to help from Jeff Stier and the organizing committee, we had an amazing evening at our sold-out New York City Premiere at the Cinepolis Chelsea. I got to hang out with media legend Joey Reynolds and former New York Yankees Cecil Fielder and Jim Leyritz.
We finished the evening with a talk back panel including myself, "Winston Man" David Goerlitz, and Dr. Sally Satel MD (AEI & Yale), which was moderated by Jared Meyer (Manhattan Institute & Forbes).
NYC Premiere Panel Discussion
New Delhi, India - Nov 9
I just got home for a few days before we head to New Delhi for our Indian Premiere at the Ojas Art Center. The World Health Organization is holding their secret Framework Convention on Tobacco Control meeting during the US elections and will bar media from attending the majority of meetings.
Why?
Word on the streets says they will vote to ban the use of safer vapor technology products in countries worldwide.
Not only did we make a new trailer about this battle, but we're bringing "Winston Man" David Goerlitz with us (and to the events below). He was given a medal from the WHO for his role in helping fight cigarette smoking.
Wait until you see what he does with it...
If you're going to India to help fight, I'd like to invite you to join us for free at our premiere. I have about 20 tickets reserved for my guests. Reply if you'd like to join us.
Lots of amazing advocates will be there.
Click here to watch the new trailer
Budapest, Hungary - Nov 12
After India, we are proud to have our Hungarian Premiere in one of the most beautiful theaters in the world. It will be in English, with Hungarian subtitles.
Robert Bernarius & Krisztian Pifko have been working tirelessly with the community there to plan this spectacular event. Hungary has been one of the most active international #ABillionLives communities and had almost 2500 Facebook fans within a month of starting.
We are very excited to finally meet our new friends there!
Urania National Film Theatre
Oslo, Norway - Nov 14
Lisbet (our active Norwegian coordinator) is one of the best examples of a non-industry person who quit smoking through the use of vapor technology and is now volunteering to get the truth out there.
She's worked tirelessly, advocating not only for Norway, but also for nearby Sweden and the rest of the world.
I am very excited to see Norway and meet the other amazing people who are helping their neighbors.
If you're in the area, come watch the movie with us. Here's the link to buy tickets. It will be in English, with Norwegian subtitles. We'll be hanging out afterwards, so plan on making a night of it.
Tallinn, Estonia - Nov 16
We are honored to be invited to the largest film festival in Northeastern Europe, the PÖFF Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.
Thanks to Ingmar and the community in Estonia for helping invite influential people to our Estonian Premiere.
Buy tickets here (presented in English).
Berlin, Germany - Nov 19
This has been a long time coming. Support in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland has been amazing. The German-speaking community has been our #1 international group with the largest Facebook page and dedicated group.
Our entire European language volunteer team started more than a year ago with Anja, a volunteer in Germany. Now look at how far we've come!
I was struggling to find a way to make something special and Günter from Von Erl stepped up to co-sponsor the special after-party with InnoCigs. It's going to be a very special night, and the beginning of bringing the movie to a wider German-speaking audience.
We will have our German Premiere at the famous Kino International in Berlin. There will be two sessions to give more of our German friends opportunities to see the movie in German for the first time.
If you can join us, there are some tickets available still. The first event will be a formal premiere and the second will be a less-formal event. Both will end across the street at the Avenue Club.
Kino International is iconic for movie premieres
After that is Thanksgiving in the US and then it looks like I might be back to Europe again for Portugal, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, and Croatia. We'll keep you updated.
If you've read all of this, thanks for caring so much. I just stayed up all night writing/designing this, so hopefully it all makes sense.
Talk soon,
- Aaron Biebert
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Market Review: Indicator Watch for Victory Electronic Cigarettes Corp. (ECIG)
http://yankeeanalysts.com/2016/10/31/market-review-indicator-watch-for-victory-electronic-cigarettes-corp-ecig/
Shorts On Watch: Is ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES INTERNATIO (ECIG)’s Trend Up
http://www.whatsonthorold.com/2016/11/01/shorts-on-watch-is-electronic-cigarettes-internatio-ecigs-trend-up/
Tobacco’s next revolution is about to make us a lot healthier
http://www.thememo.com/2016/11/01/tobacco-revolution-electronic-cigarettes-smoking-british-american-bat-is-about-to-make-us-a-lot-healthier/
Philip Morris Is Post-Vape
http://gizmodo.com/philip-morris-is-post-vape-1788171511
Charlotte-area vaping company files to raise $5 million
http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2016/10/31/charlotte-area-vaping-company-files-to-raise-5.html
E-cig studies provide more conflicting outcomes on potential harm
http://www.journalnow.com/news/local/e-cig-studies-provide-more-conflicting-outcomes-on-potential-harm/article_f1bf6e4b-90e8-5c52-86c5-f845e4808150.html
This machine smokes up to 10 cigarettes at a time — in the name of science
https://www.statnews.com/2016/10/27/smoking-cigarettes-harvard-wyss/
Review Pro-vaping documentary 'A Billion Lives' makes a compelling case
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-capsule-billion-lives-review-20161024-snap-story.html
Opinion: e-cig fears smoulder, but who remembers hoverboards?
http://ecigintelligence.com/opinion-while-e-cig-fears-still-smoulder-who-remembers-hoverboards/
Is Vaping Actually the Secret to Weight Control?
http://www.vice.com/en_au/read/is-vaping-actually-the-secret-to-weight-loss
Massey paper reviews vaping as obesity aid
http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=235842&fm=newsmain%2Cnrhl
A BAT deal with Reynolds adds to Big Tobacco's e-cig advantage
Shares to Watch: Indicator Update on Victory Electronic Cigarettes Corp. (ECIG)
http://yankeeanalysts.com/2016/10/25/shares-to-watch-indicator-update-on-victory-electronic-cigarettes-corp-ecig/
Massive Tobacco Merger Paves Way For New E-Cigarette Technologies
$47B offer could lead to world's biggest tobacco company
http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/dollar47b-offer-could-lead-to-worlds-biggest-tobacco-company/ar-AAjdnKJ?li=BBnbfcN
THX for the Breakdown!
Let the party begin! Our Vaper Expo blog is here.
https://www.vipelectroniccigarette.co.uk/news/post/vaper-expo-2016-let-the-party-begin?platform=hootsuite
A Billion Lives Update:
Getting closer...
After my email last week, you responded strongly and organized a great launch day on October 26th!
New Zealand
6:10pm Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Australia
6:30pm Glendale, New South Wales
6:30pm Adelaide, South Australia (14 left)
6:30pm Bundaberg, Queensland (7 left)
6:30pm Perth, Western Australia
United Kingdom
8:30pm Glasgow (27 left)
United States
6:30pm Hollywood, CA
8:30pm Orlando, FL (Sold out!)
8:30pm Dallas, TX (Sold out!)
7:30pm Phoenix, AZ
7:30pm Carlsbad, CA
8:00pm New York City (October 28th)
The Second Wave
People always ask "How can I help fight?"
I always responded: "We don't need money, we just need you to help get the word out."
Sadly, the launch showings above aren't going to be enough to wake up the media and politicians. We need more, or they will dismiss this message as a "niche film".
Thankfully, our supportive community is planning a second wave of theater showings and in the next couple days we have to demonstrate adequate demand for the movie (and our message) or they won't be approved by the theaters.
I hate to ask, but it's really important
In the US alone, there are about 70 screenings that can only happen if we get enough tickets reserved. Some only have a couple days left before the deadline so it can be shown before the US elections.
Click the map below to find one near you and buy some tickets.
Give them to a smoker.
Give them to a loved one.
Give them to your customers.
Give them to your doctor.
Give them to your media.
Give them to your politicians.
The theater is a safe place for the community to learn. This is our best chance at making an impact.
Click here to see available US showings
There are about 30 more in the other three countries below. Please help spread the word about the showing near you, buy tickets, or organize a showing in your city if there isn't one.
Ask me if you need help.
We're only going to get one chance at this. The media is watching. The politicians are watching.
Now's our chance.
Potential United Kingdom Showings
Odeon Cinemas through Demand.Film is bringing you a special message from our team before each showing.
Please purchase tickets below and show Odeon that their choice to support our life-saving movie was a good investment.
5 Days Remaining
1 Nov at 6:00pm Tamworth, Staffordshire (Birmingham)
1 Nov at 6:00pm Worcester , Worcestershire
1 Nov at 8:30pm Lincoln, Lincolnshire
3 Nov at 6:00pm Newark, Nottinghamshire
3 Nov at 6:00pm Bracknell, Berkshire
12 Days Remaining
7 Nov at 8:30pm Bristol, Gloucestershire
14 Nov at 6:00pm Belfast, Northern Ireland
16 Nov at 6:00pm London
16 Nov at 6:00pm Hatfield, Hertfordshire
23 Nov at 6:00pm Swansea, Glamorgan
Not in your city?
Bring it to your city (risk free) and we'll give you 5% back to give to an advocacy organization of your choice.
I counted 100 locations between Kiosk,Franchise,Lounges and locations where VIP is sold in the UK.
No idea the average income per Kiosk....Would be good to Know Tho!
IMHO
I sent to Dan.....Sure looks Like VIP Branding! IMHO