Viewer Input for 2013 IPCPR
This year I’ll probably be at the 2013 IPCPR show longer than just about any blogger, having such a cool boss that gave me all the time off I wanted, I’m there pre-setup to the day after! I’ll be doing the photo-walk through to give you the what-it’s-like feeling again this year, but will also be doing video. What I don’t want to do is be a me-too guy, I’m all about being original and creative. Besides, all the booth people give the same spiel to interviewers and it’ll be covered 6 ways from Sunday like that already.
I have some ideas of what to try this year for you guys, but also want you to chime in with any good thoughts on what you might like to see, asked, done, etc. while I’m there.
New Contest!
First, congratulations to “Gigalo de Vitolas” winner of the last contest! Email me your contact info and out your sampler goes!
Now for the next one, a guessing game! We are fast approaching 3.5 million video views. Guess the day we hit 4 million and win free cigars! One guess per member and the first one to hit the magic date gets it, so check before entering! You also have to (more…)
CO Cigar Lottery 12 Update 3
EDIT: The entry containing the Augusto Reyes Factory Select is disqualified. It’s a cheap $1 bundle mixed filler crap cigar, completely against the rules.
Cigar Obsession Lottery #12, Update 3!
We have a new sponsor this round, HumidorDiscount.com! Please show them some love in welcoming them to the contest! In addition to the 150 cigars the winner this time shall receive a gorgeous 100+ count unit from http://www.humidordiscount.com/ – help me support them, they support you! In fact they are giving YOU a choice of what humidor should be the prize for this round, see the poll below to cast your vote 
One very cool thing is they have free shipping on orders to the US
This is the third update for lottery #12! The lottery is rolling at a 150 cigar stop, so whenever the stash hits 150 I will draw a winner and the next round starts! As always I’ll have regular updates as things come in so you can drool over the growing prize pool
If you are new, watch the video to see what you could win, and keep reading to see the rules and tips! (more…)
New BGPictures Live
For those new, I’m a commercial and wedding photographer in the Tampa area. I have been doing a ton of webwork for clients this year and neglected my own site! I’m WAY behind on blogging, getting that up to speed is on my docket for the rest of the week. But I just finished the rest of the new site tonight and launched it BGPictures.com
More Free Cigars :)
First, congratulations to ‘gtclark’ winner of last week’s contest! email me your contact info and I’ll get you a sampler!
Now on to this week’s contest…This time I want to hear about your buying habbits. How often are you making a cigar related purchase? Then share this post with the buttons below and comment with which you did for an entry! A winner will be drawn in a week. Entrants must be 18+ years old and have a US mailing address. Good luck! (more…)
El Primer Mundo Shoot Cigar Advertising Photography
El Primer Mundo Shoot Cigar Advertising Photography
I just wanted to share a few of the promo shots for one of the Primer Mundo lines now being carried through Pinar Del Rio. I just wrapped it up and made sure they didn’t mind me putting anything up – I’ve gotten myself in trouble jumping the gun a couple times so now I always ask first lol! But these are safe, they have been on the market for a little while but they never did pics, so here they are! I haven’t tried them yet but of course will review them soon, and will have a giveaway or two for some!
Gotta Laugh Sometimes…
I should do this as an experiment lol
I swear I could just make a 3 second video where all I say is ‘Hi my name is Bryan.’
Someone will say ‘You’re supposed to say hello, not hi.’
Someone will say ‘First!’
Someone will say ‘What’s your name?’
Someone will say ‘Why couldn’t you say your last name?’
…the public populous can be amazing sometimes…lol
Another Sampler Giveaway
First congratulations to ‘JJO’ winner of the last contest! JJO, email me your contact info and I’ll get a sampler out! bryan@cigarobsession.com
Now on to the next! This time I want to hear about your smoking ritual, if you even have one! Do you have any certain time or routine you smoke by and if so, why? Then share this post with the buttons below and comment with which you did for an entry! A winner will be drawn in a week. Entrants must be 18+ years old and have a US mailing address. Good luck! (more…)
AVQ 3 – Open Call
EDIT 5/28/13: I need someone to transcribe videos 1 & 2 in a simple text document in Q: A: format. I’ll give out 150 Reward points to who wants the task! You must complete it within 24 hours of taking it on, I would like it done in the next day or two. I will ask the same after 3 airs. If you want to job email me bryan@cigarobsession.com – remember if you can’t do it right now, don’t volunteer. If someone falls through I’ll ask the next person on the list as your names come in.
It’s about time for another round of Answering Viewer’s Questions, so here’s the open call to submit yours! Just comment below and in a couple weeks I’ll film another session! Please just do me a favor though and watch the first two, and How To Smoke A Cigar if you are new, as your questions may already be answered there. Look down on the left for all the links (more…)
CO Cigar Lottery 12 Update 2
Cigar Obsession Lottery #12, Update 2!
We have a new sponsor this round, HumidorDiscount.com! Please show them some love in welcoming them to the contest! In addition to the 150 cigars the winner this time shall receive a gorgeous 100+ count unit from http://www.humidordiscount.com/ – help me support them, they support you! In fact they are giving YOU a choice of what humidor should be the prize for this round, see the poll below to cast your vote One very cool thing is they have free shipping on orders to the US
This is the second update for lottery #12! The lottery is rolling at a 150 cigar stop, so whenever the stash hits 150 I will draw a winner and the next round starts! As always I’ll have regular updates as things come in so you can drool over the growing prize pool
If you are new, watch the video to see what you could win, and keep reading to see the rules and tips! (more…)
CO Cigar Lottery 12 Update 1
Cigar Obsession Lottery #12, Update 1!
We have a new sponsor this round, Humidor Discount! Please show them some love in welcoming them to the contest! In addition to the 150 cigars the winner this time shall receive a gorgeous 100+ count unit from http://www.humidordiscount.com/ – help me support them, they support you! In fact they are giving YOU a choice of what humidor should be the prize for this round, see the poll below to cast your vote One very cool thing is they have free shipping on orders to the US
This is the first update for lottery #12! The lottery is rolling at a 150 cigar stop, so whenever the stash hits 150 I will draw a winner and the next round starts! As always I’ll have regular updates as things come in so you can drool over the growing prize pool
If you are new, watch the video to see what you could win, and keep reading to see the rules and tips! (more…)
Cuban Paradise Shoot
I had a quick shoot this morning for a new manufacturer about to come on the scene. They have had a small shop in a local tourist area for the past few years but are now expanding and shipping worldwide, just about to launch a website and over 2 dozen blends! I’ll be doing the product shots and some magazine ads soon, along with some video goodies. Here’s a clip from today, showing the three in-house rollers doing some bunching.
Oh and something interesting – I had to poll him on the 60rg phenomenon. He confirmed they sell a lot of them. What was interesting to me was who. he said almost exclusively, to the experienced smokers, not newbies. He said newbies go for flavored most of the time or small light shades. All I can say is, I guess those experienced smokers aren’t on the internet, OR are just not talkers. (more…)
CigarObsession Cigar Lottery #11 Drawing!
Cigar Obsession Cigar Lottery #11 Winner!
We have the winner for the 11th CO Lottery! This time it includes a whopping 150 cigars plus a beautiful new humidor from our sponsor SmokeInn! Thank you so much again guys for being part of this fun project! The lottery is rolling at a 150 cigar stop, so whenever the stash hits 150 I will draw a winner and the next round starts! As always I’ll have regular updates as things come in so you can drool over the growing prize pool
If you are new, watch the video to see what you could win, and keep reading to see the rules and tips! (more…)
New Free Cigars Contest!
EDIT: Congratulations ‘JJO’!
First, congratulations to Jay D. for winning last week’s giveaway! Email me your contact info and I’ll get your sample right out!
Now on to the next! This week I want to hear about your thoughts on storage. What do you use for keeping your fine cigars and why? The winner will get another custom sampler from me! Entrants must be 18+ years of age and have a US mailing address.
Share this post again as always and comment with what you did for your entry! Good luck!
Two Winners One Contest
EDIT: Congratulations Jay D.!
Congratulations to the winners of the two contests just ending, and here’s a new one!
This time it’s for a custom sampler from me Tell me the story of a cigar you were REALLY wanting to try – and then what happened when you finally did? Click at least one of the sharing buttons below and let me know which one you did with your story and you’ll be entered! I’ll draw a random winner next week, good luck! Entrants must be 18 years+ and have a US mailing address.
