Ccom promotions?
0patience
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A friend sent me this screenshot today.
Only problem is, they didn't include a URL and aren't available right now.
Anyone seen this and where do you sign up?
Only problem is, they didn't include a URL and aren't available right now.
Anyone seen this and where do you sign up?
In Fumo Pax
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.
Wylaff said:
Atmospheric pressure and crap.
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Not sure if it made regular news or not, but in August, Facebook and Instagram completely changed their rules and regulations regarding tobacco. It's getting so bad, even Reddit and WeMe are cracking down on things as well.
We're basically not allowed to post anything that directly encourages the selling of cigars (i.e. no URL), we can't post values of promotions, & we have tread lightly on how we discuss cigars in those arenas because no one who has a cigar business wants to be kicked off social media. Once again this is due to BS government intervention where the FDA is really targeting cigarettes, but they can't simply alienate one type of tobacco product for fear of further backlash from other sources.1 -
@TheCigarChick
How about making some of those promotions available to those of us who don't want to use Fakebook, Instayuk and tweaker?
I'd bet a lot of us would sign up for contests and that, direct on the site
This "share this", "mention that", etc just doesn't do it for some of us.
I get that companies like to use social media, but some of us don't.
And the BS that Fakebook and Instayuk are pulling on cigar and gun groups is just that, BS.
So why should any of us utilize a platform that condemns us?
In Fumo Pax
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.Wylaff said:Atmospheric pressure and crap.5 -
I don’t use Facebook either, but the value of the promotion to the company is from people sharing it and doing their advertising for them. If they don’t discover new customers then the “promotion” doesn’t “promote” and isn’t worth the discount. It sucks but that’s their point of view most likely.2
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We’ve got the CCOM Monthly Sweepstakes which doesn’t require any social media platform usage, and can be found here: https://www.cigar.com/mobile/sweepstakes/0patience said:@TheCigarChick
How about making some of those promotions available to those of us who don't want to use Fakebook, Instayuk and tweaker?
I'd bet a lot of us would sign up for contests and that, direct on the site
This "share this", "mention that", etc just doesn't do it for some of us.
I get that companies like to use social media, but some of us don't.
And the BS that Fakebook and Instayuk are pulling on cigar and gun groups is just that, BS.
So why should any of us utilize a platform that condemns us?
As far as social media “condemning us,” it’s bad not like that is the only entity condemning cigar smokers... For better or worse, businesses need social media as it’s the most effective (& low-cost) means to reach a large audience as quickly as possible. What I can do, however, is see if there might be a way we can institute a contest for the forum. It’s not my sole decision, but I can see if other powers-that-be might agree to make it happen. Getting product from vendors wouldn’t be an issue.9 -
Has anyone in here ever won the monthly sweepstakes thing? 🤣
@TheCigarChick
That would be awesome to have a forum contest.
Thanks for at least checking.
We do appreciate that someone is being active in having these discussions.In Fumo Pax
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.Wylaff said:Atmospheric pressure and crap.3 -
Not sure if anyone in here has won the Monthly Sweepstakes, but at least it involves no need for Social Media!
I’ve got a “Lindsay Wants...” List and I bring up topics in relevant meetings to get discussions going. I will preface that despite me being obnoxious (LOL), some people in the greater company as a whole are a bit slow to move. I guess it’s part of being in a corporation, but things I think should be simple and easy to implement usually gets met with a “we must test this first”. 🙄 Drives me loca, but I have one resort left, which is jumping on a conference room table a la Tom Cruise and just freak people out. 🤣7 -
Yep. We must test this first. So let's give it to someone who has absolutely no idea what it's about or how to use it.
Cause that will never fail.
And when they say it won't work, we can be assured that we have taken every step to make sure.
As for the customers, they aren't the ones paying the bill, so we won't worry about them. We'll only lose a couple customers.
🤣🤣🤣
In Fumo Pax
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.Wylaff said:Atmospheric pressure and crap.2 -
Actually, @0patience, the people involved are different than you think. Basically direction + revisions to ideas are controlled mostly by myself, and then I get to deal with a Design team, as well as Marketing and IT. They don't make anything up without direction from the appropriate party, which is good.
When it comes to the idea of doing a Forum contest it shouldn't be a test issue, just more of how frequently to do it, who provides the goods, etc.; the things which will require the testing involve modifications to the website as well as the Forum. I can say with confidence that soon you'll be able to experience a newer, more improved CCOM site, as well as a beautiful re-design of COMC!
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Sorry, I was being sarcastic, based on what I deal with at work.
They have committees to have committees to have testing, to see if something will work. The whole time, never talking to the operators, who will use it, nor the techs who repair it.
Then they wonder why there are problems. 😲🤣
My cynicism knows no bounds. 🤣🤣In Fumo Pax
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.Wylaff said:Atmospheric pressure and crap.4 -
Oh, trust me - I hate the "system" because I often find it way too inefficient. I prefer taking action on sound ideas, and not beating them to death with a stick until they get brushed under the rug.
On the bright side, I just ran the forum contest idea by the one person I need on my side to help me push this through our legal team, and he loved it. I've already petitioned Legal plus a VP, because if they green light it, we can get this going ASAP, and it would be a monthly contest only for forum members. (No need for Facebook or Instagram.)8 -
@TheCigarChick...
What does Ccom perceive as the benefit(s) of this forum? There has to be some cost to administrate as well as some headaches involved with hosting this forum, so what do they get out of it?"I could've had a Mi Querida!" Nick Bardis0 -
@peter4jc Other than the costs associated with extra bandwidth, there isn't much on top of it all since IT is only involved when there is an issue; I don't cost more than my salary since I elected to take on moderating the forum as i knew it had been neglected for awhile due to staffing changed.
For us at CCOM, it's about providing a community space: cigars are one of those things which are always up for discussion, and we wanted a dedicated space for that to happen. (Like every forum out there, there's of course off-topic discussions, too.) I remember way back when during the days where it was just BOTL Forum, Puff.com, and good ole' CigarPass, but now more than ever with this BS legislation regarding tobacco, people need a place to chat. We're geographically all over the place, and so I'm sure you wouldn't disagree with me when I say I'm sure a lot of you have made legitimate friends on this forum, and you probably would've have met otherwise.
Aside from hopefully implementing most -- if not all -- the suggestions you've all made since I asked for them, one of my plans for the Forum is for it to also serve as a specialty platform to clue everyone in on exclusives, special promos before they start for the public, give cool sh*t away, unique content featuring manufacturers, etc. I really want to push CCOM into the 21st century.13 -
I told an engineer we needed to move into the 21st century and he asked why would we try and be 80 years more advanced than the rest of the world.
Ummm.
Did someone dress you this morning and is your degree in crayon, by chance?
In Fumo Pax
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.Wylaff said:Atmospheric pressure and crap.2 -
Thanks, Lindsay. You are correct about making solid life-long friends here, and I/we appreciate all you do to make this the ultra-groovy place that it is!"I could've had a Mi Querida!" Nick Bardis15
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And the forum solidifies customer loyalty. I always check ccom first when looking for something cigar-related.1
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Not a bad group of BOTL/SOTL here even though they are terrible at telling people when they’ll receive their back ordered merchandise. 😂7
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@TheCigarChick
I think I can safely speak for everyone when I say thanks for taking our input and putting up with our shenanigans.
It is nice to feel like we have a little input.
It is much appreciated.In Fumo Pax
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.Wylaff said:Atmospheric pressure and crap.7 -
@th@TheCigarChick i woul like to second what Tony said, thanks for all you are doing.0patience said:@TheCigarChick
I think I can safely speak for everyone when I say thanks for taking our input and putting up with our shenanigans.
It is nice to feel like we have a little input.
It is much appreciated.I was born a fool, and just got bigger!2 -
Listen guys/gals, at the end of the day, one of the most interesting things about cigar smokers is that with tobacco in-hand, most people put their BS aside and simply relax and enjoy smoking amongst friends. I cannot tell you the vast number of people I’ve met over the years all across the world who otherwise I would’ve never encountered; crazy part is we all have such different politics, world views, & levels of education, yet no one gives a you-know-what because when we’re in a lounge, we’re just adults enjoying our cigars & the random conversation that accompanies it.
One of my most favourite things to is visit random shops and lounges, & chat up the customers. (I suppose it’s because I sometimes miss the days where I used to host events when I ran B&Ms & lounges.) I’m not there to sell anything, but rather I just want to know why people like what they smoke. In fact I spoke with @TNBigfoot68 & he clued me in on a get-together you guys are having in March, & I plan on being there in TN for it. Maybe one day we can big enough & “important enough” that I can organise a special yearly event for you guys... Sky’s the limit in my opinion.
Speaking of events, I’m sure many of you are also CI customers, so if you come to CFest, let me know. I’d be happy to organize something for all of us there as well because it’s just fun to hang out, smoke cigars, & have a few drinks.9 -
Here's my problem:
"Love is a dung heap, Betty and I am but a c.o.c.k. that climbs upon it to crow."5 -
@BKDog - it's an unfortunate necessity as the FDA prohibits giving away free cigars unless cigars are actually purchased to get the freebie. (The disclaimer)
Since the glasses are constructed so a cigar can rest on them, we thought it would make sense to show it that way, otherwise they might look chipped (or just plain weird) in the photo.
UPDATE: I have a meeting with US Legal on Wednesday afternoon to discuss implementing a monthly contest solely for CCOM Forum members.
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Man, I'm only allowed to vote a post up one time? BOGUS!@ScotchnSmoke sux lots of large wéiners. And tons of small ones.2
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