CigarMediaNews

“QUANTUM GROWTH REQUIRES ADDITIONAL SEASONED TALENT”

2010-07-14T09:30:48Z

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Miami, FL, 15 July…My Father Cigars, Inc., the principal company of the Garcia Family’s growing cigar manufacturing and sales colossus, announced the appointment of Jose Ortega as Vice President of Sales. Rather than replacing John Gonzalez, who has held that post since 2007, Ortega will focus on domestic (U.S.) sales and in-store events; while Gonzalez will be free to concentrate on international sales, specifically, Europe and Asia.

DWCR Schedule Change Announcement - Weekly Shows Continue, But Live-Show Broadcast Ended

2010-07-02T10:31:00Z

Dale and I have been doing the DWCR show live on Friday nights for a very long time. Although we enjoy seeing everyone in the chat room and being able to perform in front of a live audience, it is time to make a change. Beginning with the July 2, 2010 show there will be no more live shows and no video editions of the DogWatch Cigar Radio show; however, the show will still be produced weekly and broadcast by Sunday.

This change will allow Dale and I to be more flexible in covering events and spending time with our families while still working to provide new episodes of DogWatch Cigar Radio every week. The July 2, 2010 show will be a "Best of Bob and Dale" compilation to allow us to spend time with family over the July Fourth Holiday.

As many of you know, I have 4 grandkids in Florida and this change will allow me more time to see them on long weekends. I thank all of you for being with us each Friday night and want to assure you that this in no way lessens our commitment to providing a weekly show.

Thank you

The Cigar Maker by Mark Carlos McGinty

2010-06-11T10:40:02Z

This newly released historical novel by Mark Carlos McGinty is about the struggle for control of the cigar industry in Ybor City at the beginning of the 20th century.

About the book: The Cigar City. The year is 1898. Young Cuban rebel Salvador Ortiz and his family have escaped the hardship of war-torn Cuba, but the union halls, cigar factories, and dark alleys of Tampa are filled with violence and vendetta. Salvador must defy constant labor strife and deadly corruption in a one-industry town known for backroom cockfights, street thugs, late-night abductions and mass production of the world's best hand-rolled stogies. An ideological battle for control of the cigar industry tests Salvador's self-respect and love of hard work as he fights to abandon his rambunctious, outlaw past and lead his proud Cuban family into a colorful immigrant society. His wish for a peaceful life as a husband, a father, and a man of dignity is threatened by a lawless underworld and a cultural conflict with a dangerous, bloody history.

Go to www.thecigarmaker.net for more information.

Watch for Bob to review this book in an upcoming DogWatch Cigar Radio show.

Bill Paley Re-launches La Palina

2010-06-06T09:53:26Z

The “Babe” Cigar Evokes the Incredible Style of Fashion Icon Babe Paley Washington, DC (May 2010) – In June 2010, Bill Paley will re-launch La Palina, a storied cigar brand famously linked to the early and fortuitous beginnings of CBS Broadcasting founded by Bill’s father, William S. Paley. The brand debuts with the introduction of the “1896” cigar series, fittingly dedicated to Paley’s grandfather, Sam Paley, who founded the Congress Cigar Company in 1896. It was William S. Paley’s interest in promoting La Palina through the use of radio advertising that led him into the broadcasting business.

Vanderburgh Humidors Announces The Outback 4 Travel Humidor

2010-05-17T20:34:00Z

There are a lot of travel humidors out there. Many good ones - no doubt - but these good ones are usually pretty darn ugly! I have always wanted to make a travel humidor that had class, but was also rugged and strong. Rugged enough to toss in the back of your pickup truck or a golf cart, but classy enough to act as a satchel to be carried into the boardroom. The Outback4 Travel humidor has taken us over a year to develop, and perfect - far longer than I ever anticipated. However, as you know great things take time, patience and lots of input/advice from many individuals.

Press Release - Primer Mundo Cigar Company

2010-05-17T20:25:55Z

Primer Mundo Cigar Company’s agreement with Los Blancos Cigar Company to sell and distribute Primer Mundo’s line of premium boutique cigars will expire on June 27th of this year. Primer Mundo Cigar Company is preparing to market, sell and distribute their current and future offerings independently to retailers throughout the country.

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2010-05-15T11:05:46Z

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The Nestor Miranda Collection Introduces 1989

2010-04-30T10:06:11Z

Miami, FL…29 Apr…Honouring Miami Cigar & Company’s founding in 1989, the Nestor Miranda Collection presents, 1989. A beautifully blended combination of Nicaraguan tobaccos, the cigar was blended and is being manufactured by My Father Cigar Corp. It was inspired by Nestor Miranda who described to Pepin Garcia the particular flavour and body he was looking for “…that can be sold at a very reasonable price point, in deference to the prevailing economic conditions.” The cigars will sell for $5.00.

107 Retailers to hand out free cigars on April 30

2010-04-20T11:52:34Z

Miami Cigar & Company, the exclusive distributor for La Aurora brands in the United States, announces the release of the La Aurora Serie 107 Anniversario to mark the company’s 107th year of operation in the Dominican Republic. As part of a year-long campaign to Rediscover La Aurora, 107 retailers across the U-S will be giving away 107 robustos on April 30th. The list of participating retailers can be found at http://rediscoverlaaurora.com.

PRESS RELEASE: PROCIGAR FESTIVAL 2010

2010-03-28T08:31:27Z

Santiago, Dominican Republic—Beginning on Sunday, February 14, 2010, leading premium cigar manufacturers and sponsors came together to kick off the third annual Procigar Festival to celebrate the Dominican Republic’s role as one of the world’s foremost tobacco producing countries.