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Tobacco Industry Monitoring (TIM) Alert
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Excerpt from the Jul 10, 2026 TIM Alert
CIGARETTES
Kool recently announced via direct email that the brand is now present on Facebook and Instagram social media platforms, offering rewards points for new followers. A new ad for Kool also appeared in the Rolling Stone July/August 2026 issue, promoting both Kool and Kool Black. The last consumer-facing ad that Kool ran also appeared in Rolling Stone, in July 2025. Kool also partnered with Rolling Stone on several articles with musicians discussing nightlife in different cities.
CIGARS
Game has recently teased a new flavor on their website. The flavor is called Pacific Nectar, and it is described as having a “sun-kissed flavor with a west coast vibe.” It’s a limited-edition cigar that is coming soon, but the website has no time frame for its release.