R.J. Reynolds Tobacco female representatives have been seen at local bars in Raleigh, NC passing-out free samples of either: 2-packs of cigarettes, 1-

August 22, 2007 - R.J. Reynolds Tobacco female representatives have been seen at local bars in Raleigh, NC passing-out free samples of either: 2-packs of cigarettes, 1-pack of cigarettes and 1-can of Camel SNUS or 2-cans of Camel SNUS. The representative uses a handheld scanner handheld to take a photo of your id, we suppose so they can send you promotions to your postal address. This person also asks about your favorite brand of cigarettes and if you've ever tried smokeless tobacco - she then plugs Camel SNUS. Raleigh, NC is one of the additional market test sites for Camel SNUS. Reynolds is probably in huury to heavily promote Camel SNUS with the big guys coming, that is Marlboro SNUS (being test marketed starting in August 2007 in Dallas, TX). Marlboro is considered one of the strongest brand names in consumer packaged good. Marlboro cigarettes had a 40.5% share of the cigarette market in the U.S.A. in 2006. (TabaccoWatch.org)