“There were some big decisions that were made that would have an impact on the direction of Cigar Coop. The decisions made might not have been popular, or even practical, but there were no regrets in the choice made.” Throughout this series, I have talked about how Cigar Coop has gone through an evolutionary process […]
The Blog: Deadline for 2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown Eligibility is Tonight
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Tonight is the deadline for new cigar releases to be eligible for the 2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown on Cigar Coop. Last year we introduced new rules making the deadline for eligibility to be the start of the IPCPR Trade Show, with a window of cigars released two years prior to be eligible. This […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 388 (7/4/20)
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The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. In addition, each week we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday morning at […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 387 (6/27/20)
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The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. In addition, each week we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday morning at […]
Ten Years of Cigar Coop: Part 3 – Face the Face: Events, Trade Shows, Factory Tours, and More
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“Just like it is important for a cigar brand to have face to face time with its customers, it is equally as important for a cigar media brand to spend face to face time with the stakeholders involved in the industry. This has played a key role in the evolution of Cigar Coop.” The first two […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 386 (6/20/20)
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The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. In addition, each week we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday morning at […]
Ten Years of Cigar Coop: Part 2 – Start Me Up: 2010 through 2012
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“I knew I wanted to take this ‘thing’ called Cigar Coop that I developed from a short-term project to something ongoing. At the same time, I had no idea where I wanted to take this, nor any idea what it would take to make it happen. In the end, the first 17 months was one […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 385 (6/13/20)
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The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. In addition, each week we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday morning at […]
Ten Years of Cigar Coop: Part 1 – Beginnings: The 2010 IPCPR Trade Show
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“There was this idea I had. I had just visited ‘Cigar Disneyland’ and somehow I wanted to capture the moment, so I did. While the pictures were crappy and the writing stunk, somehow it became a foundation for what was to come.” This is the first installment of a ten part series commemorating ten years […]
Feature Story: Cigar Dave’s Move from Terrestrial Radio Marks End of Era for Cigar Talk
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Yesterday came word that David Zeplowitz, a.k.a “Cigar Dave” (or a.k.a “The General”) would be bringing his Saturday afternoon show “The Cigar Dave Show” to a close on June 27, 2020. For nearly 25 years, Cigar Dave delivered cigar-related content to the terrestrial airwaves. While the show is coming to a close, it is not […]