Palio / Esencia marketing, what happened?
 

I am admittedly a couple years out of the "current" loop here, but when I checked Palio and Esencia's site today, it was like it had been frozen in time. no new events or updates since the end of 2010.

Now I love my Palio, and I know they are still in business, I just picked up a Palio for my uncle a few months ago. This thread is in no way at all meant to reflect badly on them as a company, I remember them being great people and I will continue to buy their products!!

But where did the marketing go? It's like they kept on running the company but dropped 100% of the web & marketing presence, no events, nothing?

Re: Palio / Esencia marketing, what happened?
 

Not sure. Maybe trying to get by on reputation or word of mouth alone.

Re: Palio / Esencia marketing, what happened?
 

As long as Esencia cigars remain tasty and Palio's great customer service continues, they can never advertise again and I'm good with it.

Re: Palio / Esencia marketing, what happened?
 

Maybe they have a great reputation and well established products so they don't need any "presence" anywhere? This comes from checking up about the dull Palio cutter I'm assuming.

Or maybe..... just MAYBE.. they market that Justin Bieber perfume now and don't want anyone to know..... :lr

Re: Palio / Esencia marketing, what happened?
 

yep, was looking into whether I wanted to send it back in or wait to pass by a store that carried em.

Re: Palio / Esencia marketing, what happened?
 

I'll check if our lounge carries it, if not then that's just an excuse for us to go on a little roadtrip. :D

Re: Palio / Esencia marketing, what happened?
 

I know I do my part. I love that cutter.

Re: Palio / Esencia marketing, what happened?
 

I didn't see em in the case... but I didn't really look either... I knew it was getting dull, but didn't realize just how dull till I used yours :)

Re: Palio / Esencia marketing, what happened?
 

Francis, I know Marc will be more than happy to answer any questions directly or provide any customer service you might need. Shoot him a PM.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/member.php?u=796

Re: Palio / Esencia marketing, what happened?
 

Marc is good people, I met him briefly 3'ish years ago, but I had forgotten he was on here too :tu

Re: Palio / Esencia marketing, what happened?
 

Azon Cigar Lounge on the Road Trip, it was a good day.

Re: Palio / Esencia marketing, what happened?
 

Where did we meet?

Since having the kid, the past few years have been a blur. I blame it on "baby brain" :)

~Mark

PS - Thanks for the kind words y'all!

Re: Palio / Esencia marketing, what happened?
 

I do believe that this thread is about Palio and Marc Aub, OpusEx. Could be wrong, however.

Re: Palio / Esencia marketing, what happened?
 

My bad, was reading two threads at the same time :)

Re: Palio / Esencia marketing, what happened?
 

lol! I think you're right bro.:tu

Re: Palio / Esencia marketing, what happened?
 

Just blame it on the baby brain :tu :)

Re: Palio / Esencia marketing, what happened?
 

Francis,

The website may not have changed much, but I can tell you that the new products that Palio will be unveiling at the IPCPR this month are nothing but pure awesomeness!

disclosure: other than Marc being a personal friend of mine, I have no official connection to BTOL, Palio, or Esencia.

Re: Palio / Esencia marketing, what happened?
 

Mo -- maye you you talk with your friend about a GB :D

Re: Palio / Esencia marketing, what happened?
 

Ugh... I have a big bone to pick with Palio..... namely, I only have 5 cutters. I need more :tu

Re: Palio / Esencia marketing, what happened?
 

Just wait Tyr, just wait.