Gurkha Ad on the Radio

Gophernut · 07-21-2010, 10:40 AM

Heard a radio ad for Gurkha 789 Series cigars today. Don't remember ever hearing an ad for a cigar before. Leave it to Gurkha to do that. They named a couple of local B&M's that were selling premium cigars for under $10 per, so maybe they were responsible for the ad, but at the end, they rattled off a Gurkha website so I have to think that Gurkha was responsible for it.

Goldie · 07-21-2010, 10:49 AM

When your product sucks so hardcore, you have to get creative with the advertising I suppose.

bvilchez · 07-21-2010, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Goldie

When your product sucks so hardcore, you have to get creative with the advertising I suppose.

...but don't tell that to Bobby...he'll have a fit!!!!

Ogre · 07-21-2010, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Goldie

When your product sucks so hardcore, you have to get creative with the advertising I suppose.

It all doesnt suck hardcore........................... some just suck!!!!!

pnoon · 07-21-2010, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bvilchez

...but don't tell that to Bobby...he'll have a fit!!!!

So?

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thebiglebowski · 07-21-2010, 11:50 AM

isn't it about time for him to have a fit?

bvilchez · 07-21-2010, 11:52 AM

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So?

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You know how Bobby is with his Gurkhas......he practically swears by them

the MacDonald · 07-21-2010, 12:57 PM

A radio ad campiagn for a luxuary, ultra exclusive, worth more that it's weight in gold cigar MSRP sort of erodes the mystique.

I am man enough to admit that I smoked the regular red label perfectos and thought they were a solid smoke, but but I also smoked their Master Blends and it seems the more vaulted the title they give them, the worse they are.

JohnE1000 · 07-23-2010, 09:44 AM

Gurkha ....hum

07-23-2010, 03:33 PM

They're marketing campaign works, as a new smoker I was intrigued by Gurkha's and bought several, and thought a few of them were good smokes.

I believe they are not only trying to market to new smokers but also to the elitist types. Their is so much marketing saying they are super premium cigars that are only suited for the most avid cigar smoker when you say you enjoy a Gurkha everyday you sound important and all knowing to the people that have no clue.

Like I said though, I've enjoyed a few of them and I believe their campaign works. I was told once before to "Smoke what you enjoy, and enjoy what you smoke." I think that fits here as well.

The Poet · 07-23-2010, 03:36 PM

I've heard a few radiddy-o ads for Punch before too.

Chingas · 07-23-2010, 03:40 PM

I'm staying out of this one.

Wait, I just put myself in!

weak_link · 07-23-2010, 04:35 PM

Famous Smoke Shop is advertising on Sirius/XM too.

BlackDog · 07-25-2010, 11:56 AM

A local shop here in the Mpls suburbs has been doing some co-advertising with Ghurka for a while now, at least since the Holiday season. I guess if it get people into the B&M to spend some money, it's good, but as has been said, there are better values for the money.

07-21-2010, 10:40 AM	#1
Gophernut Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Hudson, WI Posts: 1,661 Trading: (15)	Gurkha Ad on the Radio Heard a radio ad for Gurkha 789 Series cigars today. Don't remember ever hearing an ad for a cigar before. Leave it to Gurkha to do that. They named a couple of local B&M's that were selling premium cigars for under $10 per, so maybe they were responsible for the ad, but at the end, they rattled off a Gurkha website so I have to think that Gurkha was responsible for it.

07-21-2010, 10:49 AM	#2
Goldie Bring the pain! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Drew Location: Ohio Posts: 808 Trading: (13)	Re: Gurkha Ad on the Radio When your product sucks so hardcore, you have to get creative with the advertising I suppose. __________________ Come in here dear boy, have a cigar, you're gonna go far - Pink Floyd I like my draw, like I like my women, a little loose - Goldie

07-21-2010, 11:50 AM	#6
thebiglebowski Jack White's Roadie... Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: larry Location: music city, USA Posts: 665 Trading: (0)	Re: Gurkha Ad on the Radio isn't it about time for him to have a fit?

07-21-2010, 12:57 PM	#8
the MacDonald Grey beard, funky wierd Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Joe Location: Windsor CT Posts: 148 Trading: (9)	Re: Gurkha Ad on the Radio A radio ad campiagn for a luxuary, ultra exclusive, worth more that it's weight in gold cigar MSRP sort of erodes the mystique. I am man enough to admit that I smoked the regular red label perfectos and thought they were a solid smoke, but but I also smoked their Master Blends and it seems the more vaulted the title they give them, the worse they are.

07-23-2010, 09:44 AM	#9
JohnE1000 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 393 Trading: (39)	Re: Gurkha Ad on the Radio Gurkha ....hum

07-23-2010, 03:33 PM	#10
E-Tx Surveyor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurkha Ad on the Radio They're marketing campaign works, as a new smoker I was intrigued by Gurkha's and bought several, and thought a few of them were good smokes. I believe they are not only trying to market to new smokers but also to the elitist types. Their is so much marketing saying they are super premium cigars that are only suited for the most avid cigar smoker when you say you enjoy a Gurkha everyday you sound important and all knowing to the people that have no clue. Like I said though, I've enjoyed a few of them and I believe their campaign works. I was told once before to "Smoke what you enjoy, and enjoy what you smoke." I think that fits here as well.

07-23-2010, 03:36 PM	#11
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Gurkha Ad on the Radio I've heard a few radiddy-o ads for Punch before too.

07-23-2010, 03:40 PM	#12
Chingas Death Is Waiting Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Chingas Location: Slayerville, Jersey Posts: 5,295 Trading: (35)	Re: Gurkha Ad on the Radio I'm staying out of this one. Wait, I just put myself in! __________________ ---Chingas--- ---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---

07-23-2010, 04:35 PM	#13
weak_link The Stranger Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,263 Trading: (1)	Re: Gurkha Ad on the Radio Famous Smoke Shop is advertising on Sirius/XM too.

07-25-2010, 11:56 AM	#14
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Gurkha Ad on the Radio A local shop here in the Mpls suburbs has been doing some co-advertising with Ghurka for a while now, at least since the Holiday season. I guess if it get people into the B&M to spend some money, it's good, but as has been said, there are better values for the money. __________________ "We live in the good of this."