Articles of category "Smoking celebrities"

All over the world it is recognized that smoking is a bad habit. Millions of dollars are spent annually getting that message out to the public. Some listen, some don't. More often than not, celebrities are recruited to take part in these anti-smoking campaigns. People listen to celebrities, right? Celebrities can make or break tobacco brands. Comments the founder and CEO of a leading New York based tobacco company, "...if you look at somebody who is smoking cigarettes, the endorsements of celebrities have always counted for a lot".

Think about it; celebrities can make or break the tobacco industry. "...If you look at someone who is smoking cigarettes, the endorsements of celebrities has always counted a lot," that according to the founder and CEO of a leading New York based tobacco company. The effects of celebrities and smoking, and smoking on screen generate not only a significant amount of revenue because they make smoking look "cool", but celebrities and smoking also generate new smokers. And new smokers are what keep the tobacco industry on its feet.