blu Puts Spotlight On The Truths Around Vaping Category With The "Something Better" Campaign

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- blu, a pioneer in the electronic cigarette industry, today announced the official release of its new U.S. advertising campaign, "Something Better." Since its start in 2009, blu has followed an unwavering mission of creating quality products for adult consumers that fit their individual lifestyles. Aligned with its character as a brand that refrains from following the pack, blu's "Something Better" campaign showcases a world without judgement for those who enjoy vaping, empowering others with inspiring stories from the real faces behind blu.

"The Something Better Campaign shines a light on real people, who, with blu, have taken great strides in life to become the person they are today," says Matt Kessler, Director Brand PR, blu. "Their stories represent everything that blu stands for, and we're proud to see that our relentless pursuit for innovation, improvement and delivering consumer satisfaction is truly hitting the mark for our fans today."

To drive the "Something Better" ideal, blu dispels some of the most common misconceptions around the category. Comprised of innovators, renowned fashion designers, emerging musicians, everyday consumers and more, their unique stories of achieving "Something Better" are designed to give adults a better understanding of what life with blu can be like before experiencing it for themselves.

"Something Better" custom content will be curated into STORIES and SPOOFS all of which showcase the narrative behind creators including:

    --  Rochambeau - Inspired by the culture they grew up in, this fashion duo
        shares their journey to creating a brand that is truly their own, and
        100% NYC made. As observers of culture, they refused to be on the
        sidelines and gave it their all to create something new--something
        authentic, something progressive, and something better.
    --  Daye Jack - Inspired by those who take creative risks, the "No Data"
        artist highlights his "Something Better" moment, when he decided to
        transform his music hobby into a full-time career.
    --  Action Bronson - The former chef turned rapper and Blue Chips 7000
        artist offers a comedic twist to dispel myths and rumors on vaping in
        his true fashion, using comedic spoofs to prove vaping can be something
        better.
    --  Niykee Heaton - Niykee showcases her "Something Better" story by facing
        and overcoming challenges in her childhood, inspiring fans to manifest
        their own dreams into reality. Destined for "Something Better," she
        hopes her music will touch people in the same way, she wishes someone
        reached out to her growing up.

The digital campaign will live on blu's "Something Better" HUB at better.blu.com as a destination where fans of the brand can experience this content. In the coming months, this HUB will also serve as a place for adult consumers to submit their personal stories so they, too, can celebrate their transformation to something better. For more on blu, visit www.blu.com/en/US.

About blu:
blu is a pioneer of electronic cigarettes. Launched in 2009 with consumer satisfaction at the heart of everything they do and the ambition to be the best, blu does more than offer high quality vapor products. The brand works carefully to truly satisfy its customers, designing products for the adult consumer. Blu is available online and in stores in the four largest vapor markets worldwide, USA, UK, France and Italy. It offers a variety of flavors that can be enjoyed in the form of rechargeable kits or disposables. The blu brand is owned by Fontem Ventures, a subsidiary of the Imperial Brands Group, with international headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Charlotte, North Carolina. To discover blu and experience blu satisfaction, visit www.blu.com/en/US.

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