2Firsts Launches Brand International Communication Initiative to Boost Chinese Vape Exports

Nov.20.2024
2Firsts unveiled the "Vape Brand International Communication Initiative," leveraging its industry influence to assist small and medium-sized enterprises with free media coverage and resource connections, aiming to drive global expansion and branding of China's vape sector.

The global vape industry is entering a new phase of development, marked by increasingly fierce competition across technology, product categories, compliance, and markets. Amid these dynamics, brand strength has emerged as a critical competitive advantage for enterprises. Over the past three years, several well-known Chinese vape brands have risen to prominence in international markets, serving as a testament to the high-quality global expansion of China's vape industry.

 

As a leading global media platform and think tank specializing in new tobacco technology, 2Firsts has established extensive influence in international markets. Additionally, 2Firsts has built strong partnerships with renowned international media outlets and public relations firms. To further support the global branding efforts of Chinese vape enterprises and provide greater assistance to small and medium-sized businesses, 2Firsts has introduced the "Vape Brand International Communication Initiative".

 

Key Services of the Initiative:

 

  • Providing free international media coverage opportunities for small and medium-sized vape brands;

 

  • Offering free public relations training sessions for vape enterprises;

 

  • Connecting vape brands with international media and marketing service providers;

 

  • Conducting in-depth interviews and reports on company founders, executives, and scientists.

 

The above are just some of the services offered. 2Firsts will continue to develop and provide higher-quality support and services based on the needs of participating brands.

 

For more details about the initiative and to register, please scan the QR code below to join the customer service group.


To ensure effective communication, the group is exclusively limited to company leaders and branding, marketing, or public relations representatives.

 

2Firsts Launches Brand International Communication Initiative to Boost Chinese Vape Exports

 

For further inquiries, please contact us at: info@2firsts.com.

 

About 2Firsts:

 

2Firsts is a leading NGP industry media and consultancy, providing the latest industry news, data, and insights to regulators, entrepreneurs, researchers, media outlets, and other stakeholders worldwide. Every day, over 30,000 global visitors access 2Firsts' English site (www.2firsts.com), Chinese site (cn.2firsts.com), and Spanish site (www.2firsts.com/es).

 

As a value-driven service provider for the global tobacco and NPG supply chain, 2Firsts is dedicated to advancing scientific research, technological innovation, regulatory compliance, business progress, and corporate social responsibility in the NGP industry. Its mission is to foster the high-quality development of the global tobacco harm reduction industry and contribute to global harm reduction efforts.

 

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