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  • wa3zrm
    Member
    • May 2009
    • 4436

    ATTENTION PLEASE READ: Anyone else get this?

    FROM: <Sonny.brandorbit@gmail.com>

    Greetings:

    Â
    We are a Los Angeles-based media relations firm hired by Swedish Match and are communicating with you because you may be a user of Swedish Snus, General.
    Â
    We are bringing an opportunity to your attention—an opportunity to tell your story:
    Â
    In our conversations with local media about snus and tobacco harm reduction, many reporters have stated they would like to speak to users of snus based in California who would be willing to share their story. We cannot offer compensation for doing this (indeed, the media would only speak to you if you are NOT receiving any form of compensation). However, your willingness to speak on record could benefit thousands of other cigarette smokers looking for a smokeless alternative to smoking.
    Â
    Please let me know if you would be willing to talk to a reporter—just respond to this email. The reporter could be from a newspaper, magazine, TV network or radio talk show. We would then provide contact information you wish to share - only upon request - with a member of the news media, and would not share your information for any other purpose.
    Â
    Thank you for your consideration of this invitation to share your story.
    Â
    Kind regards,
    Â
    Sonny Strata
    Brand Orbit, on behalf of Swedish Match
    Los Angeles



    P.S. You may be aware that Swedish Match has submitted an application to the FDA for recognition of their General-branded snus as a modified-risk tobacco product. This is the first such application to be accepted for review by the FDA, and they will announce their decision sometime in July or early August.Â

    You can find more information about this scientific review here:Â Â http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/13/fda-snus-harm_n_6677092.html


    Brand Orbit
    Los Angeles/California
    1051 E. Altadena, Dr., Altadena, CA 91001
    www.brandorbit.com
    If you have any problems with my posts or signature


  • codyg140
    Member
    • Jan 2013
    • 705

    #2
    Nope, are you signed up for generals website so they would have your email/ know you live in Cali?

    only thing that seems kinda fishy is I've had several jobs with a company email and none of them were "@gmail.com"

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    • Snusdog
      Member
      • Jun 2008
      • 6752

      #3
      Contact SM through their site email or customer service# and get them the verify this before you do anything
      When it's my time to go, I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my uncle did....... Not screaming in terror like his passengers

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      • Snusie
        Member
        • Mar 2015
        • 40

        #4
        Nice catch on the gmail.com address.

        There is a Sonny Strata at BrandOrbit.com (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnystrata).

        If you're curious, you might prefer to call him directly. Their website lists the office number as
        (626) 791-7954.

        From a PR standpoint, I can see where reporters would have a hard time locating people using Swedish snus. This is a good way for them to be able to pitch their snus/smoking-related story and provide sources for reporters to speak with.

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        • wa3zrm
          Member
          • May 2009
          • 4436

          #5
          Originally posted by codyg140 View Post
          Nope, are you signed up for generals website so they would have your email/ know you live in Cali?

          only thing that seems kinda fishy is I've had several jobs with a company email and none of them were "@gmail.com"
          I do have a SM account and they send me coupons on a regular basis; however, they have all my stats, none of which were used in this e-mail. BTW, I do not live in CA!
          If you have any problems with my posts or signature


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          • codyg140
            Member
            • Jan 2013
            • 705

            #6
            Originally posted by wa3zrm View Post
            BTW, I do not live in CA!
            Then I'd say this is a load a bologna, he's probably a prince from Nigeria in real life who just wants to give you some money... Just wire him $5000 to start the transfer.

            SURFS UP DUDE!!!!

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            • wa3zrm
              Member
              • May 2009
              • 4436

              #7
              Originally posted by codyg140 View Post
              ...prince from Nigeria...
              Sounds like PP
              If you have any problems with my posts or signature


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              • codyg140
                Member
                • Jan 2013
                • 705

                #8
                I always figured PP was an Amazonian princess in disguise?

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                • Skell18
                  Member
                  • May 2012
                  • 7067

                  #9
                  FYI looks like this is legit, chad posted something on Facebook about he. He has spoken to them, the gmail address still concerns me though. Lucky I won't get it, being in an oppressed state and all.

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                  • wa3zrm
                    Member
                    • May 2009
                    • 4436

                    #10
                    RECEIVED THIS FROM SONNY TODAY:


                    CORRECTION - An opportunity for General Snus users



                    Greetings:
                    Â
                    We are a Los Angeles-based media relations firm hired by Swedish Match and are communicating with you because you may be a user of Swedish Snus, General.
                    Â
                    We are bringing an opportunity to your attention—an opportunity to tell your story:
                    Â
                    In our conversations with local media about snus and tobacco harm reduction, many reporters have stated they would like to speak to users of snus who would be willing to share their story. We cannot offer compensation for doing this (indeed, the media would only speak to you if you are NOT receiving any form of compensation). However, your willingness to speak on record could benefit thousands of other cigarette smokers looking for a smokeless alternative to smoking.
                    Â
                    Please let me know if you would be willing to talk to a reporter—just respond to this email. The reporter could be from a newspaper, magazine, TV network or radio talk show. We would then provide contact information you wish to share - only upon request - with a member of the news media, and would not share your information for any other purpose.
                    Â
                    Thank you for your consideration of this invitation to share your story.
                    Â
                    Kind regards,
                    Â
                    Sonny Strata
                    Brand Orbit, on behalf of Swedish Match
                    Los Angeles
                    Â
                    Â
                    P.S. You may be aware that Swedish Match has submitted an application to the FDA for recognition of their General-branded snus as a modified-risk tobacco product. This is the first such application to be accepted for review by the FDA, and they will announce their decision sometime in July or early August.Â
                    Â
                    You can find more information about this scientific review here:Â Â http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/13/fda-snus-harm_n_6677092.html


                    Â


                    Brand Orbit
                    Los Angeles/California
                    1051 E. Altadena, Dr., Altadena, CA 91001
                    www.brandorbit.com
                    If you have any problems with my posts or signature


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                    • codyg140
                      Member
                      • Jan 2013
                      • 705

                      #11
                      Hmm, well I guess it's your choice. If you want to let the world know about snus giver'.

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                      • Andy105
                        Member
                        • Nov 2013
                        • 1393

                        #12
                        Invite Sonny to SnusOn. We could answer any questions the media may have here (even though I usually try to avoid talking to guys named "Sonny".)

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                        • wa3zrm
                          Member
                          • May 2009
                          • 4436

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Andy105 View Post
                          Invite Sonny to SnusOn.
                          EXCELLENT IDEA! I say we have PP give him a call
                          If you have any problems with my posts or signature


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