Ads targeted women too, according to the American Heart Association, designing feminine package designs and labeling some cigarettes with feminine names. The companies specially sought out female customers with ads in womens magazines promoting brands like Virigina Slim and now more than 40% of women smoke menthols, compared with 31% of men, according to the FDA
At a price of $13 to $15 apiece,5.4 million shares will be floated in the offering
The ads were so successful (and controversial) that they spawned several other memorable campaigns designed around the theme of keeping you beautiful and attractive by smoking
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GREENSBORO, N.C., July 15 (UPI) -- America's second largest tobacco company, Reynolds American, acquired its competitor Lorillard for $27.4 billion, creating a $58 billion tobacco behemoth