Countdown to INTER-TABAC: 2FIRSTS Unveils Media Services Plan to Empower High-Quality Business Development

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Jul.25.2024
Countdown to INTER-TABAC: 2FIRSTS Unveils Media Services Plan to Empower High-Quality Business Development
INTER-TABAC in Dortmund, Germany, one of the largest tobacco expos globally, opens September 19, shaping 2024's industry outlook.

On September 19, INTER-TABAC will open in Dortmund, Germany (also known as "the Dortmund tobacco show"). As one of the largest tobacco exhibitions in Europe and even globally, the Dortmund tobacco show is also set to become one of the most anticipated events in the global tobacco industry in the second half of 2024.

 

In their multiple collaborations with the Dortmund Tobacco Fair, 2FIRSTS has served as the official media partner twice. This year, 2FIRSTS will continue their partnership with the Dortmund Tobacco Fair for the third time as the official media partner. They will provide full coverage of the event from various angles, presenting the latest information to the industry.

 

Countdown to INTER-TABAC: 2FIRSTS Unveils Media Services Plan to Empower High-Quality Business Development
2FIRSTS has repeatedly reported on the Dortmund exhibition dynamics in a comprehensive and multi-dimensional manner as an official cooperating media outlet. | Image Source: 2FIRSTS

 

In order to support the growth of e-cigarette brands, promote the high-quality development of overseas brands, and deepen the close connection between the Chinese supply chain and global markets, 2FIRSTS has developed a comprehensive corporate communication service plan based on its strong exhibition reporting experience and professional media influence to provide cost-effective communication solutions for businesses.

 

This program is customized specifically for e-cigarette companies, integrating the authoritative expertise in the e-cigarette industry of 2FIRSTS with its significant traffic advantages on both the English website (2firsts.com) and Chinese website (2firsts.cn), along with precise social media coverage. Additionally, 2FIRSTS provides full-stage services tailored to the communication needs of enterprises of different sizes, from pre-show preparation to on-site display, and post-show follow-up, aiming to enhance the brand's influence in the global e-cigarette industry.

 

Countdown to INTER-TABAC: 2FIRSTS Unveils Media Services Plan to Empower High-Quality Business Development
During the exhibition, 2FIRSTS conducted in-depth interviews with some key exhibiting companies, aiming to fully understand the current development status and future trends of these companies. | Image source: 2FIRSTS

 

Countdown to INTER-TABAC: 2FIRSTS Unveils Media Services Plan to Empower High-Quality Business Development
On site, 2FIRSTS keenly captures the details of the exhibition, deeply analyzes the on-site situation, and brings readers the freshest first-hand information. | Image source: 2FIRSTS

 

The program will officially launch on July 25th. For more details, please feel free to add the 2FIRSTS customer service WeChat for consultation, or directly send an email to info@2firsts.com. 2FIRSTS will provide you with the most comprehensive answers.

 

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Countdown to INTER-TABAC: 2FIRSTS Unveils Media Services Plan to Empower High-Quality Business Development

 

In addition, during the exhibition, 2FIRSTS will once again dispatch a professional reporting team to go deep into the field, engaging in in-depth communication with major exhibiting brands and foreign distributors. From an objective and professional perspective, we will bring the latest firsthand information and profound industry insights to global readers. Stay tuned.

 


 

About 2FIRSTS

 

2FIRSTS is a company that specializes in creating innovative and unique products and services.

 

2FIRSTS is a leading global vaping industry media and consultancy, providing the industry's latest news, data, and insights to regulators, entrepreneurs, researchers, media, and other stakeholders worldwide. Every day, more than 10,000 global visitors log on to 2FIRSTS' English (www.2firsts.com), Chinese (cn.2firsts.com), and Spanish (www.2firsts.com/es) websites. 2FIRSTS global reporting team is distributed across Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Europe and the United States.

 

2FIRSTS maintains open and trusted communication with regulators, industry leaders, associations, media, etc. As a pioneering value service provider in the global tobacco and NGP industry chain, 2FIRSTS is committed to promoting NGP technological innovation, compliance development, and the fulfillment of social responsibility. It aims to achieve high-quality development of the global NGP industry and bring a more harm-reducing and safe lifestyle to tobacco consumers worldwide.

 

 

 

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