Vapouround magazine Special Issue 02 | Page 35

“The Strawberry Queen concept is simple. A premium, well thought out, delicious four flavor profile line with something for almost every vaping palate in mind.” My relationship with the manufacturer, E-Liquid Empire, allowed me to build my confidence in vaping and the business behind it. It was on that first day, that I charged up my first clearomizer and topped off my tank with, you’ll never guess… A Strawberry E-Liquid. That was over a year ago, so where are we today? The Strawberry Queen concept is simple. A premium, well thought out, delicious four flavor profile line with something for almost every vaping palate in mind. The line itself was hand crafted by our in house team of mixologists and meticulously flavor tested for almost a year. And I mean, meticulously! Southern California has earned a reputation for an extremely loyal community of e-liquid connoisseurs who expect the best of the market. The ability to use the Vapor palates of the region guaranteed the most authentic and flavorful liquid for our lineup. We strive for quality from top to bottom. Hand-crafted with love in an ISO 7 Lab, every element in our bottles has been taken into consideration. Using a true nic was the only way to ensure the most pleasant vaping experience with the line and found to best compliment our 70/30 VG/PG blend. When initially sitting down to brand the line, the goal was to convey our message of a genuine strawberry vape. It only seemed right to pack our flavors into petite green berry baskets topped with a soft red netting, exactly how you would find fresh picked strawberries at the farmers market! Content creation in marketing is essential when conveying the brand at large. “Vapeporn” photography is a job which I find true joy in creating with our in house graphic designer. I am frequently asked about marketing strategies through social media in the industry. Product placement, collaborations and user generated content play a vital role when sharing a brand. The importance of this is transitioning from just another line or product to the true embodiment of a lifestyle brand. As a female in this industry, the marketing strategy is designed around celebrating the feminine form rather than objectifying it. Our presentation aligns with the values of the company. The aim is to make vapers of all ages and backgrounds feel comfortable when approaching our line, whether that is in print, social media or in person. From the very beginning, our friends across the pond began reaching VAPOUROUND MAGAZINE USA 33