by Premium Cigar Association | Jan 21, 2026 | Feature
As the new year revs up, PCA members are already looking ahead to one of the industry’s most anticipated gatherings: the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show (PCA26). And if there’s one message from those who attended last year’s show, it’s this—PCA25 was the...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jan 15, 2026 | Feature
On January 1, 2026, California became one of the first jurisdictions in the world to require home sellers to disclose the presence of so-called “third-hand smoke” to prospective buyers. Under Assembly Bill 455, sellers of single-family homes must provide written...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jan 14, 2026 | Feature
The 2026 state legislative sessions, spanning from coast to coast, will bring an anticipated package of opportunities and threats. The premium cigar and tobacco products sector will face legislative issues in over half of America’s state capitals. The following is a...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jan 14, 2026 | Feature
You’re not imagining it: Meta (Facebook and Instagram) has become more aggressive in how it enforces and interprets content related to regulated industries and categories, including tobacco and cigars. Even when posts don’t explicitly violate written rules, Meta may...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jan 5, 2026 | Feature
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Lesley Nickus as its new Marketing & Communications Manager, effective January 5, 2026. Nickus brings more than a decade of experience in content strategy, digital marketing, and brand...
by Premium Cigar Association | Dec 19, 2025 | Feature
Stolen Throne owner Richard “Lee” Marsh released his company’s first cigar, the Crook of the Crown, in May of 2019, and found immediate success. Since then, the firm has traced an arc of surprising growth for a relative newcomer—in reputation more than sheer numbers...