Camel cigarettes were blended to be considerably easier to smoke in contrast to the much harsher brands popular at the time of its introduction. In addition, they were promoted, prior to official release, by a careful advertising campaign that included "teasers" which merely stated that "the Camels are coming."
The most famous variety of Camel cigarettes was the soft pack of the regular, unfiltered variety. Camel regulars achieved the zenith of their popularity through personalities such as news broadcaster Edward R. Murrow, who smoked up to four packs of Camel regulars per day, in effect using a Camel cigarette as his trademark.
In late 1987, RJR created Joe Camel as the mascot for the brand.
Camel cigarettes are an investment brand because it is R.J. Reynolds' largest and fastest-growing full-price brand and has a track record of consistent share growth and marketplace momentum. And the brand's relevant and unique positioning has made it one of the few full-price brands in the industry that has shown sustained growth.