The Kush Report

The Founder and CEO of Kush Co., Cathinka Chandler, attended the 2009 Hot Summer Nights event at the Playboy Mansion this past August.  During the time spent there, we made a little video to give you a sense of what we saw while we were at this Third Annual Charity Event.  Can’t wait to get back.

Enjoy!

 

 It's the Playboy Mansion! [17:34m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The 2009 Hot Summer Nights party at the Playboy Mansion to benefit The United Breast Cancer Foundation took place this past weekend, and was attended by the CEO and Founder of Kush Co., Cathinka Chandler.

We’ve been looking forward to this event for months now, and it did not disappoint.  The party was attended by fashion models, celebrities, sports stars and entertainers of all stripes and provided an opportunity to showcase the product for a great number of beautiful women who would benefit from wearing a Kush Support at night, in particular the large number of women who have had breast implants.

The night was hosted on the grounds of the Playboy mansion, and the Kush team had access to the Game Room, Zoo, Grotto Pool and a private tour of the property conducted by Miss July 2005, Qiana Chase. Ms. Chase was captured here posing for a photo while holding her Kush Support.

This 3rd Annual charity event included a live and silent auction where Kush Support gift baskets were distributed to the exuberant audience.  We want to thank our friend Robert Ryan who shared this shot of his model friend Pam Rodriguez in front of the Kush silent auction display.

There was also a car show put on by Concorso Exotica where Lambourghinis outnumbered the Ferraris unfortunately.

In the coming weeks, keep an eye out for the celebrity photos as they walked the red carpet and the Kush logo appeared on the backdrop, such as in this shot of Shane West.

The Hostess this year was non other than the Baywatch star Traci Bingham who made sure that she talked up the Kush Support throughout her night walking the “pink carpet” and mingling with guests.  Here she is with Cathinka posing in the cabana.

After all the fun, product demonstrations and revelry, the fact that a substantial impact can be made on behalf of the charity organization affiliated with Hot Summer Nights at The Playboy Mansion, The United Breast Cancer Foundation.  The Foundation is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of those afflicted with breast cancer as well as those families affected by breast cancer. The United Breast Cancer Foundation financially supports a variety of programs dedicated to breast cancer screening and prevention, treatment and patient health and well-being.

 

 A Playboy Hot Summer Night [14:02m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week on The Kush Report, CEO and Founder of Kush Co. Cathinka Chandler gets to announce a very special event that she will be attending on August 15 .. The Hot Summer Nights party at The Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles.

As you may remember we had launched a campaign targeting The Girls Next Door that unfortunately coincided with Hugh Hefner’s girlfriends Holly, Kendra and Bridget all moving out of the mansion, changing the concept of the show and taking a bit of wind out or our sails. However, we are still convinced that there is an opportunity to introduce Kush Supports to the actress and model community that congregates around Hollywood and will identify with the benefits of using a Kush Support.

Cathinka has secured a private cabana on the property, and has been assured that actress Traci Bingham will be on hand to assist in introducing the product to attendees.  There will also be a hostess at the cabana, plus silent auction and gift basket opportunities to get the product into the hands of guests at the Playboy Mansion.

Most importantly, this 3rd Annual event is a benefit for the United Breast Cancer Foundation, and we are closely aligned with Breast Cancer research at the University of Charlotte Medical center.

Having an event where a great opportunity exists to distribute information about the product, while supporting a great cause is the perfect Hot Summer Night!

There will be more conversation about the Playboy event in the weeks to come, and rest assured she has promised to take pictures including hopefully one with Hugh Hefner himself!

 

 The Kush Report - Episode 4 [22:17m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Today Cathinka joins us as she makes her way through the busy streets of New York City on her way to the Javits Center for the Curve Expo.

Show Notes:

The uniqueness of the product, and the ability to demonstrate using a faux bed in the booth has attracted alot of great attention.

Cathinka considers the booth location to be one of the best on the show flow with steady traffic and high natural light.  She promises to get some pictures for this post.

The good neighbors in nearby booths have indicated that the lingerie market specifically has been seeing a downturn due to economy issue.  The product tends to be an impulse, non-essential purchase so has currently slacked off.  The Kush Support does not fall into that category and is incredibly beneficial to women with breast augmentations.

Actual customer testimonial is coming back from implant customers are stating that they have neck aches when they wake up due to the gravity pull while they sleep.  Specialty retailers are communicating with their customers hearing about the sleeping issues, and can benefit their customers by recommending Kush Supports.  This will enhance the retailers client relationships.

Pregnant models are roaming the floor in tops and thongs showing of a linerie line!  And a seven month pregnant super model got high praise on the the runway during the fashion show.

The Curve Expo provides all exhibitors with contact information for followup after the show.  If you did not get a chance to talk with Cathinka during the show, she can be reached by email – cat@kushsupport.com

Members of the media came by the booth to talk and this lead us into a new web site servicing the publisher / reporter market:

Help A Reporter.com

Three reporters have agreed to write stories so far regarding Kush product based upon the email service that each day puts out a call for various article concepts.

Stories in development so far:
Rare gift idea for holiday magazine
Young professional who lives in a “posh pad”
The process of having an idea and taking a product to fruition

Finally, a big lead from the show is an invitation from the US Department of Commerce to join them at some point in the future to bring the product in front of international buying groups.  More details on that to come.

 

 The Kush Report - Episode 3 [16:08m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week’s podcast comes on the heels of a visit to Atlanta by Cathinka Chandler and her husband Jim, with a special luncheon with episode host Joe Magennis.

Items for discussion include:

The African Penguin exhibit at the Georgia Aquarium

The intention to recruit more affiliates from the Share A Sale network that are particularly publishing in the Women’s Health, Pregnancy and Mommy Blog categories.

The New Pricing to be offered to retail consumers in the coming weeks

Next week’s podcast live from the show floor of The Curve Expo

 

 The Kush Report - Episode 2 [15:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In episode number two of The Kush Report, Joe and Cathinka review the various customer profiles who purchase Kush Supports including women who are pregnant or nursing, sleep support for women post augmentation, plus reveal that the Kushsupports.com web site will be re-launching in 2 – 3 weeks.

Also, a look ahead to the Curve Expo in New York City August 3rd – 5th.

Show Notes:

The Gauley Run
Joe Jacobi
Good Advice Column June Edition of Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine
Sizing a Kush Support when Pregnant
Dr. Peter Tucker Testimonial
New Site Launch
Affiliate program through ShareaSale
Curve Expo New York
Javitz Center / Fancy Food Show