Netflix-Inspired Strains Pop Up in West Hollywood, California
Mon / Aug 28th
The Netflix Collection, cannabis strains with names based on characters and themes from the streaming platform’s shows, were available over… Read More
Advertising
The nuances of cannabis advertising in the cannabis space are opaque and vary from state to state. Rules and regulations are consistently changing and because of this, some businesses struggle to market to their target audience. Learn about these struggles and the regulations in advertising articles compiled here:
Did Instagram Just Approve Cannabis Advertising?
Wed / Aug 23rd
In the ever-complex cannabis industry, we face the ongoing challenges of trying to reach consumers in a highly regulated and… Read More
Survey Finds Marketers Lukewarm to Enter Cannabis Space
Fri / Aug 18th
According to a survey by Emerging Insider, a content relations firm, marketers throughout North America are split on whether or not… Read More
Broad Proposal Would Ban Cannabis Advertisements in Las Vegas Airport
Thu / Aug 3rd
During a public hearing by the Clark County Commission, which encompasses Las Vegas’ McCarren International Airport, commissioners proposed an ordinance… Read More
Connecting With Customers Under California’s Strict Advertising Regulations
Mon / Jul 24th
Californians planning to run cannabis businesses under MAUCRSA should pay special attention to the new advertising regulations if they want… Read More
Is My Cannabis Company Allowed on Facebook?
Tue / Jul 18th
Considering cannabis is still a federally illegal, Schedule I drug, licensed operators in state-legal medical and adult-use markets have to… Read More
Weedmaps Billboard Removed in South Boston
Thu / Jul 13th
A pro-cannabis billboard advertisement from Weedmaps has been removed in South Boston following complaints about its content and its location… Read More
Facebook Shuts Down Pages of 6 Alaskan Cannabis Companies
Fri / Jul 7th
The owners and employees of at least six retail cannabis shops in Alaska claim that within the last week Facebook… Read More
California Bill Seeks to Restrict Cannabis Merchandise Advertising
Tue / Jun 27th
A bill introduced in California would effectively outlaw medical and recreational cannabis licensees from advertising products “through the use of… Read More
Bills to Ban MMJ Billboard Advertising Introduced in Michigan
Mon / Jun 19th
Bills have been introduced in both chambers of the Michigan legislature that would ban cannabis advertising on billboards in the… Read More
Minnesota Company Launches Campaign to Remove MMJ Stigma
Fri / Jun 9th
A Minnesota company has launched a statewide campaign aimed at normalizing and removing the stigma surrounding medical cannabis. The “More… Read More
New York City Subway Gets MMJ Ads
Tue / May 23rd
Vireo Health of New York has launched a medical cannabis advertising campaign in New York City’s subway system – the… Read More
Oregon Legislature Passes Bill to Protect Recreational Customers’ Privacy
Tue / Apr 11th
A measure aimed at protecting cannabis consumers from federal prosecution has passed the Oregon legislature and has been sent to… Read More
Hickenlooper Signs Bill Banning Cannabis Ads by Unlicensed Entities
Wed / Apr 5th
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed legislation making it illegal to advertise cannabis sales unless the advertiser is a licensed… Read More
Canadian Broadcasters Deny Cannabis and Hemp Expo Ads
Fri / Mar 31st
At least two of Canada’s largest television broadcasters have denied ad buys by the Cannabis and Hemp Expo set to… Read More
Ethical Imperatives in Cannabis Advertising: How the Right Branding Can Change the World
Tue / Mar 14th
People tend to have a lot of mixed feelings when it comes to advertising. They think of Mad Men –… Read More
Email Marketing Ideas for Cannabis Companies
Mon / Oct 17th
Setting up and using an email marketing platform for your company is a simple and inexpensive process that, if done… Read More
Susan Rust: Why Cannabis Companies Should Invest in Their Brand
Mon / Oct 17th INTERVIEW
Susan Rust is Founder of 4blooms, a California-based boutique marketing firm serving cannabis industry clients. Susan brings 20+ years of… Read More
Two WA Companies Launch Cannabis Commercial Campaigns
Fri / Aug 5th
Two Washington-based recreational cannabis companies have deployed commercial campaigns, potentially laying the groundwork for the next phase of cannabis advertising.… Read More
Colorado Law to Further Restrict Cannabis Advertising
Tue / Apr 19th
The Colorado House gave tentative approval on Friday to a law expanding restrictions on medical cannabis advertisements, according to an Associated Press report.… Read More
Federal Legislation Would Protect Cannabis Advertisements in the Mail
Fri / Feb 5th
Federal lawmakers in the U.S. House and Senate have proposed legislation to overturn a ban that prevents advertisements for legal cannabis from appearing in newspapers, Tom… Read More
Alaska Marijuana Control Board Sets Limits On Advertising
Fri / Sep 11th
In an effort to avoid drawing the ire of the 47% of the population that voted against legalizing marijuana in… Read More
WA Judge Rules Doctors Can Advertise MMJ
Fri / Jan 16th
Some rules changed in Washington last week when Pierce County Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Martin overruled a previous law, which… Read More
Marijuana Advertising Lawsuit Sparks 1st Amendment Discussion
Thu / Feb 27th
On Monday, February 10th, two popular alternative magazines, High Times and Colorado’s own Westword, filed a federal lawsuit against the state of… Read More