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Debra BorchardtJune 29, 2022

Broadcasters have been notorious for their refusal to air cannabis ads. Even in states where the product is legal, advertisers found themselves being turned down as the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) took the stance that a federally illegal product could not be advertised. Law360 reported that “House lawmakers tacked language onto a Federal Communication Commission […]

Video StaffMay 20, 2020

AxisWire, the first newswire distribution service and digital PR tech-suite dedicated solely to the cannabis industry, and Green Market Report (GMR), the cannabis industry’s source for credible in-depth financial reporting, have announced The State of Cannabis Media 2020 virtual conference. The following people participated: Jeremy Berke (Business Insider) Will discuss how brands can pitch directly […]

Cynthia SalarizadehJanuary 29, 2020

As journalists, brand owners and industry professionals, daily we must interact and engage with communication specialists to accomplish a myriad of goals. Like anything, some individuals tend to be more efficient, trustworthy, effective and more of a pleasure to work with overall. There is nothing more upsetting than wasting time and money on services that […]

StaffJune 19, 2019

A veteran media and entertainment executive, Kraig Fox oversees High Time’s day-to-day operations, which now include Dope Magazine, Culture Magazine, Green Rush Daily, and a number of events, including the Cannabis Cup Festivals. Fox was once a Senior Managing Director of Guggenheim Partners where he focused on Guggenheim’s overall strategy in the media and entertainment […]

William SumnerOctober 4, 2018

With adult use cannabis sales set to become legal in Canada later this month, the world of cannabis media is starting to heat up. Most recently, High Times announced that it would acquire DOPE Media for $11.2 million and the cannabis lifestyle platform PRØHBTD announced that it secured roughly $12 million in investment. As entrepreneurs […]

Curt DaltonApril 25, 2018

Previously published on Cannabis.net. The entire business model that the legal marijuana industry has been built on has been shaken with one quote, from one powerful politician. If you have not followed the news, the Republicans and Democrats now seem to be racing toward legalization of cannabis, as both sides seem to want to get […]

Debra BorchardtApril 18, 2018

Several cannabis media companies have completed deals with valuations rising in the category making the group a hot ticket. Canopy Growth Invests In Civilized Civilized Worldwide Inc. announced that it executed a strategic investment and collaboration agreement with Canopy Rivers Corporation which is an affiliated strategic investment partner of Canopy Growth Corporation (TWMJF). According to the statement, Canopy Rivers will […]

Debra BorchardtNovember 15, 2017

Public relations company KCSA Strategic Communications has taken the lead among New York media companies to get involved with cannabis industry companies. As a result of this commitment, KCSA has launched a new podcast called “The Green Rush.” The podcast has been launched in conjunction with a dedicated public relations branch with investor relations and a […]

Cynthia SalarizadehOctober 2, 2017

Toronto-based cannabis media and tech company, Herb, lands $4.1 million funding with the help of Lerer Hippeau Ventures. Additional funding support was received by Slow Ventures, Liquid 2 Ventures, and Shopify’s CEO Tobi Lutke and COO Harley Finkelstein, to name a few. Herb is one of the most popular online cannabis news providers with over […]

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