Today! We're proud to announce via the Green Market Report the release of our updated FULL SPECTRUM: Guidelines for Responsible Advertising Edition II for 2024. Thank you Debra Borchardt for the phenomenal conversation with our co-founder and lead author Amy Deneson. Flowers to volunteer CMC guidelines cohort: Elana Frankel, Shabnam Malek, and Nancy Einhart. Thanks to our creative agency, Sister Merci, and media agency, Pheno, for their donated services. Check it out! https://lnkd.in/e8zmWAyG
About us
The Cannabis Media Council leverages the power of mainstream media to uplift wholehearted, people-centered advertising campaigns that show positive experiences with cannabis in order to normalize consumption across generations. We strive to be the collective voice in cannabis that, similar to the USDA’s “Got Milk” campaign, broadens consumer awareness and consideration for this amazing plant. Cannabis Media Council founding leadership team includes: Joyce Cenali, Co-Founder (Big Rock; Sonoma Hills Farm) Amy Deneson, Co-Founder (Pheno, Curaleaf) Lulu Tsui, President (On the Revel, Root Sciences) Founding Board Members Rachel Boykins - Guidelines (MXXN, Good Tree Capital, PharmaCann) Ophelia Chong - Social Impact (Asian Americans for Cannabis Education) Annie Davis - Brand (Growing Impact, Garden Society) Stephanie Honig - Development (Napa Valley Cannabis Association) Dale Sky Jones - Education (Oaksterdam University) Carm Lyman - Communications (The Lyman Agency) And growing!
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- Advertising Services
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- 2-10 employees
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- New York
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- Nonprofit
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- 2020
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Absolutely legendary Joyce Cenali #imhighrightnow
This past weekend at the California State Fair Cannabis Awards was one of those moments where community truly forges history! The 170 year running California Expo & State Fair has added a compelling and globally recognized cannabis exhibition, and with the great leadership of James Leitz and the team at Embarc, this year added what we all believe to be the world's largest regulated consumption and destigmatization event ever to be smoked. The event was packed with customers and stewards of our community and for the first time in a long while, the expressions and collective sentiments were of enthusiasm and hope, and always of mutual admiration in understanding that California is forwarding the very best cannabis products that our nation has to offer. Over 500 products were submitted, several dozen companies including Sonoma Hills Farm received Silver and Gold Medals, and those that took Golden Bears were KIKOKO, Pure Beauty (x2), The Pairist x Huckleberry Farms, Glass House Brands Inc., Ay Papi x Huckleberry Farms, Arcata Fire, Space Gem, and Emerald Spirit Botanicals. Pause on that list of companies - some are generational craft farmers, some are long-term bootstrapped cannabis makers, some are fresher to the mix and have received sizable investment - but all are building with a focus on quality and excellence. This diverse tapestry is what makes California formidable. I was so thrilled for the opportunity to present the Golden Bear for Edibles to the ever-deserving Wendy Baker of Space Gem, whose brand has trailblazed in making solventless full spectrum hash infused vegan edibles since its onset. I'm immensely impressed with the team GreenState - Rose Fulton (She/Her) and Rachelle Gordon for pulling off such a polished presentation. Thanks to all of the judges Budist, Jocelyn Sheltraw and Claudio Miranda. Thanks to all of the sponsors Dustin Hoxworth of Fat Nugs Magazine, Beard Bros Pharms, Jun S. Lee of NABIS, Alec Dixon of SC Labs, Angela Pih of CCELL, Cookies, Department of Cannabis Control, United Core Alliance, Origins Council, and my team at Cannabis Media Council. And a special thanks to the Embarc team for bringing this to primetime. Dustin Moore Lauren Carpenter Ivy Merriman Courtney Zalewski Andrea Champion California at its best is what the world deserves and our community is proving it one hard step at a time. #californiacannabis #cannabisawards #californiahasthebestweedontheplanet
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Third years the charm! This third year of California State Fair Cannabis Awards is a historic moment for our young industry as our friends Embarc and Fairplay Ventures are hosting what must be the largest consumer cannabis consumption event in history! We’re thrilled to be there this weekend to celebrate all the best of California cannabis and notably our winning members: KIKOKO 🥇 for Wellness Tablets/Capsules The Pairist 🥇 for both Infused - Solvent and Infused - Solventless Pre-Rolls CannaCraft's Farmer & The Felon taking 4 awards 🥇 for Sungrown Myrcene, 🥈 for Sungrown Myrcene, 🥈 for Sungrown MCL, and 🥈 for Total Terpenes Pure Beauty 🥇 for Indoor Terpinolene Papa & Barkley 🥇 for Wellness Topicals Halara Cannabis 🥇 for Solvent Cartridges Snowtill 🥇 for Indoor Pinene Lakes Own 🥇 for Sungrown Limonene and 🥈 for Sungrown THCa flower Jetty Extracts 🥈 for Infused - Solventless Pre-Rolls Sonoma Hills Farm 🥈 for Sungrown CBDa flower Autumn Brands 🥈 for Non-Infused Pre-Rolls Beard Bros Pharms 🥈 for Wellness Tinctures Emerald Bay Extracts 🥈 for Wellness Tablets/Capsules Kudos to friends and judges Budist and media partners GreenState for uplifting these great products. See you out there! #cannabis #california #cannabisawards #cannabisconsumption #normalizecannabis #imhighrightnow
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You know us but come chat about the power of PSAs and collaboration over competition.
🌿 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹?! 🌿 Join us this week as we sit down with Amy Deneson, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Cannabis Media Council (CMC), to explore the pivotal role of this groundbreaking organization in reshaping public perception and media narratives around cannabis. 🚀 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲: In an era where cannabis is becoming part of mainstream conversation yet still battles against decades of stigma, the need for informed and ethical advertising is more critical than ever. The CMC aims to fill this gap by partnering with major media outlets, such as Hearst, to drive ethical mainstream acceptance of cannabis. This episode delves into the CMC’s commitments to disciplined, fact-based advertising and their mission to advocate for mainstream awareness through powerful, people-centered campaigns. 💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: 🔮 𝘊𝘔𝘊’𝘴 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘝𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯: Discover the core objectives of the Cannabis Media Council and how they plan to transform cannabis advertising. 🔭 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘤 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨: Understand the strategies Amy and her team are employing to navigate the complex media landscape and promote positive cannabis experiences. 🔗 𝘉𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘴: Explore how the CMC is working to end media moratoriums and establish guidelines that foster media accountability and expansion. 📢 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘤𝘺: Learn about the national campaigns the CMC is running to normalize cannabis consumption and educate the public on its benefits. 🌟 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗺𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗻: Amy Deneson is a dynamic leader and a veteran in the fields of advertising, technology, and social impact. As the co-founder of Pheno Collective and the Cannabis Media Council, Amy combines her extensive marketing expertise with a profound commitment to social justice and education in the cannabis industry. Her work is driven by a desire to challenge the status quo and promote inclusive, community-oriented business practices at scale. 📅 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻? This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in cannabis advocacy, marketing professionals, and entrepreneurs looking for insights into effective communication strategies within the industry. Amy’s unique perspective on advertising and her strategic approach to media relations provide invaluable lessons on driving change and fostering acceptance. Don’t miss this insightful discussion on the future of cannabis advocacy through advertising. Join Ben and AnnaRae on High Spirits this Thursday on LinkedIn Live for an episode packed with expert advice and transformative ideas. #CannabisAdvocacy #CannabisCommunity #CannabisCulture #HighSpirits
Who is the Cannabis Media Council? w/ Amy Deneson, Executive Director
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Ever onwards! Thanks Terry Stanley for highlighting the potential impacts of rescheduling for ADWEEK. Sky-high to see CMC Co-founder Joyce Cenali and CMC Members Embarc, Happy Days, and CMC Media Partner Surfside blazing the way forward. "Such a change could have a profound effect on marketing in the sector, industry veterans say, with more publishers and platforms welcoming weed ads. The Cannabis Media Council, a trade organization, thinks rescheduling will “open up more mainstream direct-to-consumer channels” that have previously restricted or refused weed money, per co-founder Joyce Cenali. Under rescheduling, cannabis companies themselves would be freed from a tax burden, the onerous 280E, that has not allowed them to write off everyday business expenses. (For the first time, for instance, canna brands will be able to deduct rent, salaries, insurance and marketing costs). Cannatech firm Surfside predicts “a 35% to 80% increase in advertising investments” in a post-280E world. Brands and retailers are already calculating the difference between then and now, planning to amp up their paid media. “The removal of 280E would increase our net revenue after taxes by about 25%,” per Paul Lepore, president of Happy Days dispensary on Long Island, N.Y. “This higher net revenue number, commingled with the ability to write off marketing expenses, would be enough persuasion to increase our marketing budget by about 200%.” Rescheduling could “open seven to eight figures in annual impact,” according to Courtney Zalewski, chief brand officer and CMO at California-based dispensary chain Embarc. “We don’t know yet if this will open traditional channels and ease advertising restrictions, or how creative and marketing departments grow as a result,” Zalewski told ADWEEK. “Our hope is that it will allow a new level of maturity and sophistication we have yet to see in cannabis marketing.” https://lnkd.in/evxYzYMu
McCann PSA Makes a Cameo in Historic Weed Pardons in Maryland
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We love you Kim Myles! "A huge reason I was so excited to join Cannabis Media Council and be actively, physically, publicly engaged in the work of cannabis advocacy is because I am a short, round, Black woman in America. So you can't scare me. Your judgments do not matter to me. I am Teflon. I am uniquely positioned, I believe, to live my best life — and that includes cannabis." - Kim Myles shares her #RadicalHonesty with fellow CMC Advisor Nancy Einhart for Vox's PS. https://lnkd.in/e2ZqW2Ms
I Use Cannabis to Inspire Creativity in My Work. So What?
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Thanks Marijuana Moment for highlighting the newly updated FULL SPECTRUM Guidelines. We appreciate all you do to move the industry forward! https://lnkd.in/e-pcCQEr
FL cannabis ballot measure has support in poll (Newsletter: June 10, 2024) - Marijuana Moment
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Download FULL SPECTRUM Ed. II and learn about how local radio advertising amplified Etain's dispensary grand opening with The Flower Agency.
Etain is proud to support Cannabis Media Council and give our insights and experiences with The Flower Agency for the incredible new edition of the FULL FULL SPECTRUM: GUIDELINES FOR RESPONSIBLE CANNABIS ADVERTISING FULL SPECTRUM is an annual overview of the state of cannabis advertising, guidelines and recommendations for best practices, and highlights of the brightest creative that brands and media partners are circulating to address (mis)perceptions about the cannabis plant, products, and consumers. Download it for FREE below https://lnkd.in/ezUFyq_n
Full Spectrum Guidelines for Responsible Cannabis Advertising Ed. II (2024). Download for free — Cannabis Media Council
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A successful execution of our FULL SPECTRUM Guidelines is best exemplified through our ongoing partnership with 46Mile | a Hearst Corporation. “Working together, we helped ‘I’m High Right Now’ reach almost seven million impressions. This campaign proves the power of responsible and creative cannabis advertising and continues to inspire our growing partnership with the Cannabis Media Council, including the creation of a unique affiliate partnership that helped fund the Cannabis Media Council’s ads in support of the revival of Reefer Madness The Musical,” said Rose Fulton (She/Her), of 46Mile. “Brands that follow the Cannabis Media Council’s guidelines encourage publishers, especially legacy media, to update their policies and embrace cannabis advertising by ensuring the ads adhere to all regulations while also only appealing to an audience of adults.” Learn more about how your media buy with 46Mile supports the CMC: https://lnkd.in/eNWh8NeQ
See what's new for 2024 in FULL SPECTRUM: Guidelines for Responsible Cannabis Advertising Edition II. “Our guidelines are already an industry resource and we hope their impact is expanded as more cannabis brands explore the power of advertising. The most important thing to remember is that cannabis brands can advertise. Our guidelines help these brands advertise responsibly,” said Amy Deneson, co-founder of the Cannabis Media Council. “This year’s guidelines report that cannabis brands currently spend less on advertising because they are capital constrained, highly regulated, and restricted, but also because they are unable to write off marketing expenses for their businesses. Later this year when cannabis is likely moved from a Schedule I Controlled Substance to a Schedule III Controlled Substance, companies will no longer be subjected to the restrictive Section 280E tax code. This will open significant new budgets for marketing and advertising.” Free (for now) to download. Link in comments.
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High-fives Alex Halperin! Thanks for sharing in WeedWeek that the CMC FULL SPECTRUM Guidelines for Responsible Cannabis Advertising are out and updated for 2024. Free (for now) to download: https://lnkd.in/ezUFyq_n