As founder of MATTIO Communications, the largest cannabis-focused marketing and public relations agency in North America, Rosie Mattio is considered a powerhouse PR person. Since launching the firm as a one-woman operation in 2004, Mattio has redefined conversations around the emerging industry by garnering global media coverage in mainstream publicationsContinue Reading
The folks behind Psychedelic Water have been busy, recently launching a ready-to-mix powder version of their mood-elevating blend, as well as releasing ‘Psychedelic Water 2.0,’ an improved version of their original canned beverage. For the uninitiated, Psychedelic Water first splashed onto the scene in 2021, promising a new way toContinue Reading
In this week’s cannabis news round-up, Snoop Dogg’s shocking ‘giving up smoke’ announcement turns out to be a marketing ploy; Hawaii’s attorney general proposes a cannabis legalization bill. PHOTO @snoopdogg/Instagram Snoop Dogg’s Shocking Smokeless Announcement Turns Out to Be Clever Marketing Ploy In a move that left fans and theContinue Reading
Cannabis Associated With Weight Loss, Lower BMI Per Meta-Analysis Image Cannabis News November 24, 2023 For many years cannabis opponents have tried very hard to portray cannabis as being unhealthy, and that those who consume cannabis are lazy couch potatoes. Cannabis stigma comes in many forms, with ‘lazy shaming’ cannabisContinue Reading
Fire breaks out at North Hollywood Cannabis growing operation Image Cannabis News November 24, 2023 Firefighters Thursday knocked down a greater alarm structure fire at a one-story commercial building in North Hollywood that housed a cannabis growing operation, authorities said. Fire crews were called at 4:46 a.m. to 5708 N.Continue Reading
Legalize Public Cannabis Consumption Image Cannabis News November 24, 2023 Legalization must mean the freedom to smoke weed, not just buy it. “Smells good.” If you smoke weed outside, especially in a city, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve heard that statement of fact from a stranger. It happens toContinue Reading
Law Enforcement opposes Hawaii Cannabis Legalization Image Cannabis News November 24, 2023 Law enforcement officials in Hawaii are standing in opposition to new cannabis legalization plans put forward by Attorney General Anne Lopez. Lopez presented a new plan to legalize the sale and possession of adult use cannabis for peopleContinue Reading
Introduction To “The Other One” – Hemp Is Cannabis Image Cannabis News November 24, 2023 This is the first part of a five-part series concerning the modern-day industrial hemp industry. For many years, we’ve seen much confusion, much discussion, and certainly much controversy surrounding the industrial hemp industry. There seemsContinue Reading
Regulation for hemp-derived CBD products approved by subcommittee Image Cannabis News November 24, 2023 Kentucky Subcommittee Approves Regulation on Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Products. The General Assembly’s Administrative Regulations Review Subcommittee has approved a regulation dealing with hemp-derived cannabinoid products to go along with legislation passed by lawmakers earlier this year, andContinue Reading
CBD market remains in limbo Image Cannabis News November 24, 2023 Many food manufacturers want it. Retailers want it, and, so do many farmers. “It” is federal regulation of cannabidiol (CBD), which may be derived from the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa), a growing business for US farmers who previously raisedContinue Reading
