Each week, CannaGather Digital presents the best of the best in the
flourishing cannabis industry. Thought leaders have the opportunity to
speak on their companies, stories, and how they have (and plan to
continue) navigated through a myriad of issues leading up to and
through global legalization.Today's ultra-saturated mainstream media
market is littered with fake news, misinformation, and opinion pieces
ingested by common folk as fact. This divides our nation even further
in times where we couldn't be _more_ in need of balanced, yet
interesting and tasteful publications driven by data from reliable
sources.
This holds true in for the ever-so-swiftly evolving cannabis industry,
as well. With more US states making decriminalization and legalization
efforts reality, the old guard is trying it's damnest to hang on to
debunked myths and theories claiming cannabis is evil, useless in a
productive society, and is an existential threat to all good in the
world.
For tomorrow's CG Digital, we'll be going deep on regional industry
hot-topics, the importance of traditional JOURNALISM'S SURVIVAL IN THE
GREEN LANE, and why social and restorative justice needs should be the
backbone of every industry publication.
Tomorrow's speakers are two of the most respected thought leaders in
the world of cannabis JOURNALISM:
ALEX HALPERIN is the founder, editor, and publisher of WeedWeek, one
of the most respected media companies in the biz. Prior to reporting
on cannabis legalization in 2014, fracking, health care, technology,
and finance were his primary coverages. Alex's work showcase includes
popular names like The Guardian, Slate, Fast Company, Quartz, the
Washington Post, Mother Jones, The New Yorker, and countless others.
His first book, The Cannabis Dictionary, was published in March. He
lives in LOS ANGELES.
With a wildly popular website, newsletter, and podcast (co-hosted by
California newsletter producer, Donnell Alexander)
[https://www.weedweek.net/podcasts/], WeedWeek's credibility and
fairness on stories written on the world of cannabis politics,
business, health and science, criminal justice and culture have made
them the publication of choice for folks looking for entertaining,
reliable, well-written news.
WeedWeek's invite-only RECHARGE event (held in LOS ANGELES) was one of
California's most-talked-about gatherings of 2019. Some of the most
influential figures in the industry connected for an outstanding
day-long symposium of panels, keynotes, and interactive sessions
covering green politics, business, health & science, criminal justice,
and culture.
CHRISTINA DE GIOVANNI, founder, and CEO of Emerald Media Group, in
2012 found herself an unfortunate victim of Federal Asset Forfeiture
when her then live-in boyfriend, a cannabis grower, was caught with
bulk currency on an Amtrak train by the Reno Drug Task Force. After
law enforcement was notified in Humboldt County, CHRISTINA FOUGHT THE
SYSTEM FOR NINE MONTHS UNTIL HER CHARGES WERE DROPPED AND SHE WAS ABLE
TO RECLAIM (most of) her seized assets.
In response, Christina launched Emerald Magazine, a community and
activities publication, during her last semester at Humboldt State
University, where she graduated with a degree in Journalism. After
three years of operating, she rebranded Emerald as a resource to
demystify cannabis for non-traditional, new medicinal users when her
mother was diagnosed with cancer and was seeking information on
treating with cannabis. Today, Emerald stands as a trusted industry
voice in cannabis for modern women; aiming to counter stereotypically
'dude-centric stoner culture' media.
All this is done virtually via virtual online broadcasting in front of
500 CannaGather Community members in a private screening room.
Each event will be live-broadcasted across several channels and
footage will be archived on www.canagather.com
[http://www.canagather.com/]
The way our predecessors did things created a mess of opportunity
blocking all traditional routes to success. Grab a machete. Let's
forge our own path.
-Rico
We'll have plenty more info releasing this week on all three of these
medical rockstars, so be sure to follow our LinkedIn
[https://www.linkedin.com/company/cannagather-orange-county], Facebook
[http://fb.me/cannagatherorangecounty], and Instagram
[https://www.instagram.com/cannagather_orange/] pages over the next
few weeks for more details as we head into our best CG Digital
episode yet!
See you all on Thursday...
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Thanks to our amazing speakers & sponsors (so far)! Want to join
them? Email us!
Thursday, May 14;
4:30PM - 6:00PM PDT
7:30PM - 9:00PM EDT
OUR PARTNERS:
WEEDWEEK - [https://www.weedweek.net/] WeedWeek is a media company
covering America’s fastest-growing and most interesting industry.
Executives, advocates, lawyers, journalists, and other influential
figures appreciate our credibility and fairness on the latest
developments in cannabis politics, business, health and science,
criminal justice, and culture.
EMERALD MEDIA GROUP, LLC - [https://theemeraldmagazine.com/about/]
Emerald is a media group focused on the modern cannabis lifestyle.
The group delivers free digital content, as well as an opportunity to
subscribe to the print magazine.
The Emerald is the number one resource guide for anyone active in
the cannabis community, or for those who are curious about what the
lifestyle entails.
CHEF NIKKO - [http://www.pvtchefnikko.com/chef-nikko.html] Chef Nikko
Private Celebrity Chef service provides extraordinary private
customized dining experiences. Aiming to be the best in providing
quality sophisticated food elements. Free of MSG, additives, fillers,
preservatives, inflammatory oils, enriched produces and overall
unhealthy food items.
Neurological bio nutrition and always having a finger on the pulse of
current culinary nutritional trends, enforce such guidelines. This
goal is always achieved with positive possibility forward thinking,
and backed by 23 years of data and research. A business truly rooted
in the nutritional passion of the culinary arts, it is always a joy to
put culture, back into Agriculture.
SAFE REACH - [https://safe-reach.com/] Safe-Reach was born out of a
passion for the plant, a desire to spread the best brands and
companies in this space, and selfishly to make some money. Arto and
Adam are “veterans” of this advertising space and have worked with
( insert data/media/marketing platform name here) supporting campaign
work for pretty much every IAB vertical across the United States as a
local market and a national media vendor supporting brands and
agencies delivering online advertising.
While some solutions add real value to brands and advertisers of all
scales, there are more than a few options that don’t deliver scaled
results. Safe-Reach believes they have the right comprehension of
this market, the regulatory landscape, and the programmatic tools
needed to build an online presence to support e-commerce and retail
initiatives.
CANNABIS VOTER PROJECT - [https://www.cannabisvoter.info/] Voting has
already legalized medical cannabis in 30 states and recreational use
in nine states; with three more states are voting on legalization
measures this November. With that in mind, check out HeadCount’s
Cannabis Voter Project and our new website CannabisVoter.info.
They've created a singular resource for you to learn where your
elected officials stand on seven major cannabis issues, from
industrial hemp to outright legalization. CannabisVoter.info also has
links to the best of cannabis media, advocacy organizations, and
opportunities to take action in addition to being a place where you
can register to vote.
HEADY NJ - [https://headynj.com/] Heady NJ is an independent news site
covering cannabis reform on the local level in New Jersey, and
they’re back better than ever. Heady will be closely covering this
last stage of the legislative fight in NJ (knock on wood it is the
last) along with the businesses springing forth and the culture
surrounding it.
They are heavily in favor of cannabis reform believing that you
can’t be neutral on a moving train.
ORIGINALS NATION PRESENTS BYECOVID - [https://www.byecovid.org/]
byeCOVID is a cultural response protocol to ensure the well-being of
disenfranchised communities exposed to coronavirus. Originals Nation
in partnership with Trap Heals is providing COVID-19 rapid testing
coupled with healthy preventive care packages delivered straight to
your block. byeCOVID removes barriers to care while offering solutions
to protect immune systems from coronavirus.
SUPERBAD INC - [https://www.instagram.com/superbad.inc/] Known for
industry prize strains while simultaneously sourcing incredibly rare
strains, superbad inc. has built a reputation around its relentless
pursuit of high-quality flower.
NUGL - [https://www.nugl.com/] NUGL is an all-new technology-based
multimedia platform that combines a cannabis search and business
directory with social media and networking tools. All of this
seamlessly integrates with digital and print publications, and an
internal cannabis ad server, for extended reach and exposure. NUGL is
community-driven, user-focused, and together with our fans have built
an environment where content, services, and networking capabilities
for all things cannabis, are welcomed and enjoyed by all.
LA NORML - [https://www.lanorml.org/] One of the oldest chapters in
the country, LA NORML was founded in 1973 as a non-profit, membership
organization and a regional chapter of the National Organization for
the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML).
NORML's mission is to repeal the prohibition of marijuana at the
local, state, and federal level by educating those in our community
about marijuana and hemp and their potential medical and industrial
use while promoting the responsible use of marijuana by adults.
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