As cannabis leaders, it’s important to be outspoken about progressive drug policy. There are existing, ongoing movements and legislative pushes for sensible drug policy worthy of our support. Likewise, there have also been notable and important strides in advancing a post-prohibitionist society. To truly defeat prohibition, though, the ultimate goal is to abolish the…
Lucas Wentworth is a crucial part of the team of cannabis and psychedelic marketing experts at NisonCo PR. In 2018, he was initially hired as an Account Coordinator and was promoted to Account Manager a year later. Lucas is involved with local grassroots harm reduction efforts. In addition to distributing Narcan and other important…
What is lobbying? Have you ever wanted to change or create a policy or law, but are unsure what steps to take to begin? If so, you may be interested in learning how to lobby. Lobbying is an action taken by activists or groups that are meant to persuade lawmakers into taking a given idea…
An increased number of states legalize cannabis each year, leaving activists, legislators, and industry members grappling with how to shape the fledgling industry. Many are worried about seeing a homogenous, wealthy few dominate the industry post-legalization while racial minorities are excluded from cannabiz. Accordingly, it is crucial the cannabis industry works to mitigate the…
Mario Ramos is the newest addition to the NisonCo team. In June, he was hired and onboarded as a researcher. In addition to serving 16 years in the military, Mario worked for High Times as a VIP Events Coordinator for festivals. He’s also an artist and previously owned a graffiti artist store in…
As we celebrate the 31st anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, it’s vital to discuss the importance of adding accessible features to your SEO strategy. We have made significant progress in enhancing accessibility for disabled people, but there is still plenty of work to be done, particularly in the digital…
July 4 marks Independence Day in the United States. For those of us working in the cannabis industry, we recognize that independence is not universal as many are still behind bars for cannabis offenses. While it is critically important to keep track of the failures of cannabis prohibition, recognizing the impact cannabis activists have on…
Six years ago, Jonathan Wall moved to California, eager to step the right foot into the cannabis industry. After high school Wall spent time couch surfing while in Baltimore. But now he sits in federal prison awaiting trial on federal cannabis conspiracy charges, which could result in a 15-year sentence. He was also one…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time in which organizations seek to amplify conversations around mental health, work to fight the negative stigma associated with mental health conditions, and provide support and resources for those affected by mental illness. As a top-rated cannabis marketing and SEO agency with an emphasis on advocacy, we’d accordingly be remiss not to discuss the potential good cannabis can do in the realm of mental health.
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