Archive for August 2018
Med vs Rec: Whose side are you on?
Med vs Rec Cannabis: Whose side are you on? Anyone involved in the cannabis community has been asked this question. This question has turned friends against each other, ripped businesses apart, destroyed reputations, and divided a community. In states like Washington where there once was a booming medical marketplace, with farmers markets, ample patient co-ops…
Read MoreWhat It Really Takes to Grow A Brand in the Cannabis Industry
We’ll give you a hint, it rhymes with calls. Cannabis branding, you know it’s a “real” thing when Adweek starts writing about it. Snarky sarcasm aside, there is something to be said when one of the most influential publishing platforms in advertising starts posting articles on best practices to brand your bud. And while this…
Read MoreStrike up the BRAND | Why branding is so important in the competitive cannabis space
Branding is what sets a business apart from all others – it’s the spark that attracts customers and keeps them coming back for more. Branding is key for any business, especially in a competitive industry like cannabis. Your brand needs to connect with customers on an emotional level and speak to their hearts. It needs…
Read MoreAccelerating Cannabis Root Growth With Beneficial Microbes
Here’s how you can stimulate expansive root growth in your cannabis plants — which means bigger crops — by utilizing the power of beneficial microbes. As cannabis growers, it’s easy to get so focused on our crop’s vegetation and flower growth that we lose sight of what we can’t see: Our plants’ roots. But the…
Read MoreHow Social Media Marketing Can Help Your Cannabis Business
At Paris Marketing, we think cannabis is pretty dope (insert picture of a pot leaf with a smiley face and sunglasses, here.), but more specifically, we think successfully marketed canna-businesses are. So, let’s talk about how you can market your cannabis business on social media. Sponsored Social Media Updates are a No-No: For other industries,…
Read MoreIs Organic Farming Sustainable?
As more people express concerns about GMO foods, many are turning to organic fruits, vegetables, and medicinal plants. The organic food market continues to rise in popularity among Americans of all backgrounds. As such, many farmers are transitioning to organic farming. While many American farms are still controlled by corporations or semi-government organizations, there is…
Read MoreA Tipping Point for Cannabis in the United States?
Early last Wednesday morning, my phone lit up with calls from Oklahoma attorneys, accountants, and other interested parties who wanted to speak me about the results of Tuesday’s Oklahoma primary elections. A very liberal medical marijuana bill had passed in the state primary election. Not only was this the first cannabis referendum to be included…
Read MoreFour Ways a Dry Trim Machine will Help You Out
The debate over machine trimming your weed versus hand trimming has been around since machine trimmers came on the market. Hand trimmers have long argued that machines will destroy the trichomes and terpenes. With some of the machines on the market, that’s true. However, if you carefully select your dry trim machine, you can increase…
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