Welcome back to another enlightening episode of “Let’s Be Blunt with Montel.” We’re thrilled to have David Paleschuck, a branding expert who’s worked with giants like American Express, MasterCard, PepsiCo, and Microsoft,
joining us. Since venturing into the cannabis industry in 2012, David has become a pioneer in cannabis branding and marketing.
In this episode, David and Montel discuss the intricate language of cannabis, examining how words shape perceptions, influence legislation, and either unify or divide us. With his new book, “Cannabis vs. Marijuana: Language,
Landscape, and Context,” David dives deep into the significance of cannabis terminology and its impact on society.
Key Points:
David’s transition from mainstream brand-building to cannabis branding
Insights from “Branding Bud: The Commercialization of Cannabis”
The motivation behind “Cannabis vs. Marijuana” and why the distinction between these terms matters
How language evolution impacts legal and social frameworks surrounding cannabis
Examples of misused words within the industry
Implications of the DEA potentially reclassifying cannabis
Navigating linguistic challenges in branding and marketing within the cannabis industry
Media’s role in shaping cannabis terminology
Effective marketing strategies amidst advertising restrictions
Innovative products in the cannabis marketplace
Future predictions for the evolution of cannabis globally
David’s expertise and insights make this episode a must-listen for anyone involved in or curious about the cannabis industry. Tune in to understand how language plays a crucial role in shaping the future of cannabis.
Listen now and be sure to grab a copy of David’s latest book, “Cannabis vs. Marijuana: Language, Landscape, and Context,” to stay ahead in the cannabis conversation.
Stay informed, stay elevated, and keep the conversation going.
On this week’s Weed Talk News with Alaina Pinto, the A Block is a recap of 420 activities and state records for Massachusetts, and perhaps Missouri. Perhaps you ask? Seed to Sale tracking software Dutchie crashes for the 3rd year in a row on 4-20. The final sales figures are being entered manually costing the industry thousands. President Biden tweets right at 4:20 on 4/20/24 supporting the injustice of people in prison for cannabis crimes that are now legal. Let My People Go! The entire 45:00 news show is on demand on the home page of procannabismedia.com
COMING UP ON WEED TALK NEWS THIS WEEK -…420-24 IS HISTORY BUT IT GOES DOWN AS THE BIGGEST SINGLE DAY OF SALES IN THE LEGAL STATES ERA…SPEAKING OF GOING DOWN THATS WHAT HAPPENED TO THE DUTCHIE PLATFORM AS THAT seed to sale TRACKING SITE CRASHES FOR THE 3RD STRAIGHT 4-20…AND FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY AN AMERICAN PRESIDENT TWEETED “NO ONE SHOULD BE JAILED JUST FOR USING OR POSSESSING MARIJUANA”. So WHEN WILL THE DEA DO SOMETHING TO RIGHT ITS WRONGFUL SCHEDULE CLASSIFICATION ? 20 MORE MEMBERS OF CONGRESS URGE THAT FEDERAL AGENCY TO GET SOMETHING DONE SOON! AND NEW YORK STATE IS READY TO ATTACK THEIR ILLICIT CANNABIS TRADE, ARMING LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GIVING STATE AUTHORITIES THE POWER TO ENFORCE NEW HARSH RULES…PLUS THE EASTERN CHEROKEE NATION SELLS THE FIRST LEGAL WEED IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ON THEIR TRIBAL LAND…AND MAINE GOVERNOR JANET MILLS CREATES A SYSTEM OF SEALING RECORDS FOR NON VIOLENT CANNABIS OFFENDERS IN HER LEGAL STATE BUT ITS STILL UP TO THE VICTIMS TO APPLY FOR A SEALED RECORD…ALL THAT AND COAST TO COAST CANNABIS NEWS COVERAGE ON WEED TALK NEWS WITH ALAINA PINTO NEXT…