PHILADELPHIA, Penn., Sept. 20, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Greenhouse Ventures has hosted three of six PA Medicinal Cannabis Education Tour events to date in Philadelphia, Allentown, and Pittsburgh, totaling upwards of 200 healthcare professionals from across Pennsylvania.
Tag Archives: Press Releases
SEC Charges Marijuana-Related Company and Executives With Touting Bogus Revenues
WASHINGTON, March 9, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a California-based company and its founder with falsely touting “record” revenue numbers to investors and claiming to be a leader in the marijuana industry while some of its earnings came from sham transactions with a secret affiliate.
Industry Responses to Trump Administration’s Stance on Cannabis
On Feb. 23, 2017, during a daily briefing, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer answered a reporter’s question regarding marijuana enforcement, prompting immediate reactions from members of the legal cannabis industry.
Former Coca-Cola Enterprises Executive Terence Fitch Joins MassRoots Board of Directors
DENVER, Dec. 10, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — Today the company announced that former Coca-Cola Enterprises Executive Terence Fitch has joined MassRoots Board of Directors.
Blinded by Science
You shouldn’t have to comprehend every minute detail of a scientific process or memorize the molecular chain of the latest product before you invest. You also shouldn’t need a medical dictionary just to read the latest press.
Mumbo Jumbo at the Public Cannabis Company Circus
Cannabis companies may be entering a new frontier, but descriptions of where they are going may not reflect reality.
The OTC Hit Parade
If a company finds the need to constantly remind you about its one hit, instead of offering any new ones, then maybe it is a one-hit wonder.
Cannabis: The Epiphany Sector
There are many slang words and terms that have crept into the cannabis lexicon over the years. Many are just street terms or colorful jargon, like the many names for the plant. But there is one very ancient word that has been used quite a bit.
Deceptive OTC Press: Creative Writing 101
Objective updates about progress should not be platforms for creative writing. Language can be revealing if you take time to think about what is actually being said so watch for signs.
Revenge of the Stoners
The underdog nerds and social misfits of the 1980s were more engrossed in their studies and technology experiments to pay attention to the social rituals of their peer students.
Companies Dotting the i’s and Crossing the t’s
Professional proofreaders, especially for advertising firms, consult style manuals known as brand bibles for their client companies so they can maintain consistency in their corporate visual imagery.
Inc., Inc., Ink!
New companies every week, more press releases every day! How do you keep up with all the information and what’s relevant in it? How does a novice investor assimilate all of this?
Monday Cannabis CEOs Listen Up!
Calling all cannabis CEOs: the market is kindly asking for you to stop with press releases that recap industry updates.
Wednesday New Pumping Lows
Wow, the low levels people will reach when trying to manipulate an OTC Pink name are truly fantastic. One brand in particular has been pump-pump-pumping away for weeks.
Tuesday Taper Tantrum
Does anyone recall the taper tantrum from a couple of years ago? In the midst of the massive Fed money printing, there was a brief period where the markets really struggled from fear of the Fed ending quantitative easing.
Thursday Ridiculous
Cannabis stocks are still working through their own issues. We saw several ridiculous press releases again that amounted to mostly nothing of value.
Monday Hemp Retail Market Growth
Cannabis stocks began the week with mixed action. Volumes continue to be lackluster and some of the recently pumped stocks have now been left to crater.
Friday Long Weekend
Volumes in the cannabis space were nonexistent. Not surprising given the general trend of Fridays and the day before a long weekend.
Listless Monday
Holiday weeks are generally quiet and this week begun no differently. U.S. stocks jumped higher out of the gate following strength abroad. Similar to Friday, the gains quickly faded as investors failed to support initial strength.