Welcome to HempAware Radio!

Today's episode, "Acannability," features a thought-provoking conversation with Mika, the co-founder of Acannability, a groundbreaking cooperative advertising agency for the hemp and cannabis industry.

Mika shares her insights on the future of the industry, emphasizing the importance of education, advocacy, and federal regulations.

She offers valuable advice for new businesses, discusses successful marketing strategies, and underlines the transformative power of hemp and CBD.

This episode is packed with expert knowledge and inspiration for anyone interested in the hemp and cannabis market.

So sit back, relax, and join us for an enlightening discussion on all things hemp and cannabis on HempAware Radio!

About Mika Stambaugh

Mika is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in journalism and public service. With 10 years of experience in the newsroom, she gained invaluable knowledge of the inner workings of media and storytelling.

She then transitioned to city hall, where she worked for the mayor and played a key role in implementing initiatives such as rideshare, home share, plastic bag ban, and minimum wage increase.

In this role, she had to find creative ways to educate and engage various stakeholders, including residents, tourists, and business owners.

Mika's experience in both journalism and public service has made her a skilled communicator and problem solver, with a passion for driving positive change in her community.

The Potential of the Hemp Industry

- Mika's belief in the potential of the hemp industry surpassing the cannabis industry with federal regulations

- Emphasizing the importance of education and information in the industry to build consumer confidence

- Challenges faced by the industry, including unfair taxes and regulations, and the need for federal intervention

Challenges in the Cannabis Industry

- Need for federal regulation to simplify confusing state-by-state regulations

- Challenges of traveling with cannabis, such as disposal boxes at airports and complexities of going state to state

Primary Topic: Marketing Strategies in the Cannabis Industry

- Discussion of successful campaigns with minimal ad spend, focus on press releases, social media, and newsletters

- Recommendations for creating effective press releases and marketing strategies

Advice for New Hemp/Cannabis Businesses

- Use of 1-pagers for telling the company story and providing key information

- Encouragement for free-flow writing to craft a narrative and creating a press kit from this exercise

- Use of assets developed for creating content and marketing

Primary Topic: Role of Accountability in the Cannabis Industry

- Purpose of Acannability as a registered advertising agency and cooperative for the industry

- Operating on a pooled funds model with memberships costing $500 to $5,000, prioritizing advertising for consumer education

- Offer of free articles, industry guides, and educational tools to aid consumer education

- Focus on providing scientific and research-based information and promoting accountability within the industry

- Partnership with Curaleaf to reach a wider audience and promote education and safety in the industry

The Hemp Aware Radio Show

- Overview of the show dedicated to educating and promoting hemp and cannabis businesses through branding and marketing approaches

- Host Tyler Hoff's interview with Mika, co-founder of Acannability

- Mika's background and experience in media, public relations, and event production

- Inspiration behind Acannability and its role as a go-to resource for consumers and educational support for