The Blog post you are about to read is entirely written by ChatGPT, an open-source AI from openAI that has some incredible capabilities in terms of writing and answering questions. I asked ChatGPT to write me a blog post, which is one of the many ways ChatGPT can help you market your business. In this case, I asked how to use ChatGPT to market your business. This is what it came up with

ChatGPT’s answer

As a business owner, it’s important to stay on the cutting edge of technology in order to stay competitive and attract customers. One tool that has recently gained a lot of attention in the world of marketing is ChatGPT, a state-of-the-art natural language processing (NLP) system that can help you automate and improve your online marketing efforts.

ChatGPT is a variant of the popular GPT-3 language model, which has been trained on a massive amount of text data from a wide range of sources. This allows it to understand and respond to natural language inputs in a way that is highly similar to a human.

Using ChatGPT, you can create automated chatbots that can help you engage with customers on your website or social media platforms. These chatbots can provide quick and helpful responses to common questions, freeing up your time to focus on other aspects of your business.

Additionally, ChatGPT can help you generate high-quality content for your marketing campaigns. It can write compelling product descriptions, create engaging social media posts, and even help you brainstorm new ideas for your marketing strategy. This can save you a lot of time and effort, while also helping you produce content that is more effective at attracting and retaining customers.

One of the key benefits of ChatGPT is that it can learn and adapt over time. As it interacts with more customers and gains more data, it can continually improve its performance and provide even better responses. This means that you can trust it to handle a wide range of marketing tasks, from simple customer service inquiries to complex content creation.

Overall, ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help you streamline and improve your marketing efforts. By using it to automate and enhance your online presence, you can save time and resources, while also reaching more customers and growing your business.

Testing its recommendations

Using ChatGPT to write a blog post in itself is a great way to quickly come up with content for our business, but It should not be 100% trusted.

Here I will check and test what ChatGPT recommended we use it for and see how effective it is.

Automated Chatbots

ChatGPT recommended we use it to create automated chatbots for our website. While this seems like an extremely powerful tool for your business, ChatGPT does not have the functionality yet.

That being said, it is probable that ChatGPT will eventually have that functionality, and when it does it should be added to your site.

This is a good example of why you should double-check everything ChatGPT writes for you before posting.

Generating Content

ChatGPT claims it can write marketing campaigns, product descriptions, and social media posts, so I will ask it to do each of those things

Marketing Campaign

Request “create a marketing campaign for an insurance company in NJ”

ChatGpt’s answer –

Here are a few potential ideas for a marketing campaign for an insurance company in New Jersey:

1. “Protect what matters most” – This campaign could focus on the importance of having insurance coverage for your home, car, and other valuable assets. It could highlight the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’re protected against potential risks and disasters.
2. “Insurance made easy” – This campaign could focus on the simplicity and convenience of working with the insurance company. It could highlight the company’s user-friendly website and mobile app, as well as the friendly and knowledgeable customer service team.
3. “Your neighbor, your insurer” – This campaign could focus on the company’s local roots and commitment to serving the New Jersey community. It could highlight the company’s history and involvement in local events and charities.
4. “Trust us to protect your future” – This campaign could focus on the company’s financial stability and expertise in the insurance industry. It could highlight the company’s strong ratings from independent agencies and its commitment to providing high-quality coverage and service.

This is not a terrible way to get you thinking about a campaign although none of them seem strong enough to use on their own right now. That being said, you can then ask ChatGPT to further a campaign and get more material out of it. This is a great way to help you begin to think about a marketing campaign

Product Description

Request “write a product description for 25mg berry flavored CBD gummies”

ChatGPT’s Answer –

Introducing our 25mg berry flavored CBD gummies – the perfect way to enjoy the benefits of CBD in a tasty and convenient format. Each gummy is packed with 25mg of high-quality CBD, derived from organically grown hemp plants. The berry flavor is sweet and delicious, making these gummies a tasty treat that you’ll look forward to taking each day.

CBD, or cannabidiol, is a natural compound found in hemp plants that has been shown to have a variety of potential health benefits. Our gummies are formulated to provide a convenient and easy way to incorporate CBD into your daily routine. Simply take one or two gummies as needed, and let the CBD work its magic.

In addition to being delicious and easy to take, our berry flavored CBD gummies are also vegan and gluten-free, making them a great option for people with dietary restrictions. Try them today and experience the potential benefits of CBD for yourself.

This is a great way to get some descriptive words and explanations for a product. Of course, ChatGPT does not know exactly what you are selling, especially if you do not give a large description of it, and so it tries to add information from learning from other similar product descriptions. ChatGPT came up with this product being vegan and gluten-free, which if it was not, and you blindly went with the description it wrote for you, could be a disaster for your business. Again we have an instance of ChatGPT being a great starting point, but needing some help.

Social Media Post

Request “create a social media post for a marketing company in new jersey”

ChatGPT’s Answer –

Here’s a potential social media post for a marketing company in New Jersey:

“Exciting news! Our team at [Marketing Company Name] is thrilled to announce that we are now offering comprehensive marketing services to businesses in New Jersey. From social media management to email marketing and beyond, we have the tools and expertise to help your business thrive. Contact us today to learn more and schedule a consultation. #marketing #NJbusiness #growth”

We see ChatGPT’s attempt to write a post or post descriptions and it is very broad. It is interesting to see it include hashtags, but having it come up with content on its own gives it too wide a task and in turn, it has it write a broad post.

To combat this I will ask it to write something more specific

Request “create a Facebook post for a marketing company in new jersey about their New Years Marketing packages being 20% off”

ChatGPT’s answer –

Here’s a potential Facebook post for a marketing company in New Jersey announcing their New Year’s marketing packages at a discounted rate:

“Happy New Year from [Marketing Company Name]! To kick off the new year, we are offering 20% off our comprehensive marketing packages for businesses in New Jersey. Whether you need help with social media management, email marketing, or anything in between, we have the tools and expertise to help your business grow. Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer – contact us today to learn more and schedule a consultation. #marketing #NJbusiness #NewYearsSale”

This post is much better. It hits the specific very well and would be something I would gladly post. If only it could also make a graphic for this post and then it would really be doing all the work for you.

Takeaway

ChatGPT is still in its early stages but it is constantly getting better. It would be wasted potential if you ignored it completely, but it is still not a stage to trust 100%. That being said, it is a great tool to generate starting points for different aspects of your business. The few mentioned here all have potential and there are countless other ways to use ChatGPT to market your business as well that were not mentioned.
Again, it still cannot be trusted 100%, so marketing for your business still is not going to be an easy task for you. Instead, you can contact the experts at WJ Media Group for marketing your business. We provide SEO, social media, web design, analytics, branding, and more. Feel free to reach out today and see if WJ Media Group has solutions for your business.

New York issued its first 36 cannabis dispensary licenses

New York Dispensaries are now set to open sooner than later, with the Cannabis Control Board taking a monumental step in establishing a legal and lucrative marketplace for recreational marijuana.

The licenses approved by the state’s CCB were the first the state plans to issue. Many licenses in the first round were reserved for applicants with past convictions for marijuana offenses. Over 900 applicants were in the application pool, and the board plans to issue 175 licenses.

New York has also planned a $200 million public-private fund. This fund is aimed to aid “social equity” applicants to help redress the ravages of the war on drugs, especially in communities of color.

“Today is a monumental day for New York’s nascent cannabis industry. With the first adult-use retail dispensary licenses in the hands of businesses and eligible nonprofits, we’ve ensured the first sales will be made at dispensaries operated by those impacted by the unjust enforcement of cannabis prohibition,” said Tremaine Wright, the chair of the Cannabis Control Board.

When can we expect New York Dispensaries to Open?

Some of the newly approved New York Dispensaries have expressed a goal to open by the end of the year. A short turnaround time, but these businesses have been preparing since New York voted to legalize Marijuana in March 2021.

The Next Round of New York Dispensaries

A court ruling has delayed the board from approving dispensaries in some parts, amid legal disputes over licensing criteria. Nevertheless, officials said they would issue the remaining licenses as quickly as possible.

With the first licenses now issued, it remained to be seen whether officials would step up their efforts to go after scores of unauthorized dispensaries opened in the past year by people who shrugged at licensing requirements.

What’s next for cannabusinesses…

With these businesses being approved, it is only time that the next ones get approved too. To prepare your cannabusiness for the future, or to improve your cannabusiness and take advantage of this growing market while you have the chance, WJ Media group offers extensive cannabis marketing options. WJ Media group also offers consulting for your business in production, finding a retail location, SEO, Web Development, Social Media Management, and more. We are located in Central New Jersey but have clients all over the country. Feel free to reach out any time to learn more about how we can further your cannabis business.

On November 21, the New York Cannabis Control Board revised the Cannabis packaging, labeling, marketing, and advertising regulations, filing these changes to the state with public comment. This revised, 36-page document outlines a variety of rules protecting against advertising practices that do not “jeopardize public health or safety, promote youth use, or be attractive to individuals under twenty-one.”
The document is extensive so here is a basic breakdown of everything you need to know about New York Cannabis Packaging, Labeling, Marketing, and Advertising Regulations.

Not Marketing to Individuals Under 21

 Labeling, packaging, advertising, and marketing cannot be attractive to individuals under twenty-one, which OCM defines as “pleasing or appealing to persons under the age of twenty-one by using or including, among other things:

• Cartoons;
• Bubble-type or other cartoon-like font;
• Bright colors that are ‘neon’ in appearance
• Similarities to products or words that refer to products that are commonly associated with or marketed in a manner so as to be attractive to individuals under twenty-one, including but not limited to, any imitation of food, candy, soda, drinks, cookies, or cereal, in labeling, packaging, advertising, or marketing
• Terms ‘candy’ or ‘candies’ or variants in spelling such as ‘kandy’ or ‘kandeez’
• Symbols, image, characters, public figures, phrases, toys or games that are commonly used to market products to individuals under the age of twenty-one; or
• Images of individuals who could reasonably appear to be under the age of twenty-one.”

Cannabis Packaging

The proposed rules set minimum standards for the retail packaging of cannabis products. A retail package shall:

• be child-resistant
• be tamper-evident (with respect to a device or process, bearing a seal, a label, or a marking that makes unauthorized access to or tampering with a package, product, or container easily detectable);
• fully enclose the product, minimize oxygen exposure and prevent the contamination and/or degradation of the cannabis product; and
• not impart any toxic or deleterious substance onto the cannabis product.

The proposed rules also include packaging prohibitions. A retail package shall not:

• contain brand elements beyond one brand logo and the brand name (which has size restrictions but can be any font and color as set forth in the proposed rules);
• contain any pictures, images, or graphics, other than what is required by the Office;
• contain any features that emit scent or sound;
• contain any features that change or alter a package’s appearance through technology, other than for anti-counterfeiting purposes;
• be made attractive to individuals under twenty-one;
• be made of single-use plastic, unless containing a minimum 25% post-consumer recycled content; and
• violate any additional requirements as set out by the OCM.

Cannabis Labeling

Like many other states with adult-use cannabis, New York Cannabis Marketing rules impose stringent labeling requirements on all packaging.

Cannabis Label Requirements

First, cannabis products must contain certain information on the principal packaging display panel, which means “the panel of the retail package or the marketing layer that the manufacturer or distributor intends to be displayed at retail.” Principal display panel is a term used by the FDA and usually means the front of the package easily seen by customers. The proposed rules state that the principal packaging display panel “shall have a white background with black text containing the following information:

• milligrams per single serving of total THC, total CBD content and any other marketed phytocannabinoids, or terpene profile;
• milligrams per package of total THC;
• the amount of total THC and any other marketed phytocannabinoids as a percentage of volume, except if the cannabis product is in the form of an edible;
• number of servings in total for the cannabis product except for cannabis flower and other forms of cannabis for vaporization;
• weight of cannabis product; and
• lot number.”

In addition to the panel requirements, the “retail package and any marketing layer shall include the following information:

• a list of all ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight in the cannabis product – both active and inactive. The ingredient list must include and separately list, in bold, any major allergens
• Edible products and beverage products will include a nutritional label
• a list of any solvent used to produce the cannabis product, if applicable;
• the date of expiration of the unopened cannabis product;
• use by date;
• the proper storage conditions;
• name, address, license number, and contact information of the manufacturer or distributor;
• any one of the following three universal symbols on the upper left 25% of the marketing layer at a minimum size of 1.25 inch in height for the square symbol, 0.5 inch in width for the vertical symbol, and 0.5 inch in height for the horizontal symbol. The symbol must be made conspicuous by printing the symbol on, or outlining the symbol with, a contrasting color

• clear usage instructions;
• lot unique identifier or lot number or bar code;
• a scannable bar code or QR code linked to a downloadable certificate of analysis, or linked to a website where the certificate of analysis can be downloaded; and
• any other information required by the Cannabis Control Board

Cannabis Packaging Warnings

Retail packaging must also contain the following warnings, in bold and in a bright yellow box on the principal packaging display panel:

• This product contains cannabis and THC;
• In all capital letters as indicated: “KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS. For use only by persons 21 years and older”;
• Warning: Do not use if pregnant or nursing;
• National Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222;
• For cannabis products intended to be smoked, inhaled, or vaporized: Warning: Smoking or vaping is hazardous to health;
• For cannabis products intended to be ingested orally: Warning: Effects of this product may be delayed by 4 or more hours;
• For all topical products: Warning: For topical use only. Do not eat or smoke; and
• Any other warning required by the [CCB].

The labeling on retail packaging must be no smaller than 6-point size font and must be clearly written or printed in English (though licensees may include other languages). The labels must be unobstructed and conspicuous.

Cannabis Packaging Content Restrictions

Cannabis Retail packaging shall not display any content or be labeled in any manner that:

• is made attractive to individuals under twenty-one
• includes any false or misleading statements including, but not limited to, any health claims;
• includes the term “organic”;
• includes the term “craft” unless the processor meets the term as defined [by OCM rule]
• causes a reasonable consumer confusion as to whether the cannabis product is trademarked, marked or labeled in a manner that violates any federal trademark law or regulation;
• contains any illustration or content that falsely portrays cannabis or cannabis products as being authorized under [New York’s medical cannabis or hemp program]
• depicts cannabis, excluding the universal symbol, cannabis products, or paraphernalia
• promotes overconsumption;
• promotes price, price reductions, or any other discount or coupon;
• depicts a child or other person reasonably appearing to be under the age of twenty-one; and
• violates additional prohibitions as set out by the OCM

Cannabis Marketing and Advertising

• A licensee shall only advertise by means of television, radio, print, internet, mobile applications, social media, other electronic communication, or other print publication, unless the advertisement is an outdoor sign pursuant to Section 129.4(a) of this Part, if the licensee has reliable evidence that at least 90%, unless otherwise determined by the Office, of the audience for the advertisement is reasonably expected to be twenty-one years of age or older. The burden of proof of the audience composition lies with the licensee.
• A licensee shall maintain records and documentation to establish that its advertising and marketing meet the requirements of this Part.
• A licensee may sponsor a charitable, sports, or similar event provided however, a licensee shall not advertise at, or in connection with, such an event unless:

Required Notices and Warnings

A licensee needs to include its name and license number on all advertising and marketing materials. Any cannabis ad must include the following statement (verbally or in writing, depending on the medium):

• For use only by adults 21 years of age and older. Keep out of reach of children and pets. In case of accidental ingestion or overconsumption, contact the National Poison Control Center hotline 1-800-222-1222 or call 9-1-1. Please consume responsibly.

In addition, any marketing or advertising of cannabis or cannabis products must include one of the following phrases in its entirety in a rotating manner:

• “Cannabis can be addictive.”;
• Cannabis can impair concentration, coordination and judgment. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of cannabis
• There may be health risks associated with consumption of this product
• Cannabis is not recommended for use by persons who are pregnant or nursing

All warnings in print or digital advertisements must be displayed :

• in English
• in Times New Roman, Calibri, Arial or Helvetica font
• in text no smaller than size 6 font
• bolded
• legible, unobscured, and visible to the consumer, and
• in a bright yellow text box so as to stand out from the surrounding advertisement.

Prohibitions

No New York Cannabis marketing or advertising of cannabis products shall:

• use images or audio that may be attractive to minors
• be in the form of a billboard
• use or display colloquial references to marijuana and cannabis or use depictions, digital images, or icons of cannabis, cannabis products, paraphernalia, or the imagery of smoking or vaping, including but not limited to “stoner”, “chronic”, “weed”, “pot”, or “sticky buds.”
• Be false or misleading or contain health claims or representation that use of cannabis has curative or therapeutic effects
• Promotes over or rapid consumption or promotes potency or THC concentration
• Falsely portrays adult use cannabis as being medical cannabis or hemp
• Asserts that cannabis or cannabis products are safer because they are regulated by the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) or OCM.
• Depict a child or person under 21. Talent portrayed in cannabis advertising should be at least 25 years old.
• Contain any obscene or indecent statement, design, or representation, picture or illustration
• Be within or readily observed within 500 feet of an elementary or secondary school, recreation center or facility, childcare center, playground, public park, or library.
• Be on or through handbills passed out in public areas (e.g., parking lots or public owned property)
• Include medical symbols that indicate the product is a medical product.
• Sponsor an event using a licensee’s brand, business, or trade name
• Utilize unsolicited pop-up or banner ads on the internet other than on age-restricted websites for people 21 and over who consent to view cannabis-related material.
• Produce items for sale or promotional gifts, such as t-shirts or novelty items, bearing a symbol or reference to cannabis
• Advertise free or promotional items including, gifts, giveaways, discounts, point-based reward systems, customer loyalty programs, coupons, and free or donated cannabis, except for the provision of branded exit packages by a licensee for the benefit of customers after a retail purchase is completed,
• Or violate any other rules from the CCB

Revisions to New York Cannabis Packaging, Labeling, Marketing, and Advertising Regulations

The CCB revised the original regulations for New York Cannabis Marketing, Advertising, Packaging and Labeling set in June adding new rules and punishments for violation

Some of the new rules include protecting against misuse of the following labels unless the products properly meet their standards

• Vegan
• Craft
• Gluten-Free
• Organic
• Kosher

Violations and Penalties

• A licensee shall immediately remove or discontinue advertisements if the Board determines the marketing or advertising violates the provisions of Cannabis Law and this Part or if the licensee fails to provide records to the Office upon request that establishes the marketing or advertising meets the requirements of Cannabis Law and this Part.
• In the event a third-party has used a licensee’s trademarks, brands, names, locations, or other distinguishing characteristics in a way that does not comply with this Part or any other statute, rule or regulation, the licensee shall immediately notify the Office and issue a cease-and- desist notification to the third-party, and the licensee may pursue appropriate legal action.
• The Office may take any action against any licensee who fails to comply with this Part, including but not limited to recommendations to the Board for suspension, cancellation, or revocation of a license, imposition of any fees or fines, requiring a licensee to cease by a date determined by the Office the non-compliant marketing and advertising and requiring removal by a date determined by the Office of any advertisement still being published or displayed, and any other penalties set forth in Cannabis Law and Part 133 of this Title.

Takeaway

New York has an extensive and restrictive list of rules and regulations now in place. It can be difficult to ensure you meet each of their standards, which is why letting WJ Media Group handle your cannabis marketing is the right choice. You should not have to guess if you are safely marketing your cannabis products in New Jersey or New York, instead let us handle it for you, safely and more effectively. WJ Media group also offers consulting for your business in production, finding a retail location, SEO, Web Development, Social Media Management, and more. We are located in Central New Jersey but have clients all over the country. Feel free to reach out any time to learn more about how we can further your cannabis business.

Elon Musk, the self-proclaimed Chief Twit, purchased Twitter and immediately started unleashing his changes. It’s hard to tell if 100% of his visions are actually going to hit the site, but there’s a good chance a lot of them do. Here are what some of these changes will mean for you and your business on the platform

Paying for the Check Mark

Musk announced an $8-a-month paid version of Twitter that seemingly just allows you to have the blue check mark next to your username that you see with verified celebrities or companies. It’s unclear if this will be successful or if it will even happen but if it does it might become the norm for your business to have to pay for Twitter. Being a verified account is important to prove you are real to users, so businesses might be forced into purchasing their check marks to keep up on the site.

Changing Algorithms

Musk has expressed a lot of interest in the way the algorithm gets tweets to the user. He’s teased ideas like letting users choose which aspects of the algorithm affect their timelines the most. While this seems like a change that would only impact a niche user base that is interested in the more techy side of the platform, it can also allude to algorithm changes in the future. Cracking the algorithm will be important to get your tweets to users who typically do not get them.

Longer Tweets

While replying to Twitter users’ questions Musk said h absolutely wants to either increase the character limit or remove it on Twitter. He also alluded to other types of posts on the app being updated in this process. Longer articles, longer videos, and new types of sharing can all be coming soon. He wants these longer-form posts to have more priority, so capitalizing early could get your posts to a bigger audience

More Paywalls

Coming along with these longer videos Musk is promising, is the ability to add paywalls to them. This will allow users to add prices such as $1, $2, $5, or $10 payments to view the video. It is probably safe to say avoid this function when marketing your business.

Advertisement Purge

Musk plans to cut the number of advertisements a user sees on their timeline by half. This changes advertising on Twitter a lot for your business. It is likely going to get more expensive to advertise to a large audience, making it less lucrative for your business. On the other hand, with users less exposed to ads, they might interact with the few they see better.

Capitalize Now

It is going to be a full-time job to keep up with Musk’s changes to the site. Running your business is already hard enough, you can benefit a lot by letting someone else market it for you. Contact us at WJ Media Group for web design, social media marketing, SEO, and more.

Keeping your website updated and fresh is one of the best ways to get new customers and get your previous customers to keep coming back. You cannot go wrong with some of the tried and true basics in Web-Design, but adding some new and trending elements to your site will help you stand out from the competition. Here are some of the web design trends we expect to explode in 2023.

Art Deco Themed Sites

Art Deco relies on ornamental, symmetrical, and geometrical shapes. Creating an easy-to-look-at, patterned and decorative site can help reduce visual stress and create visual interest in your site. Adding subtle Art Deco elements to your site can help you stand out in 2023.

Micro-Animations

Micro-Animations have already started to appear all over sites, and now is the best time to add some to your page. It is a perfect time to capitalize on this trend and learn from the mistakes others have made. A Micro-Animation should add an organic and interesting element to your page, yet not distract too much. Something like this moving background on “SmashMallow’s” site is interesting and welcoming.

You can also utilize micro-animations on eCommerce sites. Opting to use a small video showcasing your product instead of the typical set of pictures can help you stand out.

Text-Only Hero Design

For years the landing pages of sites have utilized pictures in the hero, with text typically on-top of the picture. In 2023, we can see this trend finally coming to an end, opting to instead take a page out of newspaper design with a big, bold headline on the front of your page. Remove that Hero picture, and change it to a bold color with some bolder text on top.

Negative Space

Instead of cramming as much information as possible on a page, utilizing pictures and text with ample negative space in between can create a sleek, refined look. If you want your site to look modern and advanced, negative space can be your friend in 2023.

Organic Shapes

2020 had geometric shapes; 2023 will have organic shapes. Using fluid shapes with no straight lines is on the rise. Natural-looking, winding, and asymetrical shapes are easy to look at and can break up your site without having to use harsh lines.

Interactivity

Give your users a reason to stay on your site and stay engaged. For example, Polls, surveys, contests, and quizzes are interesting and fun ways to keep a user engaged with your site.

Now is the time to capitalize on Web-design trends in 2023. If you want to create a sleek and modern site in 2023, look no further than WJ Media Group. WJ Media Group is a full-service digital marketing agency in NJ that specializes in Web Development, SEO, Advertising, and Social Media Management. If you want to take your business to the next level, you can find out more about us here.

Social Media as the gateway Into the Niche Cannabis Market

Cannabis-related radio and television ads are currently prohibited by the FCC, email marketing campaigns take careful curation and dedicated writers, and SEO is an extremely powerful but long-term solution to getting your business attention. That leaves social media as the next best tool to getting your business out quickly and to the right people.

Social media is not an easy world to navigate, here are some tips for marketing cannabis on TikTok and Instagram

Getting Around the Algorithm

Unfortunately, META and TikTok have strict restrictions on cannabis-related accounts and content. That being said, it does not mean it is impossible to get your account traction on these platforms.

Using Proper Hashtags and Algo-Speak

META and TikTok have bans on popular cannabis-related hashtags and terms like  “cannabis”, “weed”, “420”, and “stoner”. Using these could spell disaster for your business as it puts a target on you to be banned. Instead, you have to find browsable workarounds like “#budtender” which have yet to catch the attention of META or TikTok.

Using Proper Slang, and Visuals

You cannot even type “weed” let alone show weed flowers on TikTok. Instagram is sometimes more lenient with cannabis pictures but could take down photos and accounts for no known reason. So how do you get around TikTok and Instagram’s harsh restrictions?

Some creators opt for using community-known and accepted slang and visuals to get around the bans. In videos or educational posts, creators will choose to show broccoli or herbs in place real cannabis flowers.

When putting captions and titles on videos and posts, instead of typing “weed”, creators might choose to put a leaf and smoke emoji.

Prepare for Bans

The most important thing you can learn is that social media is unpredictable. Administrators can choose to remove posts or content and even ban your account for posts you might see other accounts doing. The best thing for you to do is create backup accounts in case anything happens to your main one. Make sure to have activity on backup accounts to get users to come to the new page if the main one gets banned.

Ensure you follow social media platform’s terms of service as best you can to prevent your account from being targeted.

Move your audience off the platforms

With how unpredictable these platforms can be, the best thing you can do is make your audience take action elsewhere off of these platforms. Incentivize your audience to sign-up for newsletters, email campaigns, and follow your other social media accounts to make sure you do not lose them if you lose an account. Social media is not your product, it is a tool to get prospective customers to your products.

Hiring WJ Media Group For Your Cannabis Marketing

Hire professionals here at WJ Media Group. We are currently working with numerous cannabis companies, building their websites, and social media presence, and further boosting their SEO and web presence. We provide a secure and trusted service, contact us here. Visit our cannabis marketing page.