With a market predicted to be worth $344 billion up for grabs the cannabis industry is becoming a highly competitive space. Cannabis companies are coming up with strategies to make their brand portfolio the most unique in the market. Major participants such as Canopy Growth (TSE: WEED), Aurora Cannabis (TSE: ACB), and MedMen (CNSX: MMEN) always boast about their production capacity, cultivation capability, the latest innovation, breakthrough technology, and multimillion acquisitions.
Recently, the tough competition has started the trend of celebrity supporters. Whether they are entertainment celebrities or sports celebrities, the support they give boosts customers’ engagement and promotes trust for the cannabis players.
One relatively small name that is a master of this, and other unorthodox marketing techniques, is PotNetwork Holdings Inc (POTN). This growing company clearly sees itself as a real competitor to some of Cannabis’ biggest names.
Celebrity supporters for cannabis brands
The big guys have already netted some well known names. Queen Bey’s other half, Jay-Z Carter has shown interest in the cannabis sector. The hip-hop king is entering into a partnership with California-based Caliva, a dispensary, and delivery service company. Jay-Z will serve as the company’s chief brand strategist. Specifically, he will lead the company’s initiatives of having incarcerated citizens joined the job sector once again through proper training and overall workforce development.
In March, Vancouver-born actor-comedian Seth Rogen and Canadian screenwriter Evan Goldberg have partnered with Ontario-based Canopy Growth in launching a new recreational cannabis company they are calling the Houseplant. The company is expected to be operational later this year.
A month earlier, lifestyle guru, Martha Stewart had also partnered with Canopy Growth. Initially, she will serve as a consultant for the company as it develops cannabis line for pets. The market hopes that she will soon help the company in crafting cannabis edibles as Canada is set to legalize the category come October this year.
Celebrity support is not limited to these high-profile names as sports celebrities have also started rallying behind the cannabis industry. This trend is perhaps the strongest proof of the health benefits of cannabis in terms of managing chronic pains.
In May, Aurora Cannabis and the National Football League, together with the NFL Players Association, formed a joint committee that will conduct an official study on the efficacy of cannabis in pain management among athletes. At the same time, Aurora has entered a similar partnership with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
PotNetwork Holdings have also secured their own celebrity endorsement. Their product the LT Pain Master has the thumbs up from NFL hall of famer Lawerence Taylor.
PotNetwork Holdings is squaring up to the big guys
Potnetwork Holdings is a publicly traded company that trades through a number of successful subsidiaries, including First Capital Venture Co., Diamond CBD, and PotNetwork Media Group Inc. which publishes PotNetwork News and PotNetwork Magazine.
PotNetwork Holdings, has just made its common stock officially registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 this ninth of July. This shows a commitment to transparency that marks POTN out from other OTC stocks and as a company that it seeking to uplist to more prestigious listings.
Its major subsidiary, Diamond CBD, has just concluded a successful sponsored event, the “Stars, Stripes, and Bass” for the 4th of July. The 4-day-long event held at the poolside of the Shelbourne Hotel in South beach was participated by world-class DJs, producers, remixers, dancers, and other performing professionals. Among the popular DJs who attended the event were DJ Irie, Lil Jon, Fat Joe, Alex Sensation, DJ Walshy Fire, DJ Michael Brun, DJ Camilo, and Mr. Mauricio.
The “Stars, Stripes, and Bass” event was not the first time that the spotlight was on Diamond CBD. In June, the company was well-represented at the Sin City Showdown as its sponsored fighter Andres Cortes won over Mexico’s Sergio Lopez. The sporting event was hosted by Sam’s Town Live and presented by Mayweather Promotions.
In the same month, celebrity boxer Thomas Markle, brother of none other than the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle, participated in his first celebrity match. Diamond CBD provided him with CBD oils and gummies which he added in his health routine in preparation for the fight. At the end of the game, Thomas had even told the crowd that Diamond CBD helped him to prepare for the fight.
In March, Diamond CBD was also instrumental in the successful return to the ring of prizefighter Jessie “El Peligroso” Magdaleno who won the NABF Featherweight Title.
PotNetwork Holdings competes with bigger brands
Industry experts have long described the cannabis industry as the largest investment opportunity at the moment. With its strong subsidiaries, hundreds of cannabis brands under its portfolio, and competitive strategy, PotNetwork Holdings is poised to become a significant player in the space over the next five years.
