Navigating the Minefield of Marijuana Advertising

Navigating the Minefield of Marijuana AdvertisingNavigating the Minefield of Marijuana AdvertisingMarijuana. Cannabis. Weed. Dope. Call it what you will, but there is no denying that the drug is taking a strong legal foothold in the United States. Even though marijuana use and possession is against Federal law, 30states and the District of Columbia have adopted the legalization of marijuana in some form. For the vast majority of states, that means the use of medical marijuana (although the limitations and conditions for that medical use vary from state to state). Eight states have basically legalized marijuana completely, meaning both medical and recreational sales are not only allowed, but are flourishing. Most recently, California kicked off 2018 with recreational-use marijuana, and by July of 2018 Massachusetts will have joined the club that also includes Alaska, Colorado, Maine, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. While there are still furious debates about the legality of this, and whether or not some states will switch back to medical-only marijuana, or complete prohibition, there is no doubt that while its legal in the state, companies are ready to make millions of dollars from it. But that begs the questionhow do you advertise something that is against Federal law? What Are the Choices for Marijuana Advertisers? As you can imagine, the options available for marijuana advertisers right now are slim to say the least. Byfar and away the easiest way to advertise, and the cheapest, is through Google. But Google strictly prohibits the advertising of recreational drugs, with a prohibited list that includes Cocaine, crystal meth, heroin, marijuana, cocaine substitutes, mephedrone, and legal highs. Interestingly enough, psilocybin mushrooms are missing from the list, as well as the most pervasive legal drug of allalcohol. Tobacco is also banned, and that includes rolling papers, pipes, cigars, chewing tobacco and all other related products. Mainstream advertisin g is also a tricky prospect. Although billboards, four-sheets, and other outdoor advertising mediums have advertised marijuana products and companies in the past, its a rare occurrence. Even if you live in a state where almost all forms of cannabis are legal, like Colorado for example, you will not see an abundance of outdoor ads for the products. The main reason for this is simple- very few companies want to poke the bear that is the Federal Government. Its one thing to do your own thing in your own state, and keep your marijuana products to your own citizens. Its quite another to buy large chunks of outdoor media, proudly advertising legal highs and the latest in edibles and high-potency strains. So, for the most part, the marijuana companies are keeping everything on the down low. Thats not to say they are steering clear from any kind of advertising or marketing. While some of the more mainstream, traditional media choices are not in consideration, there are other avenues open to businesses selling legal marijuana. Perhaps the best is social media. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and Imgur are all viable options for a legal weed dispensary, or the makers of the products they dispense. For example, Dixie Brands is a company that welches founded in 2009 and has a professional and educational presence on social channels, including an impressive Facebook page, a Twitter feed that has almost 27,000 followers, and an Instagram page. Unlike traditional advertising, these social pages are incredibly cost effective, and allow the brand to reach out directly to a targeted consumer. This is not a mass-market approach, but a micro-marketing strategy, and rightly so. Despite widespread acceptance in many places, there are an awful lot of people that just dont want to see ads for cannabis. By being selective, using geo-targeting, and perhaps a local fly-posting or leafleting campaign, marijuana businesses can get granular with a campaign. Which Specific Rules and Laws Currently RegulateMarijuana Advertising? As you can imagine, the rules and laws surrounding the advertising of a Federally-banned drug are in a constant state of flux due to the legality of the product in various states. Whats more, the rules that are put in place by the individual states will also change and be altered over time. Even in states where marijuana is 100 percentlegal, regardless of the requirement for a medical note, can have some very strict regulations on advertising cannabis. This is not entirely unexpected. Tobacco advertising has undergone significant changes over the decades. A once wholesome product advertised by doctors, actors, and even childrens television shows (The Flintstones actually advertised cigarettes) was deemed to be a killer, and over time the restrictions grew so tight that tobacco had almost nowhere left to turn. Those ads you saw in Mad Men (its toasted) and Seinfeld (featuring Kramer as a 30 ft. tall smoking cowboy) are a thing of the past. Leafly, a website dedicated to being a valuable information resource on cannabis products, has a complete rundown on the laws, rules, and regulations for each and every state. Heres an example of the laws around advertising marijuana in a state that is anti-marijuana, Georgia Georgia does not allow dispensaries, nor advertising for their medical cannabis law. Pretty clear cut. Compare that to a state that allows recreational marijuana, and youll see a completely different story. For example, this is just a small sample from the Colorado list of rules R 1102- Advertising General Requirement No Deceptive, False or Misleading Statements A Retail Marijuana Establishment shall not engage in Advertising that is deceptive, false, or misleading. A Retail Marijuana Establishment shall not make any deceptive, false, or misleading assertions or statements on any product, any sign, or any document provided to a consumer. R 1104- Advertising Television A. Television Defined. As used in th is rule, the term television means a system for transmitting visual images and sound that are reproduced on screens, and includes broadcast, cable, on-demand, satellite, or web programming. Television includes any video programming downloaded or streamed via the internet. B. Television Advertising. A Retail Marijuana Establishment shall not utilize television Advertising unless the Retail Marijuana Establishment has reliable evidence that no more than 30 percent of the audience for the program on which the Advertising is to air is reasonably expected to be under the age of 21. R 1105- Advertising Radio A. Radio Defined. As used in this rule, the term radio means a system for transmitting sound without visual images, and includes broadcast, cable, on-demand, satellite, or internet programming. Radio includes any audio programming downloaded or streamed via the internet. B. Radio Advertising. A Retail Marijuana Establishment shall not engage in radio Advertising unless the Retail Mar ijuana Establishment has reliable evidence that no more than 30 percent of the audience for the program on which the Advertising is to air is reasonably expected to be under the age of 21. R 1106- Advertising Print Media A. Retail Marijuana Establishment shall not engage in Advertising in a print publication unless the Retail Marijuana Establishment has reliable evidence that no more than 30 percent of the publications readership is reasonably expected to be under the age of 21. That represents less than half of the regulations surrounding the advertising and marketing of a cannabis product. The list goes on to include rules for signage, Internet, and even darbietung sponsorship. A legal minefield indeed. How About Educating the Consumer? Does That Count as Advertising? Most definitely, but it is far better to go out with an education campaign than something that merely promotes the products and its effects. With legal marijuana comes a whole world of questions and concerns. Wh ereas the traditional cannabis smoker may have had many years to experience the drug and its effects, people new to edibles and other marijuana products will want answers to some burning questions. How much should I take?What does it cost?What if I take too much?Can I mix it with beer or wine?Will I get arrested if I dont have a medical use?What about driving? Legal cannabis businesses are more than happy to answer these questions, and if its done in the right way, it can be very effective. From social posts, YouTube educational videos, or even free downloadable infographics, a marijuana company can educate, inform, and advertise at the same time. Its an excellent way to show that the industry is committed to a safe experience for all of its customers. Compare that to ads for alcohol. They usually consist of people at the bar getting very merry, tailgating, or at the beach surrounded by semi-naked bikini models. In contrast, the legal marijuana businesses are far more grown up.

Video Jane Davidson 2012 Frank Kreith Energy Award Winner

Video Jane Davidson 2012 Frank Kreith Energy Award Winner Video Jane Davidson 2012 Frank Kreith Energy Award Winner Video Jane H. Davidson, 2012 Frank Kreith Energy AwardJane H. Davidson has brought the power of the sun into the laboratory, having built, with colleagues, the first indoor concentrating solar simulator in the United States. Its an important tool in the research she has focused on for ten yearsthe study of solar thermal technologies.Dr. Davidson is a professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. She has also taught at the University of Delaware in Newark and at Colorado State University. She has held engineering positions at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee and at the Research Triangle Institute in North Carolina.Dr. Davidson earned her Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. She received her bachelors and masters degrees in engineering science and mechanics from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.Read more about the 2012 Recipients of ASME Honors and Awards The copyright of this program is owned by ASME.

10 Things a TV News Anchor Should Never Do

10 Things a TV News Anchor Should Never Do10 Things a TV News Anchor Should Never DoA TV berichterstattung anchor has to have many special characteristics in order to be successful with viewers. Theres charisma, credibility, and friendliness to name a few. Not every newscast is going to go perfectly because its live television. But there are 10 on-air mistakes news anchors can make that would hurt their relationship with viewers, cause the stations Nielsen ratings to nosedive and cost them their career. Read Scripts Cold Some news anchors are meticulous in their preparation for a broadcast, approving every script, making changes and rehearsing to make sure they pronounce every da sagst du was correctly and not get tongue-tied. Other anchors drink coffee all day and wing it. Those anchors are risking looking stupid on the air if they dont know how to say Shiite properly. Because many news producers who write the scripts are young and inexperienced, lazy anchors are putting their r eputation in the hands of a potential rookie. Assume Youre Not on the Air/Microphones Are Not Hot Many TV news bloopers are committed by news anchors who assume theyre not on the air and their microphones are turned off. That is a risky assumption to make. Production technicians make mistakes. Sometimes the equipment doesnt work properly. In either case, if a news anchor is telling a dirty joke to a colleague during a commercial break, he could accidentally be on the air when he thinks hes in the clear. A viewer who witnesses the joke-telling is going to blame the anchor for being a bonehead, regardless of whether a behind-the-scenes mishap was responsible for the error. Panic Every news anchor is going to be put into a high-pressure situation while sitting at the anchor desk. Perhaps its during an unscripted breaking news event. Something goes wrong, so the people in the control room ask the anchor to fill some time while they work out the problem. Adlibbing on TV comes eas y to some anchors, but its a struggle for others. But even in the highest-stress environment, an anchor has to maintain a sense of calm and control and not look confused, overwhelmed or fearful. Yawn There are days that any job is boring, including being on a live TV newscast. That doesnt give a news anchor permission to look bored or tired on the air. One of the keys to being a good anchor is having a high-energy level on the air. An anchor has to look interested in the information and appear eager to tell viewers about it. Getting caught yawning on the air ruins the atmosphere that the station is attempting to create. Get Angry or Curse Even at the network level, there are newscasts that implode for one reason or another. Maybe there was an egregious factual error in a script. Maybe none of the videos ran properly because of equipment failure. A news anchor can never show gemeindeland at these mistakes or be seen yelling or cursing at someone or something. While anchors sh ould appear human on the air, thats one emotion that shouldnt be allowed to erupt at any time for any reason. ansicht days, an on-air explosion of anger will be posted on YouTube or on social media within minutes. An anchor would find it nearly impossible to recover from it. Smile or Laugh at Inappropriate Times Anger is never good. Smiling or even laughing is sometimes okay, but not during serious news. For example, a news anchor could be reading a story about child abuse, while off camera, someone walks in the studio, trips, and knocks over a bunch of props. That might be funny, but not in the context of what the viewer at home sees. Viewers might see the anchor get the giggles while speaking about child abuse. If that happened, an anchor would be forced to apologize on the air and explain why he was laughing. Show Bias A news anchor reads a story about the citys mayor making some outlandish proposal. Unfortunately, the anchor rolls his eyes in disgust when reaching the en d of the story, not realizing that everyone at home saw what happened. Certainly, word would reach the mayors office about what happened. That would doom the relationship the anchor has with city hall and might even hurt the stations relationship as well. These days, watchdog groups and critics are always on the lookout for political bias in news, either real or imagined. An anchors gestures shouldnt become ammunition against the station. Endorse a Product Its never a good idea to risk your impartiality in endorsing a product. You trade your credibility to become a pitchman. It will be very difficult to regain the audiences trust. But there are instances when you can mention a product or business. For instance, after a story about a festival celebrating Volkswagen Beetle cars, you could say that you used to own one and wished you still had it. Youre not telling viewers to go buy a VW. Another example is if your news kollektiv is collecting money for The Salvation Army outside of a Walmart store, you can tell people to come on down to Walmart to help a great cause. These are the exceptions, so be careful. Show Disrespect for a Co-Anchor Members of some news teams are genuine friends off the air. Other news teams have to fake it because in real life the anchors, meteorologist and sports anchor cant stand each other. But every news team should show on-air camaraderie, no matter what the reality may be. Viewers will feel uncomfortable watching a stations newscast if they feel as though there are problems with the anchor team. An anchor taking an on-air dig at a colleague would be a disaster. Sure, its sometimes fun to see an anchor take a good-natured ribbing. But viewers can detect disrespectful behavior. Insult a Guest There are times when even a mild-mannered news anchor has to ask tough questions of a guest while live on the air. But that should never cross the line into insulting behavior, which might be acceptable on talk radio, but not on a trad itional TV newscast. A news anchor must craft questions carefully so that while probing for information it never seems as though the anchor is belittling the person who may be evasive or becoming angry. It takes practice, a cool head and a realization that a host should always be welcoming to even the most difficult interview subject.

Ways you can have a meaningful meeting with employees

Ways you can have a meaningful meeting with employeesWays you can have a meaningful meeting with employeesYou may have noticed that some employees can be resistant to meetings. Often they are seen as a time-consuming distraction from essential day-to-day tasks, and the perception is that much of what is discussed is either superfluous or could be addressed in a more efficient manner.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreYou should call a meeting if there is something significant you need to discuss, and need to be sure that everyone asked to attend needs to be there and will benefit from inclusion. These are other tips to help you succeed in organizing a meeting that is both useful and enjoyable for everyone attending.Set clear objectivesWhat are you trying to accomplish? Having a clear understanding of what you need to get out of the meeting will help you achieve those things quickly and will also allow you to better gauge if the meeting is going off track. It will also help you create an agenda for the meeting and let all attendees know ahead of time what they need to prepare.Find the perfect venueIf you have a meeting room at work, this will likely be fine for the average meeting. Sometimes though, a change of location for something significant or celebratory can be a good move. A quick search for event venues near me will no doubt produce a range of locations that will make for an excellent meeting space where attendees feel more engaged and enthused. For meetings that involve brainstorming, a regular meeting room could be a badeanstalt environment, so get out and go somewhere exciting to shake things up.Prepare yourselfMeetings happen for all sorts of reasons. You might simply need to throw ideas around regarding a new project. Or it could be a meeting to discuss sensitive matters in the office. You might also need to present a plan concerning the companys future and get everyones feedback. Regardless of the nature of the meeting, it is crucial for you to prepare. You need to have a presentation that people can follow easily and you could even use handouts for them to read, as well as a screen-based presentation. You need to research the topic thoroughly in case you are getting questions from the employees. You dont want to sound like you have no idea what youre talking about.Respect everyones opinionThe meeting needs to be productive no doubt. Make it a safe space for people to voice their views do not shut them down or be too critical of their ideas. If you disagree with what people say, be unemotional and provide constructive reasons. You need to take the time to consider all opinions and ideas seriously as alternative perspectives could be useful for the company.You want the meetings to be useful and productive, but you also do not want them to be too long, so that everyone starts getting drained. Leave room for creativity and pro vide all attendees with the minutes of the meeting.This article first appeared on Your Coffee Break.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Template for Resume - an in Depth Anaylsis on What Works and What Doesnt

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I Can Be Me at L3

I Can Be Me at L3 At L3 Technologies, they celebrate the talented people of the LGBTQ community, and especially their employees who are free to be themselves each and every day. Here are just some of the voices from their employees in Salt Lake City, Utah. ProudToBeL3L3 wants you to apply, and join their team of diverse people that make up their organization. Click here to see all available opportunities with L3 and dont forget to press Follow to stay up to date on new jobs, events, and more One of the biggest challenges in almost all industries today is achieving gender parity. Gender diversity provides huge benefits in the workplace. pWhile some industries have made significant advancements in gender diversity, some industries lag further behind... and the construction industry is well-known for being in the latter category. If someone says, construction workers, youll likely picture a group of men in yellow hard hats analyzing an archit ects plans or laying bricks on top of a scaffold. And men at work signs only help to reinforce this image.pThis stereotype is rooted in reality. When welches the last time you actually spotted a woman on a construction site? Or hired a female plumber or carpenter? Your answer is most likely never. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statisticsreports that only 3.4% of the total of 8.3 million construction employees are women.pBut the construction industry has a lot more to offer than steel-toed boots and hard hats, and it needs women to help advance the industry in this era of rapid change. Here are 5 reasons why women joining the workforce or looking to make a pivot should consider a career in construction.h21. Fuel Innovation/h2pNot only is diversity the socially and morally right thing to do, but it is also actually an excellent business strategy. pResearch presented in the Harvard Business Reviewshows that diverse teams develop more innovative ideas. This is further supported by a stud y conducted by Gallupon the performance of gender-diverse teams versus single-gender teams, which found that the difference in backgrounds and perspectives led to better business performance and problem-solving. h22. Capitalize on Demand/h2pThe construction industry is currently experiencing a labor shortage. The industry itself is booming and projected to be one of the fastest-growing industries, with total spending projected to exceed $1.45 trillion in 2023/a. However, most construction companies are unable to meet the rising demand. pAccording to the Associated General Contractors of America/a, more than 80% of contractors are experiencing difficulties filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce.pAnd demand isnt limited to individual contributor roles. Given the industry boom, there are a number of open stable and high-paying roles (any project managers out there?) waiting for the right candidateh23. Leadership Opportunities/h2pAccording t o the Bureau of Labor Statistics/a, women compose only 7.7% of the total 1 million managerial positions in construction.br/pBut given the highly collaborative nature of construction work, more women in leadership roles would help drive innovation and enhance productivity.Furthermore, as a woman in construction in a leadership position, youd have the unique opportunity to drive change for the industry and make it a more attractive option for other women.h24. High-Income Potential/h2pSalaries for many skilled positions in construction are on the rise, making a construction career a prime choice for women looking for a high-paying job,pThe 2018 Construction Craft Salary Surveyconducted by the National Center for Construction Education and Research revealed that salaries for many skilled craft areas are increasing. Project managers and project supervisors topped the list at $92,523 and $88,355, respectively. The next set of highest-paying jobs include those of combo welders ($71,067), i nstrumentation technicians ($70,080), pipe welders ($69,222), power line workers ($68,262) and industrial electricians ($67,269). Of the 32 categories of workers in the survey, 19 positions earned an average salary of $60,000 or higher.h25. Sense of accomplishment/h2p The construction industry can give employees a unique sense of achievement. Yes, the job is stressful and the work can be demanding, but nothing beats the feeling of being able to build something from the ground up. pHow many professionals in other industries can point at a school, a hospital, or a skyscraper and say I helped build that?pThe construction industry has a long way to go in combating gender bias and supporting women in the workforce, but given the current demand for workers, theres no better time to pick up a sledgehammer (figurative or literal) and smash the gender stereotypes plaguing the construction industry.

If your pilot has this accent, you will trust them more

If your pilot has this accent, you will trust them moreIf your pilot has this accent, you will trust them moreIf youre anything like me (which hopefully you are not) then flying is not a joyous thing so if there that can provide even the slightest amount of comfort is welcomed. And apparently, a lot of that comfort can come from how the pilot sounds.A new survey of 4,207 U.S. travelers conducted by Jetcost found that 54% of respondents are more or less confident in their pilot based on his or her accent, according to The LA Times.So which accent helps to instill more confidence? Sorry East Coasters but pilots to the West make people feel much better.Upper Midwestern 63%Southern Californian 58%Great Lakes 51%British 47%Eastern New England 39%And which accents have people not feeling very good? Its not looking good for Texans and New Yorkers.Texan 65%New York 59%General American 54%Central Canadian 45%Southwestern U.S. 37%For an anxious flier, this is interesting to note but really the only thing that brings me comfort on a flight is a mild sedative and a lot of alcohol but it would also be nice to be comforted by the pilots voice.Interestingly we tend to trust people who have foreign accents less unless they speak with confidence. Take note New York and Texas pilots.

20 Ways to Make Yourself Irreplaceable at Work - The Muse

20 Ways to Make Yourself Irreplaceable at Work - The Muse20 Ways to Make Yourself Irreplaceable at WorkDo you usually wait for your boss to drop a project off at your desk, or do you take the initiative to start things on your own? If you answered Yes to the latter, were going to define you as a good worker.Good workers will never go out of style, no matter what industry youre in. So, its no secret that you should do your best to make yourself indispensable at work. Not only will it help you land your next promotion, but it will also help you avoid any layoffs. Check out this infographic to see 20 ways that you can make yourself an irreplaceable (and beloved) employee.Infographic courtesy of Catherines Career Corner. Photo of gold medal courtesy of Shutterstock.

College Students Create A Killer Resume

College Students Create A Killer ResumeCollege Students Create A Killer ResumeCollege Students Create a Killer Resume Over Winter BreakCongratulations on finishing the Fall 2014 semester Everyone here at The Resume Place remembers the feelings of exhaustion and triumph that accompany the end of a semester in college. We hope you can take some time to sleep, consume real food, and decompress with friends and family you deserve it.When you come out of the post-semester fog, you might wonder how to spend your days that are now suddenly, if temporarily, free of the classes, meetings, and looming deadlines that once filled your schedule. You might also start to think about what youd like to accomplish next semester and over the summer. With the New Year upon us, goal setting is certainly in the air. When it comes to your professional goals, The Resume Place has your back.Maybe you want to apply for a study abroad program, land a summer internship, or get into grad school. As you probably know, youll need a killer resume, one that presents you in the most competitive light possible so that you stand out to hiring officials and selection committees.What better time to work on your resume than over winter break? You have a more flexible schedule, your classes from the previous semester are still fresh in your mind, and youre preparing yourself for the semester ahead. Dedicate some of your winter break time to crafting a killer resume.If youre not sure what to include in your resume because youve never had a real job, dont worry. As a student, your academic experience can count as professional work experience. Your presentations, papers, and projects can demonstrate your knowledge, strengths, and abilities (or KSAs, as they say in the federal government).Here are a few action steps you can take over break to begin writing a resume that presents your academic experience as professional work experience.Reflect on the semester that just ended. Freewrite for 20 minutes abou t the major papers and projects you worked on in each of your classes. Which ones stand out to you? Which ones required the most energy? Which ones were the most challenging? Which ones are the most relevant to your professional goals? Which ones did you enjoy doing and why?Read and glean from your freewrite. On a separate sheet of paper, create list of the most relevant, challenging, and significant papers/projects/presentations that came up in your freewrite.Zoom in. For each project in your list, answer the following questionsWhat was the title of your project/paper/presentation?What was the mission, objective, or purpose of the project?What was your role in the project? Were you a researcher? Writer? Presenter? Designer?With whom did you communicate to work on this project? Students? Organizations? Campus resources? People in the community?What major challenges or problems arose during this project?What actions did you take to overcome or work around these challenges?What were t he results of this project? Did you create a report? Was your presentation received well and/or recognized in some way? Did you provide recommendations that are now being considered?Edit your writing about each of your projects to paragraphs of about 5-7 sentences.Insert your paragraphs in your Education section of your resume. You might consider using a subheading called Major Papers and Projects.This exercise forces you to find specific examples of the KSAs that you can bring to a job, even if you think that you didnt make any huge accomplishments last semester. You accomplished more than you think you did. But you need to take the time to reflect on your work. tischset aside 1-2 hours over break to do some serious reflection and resume writing. Youll feel more confident and organized going into the Spring 2015 semester.Want to learn more about how to craft a strong student resume, especially for opportunities in the federal government? Check out Kathryn Troutmans bookStudents Fed eral Career Guide.