Cannabis Journalist of the Year
Javier Hasse, a prominent figure in the cannabis industry, was recently recognized as Cannabis Journalist of the Year at The Emjays International Cannabis Awards 2024 in Las Vegas. This prestigious award acknowledges his significant contributions to the cannabis industry and culture through his extensive reporting and insightful writing.
Hasse, who currently serves as head of content for Benzinga Cannabis and CEO of Spanish-language news site El Planteo, has authored over 5,000 articles published in major outlets like Benzinga, CNN, CNBC, Rolling Stone, and Forbes. His work consistently highlights the growing acceptance and importance of cannabis throughout the continent.
"Javier's writing about all aspects of cannabis consistently underscores the importance and growing acceptance of marijuana throughout the continent," said Maureen Meehan, one of Hasse's colleagues at Benzinga Cannabis. "Both culturally and politically, the positive evolution of cannabis over these recent years is due in part to Javier's insightful journalistic work."
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Hasse's expertise extends beyond writing, as he recently joined Josh Kesselman, CEO of RAW Rolling Papers, in a presentation at MJBizCon titled "Embracing Your Brand's Unique Magic." During this session, they discussed innovative branding strategies for the cannabis ancillary market, with Hasse sharing his valuable insights on shaping media narratives and building iconic and authentic brands.
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