Who are Cannabis PR Sprints for?
Premium cannabis consumer product brands only — DTC or retail. This includes edibles, beverages, vapes, flower, topicals, and cannabis CPG and home goods. Your brand must have a compelling product story, be able to send journalist samples within 24 business hours, and an affiliate link program where applicable. Category availability is limited and confirmed before you're accepted.
What does Hall of Flowers PR representation include?
Our Hall of Flowers Sprint package includes on-site PR representation at the event, plus pre- and post-conference media outreach to maximize your coverage window. Hall of Flowers is one of the most media-attended cannabis trade events in the country — being there with professional PR representation is a different experience than attending without it. Contact us to confirm current season dates and availability.
Does state legality affect what media we can reach?
It's a factor we account for in pitch strategy. The cannabis media landscape has matured significantly and mainstream outlets cover the category regularly. We build your outreach around what's right for your brand, your market, and your product — and we've been navigating this space long enough to know where the real opportunities are.
How does PR work for a regulated cannabis brand?
Earned media is one of the most powerful tools available to cannabis brands precisely because advertising channels are restricted. Third-party editorial coverage builds credibility with consumers, retail buyers, and investors in ways paid placement can't. We understand the regulatory constraints and build pitches that work within them — compliantly and effectively.
What do you mean by category exclusivity?
You tell us your three top competitors and we guarantee exclusivity against them for the Sprint season. One cannabis brand per category runs at a time. Your competitors can't buy into the same Sprint window you're in.
Is this a long-term contract?
No. PR Sprints are short-term, limited-engagement programs. If you want a more robust program that includes thought leadership, feature pitching, awards, and campaign development, contact us to discuss your specific business goals.
Will I be sending product samples?
Yes. Journalists expect samples. We send a PR package to opt-in journalists and influencers, where applicable and within applicable local and federal laws. Where applicable, you'll need to be able to fulfill individual sample requests within 24 business hours. Cannabis editors want to experience your product before they write about it — that's how the best coverage happens.
Who is Avaans Media?
We're a boutique PR firm founded in 2008 with a team of executive-level PR professionals — no junior handoffs, ever. We've worked in the cannabis space since its early days and created the PR Sprint program exclusively for consumer products to deliver high-impact, short-term earned media during key buying seasons. Inc. Power Partner 2023, 2024, and 2025. Meet the team.