Connect with us

CBD News

Hexo is Being Accused of Targeting Teens with Advertisements as Cannabis Investors Not Fazed

Published

on

Hexo is Being Accused of Targeting Teens with Advertisements as Cannabis Investors Not Fazed

Hexo is Being Accused of Targeting Teens with Advertisements as Cannabis Investors Not Fazed

In a recent post, The Friendly Bear made the case as to why Quebec-based cannabis brand, Hexo will be the next to make the list of other poorly operated cannabis firms (i.e. CannTrust and Curaleaf). However, other news outlets have concluded that the accusations made have not at all fazed any of the firm’s investors.

According to The Friendly Bear, Hexo has been using Snapchat, as a platform to run “aggressive product promotions,” which was a deemed a potential risk due to existing Health Canada regulations related to paid advertising.

The main problem stems from the fact that Snapchat’s main users are teenagers. Not to mention, the social media’s lack of age verification system in place. That said, Health Canada, the governmental department responsible for national public health, supposedly has been stern with its regulations regarding the exposure of cannabis use towards youths, possibly putting Hexo in a sticky situation.

Furthermore, it was highlighted that:

“The HEXO ads that we observed on Snapchat also appear to be clearly intended to connote a positive emotion and glamorous image which is yet another potential regulatory violation.”

According to news outlet, Muggle Head, investors do not seem to be disturbed by the aforementioned arguments, as the firm witnesses a steady increase in its stock. It has been reasoned that advertising rules wouldn’t constitute harsh consequences compared to CannTrust’s illegal marijuana growing activities and Curaleaf’s failure to report on the processes involving disposal of aged cannabis.

Bloomberg News appears to have reached out to Hexo regarding this matter, to which the firm has simply responded:

“Hexo is scrupulous in adhering to rules and regulations surrounding cannabis promotion, both federally and provincially.”

As for Health Canada, they have since been made aware of this situation and will be looking into said matters.

Ella D. Hughes’ input strengthens the legal presence at TOC with her litigator nature and fondness with fitness and adamant cooking skills. During her undergraduate study, she dove deep into diverse fields of psychology, theater, evolutionary biology, psychopharmacology, and romance languages. After being admitted to the bar, TOC is leaning on Ella to help cover the rapidly evolving cannabis and hemp industries for legal insights and regulatory law feedback.

Continue Reading

Ultimate CBD Guide


Disclaimer

ultimate-cbd-products-company-guidepopular-cbd-health-benefits best-cannabidiol-guide-resources hemp guide

TimesofCBD is the most active daily CBD news publication featuring the latest cannabis industry stories and marijuana market trends. As the leader in CBD-centric content curation, we invite all readers to come for the headlines and stay for the insights. Quality is the top priority when presenting user guides, analyzing product reviews and reporting fact-checked news announcements. All information is for educational and informational purposes only. Disclaimer.

Got news? Email contact@timesofcbd.com

Copyright © 2020 TimesofCBD.com | Latest CBD News, Cannabis Guides and Marijuana Trends
Note: Always seek real additional medical advice and consultation with a professional healthcare practitioner before considering any CBD. No statements found on this website have underwent Food and Drug Administration evaluation. The efficacy of any products or claims made have never been approved by the FDA either. No products shall ever be intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease or prevent any ailment.