Although marijuana is being legalized and accepted at the state level, strict advertising and marketing restrictions are just as prehistoric as the “Refer Maddness,” movie.
Many social networks, like Facebook and Instagram are very conservative when it comes to marijuana advertising. In addition, other advertising platforms like Google are very hesitate to be the first to accept marijuana advertising.
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Many marijuana related companies, even those that don’t “touch the plant” have been removed from Facebook and Instagram. Accounts have been restored, only to be removed again. Facebook, Instagram and Google seem to want the ad revenue but don’t won’t negative publicity and the federal government breathing down their backs for aiding and abetting the marketing and distribution of an illegal substance.
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