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Is Bluesky the Next Big Social Channel for Cannabis Brands?

March 20, 2025 • Jake Litke • Season 5 • Episode 4

As cannabis marketers, we’ve seen it all—shadowbans, ad rejections, and disappearing accounts. But what if there was a platform where cannabis brands could engage with their audience without constant fear of getting shut down?

Bluesky social media is making waves as a decentralized social network with a fresh approach to content moderation and community-building. But is it this new social media platform cannabis-friendly? And more importantly, is your audience there?

Join us for a Cannabis BlueSky social media workshop led by Amy Donohue, and discover how your cannabis brand, dispensary, and ancillary businesses can build authentic communities and drive engagement.

What You’ll Learn:
• What is Bluesky? A breakdown of how it works, who’s behind it, and why it’s gaining traction.

• Is Bluesky Cannabis-Friendly? What’s allowed, what’s risky, and how it compares to other platforms.

• Why Add Another Social Network? The benefits of diversifying your cannabis social media strategy.

• Is Your Target Audience on Bluesky? How to determine if it’s worth your time and effort.

• Finding Your Community How to locate and engage with cannabis-friendly conversations.

• How to Show Up on Bluesky Best practices for posting, engaging, and growing your presence without burning out.

• Social vs. Sales Why interaction—not just posting—is the key to success on any platform.

• Navigating Bluesky’s Feeds How to follow the right topics, conversations, and influencers in cannabis and beyond.

Who Should Attend?
• Cannabis brand marketers looking for alternative platforms

• Dispensary owners & operators

• Ancillary businesses (tech, media, accessories)

• Content creators & influencers navigating social media restrictions

• Anyone tired of Instagram shutdowns and Facebook ad bans

Don’t wait until your social accounts disappear—future-proof your cannabis marketing today! Join us as Amy Donohue, CEO of AKA Social Media Solutions and a leading cannabis social media expert, breaks down how to navigate Bluesky social media for your cannabis business.

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