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Real CA Cannabis Campaign

Swell Inc. PROJECT
Real CA Cannabis Campaign by Swell Inc.

credits

Title
  • Real CA Cannabis Campaign
Entrant
  • Swell Inc.

About This Project

Summary

As a growing number of people embrace cannabis, the California Department of Cannabis Control wanted to make sure folks knew how to find licensed dispensaries selling regulated products—compared with unregulated products that may be laced with harmful contaminants. In partnership with Fiona Hutton & Associates, we created the Real CA Cannabis campaign to educate consumers on the dangers of unregulated cannabis and make it easier than ever to find licensed retailers statewide.

Goals & Objectives

We needed to create a compelling and wide reaching campaign that equipped cannabis consumers with the knowledge, tools, and impetus to shop exclusively at licensed retailers.

Results & Impact

With a nostalgic and culturally-relevant brand, a search tool, in-store QR codes, influencer marketing, and a traditional and digital paid media plan, we were able to garner 125+ million impressions, 100K+ clicks, and 70K+ searches within the first 3 months of the campaign.

the team

Sara St. Hilaire
  • Managing Director
  • Swell Inc.
Ta'Kijah Bryant
  • Manager, Strategy & Accounts
  • Swell Inc.
Greg Hubacek
  • Senior Creative Director
  • Swell Inc.
Andres Cruz
  • Director of Technology
  • Swell Inc.
Christian Gilbert
  • Design Director
  • Swell Inc.
Selena Baugh
  • Senior Content Producer
  • Swell Inc.
Tommaso Boggia
  • Senior Developer
  • Swell Inc.
Jess Gregg
  • Senior Ads Manager
  • Swell Inc.
Kendall Klingler
  • Partner
  • Fiona Hutton & Associates
Ian Anderson
  • VP
  • Fiona Hutton & Associates
Michael Schwartz
  • Director, Creative & Digital
  • Fiona Hutton & Associates
David Hourin
  • Account Executive
  • Fiona Hutton & Associates
Frank McMullin
  • Account Executive
  • Fiona Hutton & Associates
Nick Janes
  • President
  • J Comm
Kris Pickel
  • Director of Content Development & Media Engagement
  • J Comm
Mike Lowry
  • Director of Cinematography
  • J Comm
Adam Zuehlke
  • Cinematographer
  • J Comm
Phillip Holmes
  • CEO & Founder
  • Swell Inc.