Christopher Smith, Partner
ces@bgpadvisors.com
Christopher Smith has 20 years of Marketing and PR Strategy experience in disruptive industries from technology in Silicon Valley, to sustainability in Portland, to renewable energy and water recycling in Southern California, and now the cannabis industry. He began his career working with Light and Space artist Eric Orr before joining a boutique San Francisco advertising agency as a junior copywriter. Within 6 months, he was a national ADDY Award® finalist, eventually leading to work with Nike, Microsoft, GE Financial, Hewlett Packard, Birkenstock, Oakley, and FAO Schwarz among dozens of others.
Moving to the client side, he has helped build communications strategies and marketing platforms for companies involved in tax credit finance, real estate, renewable energy, products for the elderly and disabled, and technology, before entering the cannabis industry as marketing director. He’s gained national coverage and page 1 results for clients and has been quoted as an expert in 2 industries. Christopher earned his BA at Wesleyan University, and completed the Lionheart Leadership Training program.
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The American Cannabis Report with Christopher Smith on PCM-TV
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Sample Interview: Bryan Buckley, Founder, Helmand Valley Growers Company
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Sample Interview: Chris Eggers, Founder, CC Security Solutions
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CANNABIS INDUSTRY EXPERT:
INDUSTRY NEWS CORRESPONDENT:
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California Correspondent, Weed Talk News, on Pro Cannabis Media
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Sample Articles:
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"The 10 Most Interesting Females in Cannabis" - Weed Reader
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"Why The Time Is Right For The Women Of Cannabis Conference" - Green Entrepreneur
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"9 Cutting Edge Marijuana Marketing Tactics that Work" - Green Entrepreneur
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"Cannabis Companies Generously Support Their Communities But Don't Get to Deduct It From Their Taxes" - Green Entrepreneur
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