Since NisonCo’s founding in 2013, we’ve had the honor of working with incredible people — like the writers, editors, journalists, and reporters who turn our clients’ stories into reality with high-quality, targeted press coverage.
In this blog, we recognize more than 50 reporters in the cannabis industry that you need to follow on LinkedIn and other cannabis-friendly platforms if you want to stay up to date with the latest in the sector. Read on for the list, and send an email to johanna@nisonco.com if there’s anyone we missed!
Hemp & Cannabis Journalists to Follow in 2025
A.J. Herrington
A.J. is a writer covering cannabis business, culture, and breaking news. He has contributed to publications like Forbes and High Times. You can connect with A.J. Herrington on LinkedIn and X.
Adam Jackson
Adam covers the cannabis industry for the Green Market Report. He has also written about business and policy for several Missouri publications and Bloomberg Business News. You can connect with Adam Jackson on LinkedIn.
Addison Herron-Wheeler
Addison is a writer who covers cannabis and culture. She is currently the editor of Denver-based OUT FRONT Magazine. You can connect with Addison Herron-Wheeler on LinkedIn and X.
Adryan Corcione
Adryan is a writer and journalist who has covered cannabis and other substances. Their work has appeared in publications like Teen Vogue, VICE, Esquire, High Times, Rolling Stone, Leafly, Allure, and more. You can connect with Adryan Corcione on LinkedIn.
Alex Halperin
Alex is the editor and publisher of WeedWeek, a B2B publication covering the cannabis industry. His work has also appeared in publications like Fast Company, Slate, HuffPost, Pando, and the Guardian. You can follow Alex Halperin’s work on LinkedIn.
Alicia Wallace
Alicia is a business writer who focuses on the many facets of the economy and economic policy. She is currently a senior writer for CNN Business. You can keep up with Alicia Wallace on LinkedIn and X.
Andrew Ward
Andrew is a journalist, author, and copywriter. His work has appeared in publications like High Times, Business Insider, and Benzinga. He has authored multiple books on cannabis. You can follow Andrew Ward on LinkedIn and X.
Andy Kovtun
Andy is the content marketing director of Highly Capitalized. You can connect with Andy Kovtun on LinkedIn.
Anita Krepp
Anita is the editor-in-chief of Breeza, a podcaster at the Cannabis Hoje Pod, and a columnist at Poder360 who collaborated with media worldwide. She is also the founder of Cannabis Hoje, a newsletter that discusses medical, social, and industrial cannabis. You can keep up with Anita Krepp’s work on LinkedIn.
Anna Kole
Anna is a content editing and distribution manager at Highly Capitalized. You can keep up with Anna Kole on LinkedIn.
Ashley Southall
Ashley is a city cannabis correspondent at the New York Times. She writes about the NY cannabis industry, social justice issues, and law enforcement. You can keep up with Ashley Southall’s work on LinkedIn and X.
Ben Munson
Ben is an editor at Cannabis Equipment News. You can connect with Ben Munson on X.
Chris Casacchia
Chris is an editor, writer, and media consultant serving the cannabis, technology, and business sectors. He currently writes for MJBiz. You can connect with Chris Casacchia on LinkedIn or X.
Chris Roberts
Chris is a journalist covering cannabis and policy. He has contributed to publications like The Guardian, VICE, the Daily Beast, and the Observer. He is currently a reporter for MJBiz. You can connect with Chris Roberts on LinkedIn and X.
Dario Sabaghi
Dario is a journalist covering cannabis and international news. He contributes to Law.com, Forbes, and many other publications. You can connect with Dario Sabaghi on LinkedIn.
David Mantey
David is the Editorial Director of Digital Media at Industrial Media, LLC. You can connect with David Mantey on LinkedIn.
Debra Borchardt
Debra is the co-founder and executive editor of Green Market Report; a co-founder of Industry Power Women, a networking group for women executives in cannabis; and a board member of AxisWire. You can connect with Debra Borchardt on LinkedIn.
Dustin Hoxworth
Dustin is the founder and editor-at-large of Fat Nugs Magazine, a leading cannabis industry publication. You can connect with Dustin Hoxworth on LinkedIn.
Elana Frankel
Elana is a multi-disciplinary creative, and longtime member of the cannabis industry. She is the author of “Women and Weed” and regularly publishes shorter works about cannabis. You can connect with Elana Frankel on LinkedIn.
Elisabeth Garber-Paul
Elisabeth is the Culture Editor at Rolling Stone, and her work has been featured in countless publications. You can connect with Elisabeth Garber-Paul on LinkedIn and X.
Eric Casey
Eric is the managing editor of the Worcester Business Journal. He founded Burn After Reading, an online cannabis publication, and has written extensively about cannabis throughout his career as a writer and editor. You can connect with Eric Casey on LinkedIn.
Felisa Rogers
Felisa is a writer and editor with extensive experience covering the cannabis space. She has 25 years of experience writing and editing and has been featured in countless publications. You can connect with Felisa Rogers on LinkedIn.
Garrett Rudolph
Garrett is the editor-in-chief of Marijuana Venture. He has been active in print media for decades and is a thought leader in the cannabis and psychedelic industries. You can connect with Garrett Rudolph on LinkedIn and X.
Hannah (Izer) Vysoky
Hannah is a cannabis-industry writer & marketer whose work has appeared in Thrillist, Leafly, Different Leaf, and more. She covers content from product reviews, frequently asked questions, and cultural insights. You can connect with Hannah Vysoky on LinkedIn.
Iris Dorbian
Iris is a journalist and author covering the cannabis space and beyond. She has written for PEI Group, Forbes, and many other outlets. You can connect with Iris Dorbian on LinkedIn.
Jackie Bryant
Jackie is a journalist, editor, and business development and content strategist. She has written extensively about the cannabis industry for her newsletter, Cannabitch, and she has been published in outlets like Forbes, The Huffington Post, and High Times. You can connect with Jackie Bryant on LinkedIn and X.
Javier Hasse
Javier is the CEO of El Planteo, the strategic advisor of Benzinga cannabis, and an author of cannabis books. His work has appeared in publications like Forbes and Playboy. You can connect with Javier Hasse on LinkedIn.
Jay Rosenthal
Jay is a lead producer at Dutchie and Co-Founder and managing director of Cultivated Media. He is also the co-host of The Peak and Pod of Flowers and has written extensively on the cannabis and psychedelic industries. You can keep up with Jay Rosenthal on LinkedIn.
Jeremy Berke
Jeremy is a reporter and the founder of Cultivated Media. He launched and led the cannabis beat at Business Insider and has written countless pieces on the growing cannabis industry. You can connect with Jeremy Berke on LinkedIn.
Jimi Devine
Jimi is a cannabis journalist and event producer. He has written extensively on the California cannabis scene for many years. You can connect with Jimi Devine on LinkedIn.
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Joey Brabo
Joey is the co-owner and head editor of Respect My Region, a publication dedicated to the music and culture space. Respect My Region has worked extensively with top cannabis companies. You can connect with Joey Brabo on LinkedIn.
John Schroyer
John is a senior reporter at the Green Market Report. He has a background in political journalism and the Colorado political landscape and has covered the cannabis business for a decade. You can connect with John Schroyer on LinkedIn.
Jorge Hermida
Jorge is the program director at WMR.FM and Cannabis Radio. He has over 25 years of experience in broadcast media and has worked extensively in cannabis media. You can connect with Jorge Hermida on LinkedIn.
Kate Lavin
Kate is a reporter, writer, and editor. With over 20 years of experience, she is a senior editor at Emerald and has worked with MJBiz. You can connect with Kate Lavin on LinkedIn.
Krystina Skibo
Krystina is a managing editor at EPG Media and is involved with the Cannabis Regulators Association. You can catch up with Krystina Skibo on LinkedIn.
Kyle Jaeger
Kyle is the managing editor at Marijuana Moment. He has contributed to publications like ATTN and High Times and has extensive experience in cannabis journalism. You can connect with Kyle Jaeger on LinkedIn.
Macey Wolfer
Macey is a journalist and content writer covering the cannabis industry and a host of other industries. She has produced content for publications like Wikileaf, Cannabis & Tech Today, Betches, AZBigMedia, and Medical Marijuana 411. You can connect with Macey Wolfer on LinkedIn.
Margaret Jackson
Margaret is a writer and editor who has covered breaking news in multiple industries, including cannabis. Her work has appeared in publications like MJ Biz Daily and Benzinga. You can follow Margaret Jackson’s work on LinkedIn.
Mark Collins
Mark is the President of Highly Capitalized, a media platform focused on the cannabis and psychedelic industries. You can connect with Mark Collins on LinkedIn.
Matthew Lamers
Matthew is a business journalist who has written for countless publications, from B2B to B2C and everything in between. You can connect with Matthew Lamers on LinkedIn.
Matt Stangel
Matt is a cannabis-industry writer. He has produced content for Leafly, Willamette Week, and more. You can keep up with Matt Stangel on LinkedIn.
Maureen Meehan
Maureen is the cannabis editor for Benzinga. She has years of experience writing and editing in the cannabis industry and beyond. You can connect with Maureen Meehan on X.
Mehka King
Mehka is a writer and editor in the cannabis and culture spaces. He has written for countless publications and is the host of CashColorCannabis Podcast. You can connect with Mehka King on LinkedIn.
Mitch Pfeifer
Mitch is a cannabis marketer and the founder of Respect My Region. He’s been active in the cannabis industry since 2016 and, in that time, has filled countless roles and worked with some of the industry’s most prestigious brands. You can connect with Mitch Pfeifer on LinkedIn.
Mona Zhang
Mona is a cannabis policy reporter at POLITICO. She has written and edited content for several publications in the cannabis industry and beyond. You can keep up with Mona Zhang’s work on LinkedIn.
Natalie Fertig
Natalie is a federal cannabis policy reporter at POLITICO. She covers the cannabis industry with a focus on evolving policy. You can connect with Natalie Fertig on LinkedIn.
Patrick Wagner
Patrick is a senior editor at Marijuana Venture Magazine and has been active in the industry for over a decade. You can connect with Patrick Wagner on LinkedIn.
Patrick Williams
Patrick is an award-winning journalist. He has covered the cannabis industry extensively and focuses on Ohio-area news. You can follow Patrick Williams on LinkedIn.
Paul Demko
Paul is a reporter at POLITICO with decades of experience as a writer and reporter. You can connect with Paul Demko on LinkedIn.
Rachelle Gordon
Rachelle is a cannabis & psychedelics writer & editor. She is currently the editor of Green State and has contributed to countless cannabis publications during her journalism career. You can connect with Rachelle Gordon on LinkedIn.
Seher Dareen
Seher is a writer and journalist. She currently contributes to Reuters. You can keep up with Seher Dareen’s work on LinkedIn.
Theresa Bennett
Theresa is an editor who works in cannabis media and beyond. She has contributed to Hemp Grower Magazine and Cannabis Business Times Magazine and now focuses on Ohio-area news. You can connect with Theresa Bennett on LinkedIn.
Thomas Mitchell
Thomas is a news editor at Denver Westword, where he covers cannabis news and culture. You can connect with Thomas Mitchell on LinkedIn.
Tiffany Kary
Tiffany is a journalist and writer. She has contributed content on the cannabis industry and more to publications like Bloomberg News. You can keep up with Tiffany Kary’s work on LinkedIn.
Tom Angell
Tom is the publisher and editor of Marijuana Moment. He has a background in advocacy and has covered cannabis policy for years. You can connect with Tom Angell on LinkedIn.
Veronica Castillo
Veronica is a writer and communications professional. She has been published in countless publications and is currently the communications manager and a member of the board of directors for the Minority Cannabis Business Association. You can connect with Veronica Castillo on LinkedIn.
Warren Bobrow
Warren Bobrow is a cannabis author and entrepreneur. He has been active in the industry for decades and has published several books on cannabis. You can connect with Warren Bobrow on LinkedIn.
Will Yakowicz
Will is a writer and journalist. He has contributed to several publications and is currently a senior writer at Forbes. You can follow Will Yakowicz on LinkedIn.
Zack Huffman
Zack is a cannabis reporter who has contributed to countless cannabis publications during his career. You can connect with Zack Huffman on LinkedIn.
A Cannabis PR Firm Can Help You Connect With Cannabis Media
If you want to get your cannabrand in front of these incredible media professionals — and in front of their audiences — the best way to do so is with PR services. Working with a cannabis media marketing company like NisonCo can make all the difference.
With over a decade of experience in the industry and an unmatched network of active media relationships, NisonCo is your partner for making an impact in your sector. Contact us today to learn more about how our full suite of services can help your business excel in 2025 and beyond.
