BONSALL, CA--(NewMediaWire - Apr 19, 2017) - Marijuana Company
of America ("MCOA" or "the Company") (OTC PINK: MCOA),
an innovative cannabis and marketing company, has established a
Strategic Advisory Board, with the appointment of Noble DraKoln as
Chairman, and the appointment of Andy Carter and David Hill as
Advisors.
The Company has engaged experienced professionals with expertise
in various industries to provide support for executing MCOA's
strategies in the legal hemp and cannabis sector. These strategic
advisors will help MCOA build a diverse portfolio of potential
acquisitions that will benefit current and future shareholders. The
Strategic Advisory Board will advise the Company on a broad range
of subjects pertaining to: cannabis regulations, cultivation,
processing, manufacturing, product development, real estate
acquisition, marketing, brand development and management,
distribution and logistics, compliance and other critical areas
that will contribute to the success of the Company.
Mr. Donald Steinberg, MCOA President and CEO, commented, "We are
excited about the formation of our Strategic Advisory Board, which
will greatly expand the expertise of our Company as we continue to
build our corporate structure. Each one of these advisors brings
valuable knowledge in structuring and executing all of the current
deals in the pipeline that will translate into tangible value for
MCOA."
Noble A. DraKoln is the author of seven books on securities
trading. Two of them, "Winning the Trading Game" and "Trade Like a
Pro," were published by Wiley and Sons. After twenty years of being
a securities broker, money manager, and teaching investing in
commodities, options and futures, his experience in securities has
enabled Mr. DraKoln to apply his expertise to business development
and executive consulting. He has leveraged his experiences and
relationships to enhance the value and efficiency of many
companies, as well as leverage his own personal angel level
investments. His books have been translated into multiple
languages, he has been a financial keynote speaker around the world
as well as contributing writer to dozens of financial magazines,
including Forbes and as a radio and TV financial
commentator.
Andy Dane Carter has been investing in real estate for many
years and is a licensed real estate broker in California. As a real
estate investor and licensed professional, he has bought, sold,
invested, developed, flipped, held, and redeveloped over half a
billion dollars in real estate. His real estate expertise has been
consistently sought after by those in the rapidly expanding
cannabis industry. Mr. Carter's understanding of the real estate
legislation in California pertaining to cultivation, developing,
and processing have become invaluable since Proposition 64 was
passed. He has been consistently sought after for his knowledge and
connections by those entering the space. His extensive real estate
experience will give MCOA an advantage in conducting due diligence
and structuring all aspects of current and future real estate
acquisitions.
David Hill is the Co-Founder and President of Hill & DraKoln
Media & Brand Management ("H&D"). For sixteen years he has
lead successful brand and marketing campaigns for several national
and international companies in different industries. He has
strategically positioned new brands as well as revamped old brands.
Over the years, Mr. Hill has cultivated extensive strategic
relationships with OUTFRONT Media, formerly CBS outdoor,
LiveNation, PR Newswire, and many other direct to consumer
marketing outlets. Hill & DraKoln maintains three targeted
magazine properties in-house to stay relevant with today's youth,
and is sought after by corporations that see the value of expert
building and narrative management by using magazines, books, and
specialty publications to tell their story. To this end, H&D
publishes and maintains book and magazine properties for several
for-profit and non-profit entities. Having strong branding,
marketing and media support will enable MCOA to build its brand and
share its story with a broad consumer base.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
This release contains forward-looking statements that are based
upon current expectations or beliefs, as well as a number of
assumptions about future events. Although we believe that the
expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements and the
assumptions upon which they are based are reasonable, we can give
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uncertainties, including but not limited to: adverse economic
conditions, competition, adverse federal, state and local
government regulation, international governmental regulation,
inadequate capital, inability to carry out research, development
and commercialization plans, loss or retirement of key executives
and other specific risks. To the extent that statements in this
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materially from the statements made.
For more information, please visit the Company's websites
at:
MarijuanaCompanyofAmerica.com
hempSMART.com
agoracom.com/ir/MarijuanaCompanyofAmerica