The Essentials: A Cannabis 101 Series
Sponsorship Guide

The Essentials: A Cannabis 101 Series is a groundbreaking educational streaming series that demystifies cannabis, hemp, functional mushrooms, and plant-based wellness.

Hosted by cannabis advocate Adelia Fakri and produced by 420MEDIA and IndiVisual’s Producer/Director Leni Herschman (Food Network, Netflix, Apple TV+), this is real television — created to educate, empower, and entertain viewers and elevate brands.

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The Essentials:
A Cannabis 101 Series

Hosted by Adelia Fakri Produced by 420MEDIA and IndiVisual Streaming exclusively on dimensionzTV

Why & Where It Streams

Compliant plant-based brands are being shadowbanned, censored, or ignored. The Essentials will change that through storytelling, education, and real media placement across platforms that matter. Mainstream visibility with purpose, on mainstream platforms:

  • Smart TVs & Mobile Apps

  • ROKU, Fire TV, Apple TV

  • YouTube (teasers, behind-the-scenes)

  • Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X)

  • National PR & Earned Regional Media

Our Team

Produced and Directed by Leni Herschman – A pioneer in broadcast television who helped launch The Food Network and has worked with Netflix, Apple TV+, and HBO. Leni brings award-winning narrative expertise along with decades of experience in entertaining and education-focused storytelling.
  Produced by 420MEDIA – Led by Kerri Accardi, 420MEDIA has spent 10 years documenting the cannabis movement — producing commercial campaigns that aired on CNN, Bravo, and History Channel, and developing content with athletes, advocates, doctors, and entrepreneurs.

  • The Essentials is a professional production with real reach and experienced hands behind the lens.

Reach & Demographics

People are looking for natural, effective alternatives—they deserve entertainment and education that empowers smarter decisions. It’s time to remove the stigma surrounding plant based medicine, brands, and culture. The Essentials will engage with... - Patients, seniors, moms, veterans, caregivers - Curious consumers and health-conscious viewers - Buyers, retailers, and store owners - Students, educators, and job seekers - Healthcare professionals and media

Awareness & Credibility

Roku, Apple TV, Smart TVs, Mobile+ Web

PR & Media Campaigns

Custom QR Codes

SEO-Optimized Hosting

Episode Breakdown

The Essentials aims to educate, empower, and demystify plant-based wellness for viewers by offering a comprehensive, accessible look at cannabis and alternative therapies. From cultivation and consumption to legal access and personal healing stories, each episode builds a deeper understanding of how these products work, who they help, and why credible education matters. The Essentials: A Cannabis 101 Series is designed to break stigma, promote safe and informed use to open doors to a more inclusive and knowledgeable wellness community.

Episode 1

Flower 

Cultivation, terpenes, and legacy genetics

Episode 2

Concentrates  

RSO, rosin, extracts, and methods

Episode 3

Edibles, Beverages & Consumption Methods

 Dosing, formats, and experience

Episode 4

The ECS & Cannabinoids

THC, CBD, CBG, and how they interact with the body

Episode 5

CBD, THCA & Hemp

Legal access and effectiveness in 50 states

Episode 6

Functional Mushrooms & Alternative Wellness 

Adaptogens, stacks, and emerging therapies

Episode 7

Moms, Seniors, Veterans & Patients

Real people, real healing, real education

Episode 8

Myths, Safety, Access & Equity

Addressing misinformation, CHS, policy, and inclusion

Series Sponsorship Opportunities

All Sponsors will receive inclusion in a full-scale national PR campaign, earned regional media outreach, and multi-phase social media campaigns before, during, and after premier. All options are per episode unless otherwise arranged. Sponsors do not receive editorial control.

Topical Episode Sponsor – $25,000

🔘 One branded segment (scripted + produced by 420Media) 🔘 One 30-second commercial 🔘 On-screen CTA or QR 🔘 PR, press, and social media spotlight 🔘 Category exclusivity for your episode

Featured Segment Sponsor – $15,000

🔘 One branded segment (scripted + produced by 420Media) 🔘 Fully integrated into the episode 🔘 No separate commercial required 🔘 Included in all rollout, press, and digital campaign

Product Showcase Sponsor – $7,500 per brand

🔘 Inclusion in a shared educational segment (4 brand max) 🔘 Up to 3 visual integrations 🔘 CTA or QR overlay 🔘 No commercial 🔘 Each brand featured individually but grouped by theme

Commercial Only Sponsor – $5,000

🔘 30-second commercial (brand-supplied) 🔘 Featured once during your selected episode 🔘 Logo and name in end credits

Premium Sponsorships and Episode Bundle Packages available upon request.

Referral Program

A great opportunity to include and support your Vendors, Partners, and affiliated Brands! 🔘 Earn 10% commission on any closed Sponsorship deal you refer 🔘 Referral must be submitted in writing 🔘 Valid for all tiers including bundles and premium 🔘 Paid upon successful Sponsor payment & onboarding