SAN DIEGO, Jan. 29, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kannaway, the rapidly growing cannabis-based network marketing company, is proud to announce the Company's attorney, Kevin Thompson of Thompson Burton has been named the 2014 Person of the Year by DirectSellingLive.com and Distributor Magazine. The prominent Network Marketing publication chose to recognize and feature Thompson for being an outspoken advocate for change in the Network Marketing industry and for redefining the industry's power and influence with his actions throughout 2014.
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"I'm incredibly humbled to receive this sort of recognition. It's gratifying to know that I'm not alone in my efforts to improve the industry. It just shows that hard work and a commitment to standing up for the truth pays off," states Kevin Thompson. Since late 2006, Thompson has been a practicing attorney in the Network Marketing space.
What put Thompson on the map for 2014 was his candid analysis and insightful breakdown of Avon's open letter to the Direct Selling Association's members about Avon's decision to leave the DSA. In his analysis, Thompson focused his attention on the industry's need for higher standards and quality control measures to improve, instead of flatlining in the face of "self-deception" and ambiguity.
"I'm happy to play a small part in Kannaway's success. When I learned about their unique and proprietary products, I was fascinated about the potential of the hemp lifestyle space. There's a tremendous amount of misinformation in the marketplace about their product, and Kannaway is perfectly suited to telling the story. They have a remarkable opportunity to grow and drive change," Thompson continued. Like Thompson, Kannaway is motivated to voice the truth and propel an industry forward.
Kannaway's mission is to educate the masses on industrial hemp's practical applications in the everyday lives of consumers. Kannaway's Brand Ambassadors, or the "Kannaway Nation", feel that it is their patriotic duty to return the versatile hemp plan to the everyday lives of consumers.
To learn more about Kevin Thompson and Kannaway, visit Kannaway's News website.
About Kannaway, LLC
Kannaway, LLC, is a network sales and marketing company specializing in the sales and marketing of hemp-based botanical products. Kannaway currently hosts weekly online sales meetings and conferences across the United States, offering unique insight and opportunity to sales professionals who are desirous of becoming successful leaders in the sale and marketing of hemp-based botanical products.
About Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC Pink:MJNA)
Our mission is to be the premier hemp industry innovators, leveraging our team of professionals to source, evaluate and purchase value-added companies and products, while allowing them to keep their integrity and entrepreneurial spirit. We strive to create awareness within our industry, develop environmentally-friendly, economically sustainable businesses, while increasing shareholder value. For more information, please visit the company's website at: www.MedicalMarijuanaInc.com.
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Medical Marijuana, Inc. does not sell or distribute any products that are in violation of the United States Controlled Substances Act (US.CSA). The Company does grow, sell and distribute hemp-based products and are involved with the federally legal distribution of hemp-based products within certain international markets. Cannabidiol is a natural constituent of hemp oil.
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