Anyone who has suffered from tennis ankle, air guitar back, scrolling finger or bicycle seat butt can relate to a character named Randy Falcon, the star of a new ad campaign for cannabis brand Cheeba Chews. Except those are fake ailments, with Falcon appearing as an accident-prone comedic narrator in a long-form video inspired by…
For those who might have skipped a few classes in high school, a quick recap here: in 1773, a group of colonists dumped 342 chests of tea into the Boston Harbor in what would become one of the most famous tax protests in American history. This week–some 250 years later–senior leaders at multistate cannabis company…
It is premature to predict that a commercial for cannabis will show up in the Super Bowl–at least in the near future–but marketers in the fast-growing industry should be prepping now for a more open advertising landscape. The advice, from the Cannabis Media Council, comes as the trade group launches its first set of ad…
Shortly after running its first paid ads on Twitter this spring, cannabis conglomerate Curaleaf saw its following on the platform balloon by 300%, while its competitor Trulieve got a 214% boost in its web traffic. Senior leaders at both companies hailed the newfound ability to buy media on the popular but problematic social channel, which…
A few weeks ago, Elon Musk posted a three-character message that contained only the numbers 420, with no explanation. Many people interpreted it as yet another sign of Musk’s loud-and-proud canna-fandom. But weed industry executives saw it as a harbinger of a policy shift, speculating that Twitter would soon break ranks with other social channels…
For anyone who’s ever heard that cannabis is a gateway drug, here’s a baby boomer couple willing to confirm those suspicions, but in a way that’s counter to the old war-on-drugs definition. These distinguished-looking folks, stars of an upcoming campaign from a newly formed cannabis trade group, have found weed use to be an entree…
Cannabis brand Ayr Wellness latched onto Mother’s Day by using images that could’ve been marketing spa packages or weekend getaways. But the language–“Canna mom escape? She’ll THC-you later”–made clear the kind of self-care product on sale. Popular social tonic Cann, meantime, continued to spar with Big Alcohol in a short film for the holidays showing…
This recipe for disaster contains the following ingredients: disparate family members contained under one roof for an extended period, high-stress rituals like gift-giving and formal dining and copious amounts of alcohol. Shake vigorously, and the result is as explosive as it is predictable. Cann, the top-selling weed-laced soda with an A-list celebrity following, uses its…
Popular edibles brand Kiva Confections, in an “off the wall” experiment, launched a first-of-its-kind seasonal product back in 2019–a THC-spiked gravy to go with cannafans’ Thanksgiving turkeys. The savory sauce not only lit up social media and the national press–late night’s Stephen Colbert even did a segment–it sold out immediately. Granted, it was a limited…
Cannafans in Oregon will drive miles out of their way to find the best deals on flower, tinctures and vapes, but New Yorkers aren’t so price sensitive. Those weed consumers care more about online ordering, though, which ranks at the top of their list for dispensary consideration. Buyers in Florida, meantime, will skip a retailer…
If a cannabis marketer uses groovy, psychedelic images–think flower power and candy colors–it may bring to mind Woodstock-era bacchanals with a “turn on, tune in, drop out” vibe. A new campaign from Canyon THC has purposely co-opted the look of that acid trippy period, but flipped the carefree Summer of Love notions on their heads….
Today’s cannabis retail landscape–defined by striking consumer brands and increasingly mainstream marketing strategies–is nearly unrecognizable compared to the industry’s earliest innings. However, as more adult-use states reach a point of market saturation, cannabis brands must learn to holistically reach their target audiences to maintain and grow market share. On the surface, industry sales appear to…
Some prominent leaders in the cannabis industry said they would have considered it a victory if even one state had legalized recreational weed sales during Tuesday’s midterm election. As it turns out, two did, with cannabis continuing its steady expansion across America, making further inroads on the East Coast and in traditionally conservative strongholds. While…
Sean “Diddy” Combs, adding a new pillar to his music, fashion, media and booze empire, becomes the latest celebrity to wade into the $27 billion American cannabis industry, but with a plan far more comprehensive than dropping a branded flower strain. Combs will acquire retail, growing and manufacturing facilities in Illinois, New York and Massachusetts…
Colorado, a pioneer in recreational cannabis sales, could make history again next week if voters pass the Natural Medicine Health Act during the midterm election. Proposition 122, placed on the ballot after advocates gathered 100,000 more signatures than required, would legalize psychedelic drugs like mescaline and psilocybin, better known as “magic mushrooms,” for medical use….
Like everyone else on Earth, during the first few weeks of the Covid-19 pandemic, I was in a very bad way. Just like so many of us, aside from first responders and healthcare and essential workers, I was shut away at home, wiping down grocery deliveries and breathing through an improvised cloth mask. But I…
Quick stops at convenience stores often mean buying gas, lottery tickets, beer, cigarettes and snacks, which are consistently among the best-selling items. But a major cannabis player wants to add weed to that shopping list via a newly inked deal with Circle K in Florida. Green Thumb Industries, a Chicago-based multistate operator, plans to open…
Sneakers, snacks, beverages and even office equipment have been mainstays of sports marketing for years. But now, Major League Baseball has cracked a new one: cannabis products. MLB scored an alliance with CBD maker Charlotte’s Web this week. The deal marks first partnership between one of the Big Four pro sports leagues and a cannabis…
Commuting can be hell, much more so during the end-of-year holiday rush. But what if some of the anxiety could be removed, turning that everyday chore into less of a total buzzkill? To solve a relatable problem for BVG, Germany’s public transportation system, agency Jung von Matt AG created a product no one saw coming–first-of-their-kind…
In the space of three days in late 2021, the cannabis industry in the U.S. brought in north of $290 million, setting records for Thanksgiving Eve–better known in weed circles as Green Wednesday–Black Friday and the Thursday before Christmas, per researcher Akerna. Last year was not an anomaly. Fourth quarter has traditionally been a boon…
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