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A media executive considers digital display advertising options on a computer monitor at her desk in a modern office with windows.

Smart Cannabis Advertising Moves Post-280E

For most industries, digital display advertising is simply a line item in a media plan. But cannabis isn’t most industries. In a highly regulated...
Person using a calculator beside printed charts, illustrating California cannabis tax revenue totals for Q4 2025.

California Cannabis Tax Revenue Dips in Q4 2025

CDTFA reports California collected $255.1M in Q4 2025 cannabis taxes, down after Q3’s temporary rate spike.
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9 in 10 UK Cancer Patients Say Cannabis Helps, Survey Finds

A UK survey found most cancer patients using prescribed medical cannabis reported symptom relief, improved quality of life, and low side effects.
Toronto skyline with economic growth indicator symbolizing polling that shows Canadians want the federal government to support the cannabis industry.

Most Canadians See Cannabis as Economic Priority

New polling shows most Canadians want Ottawa to support legal cannabis as an economic opportunity, not just a regulatory issue.
New York State Supreme Court building in Manhattan with inscription emphasizing justice, related to injunction blocking OCM dispensary closures.

NY Supreme Court Blocks OCM from Closing Licensed Dispensaries

More than 150 licensed dispensaries in New York won’t face forced closure or relocation after a state Supreme Court injunction blocked OCM’s reinterpretation of school-zone rules.
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5 Tips for Maximizing Your Cannabis Advertising Budget

Five practical strategies cannabis brands and retailers can use to stretch their ad spend and generate stronger ROI in regulated markets.
Stressed stock trader with head in hands surrounded by multiple monitors showing financial data, symbolizing market confusion after false acquisition reports.

Aurora Cannabis Denies Report of $215M MedLeaf Acquisition

EDMONTON, Canada – Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) issued a formal denial Wednesday regarding widely circulated reports claiming the company planned to acquire New...
CMB Conference NYC June 4-5, 2025

Last Call: Cannabis Means Business Kicks Off June 4 in NYC

NEW YORK — The Cannabis Means Business (CMB) Conference & Expo, formerly CWCBExpo, returns to the Javits Convention Center June 4–5, bringing together executives,...
Typeography

How Fonts Drive Branding Success

Typography That Speaks to Your Audience Typography plays a pivotal role in advertising, significantly influencing how audiences perceive and engage with your brand. The strategic...
Color psychology concept illustrating contrast and perception in branding and business strategy.

The Science of Color Psychology in Business

Using color to influence decisions is nothing new. Ancient cultures incorporated colors into spiritual rituals, healing practices, and emotional conditioning. Today, advanced tools and...

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