Professional headshot of Aaron Smith photographed by mg Magazine photographer Thomas O'Brien. Aaron is the founding CEO of the National Cannabis Industry Association.

NCIA Founding CEO Aaron Smith to Step Down After 15 Years

Aaron Smith will step down as NCIA’s CEO on August 15 after fifteen years leading the cannabis industry’s oldest and largest trade association.
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How Women Cannabis Leaders Are Creating a More Equitable Future

Women across the cannabis industry are redefining leadership, overcoming systemic barriers, and building a more inclusive, purpose-driven future.
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Packaging: the Trojan Horse of Cannabis Branding

Cannabis packaging is getting personal. Today's savviest brands use design to build trust, reflect values, and make the plant feel right at home in everyday life.
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Top CRMs for Cannabis Businesses

Whether courting consumers or managing wholesale accounts, CRM platforms built for cannabis offer businesses the tools they need to engage, comply, and grow.
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How Truth, Resourcefulness, and Diligence Drive Cannabis Marketing Success

Truth, resourcefulness, and diligence are the foundation of every successful cannabis marketing campaign. Here’s how to apply them effectively.
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Jones Soda Sells Cannabis Beverage Business

SEATTLE - Jones Soda Co., a craft beverage company, sold its cannabis beverage business, including all related cannabis-specific assets under the Mary Jones brand, to MJ...
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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...
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‘High Times’ Magazine Resurrected in $3.5M Deal

PHOENIX – Fourteen months after its parent company was forced into a liquidation receivership, a $3.5-million, all-cash acquisition will raise iconic counterculture magazine High...
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Cannabis Companies Struggle with Soaring Insurance Costs in 2025

Cannabis companies are grappling with soaring insurance costs in 2025, facing rising premiums, reduced availability, and strict underwriting. Many operators find themselves without adequate protection, as insurers grow increasingly cautious due to regulatory complexities and high-risk perceptions.
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How Cannabis Packaging Is Evolving Amid Trade Turmoil and Cost Pressures

Packaging is an essential part of the supply chain and often serves as consumers’ first consideration in purchasing decisions. Beyond communicating brand identity, packaging...

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