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The High Road: Why Quality Defines Cannabis Brands That Last

As prices drop and competition intensifies, some cannabis companies are resisting the race to the bottom, choosing craftsmanship, clean sourcing, and quality control as their path to loyalty and long-term success.
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Cannabis Nano-Emulsions: Faster Onset, Stronger Effects

Nano-emulsification is transforming cannabis edibles with faster onset, greater bioavailability, and more consistent effects — ushering in a new standard for cannabinoid delivery across beverages, gummies, tinctures, and topicals.
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Cannabis Vape Tech 3.0: Science, Safety Standards, and Innovation

From ASTM safety standards to terpene-driven flavor trends, cannabis vapes are evolving fast. Industry experts share how brands are tackling hardware risks, formulation challenges, and shifting consumer preferences to create safer, better-tasting products.
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AI Search is Changing Cannabis SEO. Here’s How to Stay Visible

Google’s AI overviews are reshaping how cannabis brands get found online. Traditional SEO isn’t enough anymore. Here’s how GEO strategies can keep your content in front of customers — even in a zero-click world.
Alta Dispensary storefront in Nolita-Chinatown, New York City, featuring modern architectural elements and a curved wall design with illuminated signage.

Alta Brings Family Legacy and Feminine Wellness to NYC Dispensary

Alta New York combines elevated design with family legacy to create a dispensary experience rooted in heritage, hospitality, and community impact in the heart of Manhattan.
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How Vape Technology Became Sleek, Safe, and Stylish

Modern cannabis hardware is merging fashion with function. Brands are elevating design aesthetics to appeal to a new wave of tech-savvy, style-conscious consumers demanding beauty and performance in one sleek package.
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88 Years of Lies: Why It’s Time to End Cannabis Prohibition

For 88 years, cannabis prohibition has been propped up by fear, falsehoods, and prejudice. Today, most Americans support legalization — and the clock is ticking on this failed policy.
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Bite Me: Strangely Satisfying Cannabis Edibles

These surprising cannabis-infused snacks — savory, sweet, and sometimes strange — deliver serious flavor, functional effects, and a fresh twist on the traditional edible.
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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Roll with It: Pre-Roll Market Heats Up

Infused joints and multipacks are stealing the spotlight this summer as brands lean into flavor, convenience, and consistency — proving pre-rolls are no longer an afterthought, but a powerhouse.

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