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Cannabis awards are going mainstream. But does a win mean a sales boost?

With state fairs handing out awards for top cannabis flower and extracts, there may be more cannabis awards…

News August 4
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Celebrity cannabis brands continue to perform, but there’s a secret behind the success

Celebrity cannabis brands continue to outperform "normal" cannabis product lines, but some have fallen by the wayside while…

March 18
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Marijuana flower power at the heart of industry success – and other MJBizCon takeaways

Here are five major takeaways from MJBizCon 2025 as heard by our editorial team.

News December 8
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How brands can achieve cultural competency and market to diverse communities

“Reading the room” is about understanding the histories, identities and experiences of the people you’re trying to reach.

News December 2
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Can ‘functional THC’ move cannabis past the potency race?

Cannabis operators embracing the functional THC movement may break the cycle of THC addiction.

News November 17
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Branding rules: Vic Mensa to share marketing insights at MJBizCon

Vic Mensa entered the cannabis industry equipped with real-life experience as well as knowledge gleaned from books.

News September 4
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How your cannabis business can make a deal at MJBizCon

Attendees who want to leave the MJBizCon with leads and fruitful relationships should come with a game plan…

News December 3
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Maryland cannabis regulator fines Curio $8,000 for advertising violations

Maryland fined two divisions of cannabis multistate operator Curio Wellness a total of $8,000 for violating state advertising…

News August 27
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Minnesota-based cannabis MSO changes name – again

One of the oldest multistate operators in the cannabis industry is changing its name to something closer to…

News July 2
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