The Rise of the Luxury Cannabis Brands

The Rise of the Luxury Cannabis Brands

Branding Bud: Cannabis And Conspicuous Consumption Global demand for luxury goods is strong and rapidly growing, with over $200 billion in annual sales each year. Consumers purchase these goods for a variety of reasons, among them is they convey a sense of status,...
Need Ideas for Cannabis Industry? What about Tech!?

Need Ideas for Cannabis Industry? What about Tech!?

The “Green Rush” may have already started, but it’s not too late to grab a seat on the emerald entrepreneurial wagon. Such were the sentiments expressed by some guest speakers at Hacker Lab’s startup expo Thursday night, focusing on tech and the marijuana industry....
21 Rising Marijuana Brands to Keep an Eye on

21 Rising Marijuana Brands to Keep an Eye on

In today’s crowded cannabis marketplace, what does it take to stand out? These 21 brands boldly forge their identities with top-notch packaging and design. As a graduate of the School of Visual Arts with a degree in graphic design, I’ve always appreciated how...
Getting into the Cannabis Business

Getting into the Cannabis Business

With more than half of the United States now recognizing some form of legal marijuana use, medicinal or otherwise, the time is right (as in: right now!) to find a job in the cannabis industry. The continued mainstreaming of marijuana means more job growth and more...