Culture & Society
Cannabis in global culture, lifestyle, music, art, and its impact on social movements
Pink Pepper, a visually arresting cannabis variety with rich magenta tones, is turning heads for more than its aesthetic. In early 2025, scientists at Colorado State University Pueblo’s Institute of Cannabis Research (ICR), in collaboration with Kangwon National University in South Korea, unveiled a nearly gapless genomic map of the cultivar—now the most complete Cannabis…
Pink Pepper Is the New Rosetta Stone of Cannabis – Read More »
Mike Ballard Mike Ballard is the CEO of Leafwire Media. Mike has been in the cannabis industry for 12 years, starting out as a rep and later Director of Sales for an organic fertilizer company. He started as a VP of Sales with Leafwire in 2021, building a new rep team and substantially increasing sales.…
9 Steps to Winning The War on Cannabis – Cannabis Read More »
The cannabis industry is growing fast, and so are the people buying from it. Today’s cannabis consumers aren’t just looking for fun or flashy designs, they want authentic, non-gimmicky brands they can trust. Old-school “pothead” symbols like green leaves, tie-dye colors, or stoner jokes can feel outdated or off-putting to many buyers now. Med Marketers…
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What started as a modest gathering for New York’s emerging cannabis community has transformed into one of the most dynamic B2B events in the industry. The Cannabis Means Business (CMB) Conference & Expo—now heading into its eleventh year—returns to the Javits Center in New York City this June, boasting a sharpened focus on business development,…
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Founder and CEO of Advanced Nutrients Mike Straumietis When Big Mike Straumietis steps into a room, he commands attention. Not just because of his larger-than-life personality, but because he has spent more than four decades revolutionizing the way cannabis is cultivated. The founder and CEO of Advanced Nutrients isn’t just another entrepreneur in the industry—he’s…
Exploring The Science of Bigger Buds with Big Mike of Read More »
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Delvin Breaux Sr.’s journey from a high school athlete to a professional football player is the quintessential story of resilience and determination. A New Orleans native, Breaux attended McDonogh 35 High School, where he quickly distinguished himself as a formidable cornerback. His performance on the field earned him a scholarship offer from Louisiana State University…
Delvin Breaux Sr. Talks Pain, Perseverance, and the Cannabis Plant Read More »
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Ink’d Stores has carved out a niche as an agile, customer-focused provider of corporate swag, promotional products, and apparel. But the road to success wasn’t a straight path, especially for Jay Sapovits, the visionary president of Ink’d, whose entrepreneurial spirit and ability to pivot have defined his career. Sapovits’ background is…
Ink’d Stores Offers Custom Merch with an Entrepreneurial Edge – Read More »
Paul McKay Paul McKay is a writer and editor with a background spanning from sports journalism and social media growth to stand-up comedy. He has multiple years of experience writing within the cannabis industry, as well as creating content for technology advisory companies and popular satirical websites. Growing up in the Atlanta area, Paul draws…
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[PRESS RELEASE] – DENVER, July 17, 2025 – Würk, the leading human capital management company serving compliance-heavy industries, announced the launch of a new 401(k) retirement plan partnership with the Seeds to Dreams Savings Plan. Developed in partnership with intellicents, Empower Retirement, and the Finway Group, the program is designed to deliver cost-effective, compliant retirement benefits tailored for businesses in…
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