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Cannabis Marketing by Country: What You Can (and Can’t) Do in 2026
As the global cannabis market grows, operators often hear that one country or another has banned cannabis marketing. Ultimately, misinformation is holding many operators back…
PufCreativ’s Partnership with Sarah Seale Inc
At PufCreativ, we work with innovative cannabis companies of all kinds. We’re always looking for partners who help operators grow as the industry rapidly expands….
Why Checkout Is Cannabis Marketing’s Most Overlooked Growth Lever: A Conversation with PayRio’s Aubrey Amatelli
After more than a decade in merchant services at J.P. Morgan, Aubrey Amatelli founded PayRio. The payments provider was made exclusively for cannabis and alternative…
Cannabis SEO in Europe: How Clinics, Pharmacies, and Social Clubs Get Found
The European cannabis market is growing rapidly as countries like Germany, Luxembourg, and Czechia develop the framework for legalization. Businesses now face the challenge of…
Cannabis Marketing Isn’t Broken Globally – People Just Don’t Know How to Do It
Operators around the world are seeking answers on marketing in the global cannabis industry. Here’s everything you need to know about playing the game on…
CLAB 2025 Recap: Key Insights and Highlights from Puf CEO John Shute
This year’s CannabisLAB Conference at The Diplomat in Hollywood, Florida was something special. I had the honor of representing PufCreativ…
Party. Play. Purify. x Freedom Grow: Supporting Cannabis Prisoners Through Purpose
At PufCreativ, we’ve always believed that celebration and impact can go hand in hand. That’s the spirit behind our Party….
Vote for PufCreativ for Agency of the Year at the 2025 Emjays!
We’re beyond grateful to be nominated for Agency of the Year at the 2025 EMJAYs, and even more humbled by…
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PufCreativ’s Partnership with Sarah Seale Inc
At PufCreativ, we work with innovative cannabis companies of all kinds. We’re always looking for partners who help operators grow as the industry rapidly expands….
Why Checkout Is Cannabis Marketing’s Most Overlooked Growth Lever: A Conversation with PayRio’s Aubrey Amatelli
After more than a decade in merchant services at J.P. Morgan, Aubrey Amatelli founded PayRio. The payments provider was made exclusively for cannabis and alternative…
Cannabis SEO in Europe: How Clinics, Pharmacies, and Social Clubs Get Found
The European cannabis market is growing rapidly as countries like Germany, Luxembourg, and Czechia develop the framework for legalization. Businesses now face the challenge of…
Cannabis Marketing Isn’t Broken Globally – People Just Don’t Know How to Do It
Operators around the world are seeking answers on marketing in the global cannabis industry. Here’s everything you need to know about playing the game on…
How to Design a High-Converting Cannabis Website (Without Getting Shut Down)
As is true of most things in this life, it’s the details that matter. In cannabis, your website is the heartbeat of your brand. It’s…
Dispensary SEO Mistakes That Are Costing You Customers
Most dispensaries don’t lose customers because of pricing, inventory, or competition. They lose them before the customer ever walks in the door. The leak happens…
Why We Re-Launched
The same way brands need to evolve to stay relevant, our own digital presence deserved an upgrade. We’ve grown a lot over the past few…
Dutchie Pro + PufCreativ: The Complete Cannabis Retail Tech and Marketing Solution
Dutchie’s Summer 2025 release introduced a new era for cannabis retail technology. Dutchie Pro is a complete platform that integrates your POS, ecommerce, payments, inventory,…
The Science of Microdosing: Finding Focus, Calm, and Balance in Everyday Life
Microdosing has quietly become one of the most intentional ways people are incorporating cannabis into their daily lives. Instead of chasing intensity, more consumers are…
September is National Recovery Month
Recovery is resistance. It’s an act of reclamation, of choosing yourself again and again, especially in a world that often asks us to shrink, to…
Mental Health Check 2021: A PufCreativ Guide for Personal Wellness
We can all agree that 2020 was a year like no other; testing our resolve in the face of adversity in more ways than one,…
Clean Technique: The Many Phases of My Cannabis Experience
How would I describe cannabis and its role in my life? Well, that would depend on during which phase of my life you asked me…
PufCreativ’s Partnership with Sarah Seale Inc
At PufCreativ, we work with innovative cannabis companies of all kinds. We’re always looking for partners who help operators grow as the industry rapidly expands….
Why Checkout Is Cannabis Marketing’s Most Overlooked Growth Lever: A Conversation with PayRio’s Aubrey Amatelli
After more than a decade in merchant services at J.P. Morgan, Aubrey Amatelli founded PayRio. The payments provider was made exclusively for cannabis and alternative…
Psychedelist’s First Year: Lab Testing, Education, and What’s Next
One year ago, we announced our partnership with Psychedelist, a digital ecosystem for the psychedelics space. Psychedelist isn’t just a directory. It’s a digital ecosystem…
PufCreativ’s Partnership with XPharms Xchange
At PufCreativ, we work with innovative cannabis companies across all sectors. We’re always looking for partners who are pushing boundaries and taking the industry forward. …
Cannabis Loyalty Programs That Actually Work (And Increase Profits)
The cannabis brands that win long-term are the ones turning their regulars into ride-or-dies. Still, not all loyalty programs are created equal. Too many dispensaries…
Dispensary SEO Mistakes That Are Costing You Customers
Most dispensaries don’t lose customers because of pricing, inventory, or competition. They lose them before the customer ever walks in the door. The leak happens…
Pure Power: How Digital Awesome & PufCreativ Built the Dopest Cannabis Assets for Pure Options
When creative forces like Digital Awesome and PufCreativ team up with a powerhouse like Pure Options, magic happens. This collaboration has been months in the…
Tips for Managing Your First 4/20: How to Show Up, Stand Out, and Actually Enjoy It!
4/20 is this weekend, and we’re feeling the rush! At PufCreativ, we treat this holiday like the massive moment it is, both culturally and for…
Mary Jane Berlin 2026 Recap: Why It Belongs on Your 2027 Calendar
Mary Jane Berlin 2026 marked the event’s tenth year and its evolution into what organizers call the world’s largest cannabis event. After a few days…
Cannabis SEO in Europe: How Clinics, Pharmacies, and Social Clubs Get Found
The European cannabis market is growing rapidly as countries like Germany, Luxembourg, and Czechia develop the framework for legalization. Businesses now face the challenge of…
Cannabis Social Media Marketing: How to Stay Visible Without Getting Shadowbanned
If you work in cannabis marketing, you already know social media can feel like walking a tightrope. On one side, platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and…
Vote for Puf’s Director of Social Media, Chelsea Bates – for ADCANN’s Marketer of the Year 2024!
Chelsea Bates has always known that her purpose is to connect people. She is constantly seeking ways for her friends and peers to feel freedom…
Guest Blog: How Custom Branded Pre-Rolls Drive Brand Recognition
No single product is more associated with the modern cannabis industry than the humble pre-roll. Beyond its convenience, it has become a canvas for innovation,…
Guest Blog: The Current State of the French Cannabis Market (Past, Present, and Future)
Over the last decade, the French cannabis market has evolved cautiously, sometimes frustratingly so, while other parts of Europe have moved at varying speeds toward…
Guest Blog: A Guide to Preparing for a Psychedelic Experience
Embarking on a psychedelic experience is a profound journey into the depths of your consciousness. It offers an opportunity to explore your inner world with…
Guest Blog: Comparing Consumer Festivals and B2B Cannabis Events
This is a guest blog written by Amna Shamim. Amna Shamim is a content and marketing strategist, a writer/editor with 20 years of experience, an…
Organizations to Support This Pride Month
Pride is a joyous celebration and recognition of the LGBTQ+ community across the world. Those who have been out since they were kids and those…
The Importance of DEI in Cannabis
DEI is a non-negotiable in cannabis. This industry exists today because of a long, painful history of criminalization that has disproportionately impacted Black, Brown, Indigenous,…
Rainbow Washing and Hypocrisy: Beyond Swimsuits and Empty Gestures
Pride Month. It’s that time of year when brands deck themselves out in a dazzling array of rainbow colors, appearing to show unwavering support for…
Clearing the Smoke: Navigating Cannabis Social Media Marketing
Welcome to the vibrant and challenging journey of cannabis social media marketing. It’s not all tie-dye and reggae music; we’ve got a solid grind going on…
