In this must-listen episode, the Hybrid Marketing Co. team explores what truly sets love brands apart—and why this distinction could be the difference between growth and irrelevance in the cannabis space. Whether you’re a dispensary owner or brand marketer, you’ll gain powerful insights into creating lasting emotional connections with your customers.
What You’ll Learn: What a “love brand” really is—and why cannabis companies need to careHow to forge authentic emotional connections that drive loyaltyReal-world lessons from brand missteps: Southwest, Bud Light, TargetThe difference between lifestyle and love brands (and why it matters)Simple, actionable steps you can take today to start building trust
Featured Experts:Matt Gillespie – VP of CreativeTyler Jacobson – Director of MarketingAaron Rosenbluth – Director of Content
Topics Covered:The psychology of brand love and cannabis consumer behaviorCommon brand misfires that erode trustBuilding loyalty in a highly regulated marketHow to connect deeply—on any budget
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CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.