The Best Cannabis Marketing Agencies
- February 5, 2025
- Aaron Rosenbluth
- Cannabis Industry, Marketing
Colorado got the ball rolling on legal cannabis back in 2012, and as of 2025, 24 states and Washington, D.C. have followed suit, letting adults enjoy weed without the legal headache. Federal legalization is still in limbo, but the conversation is louder than ever. Meanwhile, new cannabis businesses keep popping up, ready to make their mark once the laws catch up.
“BDSA forecasts sales to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10% from 2023 to 2028, resulting in a $58 billion market by 2028. The growth of legal cannabis sales has been largely driven by U.S. markets, and particularly fueled by the adult-use channel.” - BDSA Forecasts Legal U.S. Cannabis Market To Reach $58 Billion in 2028
With more cannabis businesses comes a greater need for specialized cannabis marketing.
And marijuana is fickle. Our industry is the modern-day business equivalent of the Wild West (at least until corporate interests take over). Cannabis cowboys (that’s us), stigmatized consumers, confused weed newbies, and vague marketing rules and state regulations, make for an intricate and befuddling web of uncertainty.
You have a lot of options when it comes to cannabis marketing agencies, and most aren’t familiar with confusing marijuana marketing regulations. Of those who are, too many aren’t creative enough to come up with new solutions and workarounds.
Still, there are a good number of cannabis marketing agencies that can deliver on what their website copy promises. Here are our top picks.
Hybrid Marketing Co.
Hybrid is the best cannabis marketing agency in North America.
We understand that every cannabis brand is unique and deserves an individualized approach. Our team of cannabis cowboys craft one-of-a-kind solutions that break the mold for dispensaries, processors, vendors, and cultivators and amplifies their reach in an increasingly competitive (and cutthroat) marketplace.
PufCreativ
PufCreativ, from Denver, Colorado, is a relatively young cannabis marketing agency (founded in 2017), but with the capabilities of a tenured marketing organization. They work with cannabis businesses to develop advertising solutions and marketing strategies and specialize in content creation, social media management, design, branding, and more.
From Puf Creative: “PufCreativ is a creative marijuana marketing firm that creates strategies and advertising solutions for your cannabis or CBD brand.”
Good at: Still photography and quick-turn content.
Cannabis Creative
Cannabis Creative is a cannabis-focused marketing (#Duh) agency based in Newton, Massachusetts. They provide “performance-based marketing solutions” for cannabis businesses and specialize in SEO, web design, and digital marketing.
From Cannabis Creative: “We have boosted exposure for clients in diverse industries both locally and nationally, and we can help cannabis-based businesses of all stripes, from cultivators to dispensaries to ancillary service providers, reach a broader market and succeed in this ever-expanding field.”
Good at: Packaging design and social media.
Benevolent Mercenaries
Cannaverse Solutions
The seasoned bi-coastal Cannaverse Solutions team shapes, creates, crafts, and pioneers products and services across the full-spectrumof cannabis. They specialize in branding and strategy, marketing activation, web design, social media marketing, and custom packaging.
From Cannaverse: “We stand for the powerful benefits of cannabis. We build brands that represent positive change.”
Good at: E-commerce tools and tactics.
Grasslands
Grasslands is a cannabis-focused, “journalism-minded” PR and marketing firm passionate about storytelling and client success. Led by a team of seasoned journalists, Grasslands specializes in public relations, thought leadership, and content strategy and execution. Their journalistic background allows them to uncover and communicate brand stories that resonate, ensuring their clients’ messages reach the appropriate audiences.
From Grasslands: “We lead with transparency, authenticity, and journalism-mindedness. We are driven by strategy, big ideas, and results.”
They’re really good at: Crafting compelling narratives and positioning their clients as thought leaders in cannabis, hemp, CPG, and wellness. They also throw a decent party.
Greenlit Agency
Greenlit is a cannabis marketing agency based in Hollywood, California. GreenLit collaborates with marijuana entrepreneurs to activate brand identities, websites, digital marketing strategies, packaging design, and more. Their consultative process identifies the client’s strengths, eliminates their weaknesses, and reveals opportunities for business growth inside the competitive cannabis landscape.
What people say about them: “Greenlit is a creative cannabis marketing agency. It’s our goal to work collaboratively with you to build a unique brand that stands out in the saturated recreational cannabis marketplace.”
Good at: High-end video production.
High Hopes
HIGHOPES is a cannabis branding agency specializing in branding, web design, and marketing. Since 2016, their team of advocates, creatives, and strategists has helped cannabis businesses stand out. Services include packaging design, website development, and strategic marketing.
What people say about them: “HIGHOPES guided us from the start, delivering a seamless website design and strategy that boosted our traction and sales.” – Peyton, VidaCann
They’re really good at: Creating standout cannabis brands, designing impactful packaging, and building websites that convert.
The Flower Agency
The Flower Agency is an omni-channel digital marketing firm dedicated to helping cannabis brands and retailers expand their digital footprint in a fully compliant environment. Founded in 2019 by industry veterans Irfan Bhola and Harrison Rosenblum, who collectively bring over 25 years of experience with brands like Spotify, Grubhub, and Uber, the agency offers a holistic approach to marketing. Their services encompass programmatic advertising, SEO/SEM, and social media and influencer marketing, specific to the cannabis industry.
What people say about them: “The Flower Agency’s expertise in omni-channel marketing has been instrumental in elevating our brand’s digital presence.”
They’re really good at: Creating marketing strategies that drive customer acquisition and brand growth within cannabis.
Sister Merci
Sister Merci is a strategy-led creative agency specializing in bold branding for highly regulated and emerging industries. Their expertise spans strategy, design, and experiential marketing, offering services like customer research, brand naming, visual identity, packaging, and content production.
What people say about them: “Sister Merci’s radical creativity has redefined our brand, making us stand out in a crowded market.”
They’re really good at: Developing distinctive brand identities and executing creative campaigns that challenge cultural norms and accelerate emerging industries.
ESBE Marketing
ESBE is a woman-owned and operated agency specializing in creating and managing customer loyalty programs for cannabis brands and retailers. With over 20 years of marketing experience across various industries, they offer services including loyalty performance audits, Alpine IQ platform setup, full-service loyalty management, and custom program creation.
What people say about them: “ESBE Marketing’s expertise in loyalty programs has significantly boosted our customer retention and sales.”
They’re really good at: Designing and managing loyalty programs that enhance customer engagement and drive sales growth.
Rose & Gold
Rose & Gold is a full-service digital marketing agency focused on executing meaningful branded content and campaigns for forward-thinking brands. Their comprehensive services include brand strategy, digital marketing, and web development, aimed at driving progress and creating impactful marketing experiences.
What people say about them: “Rose & Gold’s quick turnaround, attention to detail, and deep understanding of our brand have been invaluable.”
They’re really good at: Developing strategic and creative marketing solutions that make brands and causes more meaningful to the people they serve.
With paid digital ads off the table (for the most part), and inconsistent state-by-state advertising regulations, digging through google results for the best cannabis marketing agencies can feel like searching for a glimmering needle in the proverbial haystack. Hopefully, this list makes the search faster for you. And if you want to call it a day and partner with us, we’re ready. Get in touch - let’s do great work together.
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Aaron Rosenbluth
- Aaron is Hybrid Marketing Co's Content Director. He loves writing blogs. He's written so many blogs that he's lost count. Beyond his skills as a writer and storyteller, he's an obsessive reader and researcher. Aaron writes on subjects ranging from cannabis to collaboration, social equity to HR software, and interior design to cybersecurity. His words attract, engage, and convert. By the way, Aaron hates the phrase "content is king."
