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EXCLUSIVE: From NBA Star To Sports Business Mentor, Baron Davis Shares His Journey
Friday, January 5, 2024 - 1:09pm | 619Former NBA star Baron Davis has emerged as a significant voice in financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Hosted by Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick in the latest Raz Report, Davis shared his journey and insights, providing valuable lessons for anyone interested in intelligent investing and economic...
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VeeCon 2023 Announces Fourth Round Of Speakers: Jessica Alba, Ed Reed, Tim Tebow, Baron Davis, Clon And More
Friday, April 21, 2023 - 10:00am | 1287VeeCon is back for a second year and the list of speakers continues to grow ahead of the May 2023 event. Here’s a look at the additional speakers announced Friday by the VeeCon team. About the Event: VeeCon 2023 will be hosted in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana at multiple locations...
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Mickey Sumner, Benny Drama, Bre-Z & More Celebs Want Us To Rethink Alcohol In A New Campaign From Cann & Jane
Thursday, December 1, 2022 - 10:00am | 692Marijuana-infused beverage, Cann, announced its 2022 holiday campaign in collaboration with Jane, the online cannabis marketplace that connects consumers with local dispensaries and brands. Director, writer, actor and author Lake Bell wrote and directed the...
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Celebrity-Backed Cannabis Beverage Brand 'Cann' Acquires CBD Drink Maker Sweet Reason
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 - 11:47am | 266California-based cannabis-infused beverage company Cann announced Tuesday it has acquired CBD drink maker Sweet Reason. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. With this purchase, Cann is aiming to establish a non-CBD format of Sweet Reason to avoid regulatory challenges. Additionally, Sweet...
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VeeCon 2022: First Year Event Brings Alpha, Community, Education & NFT Lessons
Monday, May 23, 2022 - 3:50pm | 990For many who attended VeeCon 2022, meeting internet friends for the first time in real life and making new friends might have been the best parts. Host Gary Vee told attendees during his keynote that the biggest return on investment for the event is the relationships you make, and encouraged people...
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Cannabis Beverage Brand Cann Raises $27M, Nina Dobrev, Zoey Deutch, And Rosario Dawson Among New Celebrity Investors
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 - 11:20am | 538Cannabis-infused beverage company, Cann, confirmed a $27 million Series A funding round coming from fresh institutional capital, existing investors like Imaginary Ventures doubling down, and a roster of new celebrity investors including Nina Dobrev, Adam Devine, Zoey Deutch, Jordan Cooper, Sara...
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Kate Hudson And Baron Davis Get High For The Holidays In New Campaign From Cann And King St. Vodka
Monday, December 20, 2021 - 1:01pm | 501This holiday season, California-based cannabis-infused beverage company Cann has teamed up with actress Kate Hudson and her King St. Vodka brand. The duo just launched a holiday-themed spot to complement the launch of their special bundle offering – Cann Unspiked and...
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Former NBA Star Baron Davis Drops 'Black Santa' NFT On Crypto.Com
Friday, December 17, 2021 - 5:05pm | 248Former National Basketball Association (NBA) star Baron Davis partnered with cryptocurrency financial platform Crypto.com (CRYPTO: CRO) to launch a non-fungible token (NFT) series dedicated to his "Black Santa" intellectual property. What Happened: The Black Santa Holiday...
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Celebrity-Backed Cannabis Beverage Brand 'Cann' Reaches Massachusetts
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 - 12:34pm | 421California-based cannabis-infused beverage company Cann announced the availability of its cult-favorite microdosed THC social tonics in dispensaries across Massachusetts. This expansion announcement comes on the heels of an eventful year of growth for the brand that included 300...
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Rosario Dawson Joins Board Of Celeb-Backed Cannabis Brand, Impressed By Company's Diversity Efforts
Friday, August 20, 2021 - 9:07am | 547Rosario Dawson, known for her roles in Disney’s (NYSE: DIS) Mandalorian series, Men in Black II, Rent and many more, is the latest celebrity to join the growing list of stars getting involved in the cannabis space. The talented actress is...
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Celebrity-Backed Cannabis Beverage Brand Cann And Tove Lo Launch New THC-Infused And Caffeinated Drink
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 - 8:59am | 477Cannabis-infused beverage company Cann announced Wednesday that Passion Peach Maté - the first-of-its-kind caffeinated cannabis beverage that was designed in collaboration with a Swedish singer and songwriter, who has been called "Sweden's...
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From Carlos Santana To Nicole Kidman: Why Celebrities Keep Jumping Into The Cannabis Industry And Why We Love It
Tuesday, August 17, 2021 - 10:33am | 2335Cannabis and celebrities seem to go hand in hand. Some celebs have decided to become part of the industry as brand ambassadors, while others have launched their own brands. Musicians, actors and athletes have expressed their love for the plant. But why now? Is it because the stigma around...
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Female-Founded CBD Brand House of Wise Raises $2M, Introduces Products To Help Women With Sleep, Sex And Stress
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 - 11:55am | 437House of Wise, a new female-founded CBD brand, is raising $2 million through a seed funding round, according to a Tuesday announcement. The move follows the launch of the company's CBD products, which are meant to help women take control over their sleep, stress and sex lives....
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Why Brewers, Spirits Makers Would Be Wise To Consider Cannabis-Infused Beverages
Monday, November 30, 2020 - 6:23pm | 859Consumers are thirsty for CBD beverages. Research shows the CBD-infused beverage space is expected to reach $2.8 billion by 2025. And by 2029, the global cannabis market could inflate to $130 billion, with CBD beverages making up a significant chunk of business. Alcoholic beverage ...
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Gwyneth Paltrow, Ruby Rose And Other Celebs Back Cannabis-Infused Beverage Brand
Thursday, October 29, 2020 - 12:37pm | 561Cannabis beverage brand Cann scored a lot of celebrity support. The company announced Thursday that it has received investments from several big-name stars, including Academy Award-winner Gwyneth Paltrow, as well as Ruby Rose, Rebel Wilson, Darren Criss, Baron Davis, Tove Lo, Casey...