BANFF, AB, Feb. 24, 2017 /CNW/ - Tweed Inc. (Tweed or the
Company), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canopy Growth Corporation
(TSX: WEED) has been named an Emerging Cult Brand of the Year at
The Gathering, a one-of-a-kind festival that connects like-minded
marketers and entrepreneurs and celebrates "the world's bravest
brands" who have developed cult-like followings.
Tweed – Canada's largest
marijuana producer – is being recognized amongst established brands
including Canada Goose, Levi's, and Fender.
Focusing on a delicate balance of charitable, compassionate and
fun partnerships, the award acknowledges Tweed's strong brand
presence, voice and credibility that have been built over a short
period of time.
"We are humbled to be recognized at The Gathering," says
Bruce Linton, co-founder of Tweed
and CEO of Canopy Growth. "To be surrounded by such established
companies is an honour. With massive expansion and exciting new
products in the works this award is motivation to continue doing
what we do best: innovating and building our voice."
Bruce Linton was also given the
opportunity to present the Tweed story, from its origin as a
medical cannabis brand in small town, Ontario to the forward-looking lifestyle
approach it looks to pursue in the context of a possible legal
recreational cannabis market.
About Tweed
Tweed is a globally recognized cannabis production brand. It has
built a large and loyal following by focusing on quality products
and meaningful customer relationships. Tweed doesn't just sell
cannabis, it facilitates a conversation about a product we've all
heard about but haven't met intimately yet. As cannabis laws
liberalize around the world, Tweed will expand its leading Canadian
position around the globe. Learn more at www.tweed.com.
About The Gathering
The Gathering is an annual coming together of the world's most
coveted brands to share secrets and learn from the courageous
leaders and trailblazers who are reaping the benefits of
unbreakable brand affinity and loyalty. The Gathering is for those
who know they don't know it all. It is for those who understand we
all stand on the threshold of an entirely new marketing universe.
Learn more at www.cultgathering.com
About Canopy Growth Corporation
Canopy Growth is a world-leading diversified cannabis company,
offering diverse brands and curated cannabis strain varieties in
dried and oil extract forms. Through its wholly‑owned
subsidiaries, Canopy Growth operates numerous state-of-the-art
production facilities with over half a million square feet of
indoor and greenhouse production capacity. Canopy Growth has
established partnerships with leading sector names in Canada and abroad. For more information
visit www.canopygrowth.com.
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