036 Laura Morarity, SVP Marketing & Communications at Leafly

Laura Morarity is the SVP of Marketing & Communications at Leafly. Are you new to the cannabis industry or in search of new cannabis strains to try? Then tune in as we dive into Leafly’s story, the companion for cannabis enthusiasts and canna-curios folks.

[00:01 – 05:54] Opening Segment/Introduction of Topic and Guest

[05:55 – 18:04] What is Leafly?

[18:05 – 29:12] Let’s talk about the different Cannabis Strains

[29:13 – 36:34] Navigating the Product Reviews

[36:35 – 45:12] Setting the Standards

[45:13 – 53:04] How the Marketing Team Functions at Leafly

[53:05 – 58:03] Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Laura Morarity leads marketing, communications, and content at Leafly, which includes both B2B and B2C marketing, corporate affairs and PR, and the work of Leafly’s award-winning editorial team. She most recently led the global communications and sustainability function at technology brand Sonos and has held marketing and communications leadership roles at legal marketplace Avvo and global communications firm Weber Shandwick. She holds an M.A. from the University of Kentucky and a B.A. from Murray State University. Follow Leafly on Instagram @leafly

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Tweetable Quotes:

“We are very intentional about making sure that we’re not placing effects on a strain. Because everybody does have such an individual experience but making sure it’s easy for people to report the things that they are experiencing.” – Laura Morarity

“Having consistent lab testing that can deliver results that help build customer trust for growers and brands and retailers is gonna become more and more important.” – Laura Morarity

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