FAT NUGS MAGAZINE

FAT NUGS MAGAZINE
Culture. Community. Cannabis.
2026 Annual Sponsorship Packages
Sponsorship Overview
Partnership Tiers at a Glance
Four powerful ways to connect with the cannabis community. Each tier is designed to deliver measurable impact through integrated media, authentic storytelling, and sustained visibility across our entire ecosystem.
Community & Cultural Partner
~$115K Annual Investment
3 Long-Form Articles
Full Print + Digital Coverage
Video & YouTube Included
Plant Panel + Hotbox
Maximum cultural impact with year-round visibility
Premium Plant Partner
~$75K Annual Investment
2 Long-Form Articles
Print in 3 Editions
Plant Panel + Hotbox
Community Engagement
Comprehensive media support with strong community presence
Industry Impact Partner
$45K Annual Investment
1 Long-Form Article
Half-Page Print Ads
Thought Leadership Focus
B2B Positioning
Perfect for ancillary brands and service providers
Dispensary Launch Program
$65K for 10 Locations
Geo-Targeted Coverage
Event Documentation
In-Store Distribution
Market Entry Support
Comprehensive support for growing retail operators
Our Story
Why Fat Nugs Magazine?
The Only Nationally Distributed Cannabis Publication
Fat Nugs Magazine is an independent cannabis publication built on authentic storytelling, high-end photography, and thoughtful editorial that highlights the real individuals and communities shaping cannabis culture. We're not just a magazine—we're a cultural movement connecting brands with audiences who value craft, quality, and authenticity.
Our multi-channel ecosystem delivers consistent visibility across print, digital, social, video, and live experiences. When you partner with Fat Nugs, you're investing in sustained momentum, not fleeting impressions.
70K+
Social Followers
Engaged community across Instagram and LinkedIn
7K
Direct Subscribers
Premium print circulation to key decision-makers
100%
Editorial Quality
Premium content that readers trust and share
The Strategic Opportunity
Cannabis brands face a unique challenge: traditional advertising channels remain largely closed, making authentic media partnerships more valuable than ever. Fat Nugs offers something competitors can't—a trusted editorial voice combined with strategic amplification across every touchpoint that matters.
Consistent Visibility
Sustained presence across all channels throughout the year. Your brand becomes part of the ongoing conversation, not a one-time mention that fades into obscurity.
Trusted Editorial
Premium content that resonates with sophisticated audiences. Our readers value quality and authenticity—they can spot advertising from a mile away, which is why editorial partnerships work.
Cultural Alignment
Connect with craft-focused audiences who share your values. Fat Nugs readers are tastemakers, early adopters, and community leaders who influence purchasing decisions.
Multi-Channel Reach
Print, digital, social, video, and events working together. Each channel amplifies the others, creating a compound effect that drives recognition and recall.
Long-Term Partnerships
Build meaningful relationships that deepen over time. Annual commitments allow us to truly understand your brand and tell your story with nuance and authenticity.
Measurable Results
Performance dashboards and monthly reporting keep you informed. Track impressions, engagement, and ROI with full transparency and strategic recommendations.
"Cannabis brands need more than one-off ads. They need strategic, integrated partnerships that build equity over time."
Our Ecosystem
The Integrated Media Powerhouse
Your partnership extends far beyond a single ad placement. Fat Nugs operates a complete media ecosystem where every channel reinforces the others, creating exponential impact. Print drives digital engagement. Social amplifies editorial content. Video brings stories to life. Events create memorable brand experiences.
PRINT
Premium quarterly editions with full-page spreads, centerfolds, and insert opportunities
DIGITAL
Homepage takeovers, banner placements, and sponsored article features on FatNugs.com
VIDEO
Brand interviews, product showcases, and sponsored YouTube content with engaged viewers
SOCIAL
Instagram features, story takeovers, and LinkedIn thought leadership reaching 70K+ followers
EMAIL
Weekly zine placements and dedicated sponsored newsletters to 7K engaged subscribers
EVENTS
Plant panels, hotbox interviews, and live brand activations at industry gatherings
Tier 1
Community & Cultural Partner
~$115,000 Annual Investment
Our flagship partnership tier delivers maximum cultural impact with year-round visibility across every channel. This is the complete Fat Nugs experience—designed for brands ready to make a definitive statement and establish themselves as leaders in the cannabis community.
Brand Partner Foundation - $5K
Logo placement on homepage and weekly zine, plus three press releases per quarter amplified across our network
Media & Visibility - $55K
3 Long-Form Sponsored Articles ($35K value) - Deep editorial features telling your brand story
Print: Full-page ads in every quarterly edition
Digital: 4 additional magazine-style ads on FatNugs.com
8 Premium Placements Monthly across homepage and high-traffic pages
Community Engagement - $5K
Plant Panel Sponsor with speaking opportunity at signature industry event
Hotbox Interview published twice for maximum reach
2 FOC Sponsorships ($20K total value) at cannabis community events
Video & YouTube - Included
Exclusive to Tier 1: Branded video intros and outros, plus 4 commercial spots integrated into our YouTube content
Distribution & Performance - $10K
Guaranteed impression minimums with comprehensive monthly reporting and strategic optimization recommendations
Tier 1 partners receive priority scheduling, enhanced creative support, and quarterly strategy sessions to ensure your investment delivers exceptional ROI.
Tier 2
Premium Plant Partner
~$75,000 Annual Investment
Comprehensive media support with strong community engagement. This tier offers exceptional value for brands seeking significant visibility and credibility without the full Tier 1 commitment. You'll benefit from sustained editorial presence, strategic print placement, and meaningful community connections.
What's Included
Brand Partner - $5K
Homepage and weekly zine logo placement, quarterly press release amplification across all channels
Media & Visibility - $45K
2 Long-Form Sponsored Articles
Full-page print ads in 3 editions
3 additional digital magazine ads
6 Monthly Premium Placements
Community - $5K
Plant Panel sponsorship opportunity
Hotbox Interview feature
1 FOC Sponsorship ($10K value)
Distribution - $10K
Guaranteed impressions with monthly performance reporting and optimization insights
Perfect For
Established brands expanding market presence
Premium cultivators showcasing craft excellence
Companies launching major product lines
Brands seeking credibility through editorial
"Tier 2 delivers the perfect balance of sustained visibility and community engagement for brands ready to elevate their presence."
Tier 3
Industry Impact Partner
$45,000 Annual Investment
Designed specifically for ancillary brands, technology platforms, service providers, and advocacy organizations. This tier emphasizes thought leadership and credibility-building through strategic editorial positioning that reaches executives, operators, and entrepreneurs who make purchasing decisions.
Establish Expertise
Position your organization as an industry thought leader through premium long-form content that educates and informs
Reach Decision-Makers
Connect with business owners, operators, and C-suite executives actively seeking solutions and partnerships
Build Trust
Leverage editorial credibility to accelerate B2B relationships and shorten sales cycles
Partnership Components
Brand Partner Foundation - $5K
Logo placement across digital properties and quarterly press release distribution to our influential readership
Media & Visibility - $30K
1 Long-Form Sponsored Article - In-depth feature positioning your expertise
Print: Half-page ads in 3 quarterly editions
Digital: 3 magazine-style ad placements
6 Monthly Premium Placements on high-traffic pages
Distribution & Performance - $10K
Guaranteed impression minimums with comprehensive monthly reporting tracking B2B engagement metrics
Tier 3 is ideal for compliance software, packaging suppliers, lighting manufacturers, security systems, consulting firms, legal services, and industry associations seeking to build brand authority.
Retail Growth
Dispensary Launch & Expansion Program
$65,000 for Up to 10 Locations
Comprehensive market entry support designed specifically for growing retail operators. Whether you're launching your first dispensary or expanding into new markets, this program delivers geo-targeted coverage, event documentation, and sustained visibility that drives foot traffic and builds local brand recognition.
Expansion Partner - $5K
Unlimited article publishing as you open new locations
SEO-optimized content for local search visibility
Geo-targeted social media amplification
Market-specific audience targeting
Media & Visibility - $25K
Long-form brand story features highlighting your vision
Print: Full-page ads in 3 quarterly editions
6 Monthly digital placements driving online discovery
Location spotlight features for each opening
Events Coverage - $8K
Professional photo documentation
Video capture of grand opening events
Editorial coverage published across all channels
Social media takeovers during launches
Print Distribution - $8K
40 magazines per location per edition
In-store placement for customer engagement
Waiting area and checkout distribution
Quarterly refreshes with new content
Performance Tracking
Per-Launch Metrics
Detailed impression guarantees and engagement tracking for each location opening
Market-Level Reporting
Geographic visibility analysis showing your reach within each new market
Geo-Targeted Data
Location-specific performance insights to optimize future expansion strategy
Why Annual Partnerships Deliver Superior Results
One-off campaigns create temporary spikes in awareness that quickly fade. Annual partnerships create sustained momentum that compounds over time, building genuine brand equity and deeper audience relationships. The difference is transformative.
Consistent Brand Visibility
Repetition creates recognition. When your brand appears consistently throughout the year, audiences begin to see you as an established, trustworthy presence rather than a fleeting advertiser. Each touchpoint reinforces the previous one, building cumulative awareness that one-off campaigns simply cannot achieve.
Deeper Audience Trust
Sustained presence signals commitment. Annual partnerships demonstrate that you're invested in the community for the long haul, not just chasing quick conversions. This builds the authentic trust that drives purchasing decisions in the cannabis space, where consumers are particularly skeptical of traditional advertising.
Better Performance Over Time
Campaigns mature and improve with continuity. We learn what resonates with your specific audience, refining messaging and creative approaches based on real performance data. By month six, your content performs significantly better than month one—an advantage impossible with short-term campaigns.
Stronger Editorial Alignment
We learn your brand deeply. Annual partnerships allow our editorial team to truly understand your voice, values, and objectives. This produces more authentic content that feels like a natural part of the Fat Nugs narrative rather than forced advertising, dramatically increasing engagement and reader response.
Predictable Budgeting
Lock in rates and plan confidently. Annual commitments protect you from rate increases and ensure consistent budget allocation throughout your fiscal year. You'll know exactly what you're investing and can forecast ROI with far greater accuracy than quarter-to-quarter purchasing.
"Our data shows that brands maintaining annual partnerships see 3-4x higher engagement rates by Q4 compared to Q1, while one-off campaigns show declining performance after the initial launch period."
Added Value
Your Sponsorship, Actively Managed & Optimized
What separates Fat Nugs partnerships from basic media buys? Pulse Signal Agency's expert oversight transforms good sponsorships into exceptional ones. Every dollar you invest is actively managed by digital marketing professionals who live and breathe cannabis industry marketing.
Media Services
Digital Campaign Management
Expert oversight of all digital placements ensuring optimal performance and maximum ROI from every impression
Sponsored Content Optimization
A/B testing of headlines, images, and calls-to-action to continuously improve click-through and engagement rates
Paid Social Amplification
Extend organic reach through strategic Meta platform advertising that targets your ideal audience with precision
Performance Insights & Reporting
Monthly dashboards with actionable insights, trend analysis, and clear recommendations for ongoing improvement
Strategic Guidance
Ongoing consultation throughout the year with quarterly strategy sessions to align campaigns with business objectives
Expertise Transforms Good Sponsorships Into Exceptional Ones
Most publishers sell ad space and walk away. We actively manage your investment like it's our own, constantly testing, optimizing, and refining to ensure you're getting maximum value from every placement. This hands-on approach is what drives the superior results our partners experience year after year.
Let's Build Your Custom Partnership Program
Starting a Fat Nugs partnership is straightforward and collaborative. We begin by understanding your unique goals, then craft a customized program that delivers measurable impact. Here's exactly how the process works from first conversation to campaign launch.
1
ALIGN ON GOALS
We start with a strategy session to understand what you're trying to achieve. Brand awareness? Market entry? Thought leadership? Retail traffic? Your objectives shape every aspect of the partnership.
2
SELECT THE RIGHT TIER
Based on your goals and budget, we'll recommend the tier that delivers optimal ROI. We're transparent about what each level includes and honest about what will work best for your specific situation.
3
CUSTOMIZE CONTENT THEMES
Together we develop editorial themes that authentically match your brand voice and resonate with your target audience. This collaborative approach ensures content feels natural, not forced.
4
ACTIVATE ACROSS CHANNELS
Your program launches simultaneously across print, digital, social, and video. This coordinated approach creates immediate impact while establishing the foundation for sustained momentum.
5
DELIVER MEASURABLE IMPACT
We track performance monthly, optimize continuously, report transparently, and plan strategically for continued growth. Your success is our success, and we're invested in proving ROI.
Most partners are activated within 4-6 weeks of signing. We'll work with your timeline to ensure a smooth launch that aligns with your broader marketing calendar and business objectives.
Ready to Become a Fat Nugs Partner?
Join the brands that are building lasting cultural influence through authentic storytelling and strategic media partnerships. Limited annual partnerships are available for 2026—secure your position now.
Tier 1
Community & Cultural Partner
~$115K
Maximum impact across all channels
Tier 2
Premium Plant Partner
~$75K
Comprehensive media + community
Tier 3
Industry Impact Partner
$45K
Thought leadership focus
Retail Program
Dispensary Launch
$65K
Up to 10 locations supported
Where Culture Meets Cannabis
And brands become legends.
Schedule a Partnership Strategy Session
Limited Partnerships Available for 2026