cbdMD is the First National CBD Oil Advertiser in ELLE Magazine

cbdMD, a Level Brands company (NYSE American: LEVB), became the first national CBD oil company to advertise in ELLE magazine when their full-page advertisement ran in the February 2019 edition. ELLE, a Hearst Media publication, is a leading lifestyle magazine, focusing on health, fashion, beauty, ?and entertainment.

With many readers asking questions about CBD and its plethora of beneficial properties, ELLE enthusiastically welcomed a partnership with cbdMD. The February advertisement is the first of three ads running through April. Crafted to bring awareness and education to the ever-growing CBD industry, the campaign provides ELLE readers with a deeper understanding of CBD and its many uses.

“As marketing around CBD continues to expand, we must keep a keen focus on educating the masses,” said Caryn Dunayer, President of cbdMD. “Throughout our campaign with ELLE, we plan to educate and inform readers with facts and research surrounding CBD.”

CBD’s properties have been shown to be beneficial for sleeplessness, inflammation, stress, anxiety and more. For more information about the natural benefits of CBD, visit http://www.cbdMD.com.

About cbdMD
cbdMD, a Level Brands company, offers a comprehensive line of 100% natural, hemp-derived CBD oil products, including tinctures, capsules, gummies, pet products, bath bombs, topicals, and vape oils. As a company committed to the highest standards for CBD sourcing, extraction, and production, cbdMD is for consumers seeking to experience the full benefits of CBD in a safe, convenient, and cost-effective manner. For more information, please visit http://www.cbdMD.com.

About Level Brands
Level Brands is an innovative brand management and licensing company that provides bold, unconventional, and socially responsible branding for leading businesses. Following its acquisition of Cure Based Development, LLC in December 2018, through its wholly-owned subsidiary cbdMD LLC Level Brands owns and operates the nationally recognized consumer cannabidiol (CBD) brand cbdMD, whose current products include CBD gummies, CBD tinctures, CBD topical, CBD bath bombs, CBD oils, and CBD pet products. Level Brands' primary licensing and corporate brand management businesses target consumer products in the health and wellness space and other high-demand verticals, bringing innovative products to market under the Kathy Ireland® Health & Wellness; Ireland Men One (I'M1), and Encore Endeavor One (EE1) brands.

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