Genuine Marketing Group Inc. (OTC: GMGZ) launches ZPTAG teaser campaign with MAISON BLOOM hemp infused elevated seltzers

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Genuine Marketing Group (OTC: GMGZ) launched a ZPTAG teaser campaign on Feb 24, 2026, printing ZPTAG QR codes on MAISON BLOOM hemp-infused seltzer cans sold in Minnesota and select Wisconsin locations.

The campaign enables consumers, retailers and distributors to scan QR codes to verify product origin, view Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and trace supply-chain steps, positioning ZPTAG as a compliance and transparency tool amid evolving hemp legislation.

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Genuine Marketing Group Inc. (OTC: GMGZ) is pleased to announce the launch of its official ZPTAG teaser campaign with ZPTAG QR codes natively printed on MAISON BLOOM hemp infused seltzer cans sold in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Available at liquor stores, convenience stores and restaurants throughout Minnesota and at participating Ignite Dispensary locations in Wisconsin, MAISON BLOOM and GMG are joining forces utilizing ZPTAG to show consumers, retailers and distributors MAISON BLOOM's commitment to transparency, compliance and verification of their hemp derived seltzers. As part of the teaser campaign, supply chain stakeholders and retail consumers may scan the ZPTAGged products or promotional Shelf Talkers with their cell phones to be directed to a GMG/MAISON BLOOM landing page explaining what ZPTAG is, how it works and the plan for all future MAISON BLOOM products to display unique fingerprint ZPTAGs on each and every item. Allowing for verification of all cans or cases throughout multiple distribution channels and prior to purchase. ZPTAG traceability shows you where it came from and how it got there including all Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and other required documentation.

This teaser campaign highlights ZPTAG as the solution to recent challenges new legislation has created for the hemp industry, which includes hemp derived beverages. There is a real urgency for industry regulation, verification and a comprehensive system to provide for government requirements and changes to the farm bill that currently defines hemp as cannabis containing less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC by weight. MAISON BLOOM and GMG are paving the way forward with ZPTAG as the solution to these challenges and not only aligning with newly proposed bills such as the Hemp Enforcement Modernization and Protection Act. (HEMP) but also providing a path forward for industry driven self-regulation that rewards good actors for not only showing compliance but also protecting loyal consumers of hemp derived products by engaging them in the verification process.

"MAISON BLOOM was built on a simple idea: if you're going to make a product people put in their body, nothing about it should be a mystery. Partnering with GMG and bringing ZPTAG into our ecosystem allows us to prove what's inside every can, where it came from, and how it got there," said Nathan Johnson, CEO of MAISON BLOOM. "The hemp beverage industry is entering a new era where transparency isn't optional, it's expected. GMG's ZPTAG technology gives retailers, regulators, and consumers an unprecedented clear line of sight into every one of our products. You can trace it, verify it, and trust it. That's the standard we believe this category deserves," he added.

"As Genuine Marketing Group continues to expand into the cannabis industry, our ZPTAG platform, consumer app and verification process stays true to our mission and provides for the hemp derived as well as the recreational and medical marijuana verticals. Working with MAISON BLOOM for this ZPTAG campaign is the first step in our ever-growing relationship and we look forward to all that follows with their quality-first brand. Placing ZPTAGs on all their packages and normalizing the purchase experience through transparency and verification," said Chuck Chastain, CEO of Genuine Marketing Group Inc. (GMGZ)

About Genuine Marketing Group Inc.:

Genuine Marketing Group Inc. or GMG is a retail and consumer focused marketing company that creates brand affinity and builds consumer confidence through its patent pending proprietary authentication system, ZPTAG®. Combining the user-friendly engagement of a smartphone app with the smart contracts of the blockchain, ZPTAG® authenticates products direct from the shopping aisle and at the point of purchase for the end user and consumer. GMGZ presents a unique value proposition for its industry stakeholder customers as it provides compliance, verification, and marketing through ZPTAG® direct engagement with Consumers.

About Maison Bloom:

MAISON BLOOM is a hemp-infused beverage house devoted to the art of feeling good. Each can is a full-spectrum composition, blending culinary curiosity with design-forward thinking to create something rarer than a drink: a truly craveable experience. Combining unexpected ingredients with precise balance and a touch of indulgence – the company specializes in products that are powered by recipes built like great menus and even better nights out. The result is a collection of beverages that nourish the body, lift the mood, and turn ordinary moments into something worth lingering over.

MAISON BLOOM is here to evolve how we imbibe. Culinary focused. Considered. Responsibly euphoric. Crafted for the 21+ crowd who appreciate a truly golden state of mind.

A better buzz deserves company. So pour generously.

More information about Genuine Marketing Group Inc. can be found at https://genuinemarketinggroup.com/

More information about MAISON BLOOM can be found at https://lovemaisonbloom.com/

Contact: Greg Needham
Email: greg@genuinemarketinggroup.com

This press release contains information that constitutes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results described within the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking information provided herein represents the Company's estimates as of the date of the press release, and subsequent events and developments may cause the Company's estimates to change. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update the forward-looking information in the future. Therefore, this forward-looking information should not be relied upon as representing the Company's estimates of its future financial performance as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.

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FAQ

What is Genuine Marketing Group (GMGZ) announcing with MAISON BLOOM on February 24, 2026?

They launched a ZPTAG teaser campaign placing QR-coded ZPTAGs on MAISON BLOOM seltzer cans to enable product verification. According to Genuine Marketing Group, scans direct users to a landing page with Certificates of Analysis and traceability details for each can.

How can consumers verify MAISON BLOOM hemp seltzers using GMGZ's ZPTAG in Minnesota and Wisconsin?

Consumers scan the ZPTAG QR code with a smartphone to access verification and COAs for the specific product. According to Genuine Marketing Group, scans link to a GMG/MAISON BLOOM landing page explaining ZPTAG traceability and documentation for each item.

Which retail locations carry MAISON BLOOM ZPTAGged hemp seltzers in the February 2026 teaser campaign?

MAISON BLOOM seltzers with ZPTAG are available in liquor stores, convenience stores, restaurants across Minnesota, and participating Ignite Dispensary locations in Wisconsin. According to Genuine Marketing Group, those outlets are part of the initial teaser rollout for ZPTAG verification.

What compliance or regulatory benefit does GMGZ claim ZPTAG provides for hemp-derived beverages?

ZPTAG aims to provide traceability, COAs, and verification to meet changing hemp rules and farm bill limits, helping demonstrate compliance. According to Genuine Marketing Group, ZPTAG offers a system for regulators, retailers, and consumers to confirm product origin and testing.

Will MAISON BLOOM use ZPTAG on all future products, and what does GMGZ say about expansion?

MAISON BLOOM plans to display unique fingerprint ZPTAGs on each future product to enable verification across channels. According to Genuine Marketing Group, this teaser campaign is the first step toward broader adoption and normalization of ZPTAG on packaging.