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Cannacurio #105: Manufacturing 2024 Q3 Leaderboard

Cannacurio #105: Manufacturing 2024 Q3 Leaderboard

In the last of our Q3 license recaps, we turn to manufacturing, the least volatile of the three activities we cover in these quarterly posts. They serve as important assets for companies because the products are often powerful brands. These brands, unlike license assets, can cross state lines and help well established companies thrive and build market share. They are also useful for the license holder as these facilities can be used for white label production – therefore expanding the value of the asset.

Cannacurio #104: Cultivation 2024 Q3 Leaderboard

Cannacurio #104: Cultivation 2024 Q3 Leaderboard

Following up on our recent overview of Q3 licensing, we now delve into the cultivation licenses issued in the third quarter of 2024. These snapshots derived from our Cannabiz Business Intelligence platform show where new licenses are being created and the total number of licenses and facilities in the US.

Celebrating Innovation in the Cannabis Industry: Cannabiz Media Wins CannaTech Innovation Award

Celebrating Innovation in the Cannabis Industry: Cannabiz Media Wins CannaTech Innovation Award

Cannabiz Media, a trusted leader in data & intelligence for the cannabis industry, wins the prestigious CannaTech Innovation Award, highlighting their dedication to innovation and impact on the industry's growth. With over a decade of experience, Cannabiz Media continues to provide innovative insights for businesses, key players, and industry leaders.

Cannacurio #103: Dispensary and Retailer 2024 Q3 Leaderboard

Cannacurio #103: Dispensary and Retailer 2024 Q3 Leaderboard

Q3 2024 saw significant growth in cannabis dispensary and retailer licensing, with 535 new licenses issued—a jump from Q2’s 456. Key players like New York, Ohio, Michigan, New Jersey, and Puerto Rico accounted for 73% of these new licenses.

How To Choose The Right Cannabis CRM Solution

How To Choose The Right Cannabis CRM Solution

Choosing the right cannabis industry-specific CRM solution is important! Review the challenges faced without well-informed CRM software as well as a step-by-step guide on how to choose the best CRM for cannabis businesses. Learn how to assess key features, user experience, case studies, pricing, and future trends in cannabis CRM solutions.

Visit Cannabiz Media at Booth 6414 During the 13th Annual MJBizCon

Visit Cannabiz Media at Booth 6414 During the 13th Annual MJBizCon

The largest cannabis industry event of the year, MJBizCon, will be lighting up Las Vegas, Nevada, from December 3 through December 6, 2024, and the Cannabiz Media team will be at Booth 6414 in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center throughout the expo. And we’re coming with BIG news…

Cannacurio #102: 2024 Q3 Licensing Round-Up

Cannacurio #102: 2024 Q3 Licensing Round-Up

We are three quarters of the way through 2024 and 2,211 new licenses were issued in Q3. This was the strongest quarter of the year and was given a boost from new licenses in Ohio and New York.

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 69 with Nohtal Partansky of Sorting Robotics

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 69 with Nohtal Partansky of Sorting Robotics

In this episode of the Cannacurio Podcast, Ed Keating sits down with Nohtal Partansky, CEO of Sorting Robotics, to explore how automation is transforming the cannabis industry. Nohtal shares the story of his evolution from working with NASA, to developing cutting-edge robotic systems designed to streamline cannabis production.

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 68 with Joseph Lustberg

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 68 with Joseph Lustberg

Discover insights from Joseph Lustberg, Managing Partner at Upwise Capital, on cannabis financing in Cannacurio Podcast #68. Learn how Upwise navigates industry challenges, secures capital for startups, and supports cannabis businesses with innovative financial solutions.

Introducing Cannabiz Media's Newest Innovation—Sync

Introducing Cannabiz Media's Newest Innovation—Sync

Cannabiz Media introduces Sync, a revolutionary feature allowing users to transfer cannabis operator data to over 50 platforms like Salesforce, HubSpot, and Zoho CRM. With real-time updates and customizable data mapping, Sync enhances workflows by seamlessly migrating license, company, and contact data at the click of a button. Offering significant productivity boosts, Sync makes data management easier than ever.

Cannabis Email Marketing Trends: MJBizCon Edition

Cannabis Email Marketing Trends: MJBizCon Edition

As MJBizCon approaches, competition for inbox attention heats up. Last year, over 91,000 MJBizCon-related emails were sent, achieving an average 30% open rate. This blog dives into the data, revealing that starting email outreach early—two months before the show—drives the highest open rates. It also highlights the importance of correctly spelling MJBizCon and using targeted subject lines to engage recipients and increase booth visits.

Cannabis Email Marketing Trends: 2024 | How To Succeed At Emailing Operators

Cannabis Email Marketing Trends: 2024 | How To Succeed At Emailing Operators

Over 3.6 million B2B emails were sent through the Cannabiz Media Cannabis Market Intelligence Platform, so far in 2024. This post dives into the unique email marketing trends for the cannabis industry, highlighting key findings on operator engagement, top-performing states and license types, and the best days for outreach. With valuable insights into reducing inbox noise and creating compelling content, the post offers essential tips for optimizing email campaigns to licensed cannabis operators.

Master Your Cannabis Email Strategy: A 3-Month Email Marketing Plan

Master Your Cannabis Email Strategy: A 3-Month Email Marketing Plan

In this post, we explore how email marketing remains a highly effective tool for engaging audiences and driving conversions in the cannabis industry. The key to success lies in maintaining a consistent email cadence and targeting specific, segmented lists with tailored content - plus we break down a three-month email schedule strategy, emphasizing the importance of slow growth to protect your domain reputation and maximize engagement.

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 67 with Bret Worley

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 67 with Bret Worley

Discover the global expansion and regulatory challenges in the cannabinoid industry with Bret Worley, CEO of MC Nutraceuticals, on this episode of the Cannacurio Podcast. Gain insights into compliance, lobbying efforts, and the future of the cannabinoid market.

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 66 with Brett Puffenbarger

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 66 with Brett Puffenbarger

On this episode of the Cannacurio podcast, host Ed Keating interviews Brett Puffenbarger. Discover his unique journey to the cannabis industry, the power of radical transparency, and insights on the ever-evolving cannabis industry.

Cannacurio #101: Manufacturing 2024 Q2 Leaderboard

Cannacurio #101: Manufacturing 2024 Q2 Leaderboard

In the last of our Q2 license recaps, we turn to manufacturing, the least volatile of the three activities we cover in these quarterly posts - cannabis manufacturing licenses are issued at a slower pace than cultivation or retail licenses but, unlike license assets, these brands can cross state lines and help well-established companies thrive and build market share.

Cannacurio #100: Dispensary and Retailer 2024 Q2 Leaderboard

Cannacurio #100: Dispensary and Retailer 2024 Q2 Leaderboard

Now that Q2 has wrapped up we want to share our quarterly round-up of which states issued the most dispensary/retailer licenses and get a sense of the number of stores in the US.

Cannacurio #99: Cultivation 2024 Q2 Leaderboard

Cannacurio #99: Cultivation 2024 Q2 Leaderboard

Following up on our recent overview of Q2 licensing, we now delve into the Q2 2024 cultivation licenses. These “census” snapshots derived from our Cannabiz Business Intelligence platform show where new licenses are being created.

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 65 with Guillermo Rodriguez

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 65 with Guillermo Rodriguez

On this episode of the Cannacurio podcast, host Ed Keating interviews Guillermo Rodriguez, a Virtual CFO specializing in the cannabis industry. They discuss various topics including the roles and benefits of a Virtual CFO, the challenges of managing cash flow, the impact of 280E, and so much more!

Cannacurio #98: 2024 Q2 Licensing Round-Up

Cannacurio #98: 2024 Q2 Licensing Round-Up

We are past the midpoint of 2024 and it is time to review which states have added and dropped licenses in the second quarter. In our Q1 review, we highlighted the states that were accelerating their rollouts or trying to add an adult use program to a medical one. However, in Q2 we were inundated with programs in turmoil...