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Tracking mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in any emerging business ecosystem is always interesting. It allows you to see the madness of early-stage growth markets and the many ups and downs that are experienced before reaching market maturity. The cannabis industry has definitely experienced significant fluctuations in terms of M&A activity, as should be expected in an emerging industry.
June 6, 2023
The illegal cannabis market continues to thrive – even in states that have legalized adult-use cannabis. As more states work to roll out new cannabis programs this year and others are expected to approve adult-use cannabis, it’s essential to consider what’s happening in the illicit markets within states that have operational adult-use cannabis programs.
May 31, 2023
For businesses in the cannabis industry, the data topic is about more than just using data. It’s about being a data-driven company – one that will actually gain a competitive advantage and win in your market in the future.
May 30, 2023
The CannaVest East Institutional Capital Forum will be held at CWCBExpo on June 1-2, 2023 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. CannaVest East is expected to draw hundreds of cannabis industry professionals for two days of education, networking, advocacy, and opportunities.
May 24, 2023
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On this Cannacurio episode, Cannabiz Media’s Chief Data Officer, Ed Keating, does a recap of the new store, cultivation, and manufacturing licensing activity & leaderboards by state between January-March 2023. He also discusses what the heck is going on with Oklahoma.
May 19, 2023
Cannabiz Media spoke with Leaf Trade President Michael Piermont to learn how he and his team use the Cannabiz Media License Database and hear what’s next for Leaf Trade.
May 18, 2023
In any industry, if you don’t know what your competitors are doing, your business will operate at a significant disadvantage. The cannabis industry is no different. You must fully understand the competitive landscape at all times so your business thrives rather than simply survives.
May 16, 2023
Over the last few weeks, we have reviewed the new store, cultivation, and manufacturing licenses issued in Q1 2023. In this post, we will highlight the overall trends and spotlight the changes occurring in Oklahoma as the moratorium finally took effect. We have included April 2023 data for Oklahoma to show the continuing impact.
May 15, 2023
Whether you’re a cannabis license holder, ancillary business, or aspiring cannabis industry entrepreneur, attending networking events, conferences, and business meetings is critical to your success.
May 12, 2023
Cannabiz Media spoke with Brett Harris, CEO and Founder of LuvBuds, to learn more about how he and his team use the Cannabiz Media License Database for research, sales, strategic planning, and more.
May 11, 2023
As we inch ever so slowly to banking reform, interstate commerce, and federal legalization of cannabis, it’s a perfect time to take a look at the history of cannabis and how far the legal industry has come. In 2023, the legal cannabis industry has grown to generate billions of dollars in annual sales, and it has created hundreds of thousands of jobs across the United States.
May 10, 2023
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Michael Piermont, President & CRO of Leaf Trade, joins Ed Keating on the Cannacurio Podcast to discuss how Leaf Trade is leading the wholesale cannabis marketplace and digital payment infrastructure within the cannabis industry, the merger with Sweed, the state of the current market, and more!
May 4, 2023
Manufacturing licenses are the least prone to cyclical swings in terms of issuance. There are currently just over 6,200 manufacturing licenses in the Cannabiz Media License Database at 5,800 facilities. Cannabiz Media categorizes a license as a manufacturer if it fits the following description: License is for the processing (manufacturing) of marijuana-infused products, such as edibles or concentrates, but does not include cultivation or retail sale to customers.
May 3, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) has gone mainstream with the explosive growth of ChatGPT, and this is just the beginning. AI is officially here to stay and will continue to evolve. That’s great news for business operations in all industries, including cannabis, because artificial intelligence enables companies to streamline operations, reduce costs, and seize opportunities.
May 2, 2023
Content published by businesses on Instagram can directly lead to increased brand awareness, word-of-mouth marketing, and sales. In fact, Audience Project’s 2020 Insights report revealed that Instagram is now the most popular social media platform for people to follow brands.
April 28, 2023
To generate a positive return on your trade show investments and maximize sales from your exhibit, you need to have the right people at your exhibit booth. Not everyone has the right personality or skills to excel working a trade show booth. While you can’t change a person’s personality, you can help your team learn the skills they need to be successful at every trade show.
April 27, 2023
Following up on our recent review of dispensaries and retailers, we now delve into cultivation licenses. These “census” snapshots, derived from our Cannabiz Business Intelligence platform, show where new licenses are being created. As a result of moratoriums and market pressures, the rate of adding new cultivation licenses is down in most jurisdictions.
April 25, 2023
In April 2023, only 10 states in the United States do not have a regulated program for legalized medical and/or recreational cannabis use and sales. The industry has come a long way in the past six years when Cannabiz Media published the Marijuana Licensing Reference Guide 2017 Edition.
April 21, 2023
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LuvBuds CEO and Founder, Brett Harris, joins Ed Keating on the Cannacurio podcast to talk about the start of the company, how the retail space is evolving, what makes LuvBuds stand apart, and more!
April 20, 2023
The Cannabiz Media team will be at booth #229 on the exhibit floor during MJ Unpacked. Stop by to watch a demo of the Cannabiz Media License Database to see how it can help your business reach its goals in 2023 and beyond!
April 19, 2023
