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B2B Social Selling in the Cannabis Industry – Tips and Best Practices
Marketing

B2B Social Selling in the Cannabis Industry – Tips and Best Practices

Social selling is critical for companies to reach their sales and revenue goals. According to LinkedIn, social selling leaders generate 45% more sales opportunities and are 51% more likely to reach their sales quotas. In fact, 78% of companies that use social selling outperform companies that do not use social selling.
Twitter Cannabis Advertising for B2B and B2C
Marketing

Twitter Cannabis Advertising for B2B and B2C

On February 14, 2023, Twitter became the first major social media platform to allow cannabis advertising for both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) brands and companies. In an announcement published on the Twitter website, the company said it had relaxed its cannabis ads policy in certain U.S. states to create more opportunities for responsible cannabis marketing.
Cannacurio Podcast Episode 48 with Gary Cohen of Cova Software
Podcasts

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 48 with Gary Cohen of Cova Software

Cova Software CEO, Gary Cohen, joins Ed Keating on the Cannacurio podcast to talk about the start of Cova Software, what's going on in the cannabis industry today and what the future holds.
Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Cannabis Sales
Industry News

Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Cannabis Sales

Artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and machine learning are changing the cannabis industry and impacting cannabis sales.
How to Create a B2B Sales Strategy in the Cannabis Industry and Measure Your Success
Marketing

How to Create a B2B Sales Strategy in the Cannabis Industry and Measure Your Success

Creating a B2B sales strategy in the cannabis industry, developing a plan to execute the strategy, and measuring success can be challenging. The factors and tips discussed in this article will help you create a strategy that works for your business.
Cannacurio #68: Real Estate Investment Trusts
Data & Insights

Cannacurio #68: Real Estate Investment Trusts

The Cannabiz Media Business Intelligence product showcases data through a series of dashboards which now numbers over 30. One of the most unique data sets covers Real Estate Investment Trusts, which have played an outsized role in the cannabis industry. The analysis in this article focuses on which companies have relied on these transactions, where transactions occurred, and which REITs did the deals.
How to Use the Cannabiz Media License Database as a One-Person Sales Team
Marketing

How to Use the Cannabiz Media License Database as a One-Person Sales Team

The Cannabiz Media License Database is filled with cannabis and hemp industry leads to fill your sales pipeline, but if you’re a one-person sales team, it can be challenging to prioritize your efforts and get the best results. If that describes you, then you’re in luck because this article introduces you to tips to use the Cannabiz Media License Database effectively when you don’t have a team to help you.
Proven Ways to Segment Your Email List and Boost Results
Marketing

Proven Ways to Segment Your Email List and Boost Results

Email marketing is one of the best ways to connect with cannabis and hemp license holders and businesses. However, if you’re not effectively segmenting your email list in order to send the most relevant marketing messages and offers, your results will suffer.
Cannacurio Podcast Episode 47 | 2022 Licensing Leaderboard Recap
Podcasts

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 47 | 2022 Licensing Leaderboard Recap

Cannabiz Media’s Chief Data Officer, Ed Keating, does a recap of the 2022 Licensing Leaderboards and shows you what we've seen in looking back at all the licenses that were issued.
How to Use Lead Scoring to Increase Sales
Marketing

How to Use Lead Scoring to Increase Sales

For a business to maximize revenue and profits, the sales team has to use its time strategically. Lead scoring is one of the most effective ways to enable every salesperson to optimize their time and focus on the leads that are most likely to convert into sales. 
Cannacurio #67: What Does it Cost to Buy Market Share in the Point of Sale Industry?
Data & Insights

Cannacurio #67: What Does it Cost to Buy Market Share in the Point of Sale Industry?

Major turmoil has occurred across the top of Cannabiz Media’s Point of Sale Leaderboard including a board coup, company sale and an industry exit. The impacted firms, by our estimate, control 50% of the point of sale market.
Cannacurio #66: 2022  Regional Round-Up
Data & Insights

Cannacurio #66: 2022 Regional Round-Up

After sharing the trends of the new licenses issued in 2022 – we wanted to review new licenses issued by region and activity. For example, what are the ratios of licenses issued for cultivation, manufacturing, and dispensing/retail across different regions? How big is the Northeast really in terms of new licenses?