Cannabiz Media Blog

Dispensaries and retailers have continued to come online this year. We count 1,846 licenses issued through the end of August. Six states issued 100 or more licenses.

Franchising in the cannabis industry has been gaining widespread interest over the past few years. Today, Cannabiz Media is tracking a growing number of licensed cannabis franchise businesses in the Cannabiz Intelligence business intelligence base.

Financial pressures, public opinion, social inequity, and public safety could lead to federal cannabis legalization sooner than many people previously expected.

Executives from consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are moving into the cannabis industry to fill leadership roles for large multi-state operators (MSOs), startups, and every type of cannabis company in between. 

The number of companies in the cannabis software stack continued to grow during Covid. Learn the key findings and see which brands are big and where in the new Cannabis Software Stack Summer 2021 report.

Email marketing and CRM are essential to the success of cannabis and cannabis-related businesses today because they work together to help your sales and marketing teams do four critical things.

Today, closing B2B sales in the cannabis industry is dependent on two things – persistence and engagement. In a post-pandemic world, you need sales tools to help you find, prioritize, and communicate with prospects’ rapidly changing expectations and preferences. 

In addition to educational seminars, a vendor exhibit hall featuring nearly 150 exhibitors (including Cannabiz Media at Booth #214), and numerous networking opportunities, the 2021 Cannabis Conference will include the Cannabis Leadership Awards rewards reception. 

Cannabis industry B2B sales outreach can be challenging, particularly for anyone selling products and services with long sales cycles. Here are some proven ways to improve your sales with tactics that work in the cannabis industry.

Getting into the cannabis industry as a license holder in Connecticut isn't cheap. Let’s take a look at the fees businesses and individuals have to pay to be a part of the Connecticut cannabis industry.

Direct mail marketing has waned in popularity in recent years simply because digital marketing is so much less expensive.

CBD products have exploded in popularity in recent years, and new brands seem to be entering the market every week. However, the oversaturation of CBD brands is making it more challenging for consumers to know what to buy and where to buy it.