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Cannabiz Media’s Ed Keating Discusses Cannabis Industry Data and POS with NCIA
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Cannabiz Media’s Ed Keating Discusses Cannabis Industry Data and POS with NCIA

Cannabiz Media’s Co-founder and Chief Data Officer, Ed Keating, joined NCIA’s Communications and Projects Manager, Bethany Moore, on The Cannabis Industry Voice, NCIA’s weekly podcast with guest members who share their experiences, ...
3 Critical Factors Crippling the Hemp Industry
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3 Critical Factors Crippling the Hemp Industry

While the number of acres of hemp grown in the U.S. grew from 9,770 acres in 2016 to 78,176 acres in 2018, it wasn’t until the 2018 Farm Bill was passed in December 2018 that the industry really had a chance.
CBD Retail and Wholesale Licenses Issued in Louisiana – Here’s the Data and Why It Matters
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CBD Retail and Wholesale Licenses Issued in Louisiana – Here’s the Data and Why It Matters

The headline story of the last few weeks has been about the dangers of vaping. It has been the subject of news articles, editorials, and presidential pronouncements. As Cannabiz Media has been evaluating and measuring licenses across the country ...
Which State Has the Most Licensed Cannabis Dispensaries? The Answer May Surprise You
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Which State Has the Most Licensed Cannabis Dispensaries? The Answer May Surprise You

At trade shows, members of the Cannabiz Media team are often tested with hard to answer questions from people who want to find information on cannabis industry professionals, licenses, and companies from all the data that we track.
Tracking the Growth of the Hemp Industry in the United States
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Tracking the Growth of the Hemp Industry in the United States

A study published in the journal Visual Communication in August 2019 found that the media still uses negative stereotypes when referring to cannabis consumers, including medical marijuana patients.
Visit Cannabiz Media at Booth #714 at CannaCon South in Oklahoma City
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Visit Cannabiz Media at Booth #714 at CannaCon South in Oklahoma City

From September 27-28, 2019, the best and brightest in the cannabis industry will come together at CannaCon South to educate people who want to get involved in the legal cannabis industry in Oklahoma and across the southern region of the United States.
Hemp – Is It Too Late for the U.S. to Compete?
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Hemp – Is It Too Late for the U.S. to Compete?

In 2018, 23 states grew hemp in the United States for a total of 78,176 acres of crops, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expects that number to more than quadruple in 2019.
State of the Hemp Industry in 2019
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State of the Hemp Industry in 2019

It’s been eight months since the 2018 Farm Bill passed, which legalized the production of industrial hemp, and already, the market has changed considerably. The supply of and demand for industrial hemp skyrocketed thanks to a booming cultivation market, ...
Hemp is a Secret in Michigan
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Hemp is a Secret in Michigan

Earlier this year, Michigan regulators decided that their hemp industry should be mostly kept under wraps. Citing privacy concerns, regulators have chosen not to share any license holder information, be it location or even trade name.
Visit Cannabiz Media at Booth #310 at MJBizConINT’L
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Visit Cannabiz Media at Booth #310 at MJBizConINT’L

On September 4-6, 2019, the Cannabiz Media team will be in Toronto at MJBizConINT’L, and we hope to see you there!MJBizConINT’L is MJBizCon’s international cannabis industry conference, and more than 2,500 global cannabis experts and professionals are expected to attend.
How Illegal Data Sharing and Software License Violations Drive Your Prices Up
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How Illegal Data Sharing and Software License Violations Drive Your Prices Up

Data has become big business, and with the growth of Software as a Service (SaaS) programs that anyone can access with a working username and password, illegal data sharing has become a bigger problem in recent years.
Point of Sale Software in the Cannabis Industry – Mid-Year 2019 Report
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Point of Sale Software in the Cannabis Industry – Mid-Year 2019 Report

For more recent data, follow the link to learn about Cannabiz Media’s Point of Sale Software in the Cannabis Industry: 2020 Report. In Cannabiz Media’s 2018 cannabis industry point of sale vendor report, five vendors accounted for 80% of the market.