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Emerald Intel Acquires Cannabiz Media: Uniting Two Leaders in Cannabis Market Intelligence
Emerald Intel has acquired Cannabiz Media, uniting two of the cannabis industry’s leading data and intelligence providers. This acquisition brings together Emerald Intel’s global license, compliance, and sales data with Cannabiz Media’s robust database of licensed businesses and key decision-makers. The result is the most comprehensive, reliable, and actionable view of the licensed cannabis market—empowering sales, marketing, finance, and compliance teams to make smarter, data-driven decisions.
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Company News
Visit Cannabiz Media at the Cannabis World Congress & Business Expo in Los Angeles and Boston
The Cannabis World Congress & Business Expo is heading to Los Angeles, California and Boston, Massachusetts, and Cannabis Media will be at both events. Visit the team in the Los Angeles Convention Center at booth #733 ...
Marketing
State News
Should California Marijuana Businesses Apply for State Trademarks?
Did you know that intangible assets (which include intellectual property – like trademarks) represent 84% of the S&P 500’s value? While there isn’t a space for specific intangible assets like trademarks on a company’s balance sheet, their value should not be ignored.
State News
The Illinois Medical Marijuana Market Just Got Bigger
On August 28th of this year, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed a law that made medical marijuana available to people as a replacement for opioid painkillers. Under the new law, doctors in Illinois can authorize marijuana to any patient ...
Industry News
5 New Reports to be Released at the Advanced State of Cannabis Economic Conference
In keeping with its goal to legitimize the cannabis industry with unbiased and smart financial reporting and become the “CNBC of Cannabis,” the Green Market Report is sponsoring its first event, The Advanced State of Cannabis Economic Conference, ...
State News
States Set Barriers to Entry for Marijuana Patients
One of the most critical aspects of a state’s marijuana program that could mean success or failure is access. I’m referring to access to marijuana for patients and consumers. Unfortunately, some states have created barriers that keep people ...
State News
The Value of a Marijuana License in California Just Went Up (Again)
The value of a marijuana license to businesses depends on a variety of factors. For medical marijuana licenses, the specific conditions covered is one of the biggest factors. If a state doesn’t allow medical marijuana for chronic pain, ...
Client Spotlights
Cannabiz Media Client Spotlight – Nexus
For over 50 years, Nexus has been designing and manufacturing innovative greenhouses for commercial and residential markets. Today, the company - now known as Prospiant - is well-known for its high quality products and top-notch customer service.
Marketing
5-Part Trademark Strategy that Increases the Value of a Marijuana License
In business, a trademark is a valuable asset. It helps a company protect the time and money it invests over the years building a recognizable brand in the marketplace, and it ensures that no one else can trade on that value.
Company News
Top 5 Public Cannabis Companies at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference
American investors were excited about cannabis market leader Tilray’s NASDAQ IPO, and rightfully so. It was the first cannabis company to go public on NASDAQ and marked a significant moment in an emerging sector with relatively few public companies.