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Cannacurio Podcast Episode 52 with Kaliko Castille of MCBA

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 52 with Kaliko Castille of MCBA

On this Cannacurio episode, Ed and Kaliko discuss how he became a full time cannabis activist, all things MCBA and the objectives behind the association, a deep dive on social equity programs from regulators, and so much more!

Visit Cannabiz Media at Booth 6 During the Cannabis Marketing Summit in Denver

Visit Cannabiz Media at Booth 6 During the Cannabis Marketing Summit in Denver

The Cannabis Marketing Summit will be held at the Hilton City Center in Denver, CO from June 21-23, 2023. This year’s event features in-depth workshops and solo sessions covering topics from budgeting to SEO to help marketers personally thrive in their roles while navigating a complex, regulated, and rapidly changing industry.

How to Stay Current on Cannabis Industry Data Trends

How to Stay Current on Cannabis Industry Data Trends

If your cannabis or cannabis-related business isn’t keeping up with industry data trends, then you’ll fall behind. Today, data-driven businesses have the most success because they have access to the information they need to identify opportunities and avoid taking unnecessary risks. 

Cannabis M&A and the Gartner Hype Cycle

Cannabis M&A and the Gartner Hype Cycle

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.

Cracking Down on the Cannabis Illicit Market to Save Legal Sales

Cracking Down on the Cannabis Illicit Market to Save Legal Sales

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.

Cannabis Industry Data Challenges and Trends in 2023

Cannabis Industry Data Challenges and Trends in 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. 

CannaVest East is Coming to New York City

CannaVest East is Coming to New York City

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. 

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 51 | Q1 2023 Licensing Leaderboard Recap

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 51 | Q1 2023 Licensing Leaderboard Recap

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.

Cannabiz Media Client Spotlight – Leaf Trade 2023

Cannabiz Media Client Spotlight – Leaf Trade 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.

How to Conduct Cannabis Industry Competitive Intelligence Research and Analysis

How to Conduct Cannabis Industry Competitive Intelligence Research and Analysis

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.

Cannacurio #74: New License Summary 2023 Q1

Cannacurio #74: New License Summary 2023 Q1

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.

5 Ways to Be Successful at Cannabis Business Meetings and Networking Events

5 Ways to Be Successful at Cannabis Business Meetings and Networking Events

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.

Cannabiz Media Client Spotlight – LuvBuds

Cannabiz Media Client Spotlight – LuvBuds

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.

Ultimate List of Cannabis Industry Statistics and Data

Ultimate List of Cannabis Industry Statistics and Data

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. 

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 50 with Michael Piermont of Leaf Trade

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 50 with Michael Piermont of Leaf Trade

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!

Cannacurio #73: Manufacturing 2023 Q1 Leaderboard

Cannacurio #73: Manufacturing 2023 Q1 Leaderboard

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. 

How Artificial Intelligence Improves Business Operations in the Cannabis Industry

How Artificial Intelligence Improves Business Operations in the Cannabis Industry

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. 

Instagram Marketing for Cannabis Businesses and Cannabis-Related Businesses

Instagram Marketing for Cannabis Businesses and Cannabis-Related Businesses

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.

10 Skills Your B2B Trade Show Exhibit Team Needs to Be Successful

10 Skills Your B2B Trade Show Exhibit Team Needs to Be Successful

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.

Cannacurio #72: Cultivation 2023 Q1 Leaderboard

Cannacurio #72: Cultivation 2023 Q1 Leaderboard

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.