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On this Cannacurio episode, Ed and Jacques Santucci of Opus Consulting discuss his years of leadership experience that eventually led him into the cannabis space, his success in working with Indigenous American tribes, the current state of the market, and what trends we should be looking out for, and so much more!
November 28, 2023
We have reviewed the new store, cultivation, and manufacturing licenses issued through Q3 in a series of blog posts. In this post, we will highlight the overall trends and share details on license growth and contraction in key states.
November 22, 2023
The cannabis industry's flagship event, MJBizCon 2023, is just around the corner and is set to unfold in the vibrant city of Las Vegas, Nevada, from November 28 to December 1. The Cannabiz Media team will be at Booth 5818 in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center throughout the expo.
November 16, 2023
Of the three most common cannabis licenses, manufacturing licenses are the least prone to volatile swings. At the end of Q3, there were 6,304 manufacturing licenses in the database at 5,771 facilities.
November 9, 2023
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, highlight where new licenses are being issued.
November 2, 2023
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On this Cannacurio episode, Ed and Lisa Buffo of the Cannabis Marketing Association discuss how she got her start in marketing, why she decided to start CMA, the benefits of being a member, their awards program, and so much more!
October 31, 2023
Here is our round-up of states that issued dispensary/retailer licenses in the 3rd quarter of 2023. So far this year we added 716 stores in Q1 2023; 471 in Q2 and just 361 in Q3. 5 states accounted for 69% of these Q3 licenses: New Jersey, Michigan, California, New Mexico, and Maine.
October 24, 2023
Trade shows, conferences, and events offer excellent opportunities for business-to-business (B2B) companies operating in and with the cannabis industry to generate new leads. But what do you do with those leads when you get back to the office?
October 20, 2023
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.
October 19, 2023
To maximize sales from your trade show exhibit at business-to-business (B2B) cannabis industry events, you need to know the tricks that are effective today. The five “hacks” discussed in this article can make the difference between just collecting business cards and actually attracting viable leads for your company that drive a positive return on your investment.
October 17, 2023
Navigating the nuances of Twitter (now X) for businesses can be daunting. In this blog post, we will unravel effective strategies, providing actionable insights inspired by successful cannabis companies, to help you harness the full potential of X for your enterprise.
October 13, 2023
The November election is nearly a month away, and, like most recent years, there are implications for cannabis. Unlike the 2022 congressional midterms, which saw adult-use legalization on the ballot in five states, next month the only direct legalization opportunity will be before Ohio voters. Additionally, Virginia’s legislative election and a few special elections to fill Congress (US House) seats could have ramifications for the industry nationwide.
October 6, 2023
MJ Unpacked will be held at the Motorcity Casino Hotel from October 10-12, 2023. This is a one-of-a-kind event for license holders and accredited investors to connect, collaborate, and prepare for expansion.
October 4, 2023
Cannabiz Media spoke with CannabizTeam Founder and CEO Liesl Bernard to learn how she and her team use the enhanced data in the Cannabis Market Intelligence Platform to keep a pulse on the industry and license holders’ financial data to seize more ground.
September 27, 2023
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On this Cannacurio episode, Ed and Liesl Bernard of CannabizTeam discuss her start as a CPA and how she got her initial start in Recruiting, the current state of hiring within the industry, how they are approaching the market here in the US and beyond, and so much more!
September 19, 2023
You’ve heard of do-it-yourself, but have you heard of do-it-for-me? Let us introduce do-it–for-me email marketing, available to users of the Cannabiz Media Cannabis Market Intelligence Platform.
September 14, 2023
Since January, a few new adult-use cannabis programs have rolled out, leading to some of the hottest new markets nationwide. This blog dives into the current program status in Maryland and Missouri and their evolving social equity programs, plus other upcoming opportunities the industry will see in the near future, notably in tribal communities.
September 7, 2023
This groundbreaking event brings together industry pioneers, experts, and enthusiasts to explore the latest developments and opportunities in the evolving cannabis landscape of the New York region.
September 5, 2023
Figuring out what to share on LinkedIn can prove to be a complex task, so we put together this roundup of post ideas with effective content concepts (and multiple examples) illustrating how B2B cannabis companies excel on the platform.
September 1, 2023
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On this Cannacurio episode, Cannabiz Media’s Chief Data Officer, Ed Keating recaps the Dispensary & Retailer, Cultivation and Manufacturing licensing activity & leaderboards for Q2 2023. Plus he touches on the unlicensed market, and the current moratoriums in place.
August 24, 2023
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