On this episode of the Cannacurio Podcast, Ed Keating chats with Patricia Rosi, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer at Acreage Holdings. Their conversation touches on the evolution of cannabis brands, operational excellence, and the impact of federal policy changes. Tune in to learn about the key factors driving growth and innovation in the cannabis sector. © CNB Media LLC dba Cannabiz Media ..read more

In the last of our Q1 license recaps, we turn to manufacturing, the least volatile of the three activities we cover in these quarterly posts - and as we see with other activities, most new licenses were issued by a handful of states. © CNB Media LLC dba Cannabiz Media ..read more

Following up on our recent review of dispensaries and retailers, we now delve into the Q1 2024 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. © CNB Media LLC dba Cannabiz Media ..read more

Now that Q1 has wrapped up we want to share our quarterly round-up of which states issued the most dispensary/retailer licenses. We tallied 333 new dispensary/retailer licenses were issued in the quarter and New Jersey and Michigan each accounted for about 20% of the 333. In Q1 2023 there were 699 licenses issued. © CNB Media LLC dba Cannabiz Media ..read more

Email marketing can be a powerful tool for those who wish to put in the work, or it can be white noise to your recipients if you aren’t careful or try to take the “easy” way out. Especially if you’re in cannabis, where there are even more considerations to be wary of! So let’s review some do's and don’ts for email marketing, specific to the cannabis & hemp industry. © CNB Media LLC dba Cannabiz Media ..read more

Cannabiz Media’s sixth annual Point-of-Sale Software in the Cannabis Industry report is now available! The 2024 report provides updated information on point-of-sale (POS) software market share across the U.S. and Canadian cannabis industries. © CNB Media LLC dba Cannabiz Media ..read more

On this episode of the Cannacurio podcast, host Ed Keating sits down with Chris Violas, CEO and founder of Blaze. Chris shares his journey into the cannabis industry, dating back to 2010 when he co-founded his first dispensary with his father during California's Prop 215 days. Drawing from his firsthand experience, Chris discusses how his time as a cannabis operator inspired him to create Blaze, a company dedicated to improving operational efficiency for cannabis businesses. © CNB Media LLC dba Cannabiz Media ..read more

Cannabiz Media is proudly sponsoring MJ Unpacked taking place in Atlantic City April 9-11! The Hard Rock Hotel is hosting this distinctive event exclusively for license holders and accredited investors to connect, collaborate, and prepare for expansion. © CNB Media LLC dba Cannabiz Media ..read more

This year, 2024, marks a significant milestone for Cannabiz Media – we're proudly celebrating our 10th anniversary!‍ Over the past decade, Cannabiz Media has evolved from a vision into a powerhouse in the cannabis industry, and as we reflect on the journey, it's inspiring to see the impact of our growth, innovation, and leadership in such a young industry. © CNB Media LLC dba Cannabiz Media ..read more

Since we founded Cannabiz Media, we have often looked back to report on the licenses that had been issued by state, activity and status. In this post we are taking a look forward at jurisdictions that will “likely” be issuing tranches of new licenses in the coming year. © CNB Media LLC dba Cannabiz Media ..read more