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Discover insights from Joseph Lustberg, Managing Partner at Upwise Capital, on cannabis financing in Cannacurio Podcast #68. Learn how Upwise navigates industry challenges, secures capital for startups, and supports cannabis businesses with innovative financial solutions.
September 26, 2024
Cannabiz Media introduces Sync, a revolutionary feature allowing users to transfer cannabis operator data to over 50 platforms like Salesforce, HubSpot, and Zoho CRM. With real-time updates and customizable data mapping, Sync enhances workflows by seamlessly migrating license, company, and contact data at the click of a button. Offering significant productivity boosts, Sync makes data management easier than ever.
September 19, 2024
As MJBizCon approaches, competition for inbox attention heats up. Last year, over 91,000 MJBizCon-related emails were sent, achieving an average 30% open rate. This blog dives into the data, revealing that starting email outreach early—two months before the show—drives the highest open rates. It also highlights the importance of correctly spelling MJBizCon and using targeted subject lines to engage recipients and increase booth visits.
September 17, 2024
Over 3.6 million B2B emails were sent through the Cannabiz Media Cannabis Market Intelligence Platform, so far in 2024. This post dives into the unique email marketing trends for the cannabis industry, highlighting key findings on operator engagement, top-performing states and license types, and the best days for outreach. With valuable insights into reducing inbox noise and creating compelling content, the post offers essential tips for optimizing email campaigns to licensed cannabis operators.
September 16, 2024
In this post, we explore how email marketing remains a highly effective tool for engaging audiences and driving conversions in the cannabis industry. The key to success lies in maintaining a consistent email cadence and targeting specific, segmented lists with tailored content - plus we break down a three-month email schedule strategy, emphasizing the importance of slow growth to protect your domain reputation and maximize engagement.
September 12, 2024
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Discover the global expansion and regulatory challenges in the cannabinoid industry with Bret Worley, CEO of MC Nutraceuticals, on this episode of the Cannacurio Podcast. Gain insights into compliance, lobbying efforts, and the future of the cannabinoid market.
September 6, 2024
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On this episode of the Cannacurio podcast, host Ed Keating interviews Brett Puffenbarger. Discover his unique journey to the cannabis industry, the power of radical transparency, and insights on the ever-evolving cannabis industry.
August 20, 2024
In the last of our Q2 license recaps, we turn to manufacturing, the least volatile of the three activities we cover in these quarterly posts - cannabis manufacturing licenses are issued at a slower pace than cultivation or retail licenses but, unlike license assets, these brands can cross state lines and help well-established companies thrive and build market share.
August 13, 2024
Now that Q2 has wrapped up we want to share our quarterly round-up of which states issued the most dispensary/retailer licenses and get a sense of the number of stores in the US.
August 2, 2024
Following up on our recent overview of Q2 licensing, we now delve into the Q2 2024 cultivation licenses. These “census” snapshots derived from our Cannabiz Business Intelligence platform show where new licenses are being created.
July 30, 2024
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On this episode of the Cannacurio podcast, host Ed Keating interviews Guillermo Rodriguez, a Virtual CFO specializing in the cannabis industry. They discuss various topics including the roles and benefits of a Virtual CFO, the challenges of managing cash flow, the impact of 280E, and so much more!
July 23, 2024
We are past the midpoint of 2024 and it is time to review which states have added and dropped licenses in the second quarter. In our Q1 review, we highlighted the states that were accelerating their rollouts or trying to add an adult use program to a medical one. However, in Q2 we were inundated with programs in turmoil...
July 19, 2024
To help you improve your email marketing results, this article provides a compilation of tips and links that – when read completely – gives you a comprehensive guide to B2B email marketing in the cannabis industry. If you want to up your email marketing game, everything you need to get started is included in this ultimate guide.
July 12, 2024
To some fanfare, Ohio pushed up their timeline for adult use cannabis to be made available in the state. Instead of a September 7th launch, the regulators approved 60 licenses soon after the window opened on June 7th. Some outlets reported that 62 licenses were issued but upon closer inspection, two had the same address as the regulator in downtown Cleveland and were labeled TEST. Best to ignore those. This post gives a breakdown on license types issued.
June 25, 2024
Cannabiz Media spoke with Conception Nurseries CEO Kevin Brooks to learn how they 'read the tea leaves' of the cannabis industry by using the Cannabis Market Intelligence Platform.
June 18, 2024
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On this episode of the Cannacurio podcast, host Ed Keating interviews Kevin Brooks, the CEO of Conception Nurseries, the world's largest cannabis plant provider. They discuss his transition from Silicon Valley to the cannabis industry, how they are revolutionizing the cannabis industry with their innovative tissue culture techniques, and so much more!
June 7, 2024
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On this episode of the Cannacurio Podcast, Ed Keating chats with Shahbaaz Kara-Virani, Principal at SKVentures. They dive into Shahbaaz's unique career journey from Salesforce to the cannabis industry and discuss the key challenges and trends in cannabis business operations and technology. Learn about the importance of actionable data, the evolving cannabis tech stack, and how to navigate the fast-paced cannabis market.
May 31, 2024
The Cannabiz Media team will be at booth 224 on the expo floor during the 10th annual CWCBExpo in New York City at the Javits Convention Center from June 5-6, 2024. The 2024 CWCBExpo in New York will feature two days of hands-on workshops, educational sessions led by world-renowned experts, an expo floor where exhibitors are poised to showcase innovations for the cannabis industry, and high-end networking opportunities like rooftop & yacht parties.
May 28, 2024
2023 was a unique year for cannabis licensing. The industry contraction continued with license counts dropping, fewer new licenses being issued, and Oklahoma’s moratorium finally took effect. This post will explore how things changed during the first quarter of 2024 and what the next few quarters may bring.
May 23, 2024
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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.
May 17, 2024
