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Cannacurio Podcast Episode 38 with Scott Campbell of METER Group

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 38 with Scott Campbell of METER Group

METER Group CEO Scott Campbell joins Ed Keating to talk about how his company's products help cannabis and hemp cultivators connect science, engineering, and design to improve productivity as well as how his team uses the Cannabiz Media database to connect with qualified sales leads!

Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Market - Where Is It Now?

Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Market - Where Is It Now?

It was a bumpy start for Ohio’s medical marijuana program, but those days seem so long ago. With early limitations now being relaxed, the market seems more lucrative than ever, but there is still some regulatory complexity in play. 

The Economic Impact of Cannabis

The Economic Impact of Cannabis

When a state allows the sale of medical and/or adult-cannabis, its economy benefits. That’s the conclusion numerous researchers have made after analyzing a number of economic factors over the past several years.

Under the Radar Cannabis Companies to Watch

Under the Radar Cannabis Companies to Watch

When we were building Cannabiz Media’s Cannabiz Intelligence™ business intelligence base, we identified a number of cannabis companies that are operating under the radar today but could present big opportunities in the future. In other words, these are companies to watch!

Cannacurio #48: Dispensary & Retailer Leaderboard September 2021

Cannacurio #48: Dispensary & Retailer Leaderboard September 2021

Dispensaries and retailers have continued to come online this year. We count 1,846 licenses issued through the end of August. Six states issued 100 or more licenses.

Franchising in the Cannabis Industry

Franchising in the Cannabis Industry

Franchising in the cannabis industry has been gaining widespread interest over the past few years. Today, Cannabiz Media is tracking a growing number of licensed cannabis franchise businesses in the Cannabiz Intelligence business intelligence base.

Is Federally Legal Marijuana Coming Soon?

Is Federally Legal Marijuana Coming Soon?

Financial pressures, public opinion, social inequity, and public safety could lead to federal cannabis legalization sooner than many people previously expected.

CPG Executives in the Cannabis Industry – The Evolution of Leadership

CPG Executives in the Cannabis Industry – The Evolution of Leadership

Executives from consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are moving into the cannabis industry to fill leadership roles for large multi-state operators (MSOs), startups, and every type of cannabis company in between. 

Cannacurio #47 – Software Stack Summer 2021

Cannacurio #47 – Software Stack Summer 2021

The number of companies in the cannabis software stack continued to grow during Covid. Learn the key findings and see which brands are big and where in the new Cannabis Software Stack Summer 2021 report.

How B2B Sales and Marketing Teams Use Email and CRM to Get Leads, Close Deals and Reduce Churn

How B2B Sales and Marketing Teams Use Email and CRM to Get Leads, Close Deals and Reduce Churn

Email marketing and CRM are essential to the success of cannabis and cannabis-related businesses today because they work together to help your sales and marketing teams do four critical things.

5 B2B Sales Tools to Sell to Cannabis License Holders

5 B2B Sales Tools to Sell to Cannabis License Holders

Today, closing B2B sales in the cannabis industry is dependent on two things – persistence and engagement. In a post-pandemic world, you need sales tools to help you find, prioritize, and communicate with prospects’ rapidly changing expectations and preferences. 

Visit Cannabiz Media at Booth #214 During Cannabis Conference

Visit Cannabiz Media at Booth #214 During Cannabis Conference

In addition to educational seminars, a vendor exhibit hall featuring nearly 150 exhibitors (including Cannabiz Media at Booth #214), and numerous networking opportunities, the 2021 Cannabis Conference will include the Cannabis Leadership Awards rewards reception. 

Cannabis Industry B2B Sales Outreach Tactics that Work

Cannabis Industry B2B Sales Outreach Tactics that Work

Cannabis industry B2B sales outreach can be challenging, particularly for anyone selling products and services with long sales cycles. Here are some proven ways to improve your sales with tactics that work in the cannabis industry.

The High Cost of Cannabis Licenses in Connecticut

The High Cost of Cannabis Licenses in Connecticut

Getting into the cannabis industry as a license holder in Connecticut isn't cheap. Let’s take a look at the fees businesses and individuals have to pay to be a part of the Connecticut cannabis industry.

How to Make B2B Direct Mail Marketing Work in the Cannabis Industry

How to Make B2B Direct Mail Marketing Work in the Cannabis Industry

Direct mail marketing has waned in popularity in recent years simply because digital marketing is so much less expensive.

What Consumers Want from CBD Brands

What Consumers Want from CBD Brands

CBD products have exploded in popularity in recent years, and new brands seem to be entering the market every week. However, the oversaturation of CBD brands is making it more challenging for consumers to know what to buy and where to buy it. 

Visit Cannabiz Media at CannaCon Midwest Chicago

Visit Cannabiz Media at CannaCon Midwest Chicago

If you’re attending CannaCon Midwest Chicago, stop by booth #705 to chat with the Cannabiz Media team and see the Cannabiz Media License Database in action.

Georgia Announces Winners of 6 Medical Marijuana Licenses

Georgia Announces Winners of 6 Medical Marijuana Licenses

Georgia finally announces the six winners of these vertically integrated licenses. Only two Multi-State Operators (MSOs) won while key companies lost out entirely. Lawsuits are expected to be filed.

Cannabiz Media Client Spotlight – Gold Leaf Packaging

Cannabiz Media Client Spotlight – Gold Leaf Packaging

Cannabiz Media recently spoke with David Rula, founding partner of Gold Leaf Packaging, to learn more about how he and his team use the Cannabiz Media License Database to support their sales and business growth initiatives.

How to Keep up with Cannabis Industry News

How to Keep up with Cannabis Industry News

So much is changing in the cannabis industry that it can be challenging to keep up with the latest national and state-by-state laws and business insights. Here are a dozen great blogs, podcasts, newsletters, and daily alerts that can help you stay up-to-date in this continually evolving industry.