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Cannacurio Podcast Episode 17 with Kim Stuck of Allay Consulting

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 17 with Kim Stuck of Allay Consulting

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, my co-host, Amanda Guerrero, and I discuss Virginia hemp licenses and regulations, new license data coming from California, Washington, Florida and Alberta, Canada, and more.

Cannabis Software Stack:  Who Leads the Back Office Sector?

Cannabis Software Stack: Who Leads the Back Office Sector?

What does the Back Office sector of the cannabis software market look like, and which company is the market leader in 2020? Cannabiz Media dove into the data in the Cannabiz Media License Database and shared the answers ...

Michigan’s Adult-Use Cannabis Market Just Got More Competitive

Michigan’s Adult-Use Cannabis Market Just Got More Competitive

When the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act of 2018 went into effect, it included a clause that gave existing medical cannabis license holders a huge two-year competitive advantage ...

Cannacurio: Virginia’s Industrial Hemp Dealers

Cannacurio: Virginia’s Industrial Hemp Dealers

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) handles hemp registrations for all value chain participants including growers, processors and dealers. An Industrial Hemp Dealer buys industrial hemp from a grower ...

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 16 with Danny Pomirchy of PMG Development

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 16 with Danny Pomirchy of PMG Development

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, my co-host, Amanda Guerrero, and I discuss Cannabiz Media's Cannabis Software Stack Report, mapping contact titles to roles and levels within the Cannabiz Media License Database, ...

Cannacurio: Cultivation Leaderboard (2020 Midyear Update)

Cannacurio: Cultivation Leaderboard (2020 Midyear Update)

We have been tracking key cannabis activities on the Cannacurio blog and this week we look at cultivation licenses issued through the first six months of the year. All year California and Oklahoma have been responsible for ...

Cannacurio: Dispensary & Retailer Leaderboard (2020 Midyear Update)

Cannacurio: Dispensary & Retailer Leaderboard (2020 Midyear Update)

We are midway through 2020 and the industry has added 667 licenses this year. Those new licenses represent a 9.6% increase from the 6,927 at the beginning of the year. Twenty-one states have added at least one active license this year.

Cannabis Software Stack Report Now Available

Cannabis Software Stack Report Now Available

Cannabiz Media’s new research report – Cannabis Software Stack – has been published and provides critical insights about seed-to-sale and point-of-sale software license opportunities (i.e., a state’s potential addressable market) in 2020.

Cannacurio: What Happens When an MSO Buys a One State Wonder?

Cannacurio: What Happens When an MSO Buys a One State Wonder?

In the realm of Cannabis M&A activity, Curaleaf’s purchase of the three Arrow Alternative Care (AAC) Dispensaries in Connecticut will not land on any league table or leaderboard for size of deal or industry impact.

Check out the Improved Email Marketing Tool in the Cannabiz Media License Database

Check out the Improved Email Marketing Tool in the Cannabiz Media License Database

It’s been proven time and again that when businesses integrate CRM and email marketing, their results improve significantly. The Cannabiz Media License Database provides seamless CRM and email marketing integration, and now, that integration is even more powerful!

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 15 with Rachel Fournier of Agrify

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 15 with Rachel Fournier of Agrify

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, my co-host, Amanda Guerrero, and I discuss hemp license updates, Cannabiz Media's annual point-of-sale software survey, and more.

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 14 with Jeff Harris of Springbig

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 14 with Jeff Harris of Springbig

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, my co-host, Amanda Guerrero, and I discuss year-to-date cultivation licenses, Tennessee hemp, and more.

Ultimate Guide to Digital Marketing for Cannabis and Cannabis-Related Businesses

Ultimate Guide to Digital Marketing for Cannabis and Cannabis-Related Businesses

Whether you need to promote a cannabis business or an ancillary business that works with the marijuana industry, you should be investing in digital marketing to expand your brand’s reach, attract more prospects, and increase sales, revenue, and profits.

SEO Mistakes to Avoid for Cannabis Business and Cannabis-Related Business Websites

SEO Mistakes to Avoid for Cannabis Business and Cannabis-Related Business Websites

This is Part 5 of Cannabiz Media’s 5-part Guide to SEO for Cannabis Businesses and Cannabis-Related Businesses. Follow the links to read Part 1 – Introduction, Part 2 – On-Site SEO, Part 3 – On-Page SEO, and Part 4 – Off-Site SEO.

Cannacurio: Tennessee Hemp

Cannacurio: Tennessee Hemp

Hemp has been an important crop throughout the history of the U.S., and to a certain extent in Tennessee according to Tennessee’s Department of Agriculture. The history of hemp production in Tennessee dates to the early 19th century with the arrival of pioneer families.

Cannacurio: Cultivation Leaderboard (May 2020 Update)

Cannacurio: Cultivation Leaderboard (May 2020 Update)

We have been tracking key cannabis activities on the Cannacurio blog and this week we look at YTD cultivation licenses. Last time we checked California and Oklahoma were responsible for 94% of the new cultivation licenses issued

Cannabiz Media Client Spotlight – BryteMap

Cannabiz Media Client Spotlight – BryteMap

BryteMap is a comprehensive seed-to-sale software solution for cannabis businesses across the supply chain that brings all business operations into one place so users no longer have to work with a number of disconnected tools.

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 13 with Tyler Stratford of Monica's House

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 13 with Tyler Stratford of Monica's House

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, my co-host, Amanda Guerrero, and I discuss year-to-date dispensary and retail licenses, Oklahoma license saturation, and more.

Off-Site SEO for Cannabis Business and Cannabis-Related Business Websites

Off-Site SEO for Cannabis Business and Cannabis-Related Business Websites

This is Part 4 of Cannabiz Media’s 5-part Guide to SEO for Cannabis Businesses and Cannabis-Related Businesses. Follow the links to read Part 1 – Introduction, Part 2 – On-Site SEO, Part 3 – On-Page SEO, and Part 5 - SEO Mistakes.

Brand Building in the Hemp CBD Market

Brand Building in the Hemp CBD Market

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began accepting state and tribal hemp production plans in 2019, and already, 17 states’ plans and 29 tribes’ plans have been approved. Additional state and tribal plans are in various stages of drafting and review.