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Cannabiz Media Client Spotlight – DataOwl

Cannabiz Media Client Spotlight – DataOwl

DataOwl provides point-of-sale (POS) enhancement, customer relationship management (CRM), and business operational solutions to the cannabis industry. The DataOwl software integrates all of the data in a dispensary POS system into a suite of tools ...

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 12 with Bryan Lopez and Scott Denholm of BryteMap

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 12 with Bryan Lopez and Scott Denholm of BryteMap

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, my co-host, Amanda Guerrero, and I discuss hemp licenses, Florida license violations, and more.

On-Page SEO for Cannabis Business and Cannabis-Related Business Websites

On-Page SEO for Cannabis Business and Cannabis-Related Business Websites

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

Cannacurio: Dispensary & Retailer Leaderboard (May 2020 Update)

Cannacurio: Dispensary & Retailer Leaderboard (May 2020 Update)

Through May 2020 the industry has added 554 licenses year to date with 88 in April and 77 in May. Those 554 represent an 8% increase from the 6,927 at the beginning of the year.

Legitimizing the Cannabis Industry: Terminology and Codes of Conduct

Legitimizing the Cannabis Industry: Terminology and Codes of Conduct

By improving professionalism in the cannabis industry and elevating the customer experience, the entire industry will break the negative stereotypes of cannabis and cannabis users. In fact, it’s already happening.

Cannabiz Media Client Spotlight – HAL Extraction

Cannabiz Media Client Spotlight – HAL Extraction

The HAL Extraction Booth is a system designed for safety and compliance in the plant oil extraction industry, including the cannabis extraction industry. The team at HAL Extraction offers extraction booth technology, design builds, consulting, ...

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 11 with Michael Crane of DataOwl

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 11 with Michael Crane of DataOwl

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, my co-host, Amanda Guerrero, and I discuss hemp grower, processor, and manufacturing licenses in Connecticut, Michigan, Missouri, and more.

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

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

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

Cannacurio: Violations & Fines in Florida’s Medical Marijuana Market

Cannacurio: Violations & Fines in Florida’s Medical Marijuana Market

Cannabiz Media paid the state of Florida for copies of complaints, violations and fines issued by the Department of Health’s Medical Marijuana program. We were furnished with 90 documents that included images, photocopies, correspondence, and copies of checks.

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 10 with Xavier Jaillet of HAL Extraction

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 10 with Xavier Jaillet of HAL Extraction

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, my co-host, Amanda Guerrero, and I discuss cannabis testing and distribution licenses across the United States as well as hemp licenses in Texas.

Cannacurio: Texas Hemp

Cannacurio: Texas Hemp

The 2018 Farm Bill legalized the commercial production of hemp and authorized states to submit state plans to administer hemp programs. On June 10, 2019, House Bill 1325, was signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

Cannabiz Media Client Spotlight – Precision Extraction Solutions

Cannabiz Media Client Spotlight – Precision Extraction Solutions

Precision Extraction Solutions is an industry leader in cannabis and hemp extraction technology, equipment, site planning, training, and consulting. The company was founded seven years ago with a primary focus to build the best technology and the best extraction equipment.

Top 5 Reasons Content Marketing is Essential for Cannabis Businesses and Cannabis-Related Businesses

Top 5 Reasons Content Marketing is Essential for Cannabis Businesses and Cannabis-Related Businesses

Did you know that four out of five consumers (80%) like to learn about a business or brand through the company’s custom content? Similarly, 70% of consumers prefer to learn about a company, brand, products, and services by reading an article rather than seeing an ad.

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 9 with David O'Brien of Massachusetts Cannabis Business Association

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 9 with David O'Brien of Massachusetts Cannabis Business Association

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, my co-host, Amanda Guerrero, and I discuss microbusiness licenses in California and hemp license data across the country.

Online Video Marketing for Cannabis Businesses and Cannabis-Related Businesses

Online Video Marketing for Cannabis Businesses and Cannabis-Related Businesses

Online video marketing is essential for all businesses today, including cannabis businesses and cannabis-related businesses. The number of people watching online videos every day continues to rise, and companies that invest in online video marketing are reaping the rewards.

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 8 with Debra Borchardt of Green Market Report

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 8 with Debra Borchardt of Green Market Report

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, my co-host, Amanda Guerrero, and I discuss hemp licenses across the country as well as microbusiness licenses in California.

Cannacurio: Testing & Distribution Leaderboards (Q1 2020)

Cannacurio: Testing & Distribution Leaderboards (Q1 2020)

In this week’s post we wanted to highlight testing and distribution licenses; two activities that do not receive nearly as much attention as dispensaries, manufacturers, and cultivators.

Cannabiz Media Client Spotlight – Marijuana Industry Trade Association (MITA)

Cannabiz Media Client Spotlight – Marijuana Industry Trade Association (MITA)

The Marijuana Industry Trade Association (MITA) is an industry organization in Arizona. The association’s mission is to support Arizona’s cannabis industry businesses and workers by helping them stay informed and network so they can succeed.

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 7 with Nick Tennant of Precision Extraction Solutions

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 7 with Nick Tennant of Precision Extraction Solutions

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, my co-host, Amanda Guerrero, and I discuss license numbers and cannabis license verification as well as retail and dispensary license data in 2020. We also speak with Nick Tennant, Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Precision Extraction Solutions, a global leader in cannabis extraction equipment, technology, site planning, compliance, lab build-out, installation, consulting, and training.

Cannabiz Media Client Spotlight – PROTEUS 420

Cannabiz Media Client Spotlight – PROTEUS 420

PROTEUS 420 is a real-time enterprise resource planning (ERP), seed-to-sale tracking, and point-of-sale system for cannabis and hemp businesses across the supply chain. The company took its legacy system and launched it in the cannabis and hemp industries in 2008.