Cannabiz Media Blog

In this episode of the Cannacurio Podcast, Ed Keating speaks with Dotan Melech, Co-Founder & CEO of CTrust. They explore the evolving world of risk analysis, financial restructuring, and bankruptcy management in the cannabis industry.

170 new manufacturing licenses were issued in Q3 2025 across 17 states.

518 cultivation licenses were issued in Q3, down sharply from 729 in Q2.

414 new store licenses were issued for across the U.S. in Q3 2025, down from Q2 2025.

Emerald Intel has acquired Cannabiz Media, uniting two of the cannabis industry’s leading data and intelligence providers. This acquisition brings together Emerald Intel’s global license, compliance, and sales data with Cannabiz Media’s robust database of licensed businesses and key decision-makers. The result is the most comprehensive, reliable, and actionable view of the licensed cannabis market—empowering sales, marketing, finance, and compliance teams to make smarter, data-driven decisions.

1,256 new licenses were issued for all activities in Q3 2025, down (11%) from 1,417 in Q2 2025.

Customer relationship management (CRM) is the process of communicating with and tracking leads and customers to improve interactions, close more sales, and deliver better customer experiences over time. For businesses operating in and with the cannabis industry, CRM can deliver tangible results that directly impact revenue, profits, and brand reputation.

You might think that growing cannabis at home is allowed in any state with a legal medical or recreational cannabis program. However, that’s not the case. Review this list of rules and regulations by state to ensure you are remaining compliant.

In this episode of the Cannacurio Podcast, Ed Keating speaks with Tiffany Maggard, Vice President of Sales at Heffernan Insurance Brokers. They dive into the complexities of cannabis insurance—from coverage gaps and product recalls to cyberattacks and vault security. Tiffany shares what operators need to know about working with brokers, why some policies fall short, and how Heffernan helps clients mitigate risk while staying compliant. Tune in to hear real claims, practical advice, and industry insights.

235 new manufacturing licenses were issued in Q2 2025 from 16 states.

747 cultivation licenses were issued in Q2 with Michigan leading the pack at 336 new licenses.

361 new store licenses were issued in Q2 which is more than Q1, but the hemp market continues to make it challenging for licensed cannabis stores to thrive.