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Marijuana Industry Soars In Midwest, Even As Pandemic Lockdown Continues
As Illinois went through its first full month of coronavirus-related lockdown, an interesting thing happened with marijuana sales. Rather than drop, recreational marijuana sales reached $37.7 million, the highest total sales since Illinois legalized adult-use cannabis in January of 2020.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s can take credit for the soaring sales – or, at…
New Poll Shows Those Living In Cannabis-Legal States Consider The Law Successful
For residents in states that have legalized marijuana, the grass is indeed greener on their side.
That’s the takeaway from new polling data released earlier this month. The survey, from pollster YouGov, found that in “many states where recreational cannabis is legal, a plurality of citizens believes these laws have been more…
How to Grow a New Cannabis Business Amid a Pandemic
By understanding where the challenges and opportunities lie, cannabis businesses can thrive. Using sound marketing, PR and e-commerce tactics can be the key to weathering the storm.
The post How to Grow a New Cannabis Business Amid a Pandemic appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal. https://cannabisindustryjournal.com/feature_article/how-to-grow-a-new-cannabis-business-amid-a-pandemic/…
Effective Brand Engagement for Cannabis Businesses on Social Media
Marketing Agency owner Alexis Krisay provides a helpful overview of some best social media practices for cannabis businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
The post Effective Brand Engagement for Cannabis Businesses on Social Media appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal. https://cannabisindustryjournal.com/column/effective-brand-engagement-for-cannabis-businesses-on-social-media/…
California joins push to let cannabis businesses use banks as part of coronavirus relief
Banking access including in House’s latest stimulus bill, though Senate Republicans say proposal is DOA.
The post California joins push to let cannabis businesses use banks as part of coronavirus relief appeared first on The Cannabist. https://www.thecannabist.co/2020/05/20/california-joins-push-to-let-cannabis-businesses-use-banks-as-part-of-coronavirus-relief/134865/…
Analysis: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Associated with Tourism Spike
The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws in Colorado and Washington is associated with increased tourism in both states, according to data published in the Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy.
A team of researchers affiliated with Berry College in Georgia compared rates of hotel occupancy in Colorado and Washington post-legalization as…
Business Development Impact: Chalice Farms
In this week’s Brand Marketing Byte, we’re highlighting Chalice Farms and how they overcame a difficult 2019 to rebound in 2020 with a few new initiatives and some earned media attention.
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