Lack of innovation in the industry?
2024 Cannabis Crystal Ball Predictions, including:
*lounges & lockers
*Strain stability (consistent availability)
*Increase in SKUs nationwide
*S3 is BIG Pharma's trojan horse
*5 year sideways movement for the industry overall
*More automation, price compression, & consolidation
Full episode here with Guest Miggy420, Co-host of Cannabis Legalization News : https://youtu.be/LS0BJkfP5Iw
2024 Cannabis Crystal Ball Predictions, including:
*lounges & lockers
*Strain stability (consistent availability)
*Increase in SKUs nationwide
*S3 is BIG Pharma's trojan horse
*5 year sideways movement for the industry overall
*More automation, price compression, & consolidation
Full episode here with Guest Miggy420, Co-host of Cannabis Legalization News : https://youtu.be/LS0BJkfP5Iw
Will Florida legalize in 2024?
Cannabis Investing Insights with Matt Hawkins, Founder and Managing Partner of Entourage Effect Capital
Decoding Cannabis Sales Patterns and Anomalies
On this episode we dissect the data and delve into the numbers to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the cannabis market.
From discussing the clear leaders in cannabis sales to uncovering regions experiencing remarkable growth, we paint a vivid picture of the market's ebb and flow.
Discover how states like Illinois and Massachusetts are showing consistent growth, potentially indicating the growing acceptance of cannabis products. Dive into the anomalies of British Columbia's consistently higher sales figures and the steadiness of states like Arizona, Massachusetts, and Ontario.
Unravel the mysteries behind month-to-month fluctuations, exploring the impact of factors such as product availability, consumer preferences, regulatory changes, and marketing strategies. Gain insights into year-over-year sales growth patterns, identifying seasonal trends and unique anomalies that shape consumer behavior.
Explore the intricate relationship between cannabis product variety and the count of SKUs, driven by factors like market maturity, regulatory influence, competition, and consumer preferences. Uncover the significance of median store like-store sales growth, understanding the trends and anomalies that shed light on economic dynamics across different states.
Whether you're a cannabis enthusiast, industry professional, or curious observer, this episode offers a captivating exploration of the world of cannabis sales.
Join us as we unravel the numbers, decode the trends, and navigate the thriving landscape of cannabis commerce.
GUEST:
Beau Whitney, founder and Chief Economist at Whitney Economics
Whitney Economics is a global leader in cannabis and hemp business consulting, economic research, and Policy Advisor.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwhitney/
Are we ready for ai in banking?
Danielle Harden of Paybotic Financial and Jesse Redmond of Water Tower Research dive into AI & cannabis banking?
AI-driven marketing strategies are enabling data-driven decision-making, optimizing SEO efforts, and automating various aspects of advertising, content creation, and social media campaigns.
Sam Harris of Springbig & Simone Cimiluca-Radzins of Freedom Sun talk about turbocharging your cannabis content marketing w/ AI
AI-driven marketing strategies are enabling data-driven decision-making, optimizing SEO efforts, and automating various aspects of advertising, content creation, and social media campaigns.
Sam Harris of Springbig & Simone Cimiluca-Radzins of Freedom Sun talk about turbocharging your cannabis content marketing w/ AI
The integration of AI and marketing is reshaping the cannabis landscape, propelling businesses to reach new highs in success and connecting with a broader audience.
Sam Harris of @SpringBIG & Simone Cimiluca-Radzins of Freedom Sun talk about boosting retail sales
AI-Powered Cannabis Banking: The Future of Financial Services?
The cannabis industry could undergo a transformative change in banking practices, thanks to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI).
AI-powered tools can help cannabis businesses to comply with regulations, improve their security, and access financial services. Embracing AI in the banking sector allows cannabis businesses to navigate financial challenges, propel growth, and establish themselves as key players in this evolving market.
One of the most promising applications of AI in cannabis banking is the use of fraud detection.
AI can be used to identify fraudulent transactions and prevent money laundering. AI can also be used to automate compliance checks, which can help businesses to save time and money.
As the cannabis industry continues to grow, AI is likely to play an even greater role in banking.
The use of AI in banking is still in its testing stages, but it has the potential to revolutionize the industry. Businesses that embrace AI will be well-positioned to succeed in the years to come.
Potential Topics of Conversation:
*Intro to Artificial Intelligence and personal finance
*Using AI to optimize (financial) news feeds
*AI in Banking
*Using AI for lending & fraud detection
*AI in risk management
*The future of AI & banking
*AI & Cannabis Crystal Ball Predictions
Guests:
Danielle Harden, Chief Operating Officer at Paybotic Financial
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-harden-3109838/
Paybotic Financial is a digital financial solutions provider specifically designed for cannabis-related businesses and their customers, delivering embedded financial solutions to increase revenue, reduce costs and streamline transaction processing.
Jesse Redmond, Head of Cannabis at Water Tower Research
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesseredmond
Water Tower Research is a leading equity research boutique providing in-depth analyses and market insights to institutional investors.
AI-Powered Cannabis Marketing Tools: How to Get Ahead of the Curve
In this AI-powered era, cannabis marketing is experiencing a transformative revolution.
AI-generated content is becoming the future of engagement, allowing brands to create personalized and captivating campaigns. This integration of AI and marketing is reshaping the cannabis landscape, propelling businesses to reach new highs in success and connecting with a broader audience.
AI-driven marketing strategies are enabling data-driven decision-making, optimizing SEO efforts, and automating various aspects of advertising, content creation, and social media campaigns.
With AI’s efficiencies like predictive analytics- cannabis marketers can stay ahead of the competition, understanding customer preferences, and driving better targeting.
Possible Topics of Conversation:
*Intro to Artificial Intelligence and Marketing
*Using AI to increase efficiencies
*AI in Sales
*About springbig
*The future of AI & Marketing
*AI & Cannabis Crystal Ball Predictions
Guests:
Sam Harris: Co-Founder of springbig
Sam Harris is one of the four Co-Founders of springbig, a leading customer loyalty and marketing automation solution.
Sam has created over 90% of springbig's current features including their automations tool, reporting tools, and campaigns, contributed to building their products which have helped grow springbig to a near 50 million user reach and created products that no other marketing communications or marketing loyalty platform has in this industry.
https://lnkd.in/g2AqaZPH
Simone Cimiluca-Radzins:
Simone Cimiluca-Radzins is a CPA and cannabis tax expert with over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is the founder and CEO of Be With Simone, a consulting firm that provides tax and compliance services to the cannabis industry.
Simone is a valuable asset to the cannabis industry. She is a knowledgeable and experienced tax expert who is committed to providing her clients with the highest quality services. Simone is also a passionate advocate for the c
Artificial Intelligence and Cannabis: personalizing media w/ AI
Join us as we explore the future of media and how AI is automating podcasts, news, and articles.
We’ll discuss the benefits and challenges of AI automation, and we will look at some of the ways that AI is being used to create new and innovative forms of media.
This episode will feature interviews with cannabis media experts, and provide their own commentary and experience on the latest developments in this rapidly evolving field of AI.
If you are interested in the future of media and artificial intelligence, then this episode is for you!
Potential Topics:
*The benefits and challenges of Artificial Intelligence automation
*How AI is being used to generate articles, automate podcast production, and create personalized news feeds
*About Seeking Alpha and Cannabis & Tech Today
*The future of AI & cannabis
*AI Crystal Ball Predictions
Guests:
Charles Warner, Founder & CEO, Cannabis & Tech Today
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-warner-b6b4598/
Charles Warner is the Founder and CEO of Cannabis & Tech Today, a leading media company that provides news, insights, and analysis on the intersection of cannabis and technology.
He is a seasoned journalist with over 20 years of experience in the media industry. He has held senior editorial positions at publications such as Forbes, TechCrunch, and TheStreet.
Rena Sherbill, Director of Audio Content, Seeking Alpha
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rena-sherbill-790427117
Rena Sherbill is the Director of Audio Content at Seeking Alpha, where she oversees the company's podcast portfolio. She is a seasoned journalist with over 15 years of experience in the financial media industry.
In her role at Seeking Alpha, Rena has helped to launch a number of successful podcasts, including "The Seeking Alpha Show," "The AI Today Podcast," and "The Cannabis Investing Podcast."
