Danny Reed
$2 Billion Deal Sees Cresco Labs Acquire Columbia Care
Cresco Labs will be acquiring Columbia Care Inc. in one of the largest acquisitions ever for the cannabis industry.
The deal is valued at approximately...
Big Push to Reform Cannabis Banking Regs Renewed Ahead of Midterms
Members of the cannabis industry are intensifying their push to get a banking reform bill passed ahead of the November midterm elections.
Industry members are...
5 Ways to Ease Cannabis Employees Back into the Office
Although COVID-19 still poses a threat, some semblance of “normal” life is returning. Many offices around the country have begun opening, but returning to...
Combining Software and Services, Blackbird Keeps Things Moving
Blackbird is on a mission to let cannabis brands and retailers engage with consumers in direct, meaningful ways. Unlike other companies that focus on...
How to Create a Dynamic Salesfloor
The pandemic accelerated the retail sector’s adoption of ecommerce, some pundits say by as much as five years. A recent survey by Big Commerce...
For Effective SMS Marketing, Pick the Right Approach
Marketing email open rates typically average between 15 percent and 25 percent. While the method is the most widely employed means of customer contact,...
Tips for Making the Most of 420
Although cannabis sales typically rise on and around April 20 (colloquially 420), operators need to make sure they are ready to deal with the...
YouTube Changes Monetization Policy, but Will Cannabis Channels Benefit?
SAN BRUNO, Calif. – YouTube was created in 2005 and quickly became ingrained in our culture. It is now the most popular platform to...
New York Becomes Newest State to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
ALBANY, N.Y. – Legalization has finally arrived in New York after several years of ill-fated attempts. The Empire State became the sixteenth state to...
How Successful Cannabis Executives Promote Positivity During Remote Work
The cannabis industry is associated with providing wellness and compassion. But some of those dispensing that compassion have more work on their plates than...
