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Update: Cannabis Event Changes and Cancellations Due to Coronavirus

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As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to spread across the globe, there have been over 118,000 cases and more than 4,000 deaths attributed to the virus. Of the nearly 1,000 confirmed cases in the United States, thirty have thus far been fatal. In response to the pandemic, many governments and companies have been closing tourist attractions and cancelling events...

Social Media Marketing: How Cannabis Companies Reach the Masses

div.td-post-featured-image {display: none !important} The late, great screenwriter and novelist William Goldman famously quipped, “Nobody knows anything... Not one person in the entire motion picture field knows for a certainty what’s going to work. Every time out it’s a guess and, if you’re lucky, an educated one.” Much the same is true with social media marketing: Nobody knows anything, and...

Greenway Acquires Choice Growers’ CPG Brands

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KINGSVILLE, ON - Greenway Greenhouse Cannabis Corporation, a cultivator of high-quality greenhouse cannabis for the Canadian market, has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Choice Growers Cannabis Inc. Under the Purchase Agreement, Greenway has acquired all of Choice Growers' consumer packaged goods ("CPG") brands, SKUs and listings of the brands, trademarks, goodwill, and other associated intellectual property in exchange for:...

The Good Shroom Co Inc. Reports Q1 2025 Results

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MONTREAL - The Good Shroom Co Inc., an emerging cannabis company with a focus on innovation, announces its financial results for the first quarter of 2025. Key Financial Metrics Revenue (net of excise): $691,382 Net Income (Loss): ($55,398) EBITDA: ($40,553) Gross Margin: 33.9% Long-Term Debt: TGSC continues to operate without any long-term debt. The Company faced a challenging quarter, with quarterly results reflecting several key factors that impacted...

Building a Bank of Trust with Communication

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It’s an unfortunate fact that today we live in an age of rampant mistrust. Thanks to social media and digital communication, misinformation is easy to disseminate and is more likely than ever to be accepted as fact. Folks who wish to deceive find it relatively easy to do so, and increasingly attract a receptive audience when messages align with...

MADD Canada Urges Everyone to Drive Sober This Holiday Season

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OAKVILLE, Ontario -- As holiday celebrations fill calendars, MADD Canada is calling on everyone to remember the devastating impact of impaired driving and make the commitment to always drive sober. “No one should have to face the heartbreak of losing a loved one during what should be a joyous time of year,” said MADD Canada National President Tanya Hansen Pratt...

WM Technology Co-Founders Tender Offer to Take Company Private

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IRVINE, Calif. -- WM Technology Inc., a leading technology and software infrastructure provider to the cannabis industry, has received a non-binding proposal, dated December 17, 2024, from Douglas Francis, a founder, chief executive officer, and chairman of the board of directors of WM Technology, and Justin Hartfield, a founder and stockholder of WM Technology, to purchase all of the...

MTL Cannabis Corp. Repays 13.25% Mortgage

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PICKERING, Ontario - MTL Cannabis Corp. has fully repaid its 13.25% mortgage payable originally issued by MTL's predecessor company to a private lender prior to the Company's business combination with Canada House Cannabis Group. MTL fully paid off the mortgage in the amount of $2,129,423.90, consisting of a principal amount of $2,105,871.57 and interest and fees of $23,552.33. "We are very fortunate to...

The Art of Storytelling in Marketing

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You know that feeling when you’re reading a book that captivates you from the jump and sucks you into the story all the way until you reach the final page? This is the power of engaging storytelling—and it’s not just for fairy tales, spy thrillers, and mysteries. Storytelling is a crucial aspect of marketing, no matter the industry. But cannabis...

DIZPOT Names Laura Sidney CEO

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PHOENIX --- DIZPOT, a leading provider of packaging, branding, and logistics services for highly regulated industries with an expertise in cannabis, is pleased to announce the company has appointed Laura Sidney as chief executive officer, effective immediately. A corporate veteran, Sidney’s leadership experience uniquely positions her to guide DIZPOT through its next phase of growth. “I am enjoying the fast-paced environment...

Vireo to Acquire 4 Single-State Operators for $397M

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MINNEAPOLIS -- Vireo Growth Inc. has signed three definitive documents and one binding Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) to acquire four single-state operators for total consideration of approximately $397 million in a series of all-stock transactions. The Merger Transactions, which will require certain shareholder and regulatory approvals, would expand Vireo’s operating footprint to the states of Florida, Missouri, Nevada and Utah,...

KayaPush Wins Business Software of the Year

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LOS ANGELES - KayaPush earned its first Emjays International Award as Business Software of the Year and a nomination for the Kaya Cast Podcast as Content Creator of the Year, highlighting the company's thought leadership in the cannabis industry. "We're on a mission to empower entrepreneurs with tools and insights to grow and scale their businesses. This year, we celebrated tremendous...