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The Cannabis Business Weekly Review: Illinois Legalizes, World CBD Awards, CBD Marketing 101, and more

Cannabis Business Weekly
Written by Alexandra Hicks

Take a look in any direction and surely you’ll see some mention of CBD somewhere. Whether it’s online, on TV, in a magazine or at a store, it’s hard to deny that the CBD industry is on fire.

This week we’ll take a look at an interesting new event that will be debuting in Spain next month. Plus, the state of Illinois just legalized recreational cannabis and we just covered everything you need to know about marketing in the CBD industry. For more exciting news from the business sector, continue reading.

Introducing the CBD Lifestyle Weekly Review

cbd lifestyle weekly

In case you missed it, we’d like to introduce our very first edition of CBD Lifestyle Weekly Review and Newsletter – which will be available every Saturday at 11am from this point forward!
 
In many ways, cannabis is not just a plant, it’s a lifestyle. You can incorporate cannabinoids into everything from your fitness routine to your beauty regimen. It can be added to food and beverages, and don’t get me started on all the things that can be done with hemp.
 
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The Cannabis Business Weekly Review

And now back to the main attraction. Continue reading for the top cannabis business stories from the last seven days. 

CBD Marketing 101 – Everything You Need to Know About Advertising in the CBD Industry

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Whether you’re new in the game or a seasoned player, marketing is undoubtedly one of the most important aspects of developing your business. For most company owners, it’s a matter of money how much advertising they can afford. But in the CBD industry, marketing can be a much more daunting task. Click here to read the full story.

Learn All About Products at the First Annual World CBD Awards

The World CBD Awards – brought to you by compareCBD – will make its debut this July in the beautiful, seaside city of Barcelona, Spain. This event was created to give proper recognition to all of the amazing CBD brands that work tirelessly to make sure their products the best of the best. They’re making the world a better place by producing high-quality and trustworthy CBD products for those who need it most! Click here to read the full story.

Aurora’s Boss: ‘Canada to Lead Global Cannabis Industry for Years to Come’

Aurora Canada Cannabis

Aurora Canada Cannabis

Cannabis is a growing global trend and Canada is expected to be the world-leader of this industry for years to come. According to Aurora leader Cam Battley: “Canadian companies will continue to be the world leaders for a particular reason; they have a remarkably enviably global footprint. Our clinical program which includes more than 40 clinical trials either completed or underway is far ahead of any other competitors, in any other place in the world.” Click here to read the full story.

Illinois Becomes 11th U.S. State to Legalize Cannabis

cannabis illinois

Cannabis legalization is a growing movement in the United States with more than half the states having approved at some level, whether for medical reasons or recreational. Just last week, Illinois became the 11th state to legalize adult-use cannabis for residents age 21 years or older. Click here to read the full story.

Top U.S. Advocacy Groups for Hemp & CBD

hemp advocacy

Advocacy is an important part of any industry, but especially one that’s shrouded by some legal grey areas. Due to the competitive nature of business, especially in the hemp industry, companies searching for success are bound to encounter some issues along the way. Thankfully, there have been certain individual advocates fighting for rights and expansion of industrial hemp. Click here to read the full story.

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About the author

Alexandra Hicks

Managing editor at Cannadelics and U.S based journalist, helping spread the word about the many benefits of using cannabis and psychedelics.