Ganjapreneur Launches Paid Subscriptions for Cannabis Operators

Ganjapreneur is thrilled to announce our new paid subscription tiers designed to serve the needs of cannabis industry operators, entrepreneurs, and professionals. These subscriptions offer access to exclusive tools, visibility opportunities, and industry data, and their creation was shaped directly by input from our readers. Last year we ran a survey to better understand what cannabis entrepreneurs, operators, and professionals actually want from a subscription — and the offerings we’ve launched reflect what you told us: access to research, opportunities for visibility, and more ways to participate in the conversation. Importantly, this is not a paywall. All of the reporting, news, and features we’ve published (and continue to publish) will remain free to access. We believe information should be freely available, especially in the fast-paced world of cannabis legalization, and this membership exists to add value, not restrict access. Below is a summary of the subscription tiers available and the perks included with each.

Subscription Tiers & Benefits

Pro – $25/month or $250/year

• Access to proprietary survey data and raw datasets
• First look at industry research and reports
• Dedicated opportunities for guest articles and editorial commentary
• Get backlinks on your comments and contributions
• Simple business profile page with a backlink
• Support Ganjapreneur’s independent cannabis journalism

Business – $75/month or $750/year

Includes everything in Pro, plus:

• Business profile page with custom content and additional backlinks for SEO
• Rotating 24/7 website shout-outs for your profile on articles and the Ganjapreneur homepage
• Higher priority in your business category
• Early access to new business products and promo tools

Featured – $195/month or $1950/year

Includes everything in Pro + Business, plus:

• Highest priority and a backlink in your business category
• Weekly shout-outs in our newsletter
• Editorial support for featured contributions
• 15% discount on additional advertising campaigns when paid annually

For a more detailed breakdown of the subscription tiers and benefits, click here.

Free Upgrade for Licensed Cannabis Retailers & Brands

Another thing we heard from multiple respondents to our survey is that advertising directly with industry publishers is too expensive for licensed dispensaries and cannabis brands. Given that we are a B2B platform, historically most of our advertisers have been the ancillary companies offering services to cannabis start-ups, like software / payments / marketing, and B2B advertising typically costs more than B2C advertising. However, we know that options and budgets for licensed cannabis businesses are often constrained by extreme regulatory and tax burdens, and we do want to make our services available to the people we built our publication for. To support cannabis licensees, without whom our industry wouldn’t exist, we’re offering a tier upgrade at no additional cost:

• Licensed cannabis retailers or brands who subscribe at the Pro level will receive Business tier benefits ($75 value for just $25/mo)
• Those who subscribe at the Business level will receive Featured tier benefits ($195 value for just $75/mo)
• Those who subscribe at the Featured tier will receive additional perks and advertising formats of their choosing ($500+ value for $195/mo, get in touch for details)

Note: this offer is available to verified, state-licensed retailers and cannabis brands only.

First Editorial Opportunity for Paid Subscribers: The 2025 Cannabis Brand Loyalty Report

Our first subscriber-exclusive editorial opportunity centers on the upcoming 2025 Cannabis Brand Loyalty Report, set to publish in Q4 2025. This report is based on a survey of 1,000 self-identified cannabis connoisseurs, focused on understanding why certain brands and dispensaries earn long-term customer loyalty. The final report will include original insights and analysis from our editorial team, and we’re inviting paid subscribers to participate in the process. As of today, paid subscribers have early access to the raw survey data and will have the opportunity to submit commentary or observations ahead of the report’s publishing. Selected insights may be incorporated into the published report, with full attribution. This is your chance to help shape the conversation around brand trust, consumer behavior, and loyalty in the evolving cannabis landscape: sign up now to access the data and start sharing your analysis! These new offerings aren’t about limiting access, they are about deepening our commitment to the cannabis professionals who rely on Ganjapreneur for credible information, visibility, and community. Whether you’re here to explore industry trends, build your network, or amplify your voice, our subscriptions are an opportunity to invest in an independent media platform that’s focused on making the world of legal cannabis more ethical, transparent, and community-rooted. Thank you to all who have supported our work to date, and we look forward to continuing to serve you!