MassRoots Launches New Website
MassRoots (OTC:MSRT) has launched an upgraded MassRoots.com aimed at monetizing web traffic. The CEO highlighted the potential for growth in the cannabis technology space, citing a $17.5 billion market in 2020. The company is applying to move to the OTCQB Venture Market for enhanced visibility. MassRoots is also in the process of acquiring Herbfluence, a platform that connects cannabis brands with influencers, expected to close by March 15, 2021. The new site features improved technology and reduced costs, setting a foundation for future development.
- Launch of a new and improved MassRoots.com aimed at monetizing web traffic.
- Potential for growth in the cannabis technology sector with a market worth $17.5 billion in 2020.
- Applying to move to the OTCQB Venture Market for better visibility and investor engagement.
- Acquisition of Herbfluence expected to enhance marketing capabilities through influencer connections.
- Historical execution issues may impact investor confidence.
- Future business success is uncertain in a competitive cannabis technology market.
MassRoots, Inc. ("MassRoots" or the "Company") (OTC:MSRT), a technology company focused on the regulated cannabis industry, announced today that it has launched a new and improved MassRoots.com focused on monetizing its web traffic.
“Our goal is to make MassRoots the leading web and mobile platform for cannabis consumers to find the best products, connect with other enthusiasts, and deliver fresh content that both delights and informs our audience,” stated MassRoots Chief Executive Officer Isaac Dietrich. “With regulated cannabis sales surpassing
“WeedMaps is clearly the leader in cannabis technology today and their valuation reflects this: they are reportedly going public in a SPAC transaction valued at
“The new MassRoots.com is not just a facelift; we migrated our backend, upgraded our tech stack, and greatly reduced our hosting costs. It is a solid foundation on which we can rapidly add new features that will drive the next phase of MassRoots’ development – I believe we are still in the second or third inning of the emergence of the regulated U.S. cannabis industry and it is far from certain who the ultimate winners and losers will be,” concluded Dietrich.
MassRoots has applied to move the quotation of its common stock from the OTC Pink Open Market to the OTCQB Venture Market. The Company believes it meets all of the requirements of the OTCQB Venture Market and expects moving its quotation could result in greater visibility to investors and potential strategic partners.
In December 2020, MassRoots entered into a letter of intent to purchase the Herbfluence platform, which is expected to enable MassRoots’ clients to easily identify the most effective influencers for their marketing campaigns, schedule influencer posts, and evaluate the results of their marketing spend. The Herbfluence platform has worked with over 120 social media influencers with a combined following of more than 27 million people. The transaction is expected to close by March 15, 2021; for more information, please see MassRoots’ Current Reports on Form 8-K filed on December 29, 2020, February 4, 2021, and March 8, 2021.
About MassRoots
MassRoots, Inc. (OTC Pink: MSRT) is a leading technology and media company focused on the regulated cannabis industry. Since its founding in 2013, MassRoots has cultivated one of the largest audiences of cannabis enthusiasts in the industry. For more information on MassRoots, please visit MassRootsInvestors.com.
About Herbfluence
Herbfluence, Inc. is an influencer marketing platform that enables businesses to easily find the most effective cannabis social media influencers, schedule posts, and evaluate the results of their marketing campaigns. The Herbfluence platform has worked with over 120 social media influencers with a combined following of more than 27 million people. For more information, please visit Herbfluence.com.
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