It’s been nearly 21 years since Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph founded Netflix. In that time, their company has evolved from a DVD rental service...
Easy, Low-Cost Ways to Celebrate Women’s Day
Women’s Day, March 8, is fast approaching. Even if you don’t have a special event or promotion planned, you can still benefit from simply making...
Deadline Extended to March 9 for AAF and Century Award Applications
Dotting the i's and crossing the t's can take time, especially after the busy Valentine’s Day season. That’s why SAF has extended the deadline for...
Plant a Seed for Women’s Day Coverage
Fare thee well, Cupid. It’s time to move on to Women’s Day. An easy first step? Reach out to media professionals, educating them about the holiday...
Facebook Contest Sparks Dialogue, Collects Valuable Info
Wondering what your customers are really thinking about your store, service, designs —even your flower selection? A social media contest may be the...
Apply for AAF and Century Award by March 1
Are you active in a community service organization? Has your company been in business since 1918? If you answered yes to either question (or both),...
Shop Promotion Makes Valentine’s Day More Inclusive
The sad reality of Valentine’s Day is that it tends to excludes a lot of people. If you’re marketing your Valentine’s Day menu to only married or...
Share This PSA For Buying Local
With less than a week to go until the big day, Jodi Duncan, AIFD, filmed a short video message that expresses the value of purchasing flowers from a...
8 Reasons to Use checXchange Mobile App
Don’t let cupid get away with insufficient funds. The Society of American Florists and Money Transfer Systems Inc. have partnered to bring SAF...
Valentine’s Day ‘Cheat Sheet’ Makes Interviews a Breeze
Don’t let the holiday pressure prevent you from capturing powerful free publicity this Valentine’s Day. "Media coverage of your business, whether...
Secret Shoppers Rate Valentine’s Day Flowers
Now is peak season for reporters to conduct research for their Valentine’s Day “test order” news stories, when they pose as consumers ordering...
Valentine’s Day Event Helps Massachusetts Store Find New Customers
Ever feel like you’re reaching out to the same customers constantly? A shop in Newburyport, Massachusetts, has found a lighthearted way to market to...
Turn the Super Bowl into Super Marketing
Emotions will run high this weekend when the Eagles take on the Patriots. If you haven’t had a chance to hitch your marketing efforts to the big...
4 Simple Ways to Improve Your Showroom
Be honest: is your shop neatly organized or does it look like Cupid just threw up in there? In his Valentine’s Day Boot Camp, Thursday, Jan. 11,...
Fun Valentine’s Day Themed Fodder for Social Media
For consumers, Valentine’s Day is just as the name implies: a day. For florists, though, it’s a season, and coming up with talking points for the...