Lani Callister, AAF, fresh flower manager at Ensign Wholesale Floral, was in constant contact with the Ecuadorian farms that the Salt Lake City,...
Take 75 Percent off Postcards, Posters and Stuffers in SAF Store
“Mood Changer,” “Happiness Delivered,” and “Make Any Day Special” headline the postcards flying off the shelves as part of the Society of American...
Baby, How You Feelin’? How to Pitch V-Day to Singles
Fresh, new (Lizzo-inspired!) social media posts from the Society of American Florists can help you pitch V-Day promos to clients who love the...
10 New Ways to Promote #HolidayShopping
“Close at 5? Oh no, Santa won't be having that. We are extending our hours to help you keep your sanity in reach! (insert your shop’s store hours...
Get #LastMinute Consumers #ChristmasShopping with You
“Feeling more frazzled than dazzled by the pace of the holidays? Sit back, sip some eggnog and let us deliver. We’re ready to load up the sleigh and...
Tears. Delight. New Customers. Floral Pros in 50 States ‘Petal It Forward’
When Brian Wheat, AAF, PFCI, took to the airwaves in Denver last week to promote Petal It Forward, he figured he’d drum up some excitement for the...
Wedding Study Highlights Local Wedding Pros
In honor of Small Business Saturday this weekend, The Knot has released a study that lets consumers in on a little trade secret: Making weddings...
Invite Reporters to Your Holiday Open House
Are you hosting a holiday open house? Make sure the media is on your guest list, said SAF Vice President of Marketing Jennifer Sparks. “Surely your...
One Week to Go! 48 States Plan to Petal It Forward on October 23
More than 360 floral teams in 48 states, Canada and Puerto Rico have notified the Society of American Florists of plans to Petal It Forward in their...
Nielsen’s Florist Celebrates 75 Years with Open House, Front-Page Article
A milestone anniversary is helping one Society of American Florists member shop engage with its community and stay top-of-mind with customers...
With Far-Reaching Public TV Show, J Schwanke Wins ‘Marketer of the Year’
A cut flower-themed public television show that reaches an estimated 87 percent of the country is the winner of Floral Management’s 2019 Marketer of...
SAF Slashes Prices on Statement Stuffers
Statement stuffers are an easy, effective way to create floral reminders and keep your name in front of customers. The Society of American Florists...
Summer Cleaning? Display Strategies That Drive Sales
Have you vowed to work on your visual merchandising this summer? Here are a few best practices, courtesy of display expert Becky Tyre, author of the...
Save 75 percent on SAF Posters, Postcards and Stuffers
The Society of American Florists kicks off summer with a big sale guaranteed to boost local marketing efforts. Save 75 percent on SAF posters,...
Petal It Forward 2017: Social Media Coverage
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Social Media Content Calendar for Valentine’s Day
Rushing to get everything done for Valentine’s Day? The Society of American Florists can help streamline your social media marketing with content...
3 Valentine’s Day Mistakes to Avoid
The countdown to your biggest holiday of the year is on, and we know you are B-U-S-Y. But don’t forget to check in with your sales and design teams...
Patriotic Promotion Drives Foot Traffic, Online Engagement
The midterm elections served as a marketing muse for several florists around the country. Scotts Flowers in New York City was among those offering...
5 Ways to Use SAF Postcards and Stuffers this Summer
Give your marketing approach some summer sizzle. The Society of American Florists’ professional designed marketing tools make it easy to keep your...
Florists Leave Detroit with Ideas on Sales, Service, Financials and More
What’s the best way to capitalize on a full day of targeted education aimed at improving just about every facet of your business, from accounting to...
The Marketing Opportunity Lurking in Your Email Signature
Anyone who’s ever engaged in a heated argument knows the satisfaction of getting in a good last word. The same philosophy should apply to your email...
Top Four Talking Points for Mother’s Day Interviews
As a shop owner, you are the spokesperson for your business and the flower expert for your community. If a reporter calls or emails asking about...
Mother’s Day Marketing Made Easy
According to the National Retail Federation, 69 percent of people plan to buy flowers for Mother’s Day 2018. Make sure your shop is top of mind...
Petal It Forward Prep: Set the Wheels in Motion
The Society of American Florists’ 2017 Petal It Forward campaign date is set for Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, and now is the time for suppliers,...
SAF Graphics Celebrate Spring Flowers
Members can hop over to the Society of American Florists’ library of web, Facebook graphics and banners for grab-and-go reminders to post online...
3 Marketing Lessons From Netflix
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...
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...
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...
Last Minute Tips for a Successful Valentine’s Day
The countdown is on! Sure, a lot of your hard work — at least in terms of sales and marketing — is mostly behind you. But there’s still time to make...
Handouts: Live Like a Flower
These fliers offer the opportunity to capitalize on SAF’s Live Like a Flower nationwide public relations program. Print the fliers in color. Keep...
American Spa and Luxe Daily Latest Publications to Promote Flower Benefits to Readers
More influential publications are spreading the word to thousands of consumers and design community members that flowers enhance, transform and...
SAF Partners with Details Flowers Software for Special Member Savings
The average couple spends more than $35,000 on their wedding — an increase of more than $2,600 from 2015 — and an all-time high, according to the...
Want to Meet New Customers? Grab a Beer
Looking to get in front of young, hip customers with cash to spend and lots of people in their lives to buy flowers for? Get thee to a brewery. You...
Poinsettia Care Tips
History and Legend of the Poinsettia Joel Robert Poinsett, who was an amateur botanist and the first ambassador to Mexico, first introduced...
Use New Photos and Videos to Promote Flowers for Interior Décor
Looking to elevate your promotional efforts with new professional floral photography and videos? Check out “Two-Minute Trends,” available from the...
Petal It Forward Participants Recount Stories of Delight, Surprise and Comfort
Tears of joy. Messages of thanks. Communities filled with flowers. These are just some of the stories coming in — and still being shared on social...
Marketer of the Year Award Presented On-Site During Field to Vase Dinner
Hurricane Irma may have delayed the presentation of a $5,000 award to the 2017 Floral Management Marketer of the Year winner, but last weekend this...
Across the Country, Floral Industry Members ‘Petal It Forward’
By the end of today, tens of thousands of Americans will have shared free flowers with family, friends and strangers — experiences that will lead to...
Petal It Forward Wrap Up: Share Updates, Say Thank You
You gave away your last pair of Petal It Forward bouquets hours ago. Now, toot your horn, follow up with reporters and say thank you to all...
Amplify the Buzz: Support the Petal It Forward Thunderclap
Raising consumer awareness about the benefits of flowers is the goal of Petal It Forward, and the Society of American Florists makes it easy for the...
Petal It Forward Prep: Remind Media and Prepare Messages
Now is the time to send local reporters a Media Advisory about your Petal It Forward event. SAF provides a sample Petal It Forward Media Advisory to...
Attract News Coverage with Petal It Forward Media Advisory and Press Release
From media advisories to talking points, the Society of American Florists has tools and advice at safnow.org/pif-press to help members attract...
Petal It Forward Prep: Media Outreach
#PetalItForward Prep: Media Outreach Posted by Society of American Florists on Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Florists Share Tips for Petaling it Forward
Taking part in the Society of American Florists Petal It Forward event on Oct. 11? (We hope so!) Here’s a quick tip to keep in mind: When handing...
Florists in 44 States Plan to ‘Petal It Forward’ on Oct. 11
Florists in 181 cities in 44 states, plus Washington, D.C., and Canada, have so far told the Society of American Florists of plans to hold Petal It...
Florists in 44 States Plan to ‘Petal It Forward’ on Oct. 11
At press time, florists in 44 states in 147 cities and Canada had told the Society of American Florists of plans to hold Petal It Forward events in...
Petal It Forward Prep: Pre-Made Bouquets and Assembly Lines
Florists who participated in the last two Petal It Forward efforts said their No. 1 time-saving tip was to buy or ask for donations of ready-made...
Florists in 38 States Plan to ‘Petal It Forward’ on Oct. 11
At press time, florists in 38 states and Canada had notified the Society of American Florists of plans to hold Petal It Forward events in their...
Petal It Forward Prep: Recruit Volunteers
From processing flowers and assembling bouquets to attaching stickers or cards and representing your shop as “Happiness Ambassadors,” having a few...
Petal It Forward Prep: Source the Flowers
One secret to success during the Society of American Florists’ upcoming Petal It Forward event? Ask suppliers for help — and do it fast. “The sooner...
Promote “Flower Power” with New Graphics
The Society of American Florists’ new “Flower Power” marketing materials — including a shareable Facebook image, Facebook cover image and web...
Promote “Happiness Delivered” with New Graphics
Rutgers University research shows flowers create instant delight and have a long-term positive effect on moods. The Society of American Florists’...
Petal It Forward Prep: Research Your Local News Reporters
Pitching the news media might not be part of your daily job, but it’s a key element to generating local news coverage for your shop’s October 11...
Members to Receive New Local Marketing Posters
Keep an eye on the mail. The Society of American Florists’ 2017 Local Marketing Kit has shipped to member retailers, wholesalers and growers. In it...
Captive Content: Beating the Instagram Algorithm
Gone are the days of the chronological news feed on Instagram, where the most recent posts are featured at the top of the page. Instagram now...
Women’s Day Prep: Employ Social Media
The Society of American Florists makes promoting International Women’s Day (annually March 8) easy with strategic advice, a promotional...
Petal It Forward Scores More than 130 Million Impressions
A feel-good PR campaign from SAF has exposed people to positive messages about flowers and flower-giving more than 131 million times. Just two weeks...
Use Video to Capture Consumer Attention
Social media is a visual medium and consumers love to watch short, feel-good videos. To keep the momentum going from it’s Petal It Forward program...
Petal It Forward
Show the power of flowers and engage with your followers and customer by sharing this Petal It Forward video on social media. Here are some some...
Petal It Forward Video Promotes the Power of Giving Flowers
Florists looking for a way to remind consumers that giving and receiving flowers makes people happy have a powerful new resource. The Society of...
Petal It Forward Video Reaches Nearly 223K Views and Counting
The Society of American Florists’ 2-minute YouTube video showing the emotional responses to the Petal It Forward effort in October has racked up...
Cure the Winter Blues with Petal It Forward Video
Looking for a fun way to show the power of flowers and engage your social media followers and customers? Share this poignant video showcasing the...
Petal It Forward 2017 Creates ROI on ‘Feel Good’ Effect
Call it the do-gooder or feel-good effect: According to a Unilever study, a third of consumers choose to buy from companies that promote...
Petal It Forward Prep: Partner Up
For one florist in Kokomo, Indiana, a one-day, feel-good campaign last year led to happy customers, glowing press coverage — and requests from her...
Petal It Forward Prep: Get Your Ducks in a Row
For Valerie Lee Ow, participating in the Society of American Florists’ Petal It Forward event last year was a feel-good effort for customers — and...
Petal It Forward Prep: Logistics Checklist
The countdown is on for Petal It Forward on Wednesday, Oct. 11, and now is the time to prepare, said Society of American Florists Vice President of...
Florists in 31 States to Date Commit to Petal It Forward on Oct. 11: Goal is all 50 States
Florists across the country and Canada are getting ready to show their communities how good it feels to give and receive flowers. At press time,...
Petal It Forward Prep: Order Flower Cards and T-Shirts
If you haven’t already, now is the time to create and order Petal It Forward logo materials in advance of your Oct. 11 event. The Society of...
Petal It Forward Prep: Scout Your Location
Deciding where to hold your local Petal It Forward event on Oct. 11 deserves attention now. Who do you want to reach? Business professionals?...
Members Save 10% on Crystal Media’s Live Facebook Training
Facebook is one of the best social media platforms a business owner can use to build their business. But with constant changes and updates, it feels...
Can a Facebook Contest Lead to New B2B Work?
In Anchorage, Alaska, Bagoy’s Florist & Home may have hit upon a social media contest that drums up engagement online and creates actionable...
Data-Driven Decisions Drive Growth
Last month, Amazon acquired Whole Foods for $13.7 billion, signaling the company’s intention to dominate yet another segment of the retail industry....
SAF Graphics Celebrate Fourth of July Flowers
Remind social media followers to include flowers in their Fourth of July celebrations. The Society of American Florists provides members with seven...
Get in the Mindset for Successful Social Selling in St. Louis
How did a retailer experience an increase in sales of more than 30 percent year over year? How did another retailer see the highest sales day in a...
Free Social Media Training for SAF Members
Social media is crucial to business success. That’s why the Society of American Florists has arranged a special social media training opportunity...
To Capture Millennial Customers, Think Small
The “new” American Dream for millennials: a small — sometimes really small — house. According to a 2015 survey by the National Association of Home...
SAF Graphics Prompt Memorial Day Sales
Remind social media followers about flowers for Memorial Day. The Society of American Florists provides members with Facebook sharable graphics that...
Teleflora’s ‘Just Like Her’ Ads Promote Mother’s Day Flowers through Storytelling
Teleflora’s new Mother’s Day video is playing up the strong bond that exists between adult children and their moms. “Just Like Her” begins with a...
Watch Mother’s Day Mania WebBlast
Are you, your staff, your shop and website ready for Mother’s Day? Really? Find out by watching the 30-minute “Mother’s Day Mania,” a WebBlast...
Free WebBlast to Give Mother’s Day Marketing, Sales Pointers
The National Retail Federation is estimating that 69 percent of those celebrating Mother’s Day will buy mom flowers — so now is the time for...
APW Sales: Ask and You Shall Receive, Say Some Retailers
Partnerships, persistence and patience. Those three attributes seem to be a common thread among florists who experienced success last year with...
APW Prep: Prompt Sales
Encourage customers to recognize administrative professionals next week — and tout the benefits of flowers and plants in the workplace. The Society...
Apply to Win Floral Management Marketer of the Year Award
What do a unique store app and loyalty program, a new floral holiday, a rebranded bridal spin-off business, and a partnership with a Major League...
The Easter Bunny Loves Flowers
Remind social media followers it’s time to hop on over to pick up flowers for Easter. The Society of American Florists provides members with four...
Attract Teen Shoppers with Prom Quiz Cheat Sheet
The Society of American Florists makes promoting prom flowers a snap with social media graphics and suggested posts — all free for SAF members...
APW Prep: Spread the News
The Society of American Florists makes promoting Administrative Professionals Week (APW), April 23-29, easy with 11 radio commercial scripts, a...
APW Prep: B2B Presentation Portfolios
Administrative Professionals Week (APW), April 23-29, 2017, opens the door to cultivate new business clients and remind current clients of the value...
APW Prep: Send Reminders
Remind corporate clients that a simple "Thank You" can go a long way to motivate employees and build loyalty, and that Administrative...
Social Media Expert to Share ‘Secrets’ of Social Media Reach
You post consistently to your social media pages. You add photos, videos and then — nothing. A few comments, maybe a few likes or shares, and a big...
Women’s Day Prep: Generate News Coverage
The Society of American Florists makes promoting International Women’s Day (March 8) easy with promotional ideas, a customizable press release,...
Florists Use Connections, Charm and Can-Do Spirit to Shine in Valentine’s Day Media
What does it take for a florist to land front and center in a national style magazine article about Valentine’s Day flowers and the “hot guys” who...
Women’s Day Prep: Forge Local Partnerships
The Society of American Florists makes promoting International Women’s Day (March 8) easy with promotional ideas, fliers, counter cards, posters,...
Post Valentine’s Day Facebook Graphics
Does this graphic make your heart smile? It likely will make consumers smile — and spur them to order Valentine’s Day flowers. The Society of...
“We’re Married to Perfection” Engages Brides
Promote your wedding business with the Society of American Florists’ “We’re Married to Perfection” materials. The materials feature a professional...
Ready-to-Go Graphics, Scripts for Small Business Saturday
Update your social networks and get followers ready to support your shop on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26. American Express provides free...
Share the Petal It Forward Video
Looking for a fun way to show the power of flowers and engage your social media followers and customers? Share this poignant video showcasing the...
Small Business Saturday Prep: Rally Your Online Community
Encourage consumers to support your shop on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26. American Express provides free customizable marketing resources. Among...
Small Business Saturday Prep: Dress Up Your Store
Encourage consumers to support your shop on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26. American Express provides free customizable marketing resources. Among...
Invite Event Business with “Table for Two. Party of Six. Celebration of the Year.”
The Society of American Florists’ “Table for Two. Party of Six. Celebration of the Year” materials are designed to promote your expertise at event...
Florists in 49 States Plan 230 Local Events for Petal It Forward
On October 19, 2016, the Society of American Florists and florists nationwide will randomly surprise people on the street with flowers through 230...
Petal It Forward Prep: Research Local News Reporters
Pitching the news media might not be part of your daily job, but it’s a key element to generating local news coverage for your shop’s Petal It...
Petal It Forward Prep: Print Flower Cards or Stickers
The Society of American Florists is at it again, tapping into the popularity of random acts of kindness with its public relations campaign, "Petal...
Plan Your Oct. 19 Petal It Forward Event Now
Want to position your business as a positive force in your community, make consumers feel good about you — and give a morale boost to employees at...
Capture Commercial Customers with B2B Marketing Materials
SAF makes it easy for members to capture and maintain profitable commercial accounts with tools, promotional tactics and step-by-step instructions....
Sparks Peddles ‘Petal it Forward’ in Chicago
SAF Vice President of Marketing Jennifer Sparks will discuss Petal It Forward during the International Floriculture Expo in Chicago. Her educational...
2016 Petal It Forward Date Set for October 19: SAF Seeks Industry Participation
Get ready to feel and share some serious flower love this fall. The Society of American Florists’ 2015 Petal It Forward campaign was a big success,...
SAF Maui 2016 – How to Produce Great Video
Don't miss David Kesler, AIFD, PFCI, of the Floral Design Institute in Portland, Oregon, present "How to Produce Great Video" at SAF Maui 2016,...
Petal It Forward and Save $50 on IFE Registration
Last October, SAF capitalized on popular pay-it-forward initiatives with Petal It Forward, a public relations campaign to randomly give two bouquets...
Advertise Your Blooms on the Radio
A Nielsen Catalina Solutions research study found that each dollar spent on radio advertising generated an average sales return of $6 from the...
Boost Your Prom Sales with New Quiz
Prom is a major rite of passage for teens, and often the first time they buy flowers from a local professional florist. SAF is doing its part to get...
SAF Women’s Day Campaign Reaches Hundreds of Thousands
Hearing more chatter about Women’s Day this year? Don’t be surprised. Hundreds of thousands of consumers now know more about Women’s Day, thanks to...
With Valentine’s Day Coverage, Positive Approaches Pay Off
Feature stories that slammed Valentine’s Day flowers, followed by profiles of industrious florists making good on a busy, busy day, alongside...
Ontario Florist Hosts Charitable Party for Women’s Day
Janet McLeod, owner of East City Florist in Peterborough, Ontario, observes Women’s Day, March 8, with a party to benefit local women’s shelters....
Flowers Take Top Spot on “The View”
When “The View” kicked off its Viewer Valentine Week series this week, flowers, professionally designed by a florist, were its first go-to gift...
Prom Resource Center
Teens (more likely their parents) shell out anywhere from $700-$1,200 on prom today — and they’re not skimping on the flowers. Retail florists...
In Maine, Petal It Forward Still Excites
Looking for a way to bounce back from a bummer of a Sunday Valentine's Day? It’s not too late to get in on the Petal It Forward love. Last week, the...
Easy Ways to Promote Women’s Day Sales
Women’s Day is March 8, just shy of three weeks away — plenty of time to shore up some sales. Here are a few ways to do it: 1. Mine your mailing...
Personalized Postcards Pay Off for Illinois Florist
There's been an undeniable shift to all things digital in recent years, but “old fashioned” tactics, such as sending snail mail, still resonate with...
Holiday Banner Ads
As Clark Griswold will attest, decking the halls can be a painstaking chore, indeed. Fortunately, dressing up your cyber store (website and social...
Put These Goodies On Your Holiday Shopping List
While you’re busy checking off items on your shopping list for loved ones this holiday season, don’t forget your own (business’) needs — and wants....
Google Insider on SEO: Keep Content Fresh and Use Those Free Tools
In the run-up to Thanksgiving, Christmas (and, for that matter, Valentine’s Day), make sure blogging is on your daily to-do list. Otherwise, you’re...
Michigan Florist Partners With Local Vendors for Holiday Party
Camaraderie and charity help a Michigan florist kick off the holidays on the high note. Blumz…by JR Designs in Ferndale, Michigan, hosts its fifth...
REI Opts Out of Black Friday
More than two weeks before Thanksgiving, one national retailer is already dominating Black Friday chatter on social media — and, in shopping season...
‘Butterfly Moments’ Yield More Effective Copy
We've all seen those advertisements for weight loss products, promising to help you lose 20 pounds in a week. Those messages rank so high on the...
Thanksgiving Web Ads
Help flowers find their rightful spot on the table next to the turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie with SAF’s Thanksgiving collection of web ads....
SAF Petals It Forward: Spreading Flower Power on New York Streets
The news team at “Fox & Friends” is known for covering hard-hitting issues, but on Wednesday morning, the atmosphere was downright giddy after...
For Big Day, More Brides Choose ‘Sexy’
The latest bridal trend to hit the aisle (and style section)? “Sexy” dresses that — at least to some people — appear ready for the bedroom rather...
Start Marketing Homecoming Flowers
School dances aren’t solely springtime rites of passage. As temperatures drop and leaves turn colors, high schools and colleges around the country...
With Millennials, Experiences Trump Objects
To attract millennials, a demographic that commands an estimated $1.3 trillion in consumer spending, try marketing experiences. According to a...
Butera the Florist Named Floral Management’s 2015 Marketer of the Year
A comprehensive brand overhaul that included relocation, a new website, reduced inventory, two non-traditional locations and chasing after brides...
Your 12-Step Program for Planning the Perfect Event
In-store events played a role in creating more community awareness and sales for Floral Management’s 2015 Marketer of the Year, Butera the Florist...
Let Customers Linger a Little Before You Say Hello
How do you greet your customers? "How may I help you?" is friendly, but direct — a good choice for people who order over the phone and appreciate...
Reaching Out to Consumers and the Media
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Be a Mobile Marketing Master
Nearly 80 percent of Americans (more than 186 million of them!) own a smartphone, according to ComScore. “Figuring out the best way to reach those...
Successful Social Media Marketing in 3 Hours a Week (Or Less!)
Social media has done wonders for small business owners, helping them spread their messages in front of hundreds, thousands, or (for the truly savvy...
How to Win Back MIA Customers
It doesn’t take something as unforgivable as, say, delivering the mistress’ arrangement to the wife, to lose a customer. Quite the contrary,...
Flower Factor Promotional Ideas
Tech and Teamwork Improve Email Campaigns
Tired of too few clicks and too many unsubscribers, Ken Denaburg, president of York Flowers in Washington, D.C., and Annapolis, Md., has made a...
Grab Some Grads with FREE Web Graphics
Some things are synonymous with graduation — caps and gowns, for instance. Wouldn't it be great if flowers were part of the mix? Nudge customers in...
LIVE LIKE A FLOWER: Pollinate
Jayme Barrett, an authority on inspired living and author of Feng Shui Your Life, tells consumers to live like a flower and pollinate by...
LIVE LIKE A FLOWER: Grow New Buds
Relationship expert and author of Choosing ME Before WE Christine Arylo offers consumers easy advice for how to live like a flower — becoming your...
LIVE LIKE A FLOWER: Be Grateful for Rain
Vicki Norris, author of Restoring Order and life management expert, tells consumers a prioritized life prepares you to live like a...
Holiday Acts of Flowers
SAF’s Holiday Acts of Flowers PR Campaign Positions Flowers as the Way to Recognize Unsung Heroes for the Holiday SeasonLaunched in late July 2009,...