Days after leading a Society of American Florists webinar on generating media buzz, Jackie Levine found herself giving interview after interview...
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...
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...
Post Petal It Forward Teasers on Social Media
View this post on Instagram Coming in October! Have you signed up atsafnow.tempurl.host? . #societyofamericanflorists #petalitforward...
Plan Your Petal It Forward Media Strategy
Good timing, relationships, reaching out to radio stations and via social media, and reminders are some of the ways floral teams have had success...
Arizona Florist Builds on PR Success for Mother’s Day Donation Drive
Raising funds for a local charity and generating goodwill for the shop: these two worthy goals go hand-in-hand. Making the most of that synergy,...
Publicity Pointers from Petal It Forward Superstars
Before hosting KSAZ Channel 10 reporter Carmen Blackwell, Denham practiced talking points with her marketing manager. “You really only have about...
Alabama Florist Partners with Alzheimer’s Association for Mother’s Day
When Society of American Florists member Cameron Pappas was invited to appear on three out of four local news stations and on radio, he welcomed the...
Petal It Forward 2017: Social Media Coverage
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Prep Tips for V-Day Interviews
The good news? You have the chance to go on your local news program — or to be featured in a local publication — in the days before Valentine’s Day....
Make a Lasting Impression with Savvy (Fast!) Petal It Forward Follow-Up
Keep the smiles, hugs and good feelings going and get the most out of your Petal It Forward event with these important — and fast!— follow-up...
Get the Media Excited About Petal It Forward
Petal It Forward is coming up fast: The date for 2018 is Oct. 24. Once you’ve signed up to participate, organized your staff and connected...
Where Will You Petal It Forward on Oct. 24?
Where will you Petal if Forward? On a busy street corner near your shop at rush hour. At a local hospital when visiting hours begin. In the middle...
Florists Talk Shop with Reporters for Mother’s Day
In the midst of Mother’s Day week — when the pressure was on, and designs were flying out the door — some Society of American Florists members spoke...
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...
2018 Petal It Forward Date Set for Oct. 24: SAF Seeks Industry Participation
For the fourth year in a row, the Society of American Florists is leading the industry in a nationwide feel-good promotional effort that shows...
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,...
2017 Petal It Forward Date Set for Oct. 11: SAF Seeks Industry Participation
For the third year in a row, the Society of American Florists is leading the industry in a feel-good giveaway that reminds consumers and reporters...
Minnesota Wholesaler Generates Buzz Ahead of Women’s Day
Just in time for Women’s Day tomorrow, a wholesaler in Plymouth, Minnesota, received some high profile, positive news coverage for its holiday...
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...
Philly Shop Capitalizes on Super Bowl Excitement with Raffle, Photo Ops
For a longtime business in Philadelphia, the Super Bowl — and the Eagles’ big win —provided plenty of opportunity to celebrate with their customers,...
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...
SAF’s Petal It Forward Generates 81.9 Million Impressions
The Society of American Florists’ feel-good Petal It Forward effort on Oct. 11 reached millions of consumers, reporters and digital influencers,...
Got Petal It Forward Video? Check out AFE’s New Contest
Did you capture footage of smiling happy people giving and receiving flowers during your Oct. 11 Petal It Forward event? It could lead you to some...
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...
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...
Florists in All 50 States Plan Local Events for Petal It Forward
North Dakota has joined the ranks of states participating in the Society of American Florists’ 2017 Petal It Forward, officially making the effort...
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...
Sacramento Florist Gets Star Treatment in Public TV Video
Talk about a star turn: A 70-year-old family florist in Sacramento, California, is one of several local businesses featured in “Yes! We’re Open” a...
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
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...
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...
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...
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 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?...
Anatomy of an Impactful Interview
Last week, Lori Kunian, owner of Affairs to Remember in Melrose, Massachusetts, joined the prestigious ranks of the American Institute of Floral...
SAF Member Shop Shares History, Promotes Business in Glowing Press Coverage
For a fourth-generation flower shop in Washington, D.C., Black History Month and Valentine’s Day helped create a picture-perfect PR...
Make Your Holiday Media Hits Last
So you landed some excellent local coverage on Valentine’s Day — congratulations! If you haven’t promoted that media, however, you might be missing...
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...
Every Order Deserves the Royal Treatment
Reporters conduct research in January for Valentine’s Day “test order” news stories, when they pose as consumers ordering flowers. Published in...
Charleston Florists Talk Roots and Future in Local Paper
How would you handle the situation if your newspaper profiled your business and the reporter peppered you with hard-hitting questions such as “What...
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...
Across the U.S., Local Florists Petal It Forward
On the morning of October 19, Jim Relles had something just about every local florist dreams of: Reporters from all three network affiliates were in...
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...
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...
Florists Score High Profile Coverage Leading up to Mother’s Day
During one of your busiest periods, would you let a news station set up a live feed, directly to its website, and broadcast the comings and goings...
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...
SAF PR Program Drives Teens to Prom Flowers
The Society of American Florists is using a new public relations program and a major rite of passage to connect teens and flowers. Prom season is...
To Win Over Clients, Ask Them for Help
Having a hard time growing your wedding business — or your corporate sales? (Or, insert just about any other segment in the above sentence…) It...
First For Women Touts ‘Just Because’ Floral Gifts
Thanks to strategic outreach by the Society of American Florists, tens of millions of American women were reminded last month that “just because”...
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...
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...
Interview Dos and Don’ts
If you've followed our advice and reached out to the media to generate some Valentine's Day coverage, you likely have a big interview coming up....
D.C. Florist Gets Positive PR From Reality Star’s Fundraiser
When "Bachelor in Paradise" alum and Northern Virginia native Ashley Iaconetti called Beth and Lee Herman, owners of Palace Florists in Washington,...
Publicity Pointers To Maximize Your Marketing Campaigns
On October 7, more than 2,000 people in Chicago received a surprise gift of flowers, courtesy of Kennicott Brothers Company and Ashland Addison...
Score Some Pre-Christmas Press
A positive feature story and quality photo can help you end the year on a high note. Looking for an angle to get your business in the news this...