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...
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...
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
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...
Promote Grandparents Day with SAF Graphics
Remind social media followers that the first Sunday of September after Labor Day is National Grandparents Day. The Society of American Florists...
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 “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...