Nic Faitos likes a big reaction. In both his personality and his marketing strategy, he strives to be unexpected, original and capture attention....
‘Flower Crown Friday’ Attracts Hundreds to NYC Florist
Eager to entice foot traffic and create a buzz on social media, Nic Faitos planned an interactive fashion-inspired event in front of his shop to...
Sunflower Wall Generates Goodwill, PR For New York Florist
By Katie Hendrick Vincent Last week, thousands of New Yorkers stumbled upon a sunny surprise: a wall of sunflowers erected outside Starbright Floral...
NYC Florist Reflects on Meeting Anthony Bourdain
In August 2016, Starbright Floral Design in New York City sponsored a fundraiser for RED, a charity founded by pop singer Bono to eradicate AIDS,...
NYC Florist Taps Into Pop Culture for Mother’s Day
Mindful that — above all else — moms prize quality time with their kids, Starbright Floral Design in New York City latched onto not one, but two...
At Grammys, White Roses Send A Message of Hope
New York City florists received a wave of requests for white rose corsages and boutonnieres late last week, as stars planned their attire for the...
SAF Member Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Nic Faitos of Starbright Floral Design in New York City has been chosen as the 2017 Lifetime Achievement recipient at the next Hotel Excellence...
Snow Storm, College Hoops Provide Promotional Fodder for NYC Florist
Consider Nic Faitos king of the spontaneous promotion. When Winter Storm Stella pounded New York City with seven inches of snow on March 14, the...
Teleflora Designs Share Holiday Stage at ‘Good Morning America’
To kick off the holiday season, Teleflora this week brought festive floral designs to ABC’s “Good Morning America.” The company is partnering with...
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...
New York Shop Turns April Fool’s Prank into Branding Event
Did you roll your eyes at silly April Fool’s pranks last week? For one New York City florist, the mirth-filled holiday is no joke: It’s an annual —...
NYC Florist Tests 24-Hour Schedule
Emergency rooms. Big box stores. Fast food chains. You might expect these places to be open 24 hours a day. But in New York City, people can find...