Want to greatly increase your brand’s reach? Consider partnering with an influencer. Though not necessarily household names, these social media content creators have legions of loyal followers and a lot of clout — giving you instant credibility. In the latest issue of...
Bruce Wright, who had one of the floral industry’s most recognized bylines, died of cancer September 16. He was 67. Wright spent nearly 40 years writing for floral publications, most notably Teleflora’s Flowers& magazine, where he spent the bulk of his career — 33...
From a happenstance job 66 years ago delivering flowers, Pete Garcia, AAF, rose to become a behemoth supplier of floral hard goods. Over the years, he formed, purchased, and sold more than 25 manufacturing corporations, which enabled him to achieve the gold standard...
For most floral professionals, the name Pete Garcia, AAF, calls to mind any tool or accessory they could ever want. For those acquainted with the man behind the eponymous brand, however, the name represents unbridled determination, an eye on the big picture, and...
Encouraged by favorable results from CalFlowers’ marketing campaign, “Flowers. Self Care Made Easy,” which promoted the benefits of flowers, a foundation has been established to collect voluntary funds from the floral industry for future campaigns also aimed to get...
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