Thursdays have traditionally been strong days for Valentine’s Day sales among retail florists — the weekday allows for impressive workplace deliveries and opportunities to pair date night with flowers. Still, on the heels of a strong midweek holiday in 2018, some...
With two weeks to go until Valentine’s Day, major publications and platforms are publishing articles that discourage consumers from buying flowers this Valentine’s Day. As the voice of the floral industry, the Society of American Florists responds to these ads and...
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. The bad news: You have no idea what to say and you’re nervous. Never fear. Every great interview starts with something...
Want to stand out on Valentine’s Day this year? (Of course!) In anticipation of the fast-approaching big day, we combed through our Society of American Florists archives to find some social media-friendly marketing ideas you still have plenty of time to take action...
Does the following scenario sound familiar? “When you search online for my business, Paley Florist in Paley, Maryland, top results direct you to order-gatherers. Can I take legal action against these order-gatherers?” The short answer from Jessica Summers, of Paley...
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