A cheeky marketing campaign specifically created to generate raves and groans — and nothing in between — has already reached 334 million consumers and generated lots of (free) press coverage for its ingenuity and effective understanding of a brand’s base. MailChimp’s...
According to a 2012 survey of nearly 500 small businesses by Vertical Response, 43 percent of small business owners spend at least six hours a week on social media tasks alone. About 25 percent of respondents to the software firm’s survey said they spend six to 10...
Predictions of a robust Mother’s Day proved to be on target for many florists. According to a post-holiday survey conducted by the Society of American Florists, about 60 percent of member florists saw increased sales this year. Roughly 20 percent said sales were about...
News that several varieties of genetically engineered (GE) petunias had been imported into the U.S. without proper authorization from the government has created headaches, hassles and, potentially, financial hits for some floral industry members. On May 2, 2017, the...
When Tim Huckabee started his sales and customer service training company in June 1997, flower shops with web sites were considered tech-savvy and florists had a major advantage over other gift outlets for spontaneous purchases and same-day delivery. Flash forward to...
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