The Society of American Florists’ annual feel-good initiative, Petal It Forward, is a chance for floral industry professionals to spread the power...
For Petal It Forward Success, Consider Partnering with Suppliers
One secret to success for hosting a local Petal It Forward event on Oct. 21? Don’t be afraid to ask suppliers and industry vendors to partner up —...
Ohio Florist Eager to Spread Smiles Next Month
The pandemic has cancelled so many events and rites of passages this year, but it won’t stand in the way of one of Dalene Baker’s most treasured...
Tears. Delight. New Customers. Floral Pros in 50 States ‘Petal It Forward’
When Brian Wheat, AAF, PFCI, took to the airwaves in Denver last week to promote Petal It Forward, he figured he’d drum up some excitement for the...
Shop Video Captures the Joy of Receiving Flowers
Mere hours after delighting strangers with flowers last week for this year’s Petal It Forward, the team at Countryside Flower Shop, Nursery and...
5 Marketing Lessons from Petal It Forward to Build Year-End Sales
Thousands of consumers were reminded last week of the mood-boosting, smile-making power of flowers after more than 650 Petal It Forward floral teams...
Top 6 Ways to Get More Bang Out of Your Petal It Forward Event
Following up after your Petal It Forward event is one of the most important things you can do to keep the goodwill momentum going. Here are...
One Week to Go! 48 States Plan to Petal It Forward on October 23
More than 360 floral teams in 48 states, Canada and Puerto Rico have notified the Society of American Florists of plans to Petal It Forward in their...
Where Will You Petal It Forward on Oct. 23?
One of the best ways to prepare for Petal It Forward is to strategically select the location and time for your event. Start by scouting locations...
One Month to Go to Petal it Forward
Every year Petal It Forward participants reap the rewards of giving out flowers. And, those rewards not only include seeing the joy that flowers...
Petal It Forward: Have You Ordered Your Flower Cards?
Make it easy for the recipients of your Petal It Forward bouquets to share their experiences and promote your shop using cards or stickers printed...
43 States Prepare to Petal It Forward on Oct. 23
Is your state taking part in Petal It Forward? Yoohoo — SAF members in Georgia, Hawaii, Maine, Montana, Rhode Island, West Virginia and Wyoming —...
Post Petal It Forward Teasers on Social Media
View this post on Instagram Coming in October! Have you signed up atsafnow.tempurl.host? . #societyofamericanflorists #petalitforward...
What Will You Wear to Petal It Forward?
Sure, handing out flowers for Petal It Forward on Oct. 23 will definitely draw attention, and if you want to make the job easier for your happiness...
Plan Your Petal It Forward Media Strategy
Good timing, relationships, reaching out to radio stations and via social media, and reminders are some of the ways floral teams have had success...