There shouldn’t be any negative ads about flowers from the undergarment retailer Hanky Panky this Valentine’s Day — and that’s thanks to the Society of American Florists’ outreach last year... Read more
The Society of American Florists and its members actively worked to promote positive messaging around Mother’s Day flowers, reaching out to nearly a dozen businesses and news outlets that di... Read more
The last thing florists gearing up for Mother’s Day need is other businesses or news outlets disparaging the gift of flowers. And yet, year after year, media outlets and companies take aim a... Read more
In the week before Valentine’s Day, women’s undergarment retailer Hanky Panky removed its flower-bashing social media ad and sent the Society of American Florists an apology. To advertise it... Read more
When an email from a textile company two miles from Jackie Levine’s flower shop appeared in her inbox suggesting its customers buy robes — not roses — she was disappointed and responded. “It... Read more
It’s that time of year when flowers are often portrayed in a negative light to give a competitive edge to other products vying for Valentine’s Day spending dollars. As the voice of the flora... Read more
With less than a week until Valentine’s Day, businesses are doing whatever it takes to promote their gifts and services—including putting down flowers. This week, floral professionals alerte... Read more
A custom guidebook company that sent customers an email discouraging the purchase of flowers for Valentine’s Day has apologized after the Society of American Florists reached out about the n... Read more
It’s that time of year when flowers are often portrayed in a negative light to give a competitive edge to other products vying for Valentine’s Day spending dollars. As the voice of the flora... Read more
Advertisements that disparage flowers are more frequent before major holidays as competitors seek to position their products as the better gift. The Society of American Florists steps in to ... Read more
