Florists Convince Companies to Rethink Negative Flower Ads

When Robert Bryant, AAF, AIFD, of Flowers By Robert Taylor West Covina, California saw a Facebook post that read, “Get Tickets instead of Last Minute Flowers for Valentine’s Day,” he acted fast. He reached out to the owner of the independent ticket broker — who happens to be a customer — and brought the negative floral remark to his attention. “’I know you didn’t create the ad’,” Bryant said to the ticket broker, “I’m just asking that you promote your services on their own merits.”

Political Journalist A.B. Stoddard to Speak at SAFPAC Dinner

Award-winning journalist A.B. Stoddard will headline the SAFPAC Reception and Dinner, Tuesday, March 12, offering her nonpartisan insight on the top political news of the day.

Industry Challenges, Opportunities to Shape SAF’s Future

Back in August, the Society of American Florists began an eight-month existential journey to determine the association’s purpose, responsibility to the floral industry and unique selling point to growers, wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers and event planners.

Industry Members Prepare to head to Washington, D.C.

“Make YOUR Business the Hill’s Business” is the floral industry’s call to action for the Society of American Florists’ 39th annual Congressional Action Days, March 11-12, in Washington, D.C. The more members who join in the process, the more effective the message.

SAF Welcomes Three New Team Members

January 24, 2019 Society of American Florists

When visiting safnow.org, you might notice three new faces popping up to help via LiveChat. In January, SAF welcomed three new staff members — Membership Specialist Kimberly Hay, Member Services Coordinator Claire Meskers and Director of Finance and Administration Lynn Craig.