Dec 14, 2007
SAF PR Campaign Touts the Positive Reaction Flowers CreateSource: SAF

Funded by the Society of American Florists (SAF) Fund for Nationwide Public Relations, a new campaign is alerting the media to the results of the Power of Giving Flowers Study, conducted at Rutgers University and funded by the American Floral Endowment in 2006. The study reveals that people who give flowers make the best impression, compared to other gifts studied. Floral givers are considered more likable, friendly and emotionally intelligent. They are regarded as highly caring, trustworthy, loving, successful, and as valuing achievement and beauty in life.

SAF will launch the campaign in Spring 2008 to generate print and broadcast media coverage of the flower message. Lead researcher Dr. Jeannette Haviland-Jones acts as spokesperson to explain the study’s findings. SAF will provide floral gift-giving advice through “top 10 occasions” and “top 10 people to impress” lists.

“For years, we have promoted the exciting scientific research studies that prove the emotional benefits of receiving flowers. Now we have the research to prove the benefits of giving flowers,” says Dwight Larimer, SAF consumer marketing committee chairman.

SAF is also continuing its efforts to minimize the “in lieu of flowers” phrase from death notices. In 2007, SAF reached out to the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) and various funeral trade publications about the role of sympathy flowers in the bereavement process and the benefits of working with local florists. A new trade advertising campaign in NFDA’s magazine, The Director, will feature full-page color advertorials to illustrate the importance of sympathy flowers and reach nearly 13,500 funeral service professionals.




Latest Photos see all »

GPN recognizes and honors 40 industry professionals under the age of 40 who represent the next generation of leaders shaping the future of green innovation.
Cara Goch Widder is a member of GPN's 2024 Class of Forty Under 40 honorees
Emily McKay is a member of GPN's 2024 Class of Forty Under 40 honorees
Tanner Bailey GPN 40U40 2024
Ashley Howard is a member of GPN's 2024 Class of Forty Under 40 honorees
Kendall Keegan is a member of GPN's 2024 Class of Forty under 40 honorees
Marta Lynch is a member of GPN's 2024 Class of Forty Under 40 honorees
Kyle Fessler is a member of GPN's 2024 Class of Forty Under 40 honorees
Francois-Simon Berger is a member of GPN's 2024 Class of Forty Under 40 honorees
Jenn Keizer-Hoback is a member of GPN's 2024 Class of Forty Under 40 honorees