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the wizards wand news
  • August 28, 2023
The Wizard’s Wand News – August 2023

August 31th, 2023 The News behind the The Wizards Wand News – August 2023 News! Greetings from the Wizard! As summer winds down and Labor Day approaches, we’re all keeping our fingers crossed for a more robust fall season ahead. Let’s not dwell on the specifics of summer’s sales slump—what’s more intriguing are the underlying […]

  • August 21, 2023
Marketing Strategies for Online Flower Businesses

Nowadays, the internet provides both an opportunity to reach entirely new clients as well as a challenge in how you’ll exactly achieve that. Because at the end of the day, you can be a great florist, floral wholesaler, or other but inexperienced at building an online presence. However, in today’s article, we want to help […]

  • August 16, 2023
Hardy Flower Varieties that Dry Well: A Guide to Drying and Preserving Beautiful Blooms

Plant Matter was created with the values of sustainability in mind. Plant Matter is not a traditional floral business, focusing on dried botanical art and floral arrangements. The idea for a sustainable floral business started brewing in my mind in 2018 as I was completing my senior year of college at Auburn University. Originally from […]

  • August 10, 2023
How To Use Marketing To Help With Strategic Partnerships

Ladies and gentlemen, in the dynamic floral industry, building strong partnerships with reliable business allies is key to achieving lasting success. These alliances serve as the foundation for delivering exceptional customer service and fostering mutually beneficial relationships. A robust floral marketing strategy is a must-have for cultivating such partnerships. A well-executed marketing campaign not only […]

the wizards wand news
  • July 28, 2023
The Wizard’s Wand News – July

July 28th, 2023The News behind the News Good day from the Wizard, It has been a very tough summer for retail and event florists. Most growers and transportation companies are complaining about the current lack of volume. Mass Market sales are off a little, but not as much as the normal retail and event sectors. […]

  • July 20, 2023
Marketing In A Challenging Economy: How To Make The Most Out Of Your Budget

Marketing in this post-COVID era is already challenging as it is, but the looming threat of an economic recession brings a new level of fear and uncertainty to different sectors of the floral industry. According to both CNBC’s latest Fed Survey and economists at John Hopkins University, the chance of a global recession this year […]

life in bloom viewers
  • July 19, 2023
“Create TV Airs J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom Marathon in July”

Grand Rapids, MI, July 5, 2023 – J Schwanke is hosting a marathon of J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom episodes on Create TV July 14, 15 and 16, 2023. “I was delighted to be asked to choose my ten favorite episodes, and film hosting segments specifically for this marathon, which will be seen on public […]

  • July 14, 2023
Details Flowers Software Announces Newest Partner, Pete Garcia Company/FloraMart

Ormond Beach, Florida, July 7, 2023 – Details Flowers Software is pleased to announce its exciting new partnership with Pete Garcia Company/ FloraMart, a renowned hard goods supplier and Market in Atlanta, Georgia. This partnership will allow Details Members to utilize Pete Garcia Company/ FloraMart products in their events straight from the Details platform. These […]

  • July 14, 2023
Chrysal Americas welcomes Scott Blumenthal as GeneralManager, strengthening their leadership team

Press releaseMiami, July 7th, 2023 Chrysal, a leading brand in the floral industry, is delighted to announce the appointment of Scott Blumenthal as General Manager at Chrysal Americas. With an impressive 35 years of expertise in the cut floral industry, Scott joins Chrysal Americas to lead their team and contribute to the company’s continued success, starting from […]

Top 10 Things To Avoid When Creating Content For Your Website
  • July 10, 2023
Top 10 Things To Avoid When Creating Content For Your Website

In today’s digital age, having a solid online presence is crucial for businesses in the floral industry. Your website is a valuable platform to showcase your products, connect with customers, and establish your brand. However, creating compelling content for your website requires careful consideration and the avoidance of certain pitfalls. In this blog, we will […]

  • June 29, 2023
Preparation & Process: How I Take Care of My Buds

By Nia Mozee of Simply Nia Design It’s funny to hear from people who don’t know the floral design industry “It must be nice to play with flowers”! That could not be further from the truth. Working with flowers is not for the weak. It takes a lot of preparation, manual labor, skills, problem solving […]

the wizards wand news
  • June 28, 2023
The News Behind the News

Good day from the Wizard, Here we are together again at the beginning of summer. Only this year are we going back in time to a universe that seems far, far away. Sorry for the digression; we have probably landed back on sales numbers from 2019. A lot is the same and a lot is […]