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Are_grits_groceries

(17,111 posts)
Sat Mar 3, 2012, 10:41 AM Mar 2012

When you contact anybody about boycotting ProFlowers,

find a way to include alternates to them. This will really drive home the message to them. In fact, the info should be posted everywhere. Post on their FB page.

Of course people can find this info, but we want to make it as easy as possible to leave ProFlowers.

This info I'll help nudge people away from them if they see an alternative. If this info goes viral in some way,
That would really give them something to chew on. This may be more effective.

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When you contact anybody about boycotting ProFlowers, (Original Post) Are_grits_groceries Mar 2012 OP
Here is the email I sent and their reply. Lint Head Mar 2012 #1
Buy flowers locally or... spockeye Mar 2012 #2
I just sent them this email... spockeye Mar 2012 #3
That WAS lackluster, wasn't it? randome Mar 2012 #6
These days you just find a florist local to the person you are sending flowers to.. Fumesucker Mar 2012 #4
Thanks I just posted on their FB page. wilsonbooks Mar 2012 #5
Looks good! Are_grits_groceries Mar 2012 #7
I've used Pro Flowers and am on their email list eridani Mar 2012 #8
Buy locally instead it is a better alternative DLC_equals_GOP Mar 2012 #9

Lint Head

(15,064 posts)
1. Here is the email I sent and their reply.
Sat Mar 3, 2012, 11:08 AM
Mar 2012

They are non committal regarding dropping their advertising but said they would address my concerns with the producers of the show.
I am replying back that I will not use their services until they drop their advertising from the bigot's show.

"Thank you for taking the time to contact us. We would like to assure you that we do not endorse the views expressed by Rush LImbaugh. We understand your concerns and we will ensure that your feedback is communicated to the producers of that show. We appreciate your feedback as it allows us to more effectively manage our relationships with our advertising partners. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are available to you 24 hours a day, seven days a week and we look forward to serving you."

Best Regards,

CS Kevin W
Customer Care
ProFlowers

spockeye

(238 posts)
3. I just sent them this email...
Sat Mar 3, 2012, 11:10 AM
Mar 2012

I just ordered flowers from FTD. Because of your inadequate and
lackluster response regarding Rush Limbaugh, I am forwarding this email to
everyone in my address book asking them to do the same. I understand you
dislike FTD. That's why I chose them.

Fumesucker

(45,851 posts)
4. These days you just find a florist local to the person you are sending flowers to..
Sat Mar 3, 2012, 11:16 AM
Mar 2012

Either call or go on their website, been doing that for years now..

Put their zip code into teh google..

eridani

(51,907 posts)
8. I've used Pro Flowers and am on their email list
Sun Mar 4, 2012, 07:25 AM
Mar 2012

Having gotten more into local economies, the first suggestion is the best. I'm now using a local florist who is just hanging on by the skin of his teeth, and will always go there first now.

Pro Flowers is about to get a very nasty unsubscribe from me.

 

DLC_equals_GOP

(18 posts)
9. Buy locally instead it is a better alternative
Sun Mar 4, 2012, 07:34 AM
Mar 2012

than any of the national providers.

If I want to sends flowers out of town I go to the yellow pages and find a local florist and deal with them direct.

However it is your money do what you like.

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