Grow Campaign Update: Supertunia Summer

As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the garden center industry, this update provides an overview of the pilot program under the Grow Campaign. Developed in collaboration with Proven Winners and Sunrise Marketing, this initiative is focused on equipping garden centers with advanced tools and strategies to enhance customer engagement, leverage data-driven insights, and foster community connections. Here’s a closer look at the key components and progress to date.

Implementation of Advanced App Technology

The cornerstone of the Grow Campaign is the deployment of a bespoke digital platform tailored for garden centers. This app technology facilitates a deeper connection between garden centers and their customers by offering features like personalized gardening advice, promotional code utilization for product redemptions, and an interactive space for customer engagement through photo and video sharing. The integration aims to streamline customer interaction and foster a vibrant gardening community.

Digital Engagement Through “Supertunia Summer”

A notable aspect of this technology deployment in the Grow campaign has been the “Supertunia Summer” initiative. This feature allows customers to utilize promo codes within the app to redeem free Proven Winners Supertunia petunias, engaging them from the outset. The initiative should be a key instrumental in driving app adoption, enhancing customer interaction with the platform, and providing valuable data on customer preferences and engagement patterns.

Step 1 – Enter Promo Code
Step 2 – Receive Reward
Step 3 – Reward Redemption
Step 4 – Supertunia Push #1

Community Engagement and Expertise Sharing

A vital goal of the Grow Campaign is to strengthen the gardening community by facilitating knowledge sharing and engagement. The platform has enabled garden centers to showcase customer contributions, such as garden photos and videos, enhancing community interaction. Moreover, the program could include on-site events and online Q&A opportunities with experts from the garden center and Proven Winners, offering direct access to professional advice and support.

Recent Proven Winners training session at Nunan’s Garden Center – Georgetown, MA

Collaboration with Proven Winners

The partnership with Proven Winners through the Supertunia Summer program has offered garden centers access to a wealth of marketing assets and product offerings. This collaboration not only bolsters the campaign’s visibility but also serves as a feedback loop, providing invaluable insights into customer behavior and preferences, which, in turn, inform product development and marketing strategies.

Data-Driven Marketing and Sales Strategies

Leveraging app-derived analytics, the Grow Campaign empowers garden centers with the ability to tailor marketing messages and content to their customer base. This targeted approach aids in driving sales, enhancing customer satisfaction, and encouraging repeat business. The strategic marketing support from Sunrise Marketing and Proven Winners plays a crucial role in refining these efforts, ensuring they are both impactful and aligned with industry best practices.

Next Steps

As we move forward with the pilot program, our focus remains on evaluating the effectiveness of these strategies, refining our approach based on feedback, and continuing to support garden centers in their growth and success. The insights gained from this pilot will be instrumental in shaping future initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and collaboration within the garden center industry.

We appreciate the dedication and participation of all involved garden centers, along with the brands like Proven Winners who support it, as we look forward to sharing further updates as the Grow Campaign progresses.

Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners