FTD Celebrates a Rose Parade Grand Prize with Members

DOWNERS GROVE, IL. (January 13, 2006) - FTD is proud to be awarded the prestigious Sweepstakes Trophy honoring the "Most Beautiful Entry with Outstanding Floral Presentation and Design" in the 2006 Rose Parade. FTD's magical float "Your Wish is My Command" featured Las Vegas Magician Lance Burton and was artistically brought to life with a 30-foot bejeweled genie, mechanical camel and monkeys and a brightly colored carpet covered with Black Magic roses that took flight soaring above lavish rose gardens and a sparking magic lamp.

FTD Members traveled from across the country to celebrate FTD's 53-year partnership with the Tournament of Roses and took home a lifetime of memories including a behind-the-scenes look at the official float judging and VIP seats at the Rose Parade and the National Championship Rose Bowl Game between University of Southern California and University of Texas.

"FTD's Tournament of Roses event is an unforgettable experience for FTD Members. It gives florists the opportunity to see FTD participate firsthand in the most historic and largest consumer floral event of the year," said Michael Soenen, CEO and President of FTD. "I knew when we saw our float on judging day that we had the most beautiful float in the Parade; it was an honor when the Tournament of Roses recognized FTD by presenting us with the Sweepstakes Trophy."

FTD has been the proud recipient of 35 Tournament of Roses trophies since the first entry in 1933. FTD's beautiful float, combined with Las Vegas Magician Lance Burton as the float rider, reached millions of viewers through national media coverage on CNBC, ABC, NBC, Telemundo, and HGTV, as well as coverage on local television stations.

FTD Members who attended the trip saw the FTD brand at one of the most powerful moments in its history.

"The FTD float was absolutely beautiful," said Katherine Turner of the Flower Barn in Poughkeepsie, NY. "Even though it rained, everyone still enjoyed the parade. It was a memorable experience."

As the Official Floral Company of the Tournament of Roses, FTD also sponsored well-known floral designer Els Hazenberg from the Netherlands and FTD Design Instructor Keith White to decorate the official cars of the Rose Parade. Hazenberg and her team of volunteers produce incredible floral designs and are recognized by the Tournament of Roses each year through special events.

About FTD Group, Inc.
FTD Group, Inc. is a holding company for FTD, Inc., which is a provider of floral services and products and a direct marketer of flowers and specialty gifts.

Press Contact
Megan Buchanan
FTD Inc.
3113 Woodcreek Drive
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Tel: 630-724-6540
Cell: 630-699-7088
Email: mbuchanan@ftdi.com

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