FTD Members Receive Three FREE Education Programs at the
FTD on the Road Shows
FTD to host events in conjunction with
Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, LA and New York gift market shows

DOWNERS GROVE, IL. (May 16, 2006) - FTD Members will benefit from three energizing education programs during the new regional conventions created by FTD in select U.S. cities. The FTD on the Road Show is designed exclusively for FTD Florists in conjunction with the summer gift market shows in Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. The new initiative will save florists time and money and provide them with the convenience of shopping, networking and education in one trip.

Each show will consist of an afternoon business and a design show, as well as an additional design show at dinner. FTD Members will also benefit from an afternoon technology showcase that will be presented by FTD Mercury Technology.

The FTD on the Road Show education schedule is as follows:

Dallas, June 24, Hilton Anatole
Afternoon Programs

• Pristine Parties Presented by Jeff Corbin AIFD
• Increasing Sales, Gaining Market Share & Building Customer Loyalty Presented by Gaylon Pyle

Dinner Program

• Weddings with Style Presented by Ian Prosser AIFD

Atlanta, July 15, AmericasMart
Afternoon Programs

• Color In Style Presented by Keith White AIFD
• Increasing Sales, Gaining Market Share & Building Customer Loyalty Presented by Gaylon Pyle

Dinner Program

• Pristine Parties Presented by Jeff Corbin AIFD

Chicago, July 21, Westin Chicago River North
Afternoon Programs

• Discovering the Corporate Client Presented by Toomie Farris AIFD
  
• Maximum Bang for Your Marketing Bucks...How to Bring in a Flood of New Customers for Little or No Money Presented by Bob Negen

Dinner Program

• Fabulous Centerpieces Presented by Deborah De La Flor AIFD

Los Angeles, July 29, Marriot Downtown
Afternoon Programs

• Color In Style Presented by Keith White AIFD
• Marketing Magic Presented by Tina Stoeker AIFD

Dinner Program

• Ultimate Weddings Presented by Tina Stoeker AIFD

New York, August 12, LeParker Meridien
Afternoon Programs

• Christmas Floral Fantasies Presented by John Klingel AIFD
• Increasing Sales, Gaining Market Share & Building Customer Loyalty Presented by Gaylon Pyle

Dinner Program

• Weddings with Style Presented by Ian Prosser AIFD

In addition to the education programs, FTD Members will also have the opportunity to preview and purchase the newest line of FTD's Everyday, Fall/Christmas 2006 and Spring 2007 products and the chance to network with other florists at an FTD members-only dinner.

The education and dinner are complimentary for two employees per shop. The cost is $25 per additional person for the education program and $75 per additional person for the dinner.

Register for this new and exciting event NOW at www.FTDi.COM/ftdontheroad.

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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