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GardenComm Β· Allied Membership
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GardenComm Β· Allied Membership
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For established brands
Amplify Your Next Launch. Prove the ROI.
GardenComm allied membership gives established horticulture brands structured access to 350+ professional communicators β with post-event reporting your leadership team can actually use.
Why it works
Your customers trust communicators more than ads.
When a garden writer, educator, or influencer recommends your product β in their newsletter, podcast, or social content β it carries weight paid placements simply don't. GardenComm is the only organization that gives brands systematic access to those relationships, plus the reporting to prove their value internally.
Launch amplification
Up to 6 promotional posts/year in the Allied Member News Feed, plus quarterly Showcase Sessions to put new products directly in front of communicators.
Member Approved program
Up to 4 submissions/year for independent product evaluation β with reach and engagement reporting you can take into any budget meeting.
GardenCommUnity access
Up to 5 team representatives in the app β direct access to 350+ communicators actively looking for brands and products to feature.
Sponsored reach
Levels 4 and 5 include sponsored email to GardenComm's full subscriber list, plus sponsorship discounts of 5β10%.
"Working with GardenComm makes the launch process so much easier. Getting a product approved by its members gave us instant credibility and real reviews from professionals."
Recommended levels
Most established brands start at Level 3.
Level 3 is where the full launch toolkit comes together β Member Approved submissions, Showcase Sessions, virtual event speaking, and a 40% Constant Contact discount. Here's how the first three levels compare.
Level 1
$350/yr
1 rep in GardenCommUnity
1 promotional post/yr
$200 off Member Approved
Bi-annual Connect Meetings
Online education access
Most popular
Level 2
$550/yr
2 reps in GardenCommUnity
2 promotional posts/yr
Spotlights & social mentions
Quarterly Showcase Sessions
$200 off Member Approved
Best for launches
Level 3
$1,200/yr
3 reps in GardenCommUnity
3 promotional posts/yr
1 Member Approved/yr (full)
Speak at virtual events
40% Constant Contact discount
Laurel Awards: $100 off entries
Why upgrade from Level 1 to Level 2?
For just $200 more per year, Level 2 adds social spotlights, a second rep in GardenCommUnity, an extra promotional post, and β most importantly β access to quarterly Showcase Sessions. That's where introductions become endorsements.
Why upgrade from Level 2 to Level 3?
Level 3 turns membership into a measurable marketing asset. A full Member Approved submission is included (a $200+ value), plus speaking rights at virtual events and a 40% Constant Contact discount that can offset a meaningful portion of your annual cost.
View full benefits comparison β Levels 1 through 5
| Benefit | L5 $5,000 |
L4 $3,500 |
L3 $1,200 |
L2 $550 |
L1 $350 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directory & Visibility | |||||
| Company listing β Allied Trade Directory | β | β | β | β | β |
| Representative listings β Member Directory | β | β | β | β | β |
| Speaker & Expert β Hire a Pro Directory | β | β | β | β | β |
| Promotional posts β Allied Member News Feed | 6/yr | 4/yr | 3/yr | 2/yr | 1/yr |
| Bi-annual Allied Member Connect Meetings | β | β | β | β | β |
| Spotlights & Social Media Mentions | β | β | β | β | β |
| Networking & Education | |||||
| Reps with GardenCommUnity App access | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Access to 350+ communicator community | β | β | β | β | β |
| Speak at virtual networking events | β | β | β | β | β |
| Free access to virtual education events | β | β | β | β | β |
| Exclusive online education (free or discounted) | β | β | β | β | β |
| Quarterly Allied Member Showcase Sessions | β | β | β | β | β |
| Discounts & Programs | |||||
| Laurel Media Awards (free entries or discount) | 2 free | 1 free | $100 off* | $100 off* | $100 off* |
| People's Choice Horti Awards discount | $20 off | $20 off | $20 off | $20 off | $20 off |
| Member Approved submissions or discount | 4/yr | 2/yr | 1/yr | $350 off | $350 off |
| Constant Contact discount | 40% off | 40% off | 40% off | β | β |
| Discount on GardenComm sponsorships | 10% | 5% | β | β | β |
| Sponsored email to subscribers | β | β | β | β | β |
*No minimum entry requirements at Levels 1β3
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For growing brands
Build the Credibility That Opens Doors.
GardenComm gives emerging horticulture brands direct access to the communicators, events, and industry relationships that take years to build on your own β starting at just $350/year.
What you're up against
Great products don't sell themselves.
In the green industry, credibility is currency. The writers, educators, and influencers that gardeners trust have built their audiences over decades. Getting in front of them without the right introductions is slow and unpredictable. GardenComm is the shortcut.
1
Get introduced to the right people
Your member profile puts your brand in front of 350+ professional communicators actively looking for products to feature. Level 1 includes one representative in the GardenCommUnity app β the hub where brands and communicators connect.
2
Show up where the industry gathers
Bi-annual Connect Meetings and Showcase Sessions give your brand a seat at the table. Showcase Sessions β available at Level 2 and above β are where communicators evaluate and write about your products directly.
3
Earn validation you can use everywhere
Levels 1 and 2 include $200 off a Member Approved submission. Level 3 includes one full Member Approved per year at no extra cost β third-party credibility that no advertising can replicate.
"What we couldn't replicate anywhere else was direct access to the right people at the right time. One introduction through GardenComm led to three feature placements that would have taken us years to land on our own."
Your options
Start at Level 1. Upgrade when you're ready.
Level 1 builds your foundation. Most growing brands find Level 2 becomes the natural next step once they experience their first Showcase Session.
Start here
Level 1
$350/yr
- Company listing β Allied Trade Directory
- 1 rep in GardenCommUnity app
- 1 promotional post/year
- Bi-annual Connect Meetings
- Community of 350+ communicators
- $200 off Member Approved submission
- $20 off Horti Awards entry
- Laurel Awards: $100 off entries
- Online education access
Most popular upgrade
Level 2
$550/yr
- Everything in Level 1, plus:
- 2 reps in GardenCommUnity
- 2 promotional posts/yr
- Social media spotlights & mentions
- Quarterly Showcase Sessions
- $200 off Member Approved
Why most growing brands quickly upgrade to Level 2
For just $200 more per year, Level 2 adds social media spotlights, a second team representative, a second annual post, and β most importantly β quarterly Showcase Sessions. That's where communicators sit down with your products and begin writing about them. If you're serious about building visibility, Level 2 is where that actually starts.
Ready to make GardenComm a real marketing asset? That's Level 3.
At Level 3, membership becomes measurable. A full Member Approved evaluation is included per year ($1,200/yr), plus speaking rights at virtual events and a 40% Constant Contact discount that can offset a meaningful portion of your annual cost. If you're planning a product launch, Level 3 is where the return becomes undeniable.
View full benefits comparison β Levels 1 through 5
| Benefit | L5 $5,000 |
L4 $3,500 |
L3 $1,200 |
L2 $550 |
L1 $350 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directory & Visibility | |||||
| Company listing β Allied Trade Directory | β | β | β | β | β |
| Representative listings β Member Directory | β | β | β | β | β |
| Speaker & Expert β Hire a Pro Directory | β | β | β | β | β |
| Promotional posts β Allied Member News Feed | 6/yr | 4/yr | 3/yr | 2/yr | 1/yr |
| Bi-annual Allied Member Connect Meetings | β | β | β | β | β |
| Spotlights & Social Media Mentions | β | β | β | β | β |
| Networking & Education | |||||
| Reps with GardenCommUnity App access | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Access to 350+ communicator community | β | β | β | β | β |
| Speak at virtual networking events | β | β | β | β | β |
| Free access to virtual education events | β | β | β | β | β |
| Exclusive online education (free or discounted) | β | β | β | β | β |
| Quarterly Allied Member Showcase Sessions | β | β | β | β | β |
| Discounts & Programs | |||||
| Laurel Media Awards (free entries or discount) | 2 free | 1 free | $100 off* | $100 off* | $100 off* |
| People's Choice Horti Awards discount | $20 off | $20 off | $20 off | $20 off | $20 off |
| Member Approved submissions or discount | 4/yr | 2/yr | 1/yr | $350 off | $350 off |
| Constant Contact discount | 40% off | 40% off | 40% off | β | β |
| Discount on GardenComm sponsorships | 10% | 5% | β | β | β |
| Sponsored email to subscribers | β | β | β | β | β |
*No minimum entry requirements at Levels 1β3
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Leading plant breeders, manufacturers, and horticulture innovators partner with GardenComm to connect with the communicators shaping gardening trends and consumer demand.
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