LinkedIn Groups LinkedIn was created for business professionals to communicate within a trusted network. These discussions happen within LinkedIn groups and fuel most of the interaction across the whole site. LinkedIn Groups opens a world of possibilities and allows you to accomplish several business activities. Your personal profile allows you to join and display up [...]

The Construction Marketing Association is GROWING! Since 2009, we’ve added hundreds of knowledgeable construction marketers to our association and we are looking for even more great minds. Over the last few years our association has generated tons of discussion on the construction marketing industry, increased connections among industry professionals and presented awards to the best-of-the-best [...]

Practical Marketing Considerations for Construction Brands Free Webcast – Tuesday, May 15, 2012 A webcast from the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) will address the three very important aspects of marketing in the construction industry:  hiring marketing talent, selecting marketing partners, and improving teamwork between marketing and sales departments. The free webcast for members and non-members [...]

Driven by meteoric growth in smart phones and tablets, mobile web is the next big marketing challenge. Current predictions indicate that one in two Americans now own a “smart phone” device. Mobile website conversions are the future for content delivery. Great websites are no longer sufficient for the task of business communications and interactions. Every [...]

You can now purchase the book Tools of the Trade: Modern Marketing for Construction Brands. Modern Marketing for Construction Brands covers all aspects of marketing in the construction industry, from building products and equipment, to A/E/C services and retail, along with specfic examples of construction marketing implementation. Construction professionals will learn useful information as it relates [...]

The Construction Marketing Association (CMA) announces the availability of a new and exciting marketing certification program: the Certified Construction Marketing Professional (CCMP) Program. The program awards a Certificate in Construction Marketing, along with the license to use the professional designation, CCMP. A comprehensive marketing handbook is provided to program registrants, who are required to pass a [...]

This is the second blog in a two part series on Blogging for Construction Marketing. Part 1 covered the benefits of blogging, blog platforms and features. This blog, Part 2, will consider the ongoing management and implementation of the blog, which focuses primarily on content. Other ongoing blog management considerations are building a blogroll and corresponding reciprocal links, updating [...]

For many construction marketers, blogging has become one of the most important marketing tactics for several reasons. First, blogging reinforces thought leadership and subject matter expertise. You can publish very specialized content that is searchable for years to come. Second, when implemented properly, blogging can have profound effects on search engine authority in so many [...]

The Construction Marketing Association (CMA), a professional organization launched in 2010,  and has appointed six directors and seeks more. Founder and chairman Neil M. Brown has announced that Rick Kean, Jim Scarlata, Kevin Enke, Tim O’Brien, Deborah Hodges and Paul Deffenbaugh have agreed to serve on the board. Mr. Kean is Managing Director of the [...]

As we continue to highlight winners of the 2011 Construction Marketing STAR Awards, one of the most prestigious categories of the program is the 2011 CONSTRUCTION MARKETER OF THE YEAR, awarded to the top entries in each region (North America in 2011, expanded to Canada, Latin America, Europe and Asia in 2012). This year’s winner [...]