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Small Ads Deliver Big Sales Leads

Posted by Neil Brown on January 27, 2011 at 1:04 pm

No question that advertising’s role in the construction marketing mix is evolving to driving prospects to a registration page or microsite with offers that capture information for future marketing. One inexpensive but extremely effective ad placement option is classified ads in trade publications that often cost hundreds, not thousands. Small ad sizes using 1 or [...]

Supercharge Your PR Webcast for Construction Markets

Posted by Neil Brown on January 5, 2011 at 9:50 am

Webcast / Panel Discussion – January 14, 20 at 12 pm CST A webcast entitled Supercharge Your PR for Construction Markets is now open for registration on the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) website. The free webcast for members and non-members is scheduled for Friday, January 14, 2011 at 12 pm CST. The webcast will include [...]

Construction Leads – So Many Leads, So Little Time!

Posted by Paul Deffenbaugh on December 22, 2010 at 8:35 am

We identified a lack of information on this important topic, so this blog will cover the complete landscape of construction lead sources and types. From traditional, to internet and social media leads. To the construction lead powerhouses – Dodge Reports and Reed Construction Data. We’ll identify other national construction lead services, regional lead services, (local) [...]

Survey Results! Lead Generation for Construction

Posted by Neil Brown on December 17, 2010 at 8:43 am

Leads are Important! With both commercial and residential construction down by double-digits in many markets from pre-recession highs, sales lead generation has never been more important to marketers targeting construction decision makers, whether construction firms or building product manufacturers. This fact is reinforced by a recent Construction Marketing Association survey—2011 Construction Marketing Outlook—which ranked Lead [...]

Take the Lead Generation Quick Survey!

Posted by Neil Brown on November 23, 2010 at 4:02 pm

Want insight about the best lead generation techniques in construction markets? Then take a quick and anonymous survey via Survey Monkey! Sponsored by the Construction Marketing Association, the goal is to determine the best lead generation techniques that construction marketing professionals are using today. A complete report will be available to survey participants after our [...]

How to Measure Construction Marketing Results: The Newest Rules

Posted by Neil Brown on November 16, 2010 at 2:22 pm

Following is the complete whitepaper following the November 15, 2010 Construction Marketing Association webcast on Measuring Construction Marketing Results. In a recent survey sponsored by the Construction Marketing Association, 21% of construction marketers ranked Measuring Marketing Results as their top priority for 2011, beating all other priorities including Internet and Social Media. Clearly in a [...]

Free Marketing E-Newsletter Now Available!

Posted by Neil Brown on October 6, 2010 at 2:45 pm

Register for BuzzSaw™, a free eNewsletter from the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) covering tips and ideas, white papers and insights into Construction Marketing Best Practices! Registration is fast and easy. Register Here

Social Media for Construction – Panel Discussion Highlights

Posted by Neil Brown on September 30, 2010 at 12:48 pm

The September 15 Panel discussion featuring managers from some of the most successful construction brands — Caterpillar, USG and Emerson Electric — proved that social media is no longer just for tech nerds and underfunded start-ups. In parallel with other business marketing categories, construction marketers are embracing social media with aggressive initiatives, and measurable results. [...]

Marketing Planning Best Practices – Construction

Posted by Neil Brown on September 13, 2010 at 11:15 am

The Importance of Marketing Plans In the midst of this severe construction market recession, results-oriented marketing is more important than ever before. Marketing budgets are being scrutinized more than ever before. Surely, the skill and quality of marketing planning can support both the effectiveness and efficiency of marketing. Likewise, understanding marketing planning best practices can [...]

Groups and Chapters Offer Leadership and Networking

Posted by Neil Brown on June 15, 2010 at 6:05 am

The Construction Marketing Association (CMA) has a number of Groups and Committees, along with regional and local Chapters with leadership and networking opportunities. Special interest Groups or Committees, and regional/local chapters will be formed based on achieving a minimum number of member participants. Each have or will require a Chairperson, and depending on size and [...]