Construction Marketing

Blogging For Construction Marketing – Part Two

Posted by Brian Reuhl on December 20, 2011 at 1:38 pm

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 [...]

2012 Marketing Outlook Survey for Construction

Posted by Neil Brown on October 18, 2011 at 1:47 pm

The Construction Marketing Association announces a survey of construction marketers that will identify marketing budget outlook, top marketing priorities, and tactical marketing plans for the upcoming 2012 fiscal year. While outlook surveys are common, this is the only known marketing survey in the construction industry. Survey participants can request a free copy of the results. [...]

A/E/C Marketing Best Practices – Webcast Summary

Posted by Neil Brown on September 23, 2011 at 9:30 am

The September 22 webcast was our top attendance! Not surprising with our blue chip panelists. Marketing of architectural, engineering or construction (A/E/C) services is highly specialized. The webcast identifed what A/E/C marketing approaches work best. Deborah Hodges, A/E/C veteran, Executive Director of the Construction Writer’s Association and former SMPS President shared strategic marketing analysis techniques, [...]

What Is Your Marketing GPA?

Posted by Neil Brown on July 13, 2011 at 8:00 am

Free Grading Service Now Available! A new marketing grading service is available that measures company or brand marketing performance on a 4.0 grade point average scale similar to education, and then issues a Marketing Report Card. The free Construction Marketing GPA™/Marketing Report Card™ service grades five (5) categories including: brand execution, marketing programs, Internet marketing, [...]

Marketing Automation, Part II: The 4 Pillars to Success

Posted by Brian Reuhl on April 12, 2011 at 9:12 am

The Right Foundation Can Make or Break your Marketing Automation Initiative   Credit to Josh Stailey of the Pursuit Group, Inc. and The Business Marketing Institute To say that marketing automation is a key initiative for many companies this year is an understatement. “Not implementing a marketing automation solution may be the ultimate career limiting [...]

Marketing Automation, Part I: What It Is and Why You Need It

Posted by Brian Reuhl on March 15, 2011 at 7:55 am

The Secret Engine Behind Effective Lead Generation, Nurturing and Management Credit to Josh Stailey of The Pursuit Group, Inc. and The Business Marketing Institute For several good reasons, marketing automation is among the most significant initiatives in the marketing profession today. Yet, there remains considerable confusion about what marketing automation is and how to make [...]

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) [...]

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 [...]

Measuring Marketing Results: Best Practices for Construction Webcast

Posted by Brian Reuhl on October 26, 2010 at 2:49 pm

The recent survey of construction marketers ranked Measuring Results of Marketing as their top priority for 2011, beating out all priorities including internet and social media. Clearly in a difficult market, marketing is under increased scrutiny to prove results and justify budgets. The Construction Marketing Association will present a free webcast addressing this important topic [...]