Construction Marketing Training

FREE Webcast! YouTube and Video Best Practices

A webcast on YouTube and Video Best Practices is now open for registration on the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) website. The free webcast for members and non-members is scheduled for Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 1 pm CST. Video is the killer app for construction marketing and search optimization. Learn how Caterpillar deploys YouTube and video for customer engagement from…
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What Is Your Marketing GPA?

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, social media integration, and marketing…
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5 Social Media Training Tips

The importance of social media in the construction industry continues to grow, with more and more examples of companies and brands realizing financial results. The promise of social media is improved search engine results, increased website traffic, real interaction with customers and prospects, and ultimately, measurable revenue generation. In addition, a huge opportunity exists to unleash employees, and involve staff…
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The Power of LinkedIn for Construction Marketing (Part 1 of 2)

Part 1 of 2—LinkedIn Profiles and Company Pages This is part 1 in a two part series on the power of LinkedIn for construction marketing. Part 1 will discuss why you should join LinkedIn, LinkedIn profiles, company pages, and provide you with a LinkedIn To-Do list. The Power of LinkedIn for Construction Marketing Part 2 will cover LinkedIn Groups, InMails,…
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Survey Results! Lead Generation for Construction

Lead Generation is 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 Generation as one of…
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Measuring Marketing Results: Best Practices for Construction Webcast

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 on Monday, November 15 at…
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Free Marketing E-Newsletter Now Available!

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

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. Each panelist answered three questions….
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Social Media Best Practices for Construction – Webcast Panel Discussion – September 15, 2010

Naperville, IL—July 19, 2010 The Construction Marketing Association (CMA) announces a Webcast Panel Discussion: Social Media Best Practices for Construction on September 15, 2010 at 12 pm CST. The free webcast will feature panelists from such leading construction brands as Caterpillar, USG and Emerson Electric. Panelists will share how their construction brands utilize social media, how social media integrates with…
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Construction Marketing Training Programs Available

The Construction Marketing Association offers a number of marketing training programs to association member companies, each developed by  experts from our Construction Marketing Institute.  The programs are  delivered on-site, at your offices. Choose from our popular programs below, customized to your company. Or request a (free, no-obligation) consultation to determine a customized training program that addresses your unique requirements. For more…
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