A webcast entitled New Product Development and Launch Best Practices for Construction is now open for registration on the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) website. The free webcast for members and non-members is scheduled for Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 1 pm CST. With stratospheric new product development costs, and new product failure rates in excess of 90%, product development and…
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The recent CMA webcast “Killer Construction Content” demonstrated that content is king! Content marketing is becoming foundational to a modern marketing program. Content supports such goals as awareness, customer retention and lead generation. Marketers are transforming into authors and publishers. Content marketing is the creation and distribution of educational and/or compelling information in multiple formats to attract and/or retain customers….
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The Construction Marketing Association, announces its newest offering to association members—a Web-based career center that connects job seekers with prospective employers in the construction industry. The new job board, powered by career services leader JobTarget, can be found at www.constructionmarketingassociation.org. Access is available to CMA members and nonmembers alike. “Our association promotes construction industry knowledge, networking, and excellence,” says Neil…
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A webcast and panel discussion entitled Market Research Best Practices for Construction is scheduled for Friday, April 15, 2011 at 12 pm CST. The webcast is free to both members and non-members. Panelists include Alison Brown, Market Research Analyst for Kiewit Corporation, a (ENR) top 10 construction firm, and Jodie Ruana, New Product Research Analyst for Calculated Industries, a leading…
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A webcast and panel discussion entitled Channel Promotion Best Practices for Construction Markets is scheduled for Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 12 pm CST. The webcast is free to both members and non-members. Panelists include Kevin Enke, Marketing Director for Robert Bosch Power Tool, and Jim Scarlata, Marketing Director for Knaack Div. Emerson Electric. Construction Marketing Association (CMA) Chairman Neil…
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A webcast entitled LinkedIn/Facebook/Twitter Best Practices for Construction Markets is scheduled for Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 12 pm CST. The webcast is free to both members and non-members. Construction Marketing Association (CMA) Social Media Manager Brian Reuhl and CMA Chairman Neil M. Brown share tips and tricks, new business-friendly features and real construction market examples for these important new…
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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. Small ads can be your vehicle! 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…
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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 panelist Paul Deffenbaugh, Chief Content…
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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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A webcast panel discussion entitled Lead Generation Best Practices for Construction is now open for registration on the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) website. The webcast is scheduled for Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 12 pm CST. The webcast will identify a broad range of lead information sources, and share some practical aspects of managing lead generation programs. Panelists include Jesse…
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