Getting a Like on Facebook certainly isn’t the be-all, end-all of your branding efforts, but that isn’t to say that they’re not unimportant aspects of your overall construction marketing campaign. Let’s face the facts here. Likes are a driving factor of social media. If you’re not willing to campaign for more Likes, then the end result may inevitably be fewer…
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In September 2012, the Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey of construction professionals regarding their use of social media. The following questions were asked: 1. Do you employ social media in your marketing program? 2. Do you manage social media marketing internally or outsource? 3. Which social networks do you employ? 4. Do you employ blogging? 5. What social…
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With the rapid growth of social media, no surprise that the Social Media Summit for Construction had record breaking attendance for a Construction Marketing Association (CMA) webcast. Panelists included Brian Stokoe, social media strategist for Caterpillar Inc, and Heather Dolan, Asphalt Commercialization Manager for Meadwestvaco Specialty Chemicals (MWV). CMA Chairman, Neil Brown moderated the panel. The Social Media Summit was packed with useful…
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To further understand social media use in the construction industry, the Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey of construction professionals. The following questions were asked: 1. Do you employ social media in your marketing program? 2. Do you manage social media marketing internally or outsource? 3. Which social networks do you employ? 4. Do you employ blogging? 5. What…
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According to a survey by Harvard Business Review magazine, 2011, around 58 percent of companies revealed that they are using social media to promote their business. The report, Social Media: What Most Companies Don’t Know, also revealed that another 21 percent of companies are planning to use social media in the near future. A lot of engineering, architectural, and construction…
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The Construction Marketing Association is now conducting a national survey on social media. Find out what social media networks your construction marketing peers are implementing, and which ones are working, by taking a quick and anonymous survey. These survey results will be shared at our upcoming Social Media Summit for Construction Brands Webcast on September 18, 2012 at 1PM CDT. A…
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A webcast from the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) will evaluate the BIG 4 social networks (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter), and new options including Google+ and new social media marketing options including Google+. Numerous case studies will demonstrate social media best practices. Results of a national survey will be presented. The free webcast for members and non-members is scheduled for Tuesday,…
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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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Everyone is talking about ways Facebook can help benefit your construction brand or company, but rarely do they ever talk about the basics. The real trick to any successful Facebook marketing strategy is a strong foundation. That foundation is built through understanding Facebook, and how it leverages social connections around the world. Facebook has made signing up extremely easy for…
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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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