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Online Marketing Tactics for Restoration Businesses

Refurnishing concerns operate in a ruthlessly competitive marketing environment. To succeed in restoration marketing, the company must manifest a complete perception of sense and quality. As an outcome of the intense competition, an effective online marketing promotion is crucial. Once the marketing strategies are established, traffic generated by referrals will start arriving vigorously. Restoration is like marketing. The two activities…
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2015 Construction Marketing Survey Results

To further understand current marketing plans and priorities in the construction industry, the Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey of construction professionals. The following questions were asked: 1. In 2015, will you increase or decrease overall marketing activities and budgets? 2. What traditional marketing tactics will you increase or decrease in 2015? 3. What Internet marketing tactics will you increase…
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Construction Marketing Outlook Survey

The Construction Marketing Association is now conducting a national survey on marketing plans and priorities in the construction industry. Discover what budgeting techniques and other most effective marketing tactics are being implemented by your peers. In addition, CMA Chairman Neil Brown will present a case study of a complete construction brand makeover. These survey results will be shared at our…
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The Importance of Online Reviews For Construction Brands

The local search war for construction and construction-related brands is heating up and rankings in search engine results pages (SERPs) are increasingly important. One element of your local search-ranking factor is the number and quality of reviews your business receives. And for construction service brands this is even more critical, as outside recommendations carry more weight in the consumer’s mind….
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Strategic Construction Marketing Tools

As mentioned in a previous blog post on market research, there are several options for gathering information about customers and their buying preferences and purchase intentions. But what are some of the strategic tools that can be employed to assist in marketing decision-making? Below we will share several popular strategic marketing tools including internet-based competitive intelligence, market segmentation, perceptual maps,…
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Houzz: New Social Network For Construction-Related Users

Houzz is the leading online platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish – online or from a mobile device. In other words, Houzz is the Pinterest for the remodeling, design, or the construction industry. For construction, design, remodeling, etc. professionals, Houzz offers a unique opportunity to reach…
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Inbound Marketing Strategies for Construction

Inbound marketing is a hot topic! Therefore, the Construction Marketing Association will hold a webcast entitled Inbound Marketing Strategies for Construction and conduct a national survey regarding inbound marketing in construction. The webcast will be held Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 1pm CST. Hubspot’s Steve Haase (eCommerce Inbound Marketing Consultant) and CMA Chairman Neil M. Brown will present inbound marketing…
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Marketing 2013 Outlook, Planning, Budgeting, & Strategies – Webcast Summary

With only a month and a half left in 2012, planning for 2013 is well underway. The Construction Marketing Association’s Marketing 2013 Outlook, Planning, Budgeting, & Strategies webcast was packed with planning and budgeting information and tips for success in 2013. Also, a marketing planning checklist was provided and the results of a 2012 CMA national marketing outlook survey were…
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Construction Market Research

Market Research In The Construction Industry

Market Research is the process of gathering information about your customers, competitors, markets, trends, and related information. There are several options for gathering information about customers and their buying preferences and purchase intentions. Market research is increasingly important in the construction industry where economic trends influence the outlook for the industry as a whole and poor decisions are costly. This…
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