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Construction Leads – So Many Leads, So Little Time!

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) contractor/remodeler lead services, government lead…
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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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Take the Lead Generation Quick Survey!

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 12/15 webcast on Lead Generation…
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How to Measure Construction Marketing Results: The Newest Rules

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 difficult market, marketing is under…
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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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Marketing Planning Best Practices – Construction

The Importance of Marketing Plans In the midst of this severe construction market recession, results-oriented marketing is more important than ever before. Marketing budgets are being scrutinized more than ever before. Surely, the skill and quality of marketing planning can support both the effectiveness and efficiency of marketing. Likewise, understanding marketing planning best practices can aid marketers at all levels…
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Groups and Chapters Offer Leadership and Networking

The Construction Marketing Association (CMA) has a number of Groups and Committees, along with regional and local Chapters with leadership and networking opportunities. Special interest Groups or Committees, and regional/local chapters will be formed based on achieving a minimum number of member participants. Each have or will require a Chairperson, and depending on size and activities, other volunteer participants. So…
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How Does Your Construction Brand Rate?

The Construction Marketing Association (CMA) announces the Construction Brand Internet Index (CBII). A comprehensive rating of the internet presence of top construction brands based on over 50 variables. The rating identifies how effective a specific website domain is relative to other websites. The ratings are based on search engine data, website structure, traffic, social media integration, inbound links, indexed pages,…
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Construction Marketing Secrets: 80/20 Rule and CMA Lists

This is the post you won’t want to miss. Once monthly, the Construction Marketing Blog will share Construction Marketing Secrets that may come from our editors or consultants, from a member or construction industry luminary, or from a relevant vendor. But it will be enlightening. Please be sure to Retweet, Share and Bookmark these posts. Without further ado, the Pareto…
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