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EFFECTIVE MARKETING FOR BUILDER PRODUCTS
As specialists in marketing for construction and construction business marketing, we at K&A have been dedicated to helping our clients in the residential and commercial building product industry grow their brands for over 35 years. We are passionate about what we do and are always motivated to start each day with a strong cup of coffee and the goal of making a positive impact for our clients. With a focus on building products and a deep understanding of the construction industry, we have become experts in the field and are proud to offer our specialized services to our clients.
Evolving Homebuilding Priorities: Aligning with Earth Day 2025
The homebuilding marketing landscape is transforming with channel expectations shifting towards personalization, wellness and resilience. As we recognize “Our Power, Our Planet” theme from Earth Day this week, audiences are prioritizing homes that align with their...
Is SEO Dead in Building Products Marketing?
The question hangs in the air like dust at a demolition site: "Is SEO dead in building products marketing?" With the rise of AI-powered platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity and Genesis… it's a question that marketing leaders, sales executives, product managers and...
How The Home Depot is Building Loyalty… One Tax Return at a Time
With the April 15th tax filing deadline this week, independent contractors across the country are looking for reliable, affordable support to help get their finances in order. Enter The Home Depot. At first glance, the nation’s largest home improvement retailer –...
Creating Loyalty and Cultural Relevance for Building Product Brands
Now more than ever, building product brands face a unique challenge: remaining both culturally relevant – and indispensable – to audiences. As expectations continue to grow, communities will demand more than mere functional solutions. Instead, top prospects will seek...
What Building Products Brands Can Learn from Unilever’s Strategy
While marketing will continue to evolve, one shift remains on an upward trajectory: influencer marketing is no longer merely a trend… it’s a fundamental strategy. Recently, Unilever announced a significant pivot, allocating 50% of its brand marketing spend to...
What Etsy Can Teach Building Products About Brand Values
Recently, Etsy – the online marketplace for handmade goods – launched a new marketing mission, “Keep Commerce Human”. The campaign spotlights its sellers, while addressing the rise of automation and mass production… as threats to its community’s cherished...
Campaign Critique: Trane Technologies Mission Targets a New Audience
When you think of a building materials marketing campaign, promotional messaging traditionally is geared toward either building owners or contractors. After all, both audiences seek to learn about the latest products and technological innovations. But Trane...
More TrendSpotting: IBS-KBIS 2025
Our team’s coverage of the International Builders' Show (IBS) and Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2025 continues from last week. The annual experience – after all – was simply more comprehensive than a single review could contain. In the days since the show...
Show Review Trends: IBS-KBIS 2025
This year’s International Builders’ Show (IBS) and Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas lived up to their reputations as the premier event for the North American home construction and remodeling industries. With record-breaking attendance, the show...
Six Mistakes Building Product Brands Make When Hiring a Marketing Agency (And How to Get It Right)
When it comes to building materials, marketing programs are inextricably integrated into a brand’s success. Choosing the right marketing partner can maximize your opportunities and ultimately grow your bottom line. Conversely, missteps can lead to misaligned...
Unleash Your Power as a Challenger Brand | New Success Guidebook
The International Builders and Kitchen & Bath Industry Shows are nearing the horizon. And our team is excited for the annual opportunity to lead client brands and engage with channel influencers. We look forward to experiencing how the most relevant exhibitors...
How to Compete and Thrive as a Challenger Brand
On Monday of this week, the Nasdaq posted a significant one-day percentage drop as a market disruption prompted a steep selloff in US chipmakers. AI leader Nvidia sank 17% and it erased about $593 billion in stock market value… the deepest ever one-day loss for a...
