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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.
Sharkbite Plumbing Solutions Selects Kleber & Associates as Marketing Agency of Record
SharkBite Plumbing Solutions, a premier manufacturer of plumbing and water control systems, has chosen Kleber & Associates as its marketing agency of record for 2017. Kleber & Associates, an independent marketing and communications agency based in Atlanta, will handle public relations and digital media targeting residential construction market specifiers, influencers and installers for SharkBite.
Are Tiny Homes the Next Big Thing? Or a Small Blip on the Screen?
America is downsizing in a big way.
One of the most notable trends of the last year is the “tiny house” movement. Characterized by tiny (as in, just a few hundred square feet tiny) houses that are often mobile, it’s a trend favored by people who prioritize outdoor living and travel over “stuff.” They see these miniscule abodes as a way to break from the shackles of a huge mortgage and live happier, simpler lives.
3 Brand Values Sears/Craftsman Taught Us
In a move designed to stave off insolvency, Sears recently sold the Craftsman brand to Stanley Black & Decker for $900 million. While we’re sure there was more to the sale than the Craftsman name and branding standards manual, it all appears so very counter-intuitive to us.
Contractors vs. Architects: The Building Product Marketer’s Dilemma
The power struggle between architects and contractors is almost as old as construction itself. Today, the balance of power seems to be shifting toward contractors, as building owners and developers increasingly look to them to provide end-to-end services, including some design.
It’s much more complicated than that, and the legal and contractual ramifications of this dynamic are too numerous to count.
But it also presents a dilemma for building products manufacturers: Which audience is a better choice to target?
Trend Watch 2017: Homes of the Future, Kitchen Furniture Redefined and the Skilled Labor Shortage
The K&A team headed to sunny Orlando, Florida to trend-spot at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show and the International Builders’ Show. During the three-day event, manufacturers debuted their latest and greatest products to audiences from around the globe. The K&A team hunted down the finest exhibitors at Design & Construction Week, and observed the prominence of two major trends this year.
In the New Year, Cut Out the 20% and Innovate
It’s that time of year, again. The time when we reflect on the year that has passed, and more importantly, look ahead to next year and what we want to accomplish. Some might call it making New Year’s Resolutions. We’re not big fans of this practice; all it really...
The Kleber Ad of the Year IKEA Gets Real, Emotional
If there’s one thing we love, it’s a good story based on human emotions. In the sentence above, the word “we” doesn’t just refer to us at Kleber & Associates. It refers to all of us as human beings. Real, emotional stories are what tie us together, help us...
Millennials vs. Boomers – Where Should Building Product Brands Focus Their Attention?
What is the one word you’ve probably heard and read more than any other during the last 18 months? It’s contained in every third headline for articles on LinkedIn or in top publications like Fast Company and Fortune. It’s a word that represents a group that marketers...
Nest Gets Men
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again. Having a deep understanding of the consumer mindset is a surefire way to create winning advertising. And when you do that, you form a connection with the consumer, and they know you understand them. The latest example comes...
How to Market Building Products for Black Friday and Cyber Monday Domination
With a few simple tweaks to your current marketing strategy, your business can have a coming out party and claim these high-dollar holidays as your own. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the biggest holiday shopping events of the year — a brilliant marketing...
How to Combine Google Analytics with Social Media Activities to Build your Brand and Sell More Products
Despite it’s apparent complexity, using Google Analytics to discover more about your building materials business’ social media reach is fairly easy — and, it can reveal a lot about the success of your strategy Google analytics is the flagship data collection and...
Plumbing Giants Vie for Consumer Attention
The plumbing category is a bit of a conundrum. On one hand, brands in this space are fairly reliant on contractors and designers to influence consumers because, let’s be honest, homeowners don’t buy toilets or faucets very often. On the other hand, the plumbing...
