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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.
Homes of the Future Tour: Part 1
Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog! Here’s the latest on Homes of the Future Tour Consumers and businesses alike are constantly looking for the next great thing in home product innovation. Consumers enjoy being on the cutting edge with the latest and greatest...
8 Brands Not to Miss at PCBC 2011
Just eight short days from now, San Francisco will host one of the nation's largest regional builders' shows. PCBC brings together builders, developers, building scientists, architects, environmental engineers, landscape companies, and manufacturers to focus on...
Better Design for Small Spaces
In case you missed it, I had the pleasure of hosting a webinar last month with Leah Thayer of Daily 5 Remodel on the small-spaces trend for homes that has swept the nation. The trend toward larger homes in the U.S. stopped abruptly in 2007, and the resulting trend...
Overstuffed: Is less really more?
It seems the more you have, the more you need. What if Americans traded in all of their “somethings” for nearly nothing? The recent “extreme-downsizing” trend is becoming a tempting challenge for many, and – as their piles of possessions shrink – so do their homes. In...
Are You LinkedIn?
Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog! Are You LinkedIn? Here’s the latest. LinkedIn has been getting a lot of media attention lately, namely for its recent public stock offering. But more importantly, LinkedIn is quickly becoming “The Place” to professionally...
The New Luxury
Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog! Here’s the latest on The New Luxury From bank meltdowns and housing market slumps to bail outs and fears of inflation, it’s hard to ignore the effects the recent recession has had on our lives. During the height of the...
2011 NeoCon Report: Gray, Green, Groovy & Gather
The Disney-like event for designers and architects this year has come and gone, but the trends will live on… at least until next year. With no office chair unturned and no textile untouched, the 2011 trends include: Gray, Green, Groovy & Gather. Hot Neutral: Gray...
Today’s Man: Different, But Not How You Might Think
The television sitcom has provided thousands of hours of entertainment for Americans since the concept was first adapted in the 1950s. Although hundreds of shows have come and gone, the theme is always the same: show the humor in “real life” people, doing “real life”...
Learning from the Storm
This year has been one of the deadliest years on record for natural disasters in the US. So far, more than 500 people have been killed by tornadoes, and hurricane season is just around the corner. After the devastating tornado in Joplin, Missouri some officials are...
Economic Prescription: Get Rid of the Foreclosures
Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog! Here’s the latest on Economic Prescription: Get Rid of the Foreclosures This morning on CNBC’s Squawk Box, former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said one of the main keys to getting the housing market back on track...
Going Green: Upgrade or Buy New?
Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog! Here’s the latest on Going Green: Upgrade or Buy New? In efforts to steer the US toward a more environmentally friendly and sustainable future, President Obama’s administration has implemented programs and initiatives to...
Report: 2011 National Hardware Show
Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog! Here’s the latest onthe 2011 National Hardware Show The National Hardware Show marked its 66th year with new categories, exhibitors and the unveiling of about 700 new products – all of which contributed to a highly...