It’s been a really (really) hot summer. Fall is just around the corner, but — in many parts of the country — temperatures remain at record highs. GAF is leading an initiative to be a part-of-the-solution with their Cool Community Project....
Social media has moved far beyond the novelty stage — and for many — is an integral part of daily life. All the while, suburban homeowners are scooping up products mentioned by home and lifestyle influencers like Chip and Joanna Gaines. Home cooks are...
The K&A team participated at The International Woodworking Fair (IWF) this past week… and we’re pleased to report that the show was alive with innovative new products and palpable channel confidence. The woodworking industry clearly didn’t pause...
Selling a product that requires trained and experienced installers can be challenging. Yet, it’s critically important to get this mission right. After all, general contractors are the gatekeepers to those installers… and knowing how to market and sell to...
From a very early age, kids are asked what they want to be when they grow up. They almost never answer that they want to work in the construction or building trades. That needs to change. Fortunately, some forward-thinking brands are working to make a difference....
Steve Kleber, founder of integrated marketing communications firm Kleber & Associates, and I recently discussed the challenges in the current housing climate. We explored the factors influencing the lack of affordable housing, the response from the...
