Plumbing Giants Vie for Consumer Attention

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,...
Presidential Candidates: Who’s Best for the Housing Industry?

Presidential Candidates: Who’s Best for the Housing Industry?

The housing crisis is an issue that needs to be faced and tackled by the next administration. Both presidential candidates have contrasting stances on the issue along with different backgrounds. Trump, a real estate mogul, should be better for housing, but his history...
Getting Inside Your Customers’ Heads

Getting Inside Your Customers’ Heads

Knowing what consumers are thinking is the Holy Grail of building products advertising. Whether it’s through research, experience, insights from the client, or just plain luck, when advertisers can get inside the head of their target consumers, they are able to...
VIDEO: IWF 2016 Overview

Hardware was plentiful at 2016 IWF

There were plenty of products on display at the International Woodworking Fair held August 24 – 27 at the World Congress Center in Atlanta, and tradeshow attendees may have noticed there was no shortage when it came to hardware. Whether you’re a minimalist...
VIDEO: IWF 2016 Overview

Black Attack

By: Dominique Lescalleet   For some, the color black has an ominous connotation, but at this year’s International Woodworking Fair, Aug. 24-27, 2016 in Atlanta, this dark hue outshone the rest of the spectrum. From glossy acrylic cabinet door finishes to...