Would you plug in?
Imagine you’re walking down the street, in a subway station, waiting for a bus or sitting outside a coffee shop, and you see a USB flash drive sticking out of the side of a building or securely set in a phone booth’s pole. No...
Top Home Trends for 2011
As we look for new inspiration in 2011, I’m sure you’re wondering how to enhance your home in the New Year. Of course, it’s not surprising that many of last year’s trends will continue into 2011; however, there are many new trends worth mentioning. Eco-friendly...
Trending: Less is More
Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog! Here’s the latest on Trending: Less is More Every company’s goal is to get its brand noticed by its target audience. But with so many brands out there, a new trend in brand awareness is surfacing: Less is More. Apple is a...
Best of 2011 International Builders’ Show
Marking its 67th year as arguably the home building industry’s most influential show, the International Builders’ Show brought us into the new year with the latest in home building products, design and accessories. My team and I attend every year, and enjoy seeing...
The wait is over for Verizon customers ready for iPhone
For many, the light at the end of the tunnel is upon us! For anyone who does not have AT&T as their cell phone provider and has clamored for an iPhone, the wait is over. Starting February 10, the iPhone 4 will be available through Verizon Wireless, as Apple ends...
The Value of Business Relationships
Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog! Here’s the latest on The Value of Business Relationships The English writer John Doanne wrote that “no man is an island” and that his well-being depended upon the well-being of others. While parts of 2010 had me wishing I...
Can Your Logo Stand on its Own?
Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog! Can Your Logo Stand on its Own? Here’s the latest. Starbucks revealed its new logo last week, removing the words “Starbucks” and “coffee” from its iconic green and black mermaid logo. Is there something to be...
To Fingerprint or Not?
Your computer is as unique as you are – charismatic, outgoing and sensitive. All jokes aside – a lot can be determined from a single machine. Think of your computer or cell phone as a true reflection of yourself, secrets included. Whether you use your computer for...
CNN, CNBC Report Commercial Real Estate Rebound
Investors are expressing interest in what CNN calls “the slow moving commercial real estate recovery”. CNBC interviewed portfolio managers who agree. Might related industries such as building contracting and building products benefit?
Consumer Spending Rises
Consumer spending increased in November for the fifth month in a row, according to Reuters. The article concludes that “with the economic outlook brightening, consumers' mood is also perking up.” This follows on the heels of other positive economic news: new home...
Harvard Releases Good News for Social Marketers
The Harvard Business Review’s January-February issue, just released, states that multi-taskers may be advertisers’ best audience. It states that “People are combining TV watching and internet use in ways that could be highly valuable to advertisers.” Between laptops,...
Positive year-end news: existing home sales rise
Sales of existing homes rose 5.6% in November, according to articles in the Wall Street Journal and NPR online today. “Sales have now risen in three of the past four months,” writes Mark Memmott of NPR. The Wall Street Journal notes that “prices stabilized as fewer...
