YouTube and B2B Marketing for Building Product Brands

YouTube and B2B Marketing for Building Product Brands

In 2006, Google bought an 18-month-old video sharing platform that attracted 30,000 visitors a day. At the time, internet video was a hit or miss proposition. Yes, other sites also featured video. But none of them hosted user-created video exclusively. That $1.65...
How Trends in Solar Energy… Impacts Our Building Channel

How Trends in Solar Energy… Impacts Our Building Channel

Steve Kleber, founder of integrated marketing communications firm Kleber & Associates, and I recently discussed the growing momentum — and opportunities — for solar power and how they will impact the building industry. ~ Chris Luzar, Frohman &...
Campaign Critique: LIXIL Americas Targets the Next Generation

Campaign Critique: LIXIL Americas Targets the Next Generation

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....
To Rebrand… or Not to Rebrand a Building Product

To Rebrand… or Not to Rebrand a Building Product

Rebranding is one of the most expensive things you can do in marketing. But it’s not always a good idea… and many companies do it unnecessarily. You may have heard that social media giant Facebook — undoubtedly one of the most powerful, successful...
Why a Woman’s Role… is in the Building Industry

Why a Woman’s Role… is in the Building Industry

Since 1995, March has been dubbed “Women’s History Month.” Each year the many accomplishments made by women are highlighted and celebrated. Women continue to break through glass ceilings, as better career opportunities are increasingly available...