Walpole Press Releases
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....
Mid-Year Trend Report – Millennials and First Time Homebuyers
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...
Chief Marketing Officer Success Guide For Building Product Brands
The world is constantly evolving. And the pace of that change continues to accelerate. Communications technology is advancing rapidly. At the same time, audience perception and expectations are shifting tectonically. Through it all, the role of the Chief Marketing...
Campaign Critique: Why Coldwell Banker Isn’t Targeting Buyers
The world has changed dramatically for Real Estate brands. The least affordable housing market in decades has set the stage for a rise in the percentage of deals cancelled… as climbing rates make home ownership more expensive. Mortgage applications dropped last week...
Elmira Stove Works Debuts “Mixology” – Newest Curated Color Collection
ARNPRIOR, Ontario (July 20, 2022) – To commemorate all things summer, Elmira Stove Works, the leading manufacturer of premium vintage-styled appliances and wood-burning cookstoves, has introduced Mixology, the brand’s latest curated color offering. The Mixology...
PR for Building Product Brands – a Multi-Faceted Approach
Public Relations is a critical element of any strategic communications plan -- and an essential part of a brand’s larger marketing approach. The term gets used a lot. But what is PR, really? For starters… it’s much more than press releases. Or finding the perfect...
Show Review – Best New Products at PCBC 2022
PCBC 2022 Puts the Spotlight on “The Future of Home” After a two year hiatus, the K&A team returned to San Francisco in late June to participate in the Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) 2022 summer trade show. PCBC attracts builders from across the U.S. and...
A Winning Thought Leadership Content Strategy for Building Product Brands
Changes in commerce over the last two years have created what can only be described as seismic shifts. A big part of that change has been in commerce and consumption habits… which have fundamentally altered the traditional purchasing experience. For consumers, online...
Kleber & Associates Promotes Paul Anater to Senior Account Executive
ATLANTA, GA July 1, 2022 – Kleber & Associates is proud to announce the promotion of Paul Anater to Senior Account Executive. Anater has been with the firm for the previous two years as a creative brand copywriter and thought leadership content strategist....
Show Review – Best New Products at NeoCon 2022
Last week, the K&A team attended NeoCon 2022 at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. The show, which was marking its 53rd edition, is a celebration of all things contract design. This year’s theme, “Design Makes a Statement,” was centered around the merging...