Walpole Press Releases
5 Tips for Pitching to Trade Publications
Trade publications are perhaps one of the most important PR tools for home and building professionals. Because they reach a very focused target audience, many of our media efforts involve working with trade publications relevant to our industry. But just because...
HOME PROJECTS COUNCIL APPOINTS KLEBER
National Remodeling Foundation’s Steven Kleber Joins Leading Panel of Housing Experts ATLANTA (December 18, 2015) – Kleber & Associates president and founder Steven L. Kleber proudly accepts the invitation to join the Home Projects Council (HPC) as a...
How Fed Rate Affects Building Products
On the heels of the first interest rate hike since 2006, I share Federal Reserve Chief Janet Yellen’s perspective and remain “…confident about the fundamentals driving the U.S. economy, the health of U.S. households and domestic spending.” Not surprising, the decision...
Building Product Advertising Creative Strategy Victory: How to Sell Around the Big Box Retailer
In the latest phase of the largest ad campaign in the 132-year history of Benjamin Moore, the paint dealer brand hits a home run by asking the customer a simple question – “Who are you talking to?” Part of an aggressive and robust $50 million national campaign, the...
Rise of the Machines
Last week, a milestone in pop culture history came to fruition. October 21, 2015 was officially the day Marty McFly boarded a flying Delorean and visited the future. While we don't have flying cars or hover boards (actually, we do) sitting in the garage, the...
3 Steps to Implement Successful Lead Nurturing for Building Products
Following your leads throughout their trip of examination, research and buying while offering accommodating tips and assets along the way is important to ensure those leads reach the purchase stage. This process helps prospects create associations with your...
Casual Market 2015: Think Pink for Building Products
By: Dominique Lescalleet Every September, manufacturers from across the globe exhibit their newest products in the outdoor living industry at the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market, or Casual Market for short. The show took place at the...
K&A Client, Feeney Featured on FOX’s New Show “HOME FREE”
Imagine you are on a home makeover show with your spouse. You both have put a tremendous amount of work into the remodel… a lot of sweat, maybe even a few tears. Then to your surprise, at the end of the "build" you and your spouse are eliminated from the competition....
Building Product Ad Goes Down Like Politician: The Monthly Critique of Building Product Advertising
The Mad Men behind the latest ad campaign from U-Line, an award-winning market leader in premium built-in undercounter ice making, refrigeration and wine preservation products, were obviously absent the day the professor covered the true purpose of advertising...
Face the Facts: Why Building Materials Need to Stop Old School Banner Advertising
We get it… clicking on a website and seeing your brand front-and-center in the form of an old school banner ad is a rush and a quick check-off the marketing list. But in reality, what are you really gaining from the use of this dated platform? Performance levels...