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Monthly Archives: December 2024

30 Dec 2024

Content 101: The Value of Content & Why You Need a Quarterback

Keep it flowing.  Create value. Be ‘on-message’. We once had a client tell us, “We need you to quarterback this.”  That’s all we needed to hear. Our client’s objective was to have a relevant presence on Social Media channels.  They wanted to convey their work, demonstrate their capabilities and project leadership within their industry.  Not bad.  The challenge was, how to do that consistently in the context of deadlines, fires to put out, and the day-to-day scramble? Who’s the team? […]

29 Dec 2024

Construction Magazines Want Your Job Stories & News

The industry media is looking for news – your news. Are you giving yourself the best opportunity to get some print space? Where do you start? Our clients have the benefit of Construct Marketing being a coach (Our clients might say a pain in the neck!) in that we regularly bug our clients for releasable news, looking for content to amplify, and creating opportunities to grab print space in the industry media.  Relationships with trade media contacts also helps. Example […]

28 Dec 2024
Construction Advertising Strategy

Advertising with Purpose: Plan and Avoid These 8 Mistakes

Advertising should be about getting the most reach, as close as possible to the target demographic, for the best budget. That’s the goal. Campaign Plan Do you know the difference between pushing rope and pulling rope?  Pulling rope is leading; knowing where you’re going.  Pushing rope is a sure way to waste time and effort.  Advertising without a campaign plan is pushing rope. A campaign plan defines who are you planning to reach, the strategy to do so and the […]

21 Dec 2024
Construction Project Manager doubling as Photographers

Get Better Construction Photography From Your Construction Projects

Curious how to get the best photos out of every job? Read on… Pass on too.  The more of your people on your sites with cameras and basic photography knowledge = deeper photography asset. Safety Check with Superintendent as to what Safety orientation classes are required for the site and get your sticker if required. Wear all required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Have a talk with the Project Manager (if present), site EHS Manager (Environment, Health & Safety),  Superintendent and […]

02 Dec 2024

Before you Hire a Website Developer, Answer These Questions About your Project…

Ten years ago, Construct Marketing developed an”interview” to help clients understand the needs of a website development project, create a clear vision, and define expectations for a project’s outcome.  We’ve expanded on this to give readers a running start on their website development projects with some developer’s perspective and experiences.  Investing a little time now will pay significant dividends in the development and programming phase, and ultimately the outcome, by reducing gray areas and assumptions. Get a yellow pad of […]