Innovation to Reach Your Audience
When in a competitive market, it is essential to find innovative ways to reach your audience. Staying ahead of the trends makes the difference; doing things “the way they’ve always been done” does not help your company stand out as an industry leader. Being innovative, risky, and smart about the next move will ultimately drive […]
Who Are the Brand Ambassadors in the AEC Industry? Your Employees!
Firms will develop a strong brand promise, corporate mission and unique value proposition, but often fail to market the message internally. Training employees will help them understand how the firm should be perceived and experienced in the marketplace. The more they know, the more your team will be prepared for challenging situations and be on the look-out for […]
7 Branding Steps for Architecture, Engineering & Construction Firms
If your competition understands branding and you don’t, then you are probably losing market share and revenue! Many Architects, Engineers, and Construction (AEC) firms are lean and mean, requiring them to keep overhead costs at a minimum in order to survive. However, the firms who have taken the time to establish a brand presence are now the ones […]
5 Essential Brand Elements for any AEC Firm
The AEC industry is a highly competitive space where differentiation can make the difference between winning multi-million dollar projects or missing the invitation to bid. In a world where competition is fierce, companies with a strong brand identity are rising above the crowd. For years, branding was placed as a low priority due to the […]
Is Your Website Built for Accessibility?
Companies around the country are facing lawsuits and demand letters alleging that their websites are not “accessible” for disabled individuals. Generally, Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act requires places that are open to the public to not discriminate against individuals due to their disability or otherwise deny them “the full and equal enjoyment […]
Accelerate Your Revenue Growth with Content Marketing
98% of B2B Marketers share that Content Marketing has become the core of their marketing strategy. For the AEC industry, however, many organizations have continued to focus their marketing efforts on informative brochures, referrals from satisfied clients, and attendance at large networking conferences. Although these strategies have generated results, they can be costly, time consuming […]
Writing All of Your Content with SO WHAT in Mind
In the AEC industry, we execute impressive projects. It is natural to want to share our past successes with potential clients and use those accomplishments as the focal point in our marketing. All of that is fine if that information helps the prospect make their final decision. Remember our blog post about the Buyer’s Journey? […]
4 Content Techniques to Expand Your Brand
When people think of content marketing, blog posts, eBooks, white papers and industry reports are the first things that come to mind. How can you can keep up with the times, when you barely have enough time to type an e-mail, let alone create lengthy educational documents? The good news is that there are HUNDREDS […]
Generate Content to Meet All Phases of the Buying Cycle
The Buying Cycle – How to Catch a Client Marketing in many ways is similar to fishing. You need to understand the waters, choose the right bait and be aware of external conditions that sometimes you simply cannot control. Those of you that fish, understand there is a provable method to catching the best one. […]
Georgia Built’s Digital Marketing Event at WSB-TV
WSB-TV Graciously Hosted Georgia Built’s Exclusive Digital Marketing Event on November 2, 2015 – Sponsored by Smartegies AEC Marketing Professionals and Principals came to WSB-TV Atlanta’s station to learn more about B2B Digital Marketing Solutions and how 360 Digital Integration can help their business. The event featured Jeffrey Ulrich, Senior Director of Digital Sales Training & Talent […]