The Funnel Is Not a Diagram

Marketers love talking about the funnel. Most AEC leadership teams understand the concept well enough. Awareness sits at the top. Opportunities move through the middle. Wins happen at the bottom. That is the easy part. The harder part is operating inside the funnel with discipline. As Judy Sparks writes in The Modern AEC Marketer, the funnel was never meant […]
SEO, Paid, or Organic: Where Should AEC Firms Invest First?

When it comes to marketing your AEC firm, the digital landscape can feel overwhelming. Everyone says you need SEO. Others swear by paid ads. And then there’s organic content, such as LinkedIn posts, blogs, videos, newsletters, that you’re supposed to publish regularly. So where should you start? Here’s the truth: it depends. Let’s break down the […]
You Just Needed to Follow the Directions

Why AEC Firms Overcomplicate Marketing and What Happens When You Finally Trust the Strategy In the AEC industry, we’re wired to solve complex problems. That’s the nature of design and construction. But that same strength can create blind spots when it comes to marketing. We see it all the time: Firms want results but resist […]