Full-Spectrum Marketing
What is full-spectrum marketing? According to Tom Kelly of Neil Kelly Designers/Remodelers in Portland, Ore., it’s a comprehensive approach to marketing, and it works for his company. With 160 employees and more than 1,000 referrals, Neil Kelly did $15 million in business last year.
In his session at the upcoming Remodelers’ Show in Detroit, Oct. 19-21, Kelly will show attendees how to "begin putting the pieces together to develop an integrated, measurable, efficient, effective and sustainable marketing strategy that can help ensure successful lead generation." He plans to share pieces of his company’s campaign -- such as newspaper ads, direct mail pieces, etc. -- during the session. Kelly has found that radio ads have generated the most leads for Neil Kelly Designers/Remodelers. Newspaper ads have also been helpful, whereas the company has chosen to stay out of television advertising. In addition, Neil Kelly sends a newsletter to all its customers and uses direct mail pieces at times.
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The remodeling industry is booming. Most remodelers have no shortage of leads. But what happens when the leads stop coming through the door? Find out how to institute your own full-spectrum marketing program at the Remodelers’ Show.
Newly Released Trades Career Video
The NAHB Associate Members Committee has just released a video designed to encourage children in grades 7-10 to consider the career opportunities offered by the home building and remodeling trades.
Produced by the NAHB Public Affairs Division, the 12 1/2-minute video, "Real Jobs, Great Trades," is designed to be used by NAHB members and staff during Career Day presentations at secondary schools. It comes with a companion presentation guide including suggested talking points, home building industry facts and career resources. A copy of the video has been sent to a wide range of NAHB representatives, including all executive officers and associate national directors.
NAHB members may purchase additional copies for $15 each from the NAHB Home Builder Bookstore by calling 800/223-2665. For more information, contact Julia Baron at 800/368-5242, ext. 431.