Reflections on the International Builders Show
While the sun rises in the east, all eyes were squarely fixed on the west; looking forward to Vegas, the site for IBS 2013. By the second day of IBS 2012, stationed in Orlando, talk was of the future...
View ArticleSocial Media Principles to Win Clout with Contractors
While the building and construction space may have been slow in adopting social media up to now, more companies are recognizing the importance of joining the conversation online to increase visibility,...
View ArticleInfomania: This “can’t-say-no” malady muddles marketing
Recently, one of EMA Group B2B’s managing partners had the honor of serving on a panel of experts at the annual International Business Marketing Association Conference. The panel’s moderator was the...
View ArticleSuccessful new plant opening draws media attention
ROTHENBERGER USA recently held a grand opening for its new 41,000 square foot manufacturing and distribution facility with the assistance of the EMA B2B PR team. ROTHENBERGER USA has a joint venture...
View ArticleWATCH tips on trade shows
EMA’s contractor experts discusses the often overlooked value of trade shows to a manufacturer.
View ArticleElectrical Contractor Magazine 2012 Profile
Every other year Electrical Contractor magazine provides a profile on the electrical contractor. We thought you would be interested in this year’s profile.
View ArticleBeyond Brand Names: How to Get Contractors to Adopt New Products
EMA’s Group B2B Research offers inight on how to accelerate the path to purchase. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/beyond-brand-name-how-to-get-contractors-to-adopt-new-products-2012-08-14
View ArticleThe Dodge Momentum Index rose 3.2% in December
The Dodge Momentum Index rose 3.2% in December, according to McGraw-Hill Construction (http://www.construction.com/), a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (MHP). The Momentum Index is a monthly...
View ArticleContractors Say Search Engines are a Critical Tool for Purchase Decision-Making
When contractors need brand and purchase decision-making information, their go-to source is Google, according to the Connecting with Contractors survey from EMA Contractors, a specialty group at Eric...
View ArticleThree of the Top Ten Jobs of the Future Are Contractors!
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View ArticleSmartphone Use by Contractors on the Jobsite Jumps 35% in Past Year
Contractors’ use of smartphones while on the job jumped 35% from last year, according to new research from EMA Contractors, a specialty group at Eric Mower + Associates. While the use of tablets (i.e.,...
View ArticleEpisode 2: One really powerful van
For Tommy and Jason Pate of Pate Electric, their van is the hub for every job, with all the tools, equipment and parts …Full Story
View ArticleEpisode 1: The fully loaded pickup
From power and hand tools to nuts and bolts, kitchen and bath remodeler Victor Procopio knows how important it is to have the …Full Story
View ArticleHispanics will Comprise 65% of Contractor Segment by 2025
According to U.S. Department of Labor projections, Hispanic contractors will outnumber English-speaking contractors by the year 2025, representing an impressive 62 percent of the entire category1....
View ArticleEpisode 3: HVAC van meets cool tech
For contractor Joe Sackenheim of Miami Heating & Cooling, his van is a mobile command center. And, it’s fully equipped with all of …Full Story
View ArticleBeyond Brand Names: How to Get Contractors to Adopt New Products
EMA Group B2B Research Offers Insights on How to Accelerate the Path to Purchase Professional contractors are brand loyalists who purchase tools and building supplies based on brands they know and...
View ArticleThe Dodge Momentum Index Up 3.2% in December
The Dodge Momentum Index rose 3.2% in December, according to McGraw-Hill Construction (http://www.construction.com/), a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (MHP). The Momentum Index is a monthly...
View ArticleContractors Say Search Engines are a Critical Tool
When contractors need brand and purchase decision-making information, their go-to source is Google, according to the Connecting with Contractors survey from EMA Contractors, a specialty group at Eric...
View ArticleContractors Among Top Ten Jobs of the Future
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