Insights: Services

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Take ’em to School: The Marketing Benefits of Continuing Education Units

For practicing architects, continuing education units (CEUs) are fundamental to staying abreast of the latest developments in the dynamic design industry. But they are not only important to professional development, they are necessary to continue practicing in the majority of US states. Most state licensing bodies have CEU requirements, and so do many professional trade … Continue reading “Take ’em to School: The Marketing Benefits of Continuing Education Units”

Trends and Takeaways from Design & Construction Week 2019

  Hot off a surprisingly cold week in Las Vegas (it actually snowed!), our team can’t stop talking about the products, ideas, designs, showhomes and more we experienced at Design & Construction Week (DCW), where the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and the International Builders Show (IBS) team up to showcase the newest from … Continue reading “Trends and Takeaways from Design & Construction Week 2019”

Brand Building by Experience: Touring Architectural Products of the Past

How do you help a centuries-old commodity building product manufacturer engage today’s A&D community? Create a must-See experience that explores its unique history.   The importance of commodity building products is often overlooked by architects and designers. The truth is that these products, no matter how big or small, have a lasting impact on a … Continue reading “Brand Building by Experience: Touring Architectural Products of the Past”

Stoner Bunting Connects Architects, Clients and Media During AIA with Private Event on the NYC High Line

Stoner Bunting recently packed its bags and headed to New York City for the AIA Conference on Architecture 2018. Not only were we supporting clients exhibiting at the show, our agency hosted a very special event on the city’s famous High Line. Dubbed “Elevated Perspectives,” this private tour and dinner brought together architects, designers, editors … Continue reading “Stoner Bunting Connects Architects, Clients and Media During AIA with Private Event on the NYC High Line”

Integrated Marketing Is Still The New Black

The phrase “integrated marketing” hit the scene back in the 1990s when it didn’t mean much more than using the same creative across multiple media types. Today, in a world where marketing is more complex, integration means something far bigger and more important than ever before. Clutter is greater, budgets are smaller and stakes are … Continue reading “Integrated Marketing Is Still The New Black”

Incorporating Showroom Openings Into Multi-Channel Marketing Strategies

  When is a showroom opening more than a party? When it transcends a one-time event and becomes the springboard for multi-channel marketing strategy while serving as a catalyst for prolonged engagement opportunities. That’s exactly what Stoner Bunting Advertising did when it helped two clients launch luxury design centers in the historic Chicago Merchandise Mart. … Continue reading “Incorporating Showroom Openings Into Multi-Channel Marketing Strategies”

NeoCon 2017: A Show for the Record Books

From standout products to emerging trends, NeoCon 2017 was a celebration of design found in and around commercial interiors. Packed to the gills, we saw and felt a marked increase in attendance over 2016 – the show produced an energy that has been missing from this annual gathering for several years. NeoCon 2017 remains an … Continue reading “NeoCon 2017: A Show for the Record Books”

5 Reasons To Never Buy an Email List

As a digital marketer, I’ve done a lot of email marketing over the last 20 years. It’s a great media channel that allows targeted communication based on a high degree of segmentation. While the discipline is complicated when done correctly, there’s one principle that’s easy to understand; never buy an email list for use in … Continue reading “5 Reasons To Never Buy an Email List”

Engage Architects and Build Media Relationships with Trade Show Events

Public relations is a complex strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between companies and organizations and the publics they serve. Bored yet? We don’t blame you. This basic definition of PR is why nobody really understands what public relations practitioners do on a day-to-day basis. The truth is, PR is an often-intangible world … Continue reading “Engage Architects and Build Media Relationships with Trade Show Events”