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2021 Best of Show Award
In the 2021 Marketing Communications Awards program, Award of Excellence winners in all categories were considered for the Best of Show Award, which was selected online by a jury of

Globalization and A/E/C Marketing
According to Merriam-Webster, globalization is defined as “the act or process of globalizing: the state of being globalized; especially: the development of an increasingly integrated global economy marked especially by

International A/E/C Business
As marketing manager for a national architecture firm in the late 1980s, I was tasked to work with the firm’s Columbus, OH, partners, who were exploring international markets for our

Using Behavioral Science To Strengthen Your Brand
Branding is the process of giving meaning to specific organizations, companies, products, or services by creating and shaping an idea in customers’ minds, both in a practical (the shoe is

Virtual Business Development
Virtual business development seems to be a recently coined and common term in the A/E/C industries, as business development looks much different today than it did a couple of years

Gratitude in the Midst of Chaos
Is it just me, or is it easy to get wrapped up in chaos this time of year? No pun intended. This certainly was the case just a few days

SMPS Member Angie Cole
In our member spotlight, Angie Cole, MBA, takes time out of her busy day to chat with SMPS. Angie is director of marketing and business development for Lorentz Bruun Construction.

Knowledge Never Goes Unnoticed
The last year has taught us to be nimble and open to change, and to self-reflect. And that means we can never stop growing. Gaining knowledge—and learning from it—is a

Putting Thought Into Thought Leadership
The term thought leadership is often used interchangeably with content marketing. And although both strategies have much in common, they aren’t the same. You’ve probably heard the expression “helping is

The More Things Change
Over the years, I’ve seen many folks in the A/E/C industries try to come up with new ways to win work, win clients, and fortify their brand in their respective




