7 Tips On How To Become A Top Manufacturing Supplier
Most of us know that supplying a quality product or service on time and at a fair price is critical to achieving customer satisfaction. But what if you’re not the only one that can do this for your customer? Competition is more fierce than ever — with getting new business and maintaining current relationships — […]
10.5 Tips For Maximizing Co-op Marketing Funds
Co-op marketing funds are an overlooked treasure trove that can serve as fuel for new sales growth. Most distributors don’t pursue co-op money because the process is complicated and time-intensive; every manufacturer has different rules and the claims process can be overwhelming. Take a few moments to read this NAED Guest Blog by Rivet|MRO founder […]
Naed Webinar: Co-op By The Numb3rs
Join NAED and Rivet|MRO for a webinar featuring the ins-and-outs of maximizing your co-op marketing funds…by claiming more and generating more business with them! Learn the ins-and-outs of maximizing your co-op marketing funds from Tim Rasmussen, founder of Rivet|MRO, a marketing services firm that focuses exclusively on independent electrical & industrial distributors. (Rivet|MRO helped distributors […]
Bridge the Talent Gap by Fighting the ‘Distribution Isn’t Sexy’ Myth
Here’s how businesses can win the talent war by promoting their industry. An MDM article tells more. Spreading the idea that dispersion isn’t desirable makes it more difficult for businesses to make strategic decisions and recruit employees. Today’s distributors must refuse to participate in the spread of these misleading tales. Allowing the mental model that […]
Five Best Practices for B2B Social Media Influencer Marketing
For businesses intending to use social media influencers as part of their business-to-business marketing strategy, there is good news. A MarketingProfs blog post gives tips on how to successfully do so. B2B influencer marketing is alive and well, and companies can use it as an effective marketing tool. It’s been shown time and time again […]
Nine Ways Social Media Contributes to Business Growth
Social media is an essential component of any business’s marketing plan. MarketingProfs put out a blog post that gives nine ways to grow your business through social media. Social media is critical for reaching out to customers, obtaining important insights, and expanding. If any organization, large or small, wants to thrive in today’s digital economy, […]
US Producer Prices Climbed 10% in February from a Year Ago
Last month, wholesale inflation in the United States increased by 10% from a year ago, indicating that inflationary pressures remain high at all levels of the economy. A TED magazine article tells more. The Labor Department reported the producer price index, which measures inflation before it reaches consumers, climbed 0.8 percent this past February. The […]
Does Your Website Really Need That? Five Elements to Rethink
Websites are an essential tool for businesses in the world of e-commerce. Even if you think you have the best website, it is still good practice to step back and reconsider elements of your site. A MarketingProfs blog gives five elements to look at. The first element that businesses might reconsider is popups. Popups can […]
Email Marketing Benchmarks: Trends From 2021
Campaign Monitor collected and analyzed the performance from more than 100 billion emails sent in from marketers. They recently released their benchmark report. MarketingProfs released a blog looking at what it tells us. Across all industries, the average open rate was up by 3.5% in 2021. However, the click-to-open rate was down by 3.6%. Both […]
Distributors Are Turning to Business Process Analytics Tools for Structure Amid Disruption
Distributors around the world faced challenges. These obstacles required numerous adaptations to stay afloat. An Industrial Distribution article shows how analytics tools helped companies adapt. Labor shortages and supply chain disruptions are still prevalent and impacting the industry. Distributors are turning to business process analysis (BPA) to face these challenges. BPA, at its most basic […]
