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Change is a difficult, yet necessary part of life. Interrupt Senior Account Executive Mark Nowotarski shares his thoughts on change both personally and professionally.

The Interrupt Team just returned from attending AIA 2019, the American Institute of Architects’ annual architecture conference, in Las Vegas and has some key takeaways to share.

An affordable housing crisis is facing millions of Americans and affecting every state across the U.S. Building materials companies have a responsibility to help.

Airports may be the next big center for commercial and industrial development. The birth of a new transportation-focused metropolitan sub-region, the aerotropolis, is on the horizon. How do your products and services fit into this new business model?

As online shopping continues to gain traction, the overall retail experience is becoming more critical to the success of big box retailers. Online product research now plays a huge role regardless of where the purchase ultimately occurs. Whether buying online or in-store, the consumer shopping journey often begins long before the final sale, challenging all retailers (especially big box) to more carefully craft the sales path from beginning to end.

Marketing partnerships can create exponential success for the brands involved. Value-added, expansive audience, corporate-startup, and long-term strategic partnerships all offer wider exposure and an increased customer base for companies of all sizes and backgrounds.

Like many antiquated processes, yesterday’s marketing approaches no longer fit today’s buyers. Modern consumers demand a more personalized, long-term approach, which is defined by the new term known as lifecycle management.

It was a record-setting year for IRE 2019. The show was bigger, better, and full of innovative roofing products and solutions. From the best materials to the best business practices, Music City did not disappoint.

NAHB partnered with MetroStudy during the 2019 International Builders’ Show (IBS) to present the 2019 National Housing Forecast. The forecast included key housing predictions based on current economic trends as well as recent United States government policy’s impact on the housing market.

The fastest-growing residential areas in the U.S. are where wildlife meets urban life. While beautiful, these exurban communities will require innovative building materials to combat the dangers of mountainous and coastal living, especially as our climate changes.

Did you know you provide a customer experience (CX) as an individual? Similar to the way a business ensures their customers are getting the best experience possible. The way you interact with each person you come in contact with is an opportunity to make a positive impression.

The NAHB International Builders’ Show is always an exciting event for our team and clients and this year was no exception. Garnering the largest attendance in years (topping 100K attendees), the show was jam-packed with impressive exhibits, new innovations and plenty of energy. In this post, you’ll find our collective thoughts and takeaways from the biggest IBS in more 10 years.

The nature of business is changing even faster and more rigorously than in decades past. Marketing will serve as the main driver of this change, delivering greater customer experiences and more relevant business strategies through comprehensive data analysis.

Is Google testing new branded video advertising in paid search results? Sure seems that way. Something we will keep an eye on, this could be a paid search game changer for brands.

The entire Interrupt team pitched in to help you prepare for the upcoming year. From channel strategy to digital trends, here are our top predictions of the biggest factors to impact your business in 2019.

In late October, Facebook released Facebook Attribution out of beta testing beating both Google and Amazon out of the attribution starting gate. This new free tool, powered by Facebook Pixel, is designed to give marketers a more holistic view of the customer journey, both on and off Facebook.

It’s the holiday season and we’re all thinking about giving (and getting). As you think about the gifts you’d like to receive the most, consider what you actually need. Especially when it comes to your business. Challenge yourself to add items to your wish list that will pay back in dividends, versus fix a simple want in the moment.

When you let fear stand in the way of growth, you’re failing. Sure, it feels great to be comfortable but if you stay stagnant and avoid taking risks, you’re essentially hurting your business and chances for exceptional growth.

With Conversational AI, brands can have more meaningful conversations with their target audience and customers — as long as they are set up to live in this world. They also have an opportunity to learn more about customer intent by how customers or potential customers are verbalizing their ask, which leads to better and more personalized marketing efforts.

Looking forward, we’re expecting big changes in the construction industry. It’s time to get prepared so you can prevent commotion in your operations and come out ahead. In this post, Bill takes us through his forecast of the future to help you understand what’s expected over the next few years.