How to Incorporate Video into Your Manufacturing Sales Strategy

This week’s Tactics Thursday video is about how to incorporate video into your sales strategy! Developing impactful videos doesn’t take a hefty budget or fancy equipment! There are so many free or extremely affordable video platforms on the market that allow people to produce short, simple videos. We use a free video platform called Vidyard internally […]

How to Get Stronger Manufacturing Referrals in 2020

Ever have a strong meeting with a manufacturing colleague that results in them promising to refer you to a few companies but then weeks go by and the referral never happens? Manufacturing referrals open doors to new business opportunities but getting your business colleagues to introduce you is easier said than done. While I’m sure […]

The #1 Lead Qualifying Tip for Manufacturing Websites

In this week’s Tactics Thursday episode, I break down my #1 lead qualifying tip for manufacturing websites. While this tip is very simple, it makes a huge impact! I implore you all to take an inventory of all the forms on your website and asking yourself, “are our form doing a good job of qualifying […]

How to see who is on my manufacturing website if they haven’t filled out a form yet

A common question we hear at Felber PR & Marketing is, “how do I identify who has been on my website”? Unfortunately, without someone converting to a contact (meaning they filled out a form on your website), we really have no way to see who that person was, just that someone from that company visited […]

How to Write Manufacturing Job Descriptions That Attract Superior Talent

With the new year around the corner, manufacturers are looking for ways to grow their talent pool and set up their plants for success. A major component of attracting the right talent is developing strong job descriptions. Today’s guest blog post is brought by recruiting expert Glenn Levar, President and CEO of  Shared Time Human Resource […]

Diversify Your Manufacturing Business to Rock the Next Recession

We’re excited to have Jonathan Slain, author of  ‘Rock the Recession: How Successful Leaders Prepare for, Thrive During, and Create Wealth After Downturns’ as a featured guest blogger. The following article is adapted from his book. Diversify Your Manufacturing Business to Rock the Next Recession Every recession plays out differently, and you never know which […]

Extend the Reach of Your Media Hits with Social Media

Congratulations! Your company has received multiple media hits with the industrial trade media you have been targeting. These stories will live forever on the web, impacting your search engine optimization and manufacturing company’s reputation. Third-party endorsements such as articles, videos, and blogs really move the needle. Check out our client Fabrisonic’s press room here. Below, […]

What is a qualified lead? Just ask your prospect.

Prospects have the answers to all of your questions. Have you asked them? Every manufacturer we work with wants more leads. To that end, they prefer leads that are more qualified and prospects that are inclined to do business with your company. So, why is it so hard to find “qualified” leads? While every company […]

FACTUR and Felber PR & Marketing to Host Summer Manufacturing Networking Mixer!

Enjoy appetizers, cornhole, and great manufacturing industry networking! FACTUR is hosting a “Manufacturing Networking Mixer” in Cleveland at the Felber PR & Marketing Office When: Aug 6th from 4:00 – 6:00 PM Where: Felber PR & Marketing: 8963 Darrow Rd. Twinsburg, OH 44087 Who Should Attend: Job Shops, Distributors, Engineering & Consulting, and Service Providers

How to Increase Manufacturing Sales with Social Selling

They like me, they really like me! Manufacturers have learned that LinkedIn is a great resource for connecting to professionals, promoting your brand and message. Many manufacturers attend trade shows, host webinars and engage in philanthropic activities, which they promote on social media. While these posts are great, manufacturers are missing one critical piece–reviewing their […]