Organic vs. Paid Social Media: Finding the Right Balance for Your Strategy

Social media has become one of the most effective ways for manufacturers to connect with contractors, distributors and more. But one question always comes up when planning a content strategy, should you focus more on organic or paid social media? Each plays a...

Are You Using Automation Tools to Help in Social Media?

We’re all trying to do more with less. When it comes to social media, it’s no different. We should be focused on content and use automated tools to help spread the word on social platforms. Every industry is different but following are some automation tools you should...

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Independence Day Reminds of U.S. Manufacturing

The Fourth of July is more than fireworks, parades, cookouts and a day off. It’s a day that we recognize our country’s independence. All of the red, white and blue that comes out for Independence Day brings U.S. manufacturing to mind. Did you know... Each dollar spent...

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B-to-B Video is on the Rise: Are You Taking Advantage?

Does your company have a presence on YouTube? If not, consider these stats: 2 billion monthly active YouTube users 30 million daily active YouTube users 5 billion videos watched each day 500 hours of new videos are uploaded every minute 500 billion videos shared to...

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Let’s Improve Your Demonstration Skills

Each month, Alan Sipe, a contributing editor for Professional Distributor magazine, writes a sales skill article targeted to the independent business people who own and operate the various branded tool trucks you see parked at automotive repair shops  everywhere....

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