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SUMMARY:Create Your Narrative: Why Branding is The Basis of Customer Experience
DESCRIPTION:Create Your Narrative: Why Branding is The Basis of Customer Experience\nApril 20 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm \n\nWe are delighted to partner with IMEC for this webinar. \nA well-defined brand is less about you – and all about your customer experience. Creating an effective brand for your manufacturing business is the process of developing and refining a long-lasting\, rewarding relationship with your customers. Done well\, it is an ongoing\, two-way conversation about who you are\, why you do what you do and how your customers will benefit. \nIn this webinar you’ll uncover methods to help you:  \n\nDevelop a consistent narrative for your message\, your Brand Promise\, the “one thing” that aligns and directs the behaviors of your entire team\nCreate your Brand Cornerstones – your value propositions and competitive advantages\nBring together all of the elements which define and create your customer experience across every marketing channel\n\nBe sure to join us!\n\n \nRegister Here\n\n \nWebinar link will be provided after registration. \nContact for Registration: Camryn Tunney\nEmail: ctunney@imec.org \nContact for Event Content Questions: Nancy O’Leary\, Custom Direct\, Inc.\nEmail: oleary@customdirect.com\nDirect: 630-529-6063
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SUMMARY:eCommerce for Manufacturers: Selling Online 101
DESCRIPTION:eCommerce for Manufacturers: Selling Online 101\nFebruary 9 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm \n\nWe are delighted to partner with IMEC for this February 9th webinar. \nThere is a tremendous eCommerce movement within manufacturing as industrial firms are offering online shopping to support their sales efforts across many sectors. Not sure you are ready to bring cart functionality to your website? Join us for an informative conversation about eCommerce functionality and cart options\, including online sales vs. selective RFQs — which is right for your business? \nAll participants will receive a comprehensive eCommerce Checklist to get you started on your eCommerce journey. \nWhat will be covered: \n\nAM I READY FOR eCOMMERCE?\nONLINE SALES VS. SELECTIVE RFQs\nLET’S GET STARTED!\n\nBe sure to join us — we will discuss the key aspects of eCommerce functionality\, and how to get started on building the eCommerce site your growth goals demand!\n\n \nRegister Here\n\n \nWebinar link will be provided after registration. \nContact for Registration: Camryn Tunney\nEmail: ctunney@imec.org \nContact for Event Content Questions: Nancy O’Leary\, Custom Direct\, Inc.\nEmail: oleary@customdirect.com\nDirect: 630-529-6063
URL:https://www.customdirect.com/event/ecommerce-for-manufacturers-get-started/
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SUMMARY:Goal Setting to Grow Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Goal Setting to Grow Your Business\nJanuary 24 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm \n\nWe are delighted to partner with TMA  for this January 24th event to bring manufacturers and growth-oriented strategy experts together to discuss the best solutions for your business. \nA well-defined strategy addresses how you approach\, and overcome\, the obstacles and challenges in running a manufacturing business today. \nThe most crucial element of a successful strategy is goal-setting – identifying your specific definition of business growth success. \nKey Takeaways to Get You Growing\n\nLearn how to identify your business growth direction.\nLeverage SMART Goal development for your business growth strategy.\nHands-on analysis of your brand and digital presence.\nCollaborate with manufacturers and strategy experts to discuss tactics\, as they contribute to your business growth goals.\n\nJoin us LIVE at Custom Direct\, Inc. for a hands-on bootcamp with manufacturers and growth-oriented strategy experts to begin your path to successful goal setting\, and business strategy development. \nBe sure to bring your mobile device or laptop.\n Upcoming Bootcamps will be held at Custom Direct: 715 E. Irving Park Road\, Roselle\, IL 60172. Seating is limited\, registration is required. \nRegister Here\n  \nContact for Registration: Justine Ewald\, TMA Engagement Coordinator\nEmail: jewald@tmaillinois.org\nDirect: 847-480-3496 \nContact for Event Content Questions: Nancy O’Leary\, Custom Direct\, Inc.\nEmail: oleary@customdirect.com\nDirect: 630-529-6063
URL:https://www.customdirect.com/event/goal-setting-to-grow-your-business-012423/
LOCATION:Custom Direct\, Inc.\, 715 E Irving Park Road\, Roselle\, IL\, 60172\, United States
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SUMMARY:DO IT YOURSELF: Generating Website Traffic By Updating Your Website
DESCRIPTION:DO IT YOURSELF: Generating Website Traffic By Updating Your Website\nJanuary 19 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm \n\nWe are delighted to partner with IMEC for this January19th webinar on generating website traffic by updating your website. \nWANT TO REVAMP YOUR WEBSITE BUT UNSURE HOW?\nAll too often we hear the only path to online success is with a rebuilt website. While some websites may need extensive updating in order to be found online and generate leads\, your website might fit the DIY level — join us for this informative\, hands-on webinar to learn how YOU can give your website impactful\, straightforward updates which generate website traffic and engagement. \nWhat will be covered: \n\nThe curb appeal of your homepage\nNavigation which engages your visitors\nThe biggest secret to website traffic you control: CONTENT\n\nWe will share all of the key aspects of your digital website presence\, and how you build the website your growth goals demand! \nRegister Here\n\n\nWebinar link will be provided after registration. \nContact for Registration: Camryn Tunney\nEmail: ctunney@imec.org \nContact for Event Content Questions: Nancy O’Leary\, Custom Direct\, Inc.\nEmail: oleary@customdirect.com\nDirect: 630-529-6063
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SUMMARY:Goal Setting to Grow Your Business
DESCRIPTION:A well-defined strategy addresses how you approach\, and overcome\, the obstacles and challenges in running a manufacturing business today. \nThe most crucial element of a successful strategy is goal-setting – identifying your specific definition of business growth success. \nJoin us LIVE at Custom Direct\, Inc. on November 9th\, 2022 for a hands-on bootcamp with manufacturers and growth-oriented strategy experts to begin your path to successful goal setting\, and business strategy development. \nBe sure to bring your mobile device or laptop. \nSeating is limited\, registration is required. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.customdirect.com/event/goal-setting-to-grow-your-business-110922/
LOCATION:Custom Direct\, Inc.\, 715 E Irving Park Road\, Roselle\, IL\, 60172\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marketing in Manufacturing Facilitated Roundtable - IMTS Show
DESCRIPTION:Custom Direct’s Vice President\, Nancy O’Leary\, will be participating in the IMTS Job Shops Workshop: Marketing in Manufacturing Roundtable Discussion. As Vice President of CDI\, Nancy partners with clients to understand their business challenges\, industry nuances\, and identify opportunities for a competitive advantage. By providing marketing strategies which resonate\, while delivering measurable returns on investment\, Nancy brings a common-sense approach to create brand awareness and generate leads. \nNancy has this to say about participating in the Roundtable Discussion at IMTS: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n“One of the biggest challenges facing manufacturers today is a lack of time. While marketing is a highly effective way to grow your business\, finding time to understand and develop the best strategy to accomplish this can be a daunting task. I’m excited to participate with this incredible panel to bring solid\, actionable insights to the Job Shops Roundtable Discussion.”\n-Nancy O’Leary \n\n\n\nJoin the discussion on Monday\, September 12\, 2022 at 2:30PM in the South Building\, Grand Ballroom S100 A&B of McCormick Place in Chicago\, Illinois. 
URL:https://www.customdirect.com/event/marketing-in-manufacturing-facilitated-roundtable-imts-show/
LOCATION:International Manufacturing Technology Show\, 2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
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