Case Study

From Blueprint to Byline

Boosting Visibility for C.W. Driver With Always-On Media

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An always-on media strategy earned C.W. Driver over 15 million impressions and 58 placements – boosting visibility and lead generation across key sectors.

The Situation

Idea Hall was charged with creating a robust media relations program to:

  • Drive leads for C.W. Driver Companies’ key sectors in 2024.
  • Support C.W. Driver Companies’ business development activities and increase awareness with key internal and external stakeholders

The Solution

Idea Hall developed a comprehensive media relations plan to help C.W. Driver tell its story and build relationships with key media outlets. The strategy focused on the following components:

Always-On News Bureau: To maintain a steady stream of content and coverage, Idea Hall established an always-on news bureau for C.W. Driver. This included monitoring industry trends, crafting timely responses to news cycles, and identifying media opportunities where C.W. Driver could contribute to discussions on affordable housing policy, sustainability, and community impact. The news bureau also facilitated rapid responses to incoming media inquiries, ensuring that C.W. Driver remained top-of-mind for reporters covering their sectors.

Thought Leadership Positioning: To establish C.W. Driver as a thought leader in the Construction trades, Idea Hall identified key executives to serve as spokespeople. We crafted opinion pieces, press releases, and pitch angles that highlighted industry expertise and active or completed projects.

The Impact

2024 media placements spanned regional media, national construction trades, as well as real estate industry publications.

15M+ EARNED MEDIA IMPRESSIONS

58 PUBLICATIONS COVERED