Apr 13 2023
The Importance of Authenticity in Industrial Branding
In this episode of the B2B Marketing Excellence Podcast, I had the opportunity to speak with Doug Glenn, an experienced publisher with over 30 years of experience in the heat-treating industry. Doug is the owner of Heat Treat Today, a leading publication that provides heat-treating information to readers across multiple channels.During our conversation, we discussed the importance of industrial brands consistently being on multiple channels with their authentic voice. Doug shared how Heat Treat Today's family-owned business has set them apart from other industrial publishers, fostering longer working relationships with non-family employees, heat treaters, and suppliers. We also discussed how Heat Treat Today's mission to empower its readers with accurate and timely information has helped them build a loyal following.We delved into the various channels that they use to deliver heat-treating information, including their digital and print magazine, industry-specific newsletters, Heat Treat Radio, Heat Treat Daily, Heat Treat Boot Camp, and Heat Treat Shop. In addition, Doug shared how they've recently launched Heat Treat Classified for Equipment and Jobs to provide an additional resource for their readers.Finally, we discussed Heat Treat Today's commitment to sustainability and the launch of their Green Technologies in Heat Treat and Heat Treat Green Newsletter initiatives. Doug emphasized that their focus on green technologies is driven by their belief in protecting the environment and ensuring the industry's future rather than just checking a box or trying to make money from ESG initiatives.Here are some key takeaways from our conversation with Doug:Being a family-owned business can set an industrial brand apart from others because they are so vested in the brand and each other. A mission to empower readers with accurate and timely information can help build a loyal following for a publication.Multiple channels, including digital and print media, can effectively deliver industry-specific information to readers when needed.Be creative and always find ways to add value for your customers. Such as Heat Treat Classified for Equipment and Job Listings.Be honest about what initiatives your brand is passionate about. Example: Why HTT is committed to sustainability and is now offering Green Technologies in Heat Treat and Heat Treat Green Newsletter to help protect the environment and ensure the industry's future.To review more about what content Heat Treat Today delivers, please view their website at - www.heattreattoday.com. If you have any questions for Doug Glenn, you can email him directly at doug@heattreattoday.comIf you would like to discuss the best channels and messages for your particular brand, please feel free to reach out to me, Donna Peterson at dpeterson@worldinnovators.com.================================== Let's Connect: LinkedIn Live Tuesday 4:00 pm EST https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnaapeterson/ ================================== Subscribe now and join the conversation!