The Path to Refreshing and Modernizing Gannett Fleming’s Brand

To excel in an industry that never stops innovating, you have to be willing to grow and evolve with it. Architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) marketers often have to walk the delicate line between honoring their firms’ rich history and showcasing how they’re embracing innovation.

Founded in 1915, Gannett Fleming has experienced its fair share of changes over the years. Marketing and Communications Director Justin Juley says he views brand refreshes as opportunities to better define the firm’s story, unify its voice and show employees, clients and prospects that they can honor their legacy while driving the future of the built environment.

In this episode, Justin shares learnings from Gannett’s latest brand refresh, his thoughts on the digital marketing trends shaping his team’s work, and insights into the firm’s content strategy.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn

• Gannett Fleming's history and evolution.

• Justin’s biggest learnings and takeaways from helping refresh Gannett Fleming TranSystems' brand and marketing strategy.

• Why firms shouldn’t be afraid to highlight and champion their talent.

• How to cultivate a stronger employer brand.

• Ways trends in marketing automation, data analytics and channel evolution are impacting AEC firms.

• Considerations for developing an effective brand positioning strategy for a government contracting audience.

• Why Justin believes facilitation is one of the most important skills a marketer can develop.

About our featured guest

Justin Juley, CPSM, is the Marketing and Communications Director at Gannett Fleming TranSystems, where he leads a high-performing team of 20 marketing, communications and graphic design professionals. With nearly 20 years of experience in the AEC industry, Justin is a strategic leader in driving the firm's branding, marketing, and communications efforts to new heights and measurable results.

Joining the firm in late 2020, Justin helped redefine and roll out a revised transportation brand position within three months. Within a year, he was promoted to his current role and immediately helped the firm undertake a brand refresh that included a new website. This was quickly followed by leading the communications efforts on two of Gannett Fleming's largest acquisitions to date.

Justin's professional journey is marked by significant contributions to industry organizations and community initiatives. A dedicated member of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) since 2007 and a Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM), he has held numerous SMPS leadership roles, including President of the Wisconsin Chapter and co-chair of the 2022 SMPS Heartland Regional Conference. Beyond his professional endeavors, Justin is committed to charitable causes, notably having served on the Wisconsin State Leadership Board of the American Cancer Society. 

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Check out Gannett Fleming TranSystems

• Follow Gannett Fleming TranSystems on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram

• Connect with Justin Juley on LinkedIn

• Say hello to Michelle Calcote King on X and LinkedIn

Sponsor for this episode

This episode is brought to you by Reputation Ink.

Founded by Michelle Calcote King, Reputation Ink is a public relations and content marketing agency that serves professional services firms of all shapes and sizes across the United States, including corporate law firms and architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firms. 

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