C.J. Erickson invests significant amounts of time and resources into providing quality service to our clients. Marketing our business has always been a priority. You name the method of marketing communications and we’ve tried it. For a while we didn’t see the value in entering the social media landscape. However, one month into 2010 and here we are – C.J. Erickson Plumbing is plunging into the social media world! Pardon the pun.

You might be asking why a residential and commercial plumbing contractor would be so excited about Facebook and “tweeting”? Our marketing partner, Barcelona Creative Group, helped us recognize the endless possibilities and the value to our customers that communicating through social media offers. More importantly, is realizing that the ways in which people are communicating, both amongst each other and with brands, is changing and we want to be on top of these technologies and actively embrace change with our customers.

No matter what industry your business is in, even if it’s residential or commercial/industrial plumbing, technology is a tool. The more resources, solutions and helpful information we can provide, the better. Being “present” across multiple channels gives our customers the opportunity to find us, ask questions and allow us to help make their lives better.

Here is some of what you can expect from C.J. Erickson as our social media strategies progress:

Facebook Fan Page: Find do-it-yourself advice for maintaining your home and office space – and not just in regards to plumbing problems. We want you to turn to C.J. Erickson for repair, remodeling and improvement advice, trends, facts and reminders for every season. We will be featuring various videos, photos and clever contests. Participate by sharing the problems you face in your home or office. Ask questions about how to solve your kitchen, bathroom, sump pump, water heater and outdoor plumbing problems. We’re here to help!

YouTube Channel: Stay tuned for all sorts of videos to help you improve your home or office and testimonials from clients who have been with us throughout our more than 100 years of servicing the Chicagoland area. We will show you things that you never thought were interesting about the plumbing world. For example, do you know how many different types of manhole covers are on the streets of our community? Stay tuned – we’re going to show you.

Twitter: We’ll be tweeting from all over the Chicagoland area as we service homeowners and work at commercial and industrial job sites. But not only that…

Help us choose “C.J.” – our new mascot!
We’re turning one of our vehicles into our new company mascot. Voting begins Monday, Feb. 8th and we’ll announce the winner on Friday, Feb. 12th.

Wondering what we’re going to do with “C.J.”, the C.J. Erickson Plumbing mascot once he is chosen, re-tooled and ready to go? You’ll have to stay tuned – the fun is only beginning.

Click here to view the 4 options and tally your vote beginning Monday, Feb. 8th.