A Year to Remember: SmartTouch® 2024 Highlights & What’s Ahead
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on an incredible year of growth, innovation, and achievement here at SmartTouch. From adding talented new team members to earning industry accolades and preparing for exciting developments in 2025, we’re proud of all we’ve accomplished alongside our clients and partners.
A Message from the CEO
As we reflect on the past year, we want to express our sincere gratitude to our clients, partners, and team for making 2024 such a remarkable success. We invite you to watch this short video from our CEO, Robert Cowes, as his thoughts on where we’ve been and what lies ahead in 2025.
Attended High Impact Events
2024 was a standout year for event participation and thought leadership:
- IBS 2024: Robert Cowes and Eric Shattuck delivered in‑demand presentations at the NAHB International Builders’ Show. Read our blog recap here.
- Epcon 2024 National Conference: Our first year as a Silver Exhibiting Sponsor was a tremendous success, thanks to the support and participation of our clients and partners.
- Jeff Shore Sales & Marketing Summit: Continuing as a Silver Member of the BSR, we participated for the third consecutive year.
Welcomed Two New Team Members
This year, we welcomed two outstanding professionals to our growing team:
- Tiana Nickerson, Account Coordinator: Joining in September, Tiana has quickly become a key player in ensuring seamless client service and project execution.
- Brian Holder, SEM Manager: Also joining in September, Brian brings a wealth of expertise in search engine marketing to help our clients achieve greater visibility and results.
An Award‑Winning Year!
We’re honored to have received so much recognition for our work this year, earning multiple prestigious awards, including:
- MAX Awards: 7 Awards
- Nationals: 4 Silver Awards
- STAR Awards: 3 Awards
- PRISM Awards: 3 Awards
- GSABA Awards: 3 Awards
Looking Ahead to 2025
As we enter 2025, we’re excited about new opportunities and innovations, including:
- Robert Joins the HBA Board Executive Committee: Robert Cowes has been elected Vice President of Communications, showcasing his leadership in the industry.
- IBS 2025 Speaking Engagements: We’re proud to announce that several of our session proposals have been accepted for the upcoming International Builders’ Show, February 25‑27, 2025.
- NexGen Platform Enhancements: Launching in Q1 2025, the revamped NexGen UI will leverage cutting‑edge AI, advanced data analytics, and new prop tech partnerships to make lead management and sales processes even more streamlined for home builders.
We look forward to another successful year of collaboration and innovation with our amazing partners and clients!