Branding briefs for August 29, 2008
August 29, 2008
How To: Avoid legal cow pies when rebranding
Text for Tix: Chase gives away US Open tickets via texting promo
Cash Cow Gets Plugged: Banks put stopper in home equity spigot
DeNovo: Investors pick strange time to launch Britain’s first new bank in 100+ years
Give Me 20: PSCU Financial launches financial education site for parents
No Waiting: Issue “flat” debit cards instantly
The Wedding’s Off: Two credit unions have no urge to merge
School CU: 200 credit unions have student-run branches, a 27% increase
Do Not Disturb: Lawyer says Navy FCU harasses member in bankruptcy
Cease & Desist: Credit union threatens defamation suit against YouTuber
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August 29th, 2008 at 10:33 am
Re: Cease & Desist link. I thought it was interesting that the woman made the comment that — and I quote — “this bank is acting just like Viacom did…”.
Being called a “bank” probably pissed off Desert CU just as much as the offending video.
August 29th, 2008 at 10:59 am
@Ron – If you look at the the gal’s other videos, you can tell she is a woman on the warpath. She picks fights wherever she can find them.
What’s that? Did you say nutjob? I didn’t.