It’s Time to Rethink Innovation, Leadership and Marketing in Financial Services
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Regional Bank’s Low-Cost Retention Campaign Maxes Marketing ROI
TCF Bank shares details of how it took a successful 'thank-you' promotion and almost doubled customer participation by tweaking the approach. Read More
Will Rebranding Land Your Financial Institution in Court?
Fresh names, logos, looks and even colors can infringe on other financial institutions' trademark rights. Awareness of the risks is Step 1. Read More
Open Banking Scares Consumers, But They Want What APIs Can Deliver
Sharing their personal data is what troubles people. To move forward with personalization, banks and credit unions must address this concern. Read More
Tapping the Power of Preapproved Offers in Financial Marketing
Common practice with existing customers using direct mail can be successfully adapted for prospects, when done digitally. Read More
The Financial Marketer’s Guide to Surviving Budgeting Season
Not getting next year's resources gutted means showing Marketing's worth to your bank or credit union leaders. Building in flexibility helps. Read More
Financial Marketers Staggered by Facebook’s Radical Ad Rule Changes
Social media giant's settlement puts many financial services campaigns into a special category that limits bank and credit union targeting. Read More
Maturing Fintech Firms Use Enhanced Data To Threaten Legacy Banks
Many of the most successful fintech firms are using data and modern technology to gain scale and brand awareness to be considered formidable competition. Read More
What’s It Takes to Create a Hyper-Relevant Financial Institution
Without a modern marketing function driving customer experience, banks and credit unions will struggle to hold consumers' trust and loyalty. Read More
Transforming Branches into Advice Centers: The Long Road Ahead
Many retail bankers see branches' role becoming mainly advisory. However, a big gap exists between that expectation and the readiness for it. Read More
Critical Martech Priorities in Retail Banking for 2020
Putting together the right marketing technology for banks and credit unions calls for careful planning and putting the best people in charge. Read More
How Smaller Financial Institutions Can Win the Mobile Banking Arms Race
The future of mobile banking competitiveness will not be based on quantity of capabilities, but on the quality of mobile advice. Read More
Accelerate Mortgage Lending Through Social Media Channels
Banks and credit unions still have a key edge over digital-only lenders: trusted employees. Social media can help maximize that advantage. Read More
Turning a Disjointed Branch Network into a Coherent Brand Experience
A network-wide overhaul isn't practical for many banks and credit unions. But branch consistency can be improved, without losing local feel. Read More
How Gen X and Small Business Banking Needs Converge
As banks and credit unions vie for share, they must refresh their view of this oft-neglected generation, who make strong business prospects. Read More
IT/Marketing Disconnect Thwarts Digital Banking Transformation
Cooperation between financial institution tech and marketing leaders is nowhere near where it needs to be to counter digital competitors. Read More
How Banks and Credit Unions Can Grow Deposits with AI
Artificial intelligence has given fintechs and big banks an edge in the deposit fight. Community institutions now have a chance to catch up. Read More
The Digital Ads Banking Consumers Hate Most (And Why)
Video marketing messages, animated banners and ads that follow you around a site annoy the heck out of bank and credit union prospects. Read More
Financial Institutions Must Prepare for a Gen Z Workforce Now
An important part of digital banking transformation is finding ways to hire, train and retain tech savvy Gen Z workers. Read More
What Millennials Want From Banks & Credit Unions
Financial issues challenge and shape this huge generation. Banking providers that take the right approach (and walk the talk) stand to win. Read More
How Banks and Credit Unions Can Solve the Personalization Riddle
Financial marketers face tough challenges meeting consumer expectations for personalized contact. Three practices will lead to better results. Read More
Neobanks Pile Into Digital Marketing Channels and TV Advertising
Financial 'advertising' increasingly doesn't look like anything like traditional Madison Avenue as new banking competitors try new methods. Read More
How Service Problems Undermine Loyalty & Referrals in Banking
Most consumers gladly recommend your financial institution when they're happy. But mess up on any key front and referral rates will plunge. Read More
Varo Money Launching First True Mobile-Only National Bank
With a full banking charter, the challenger bank could be a formidable competitor for traditional banks and credit unions and other fintechs. Read More
Trend Watch: Young Adults Racking Up Massive Consumer Debt
Gen Z is building credit card, auto, and personal loan balances at potentially worrisome rates. Banks and credit unions must monitor growth. Read More
How Much Should Bank & Credit Union Marketing Executives Make?
New data show current CMO pay is flat, but the role is evolving. Digital marketing and UX-related salaries, on the other hand, are moving up. Read More
How Bank Marketers Can Forge Human Connections in a Digital World
It's called 'social media,' but many banking brands miss the chance to truly engage consumers. Three steps can transform your social efforts. Read More
What Banks & Credit Unions Can Learn from the Apple Card Experience
A financial institution marketing veteran walks through the digital product's many innovations with a professional's eye and observations. Read More
Banking Brands Opt for Green Design to Improve Workspaces
Banking executives should carefully weigh the cost-benefits of building a LEED-certified branch or headquarters. Employee impact can be high. Read More
Financial Marketers Must Revamp How They Gather Consumer Feedback
Simply asking if consumers are happy or sad with your bank or credit union may yield more improvement than sending a massive survey. Read More