Culture, Brand & The Gen Z ‘Digital Banking Perception Gap’

Big banks may be winning the visibility war, but you already offer the digital experience Gen Z wants. Unfortunately what should be a point of parity for community banking providers has become a perceptual liability.

Reality check: Until you overcome outdated brand perceptions and a disconnected internal culture, the promise and potential of your digital initiatives will remain unrealized.

This on-demand session explores how brand-led cultural transformation unlocks digital growth — from the inside out — including real examples of community banks making the shift. You’ll learn how to empower staff and realign your internal culture around a brand that resonates with Gen Z while staying true to what makes you unique.

In this webinar, banking executives will learn:

  • What Gen Z loves about community banks (and credit unions)… but rarely chooses them.
  • How to overcome the “digital banking perception gap” with Gen Z.
  • The cultural barriers that prevent meaningful digital change.
  • The five cultural shifts needed to unlock brand-aligned innovation.
  • A practical roadmap for activating purpose, tone, and behaviors internally.

Webinar Presenters

  • Tom Sullivan – Chairman, Princeton Partners Group
  • Kevin Kuchinski – Managing Partner & COO, Princeton Partners Group
  • Jeff Greenler – VP/Account Services, Stackpole PPG
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