4 Ways Banks Can Use Google Alerts & Social Monitoring to Drive Growth
New social media monitoring apps plus the free Google Alerts tool provide bank marketers with valuable competitive
Bank Marketing Strategy
Articles about bank marketing strategies, bank marketing budgets, bank advertising campaigns, bank branding, media planning and public relations in the banking industry.
Social Media Booster for Marketers: Sponsoring College Athletes
NCCA rule change means college athletes are the new social media influencers. It's a good fit for community financial institution marketing.
7 Things to Do (And Avoid) with SMS/Text in Bank Marketing
SMS texting is used often by banks for alerts, but not much for marketing. With an open rate over 90%, texts can be a highly effective
Four Key Factors Impacting Bank Marketing Strategy in 2022
Consumer use of multiple digital channels poses challenges for bank marketers relating to brand awareness, ROI, personalization and
How Banks Can Capitalize on Their Data to Stay Competitive
Fintech competitors are grabbing wallet share. It’s critical banks mine first-party transaction data to retain customer
4 Key Changes Happening in Bank Marketing in 2022
A major era in digital marketing is coming to an end. Here's how your bank's marketing team can take advantage of four developing
Here’s Why Bank Marketers Can’t Abandon Millennials for Gen Z
Banks often target the Gen Z and Baby Boomer segments. But the huge Millennial market needs some love, and is in its prime banking
Bank Marketing Salary Trends for 2022
The competitive job market is pushing banks to offer increased wages and perks to attract top marketing talent. Here are key
Banks Must Weigh Paying Higher Deposit Rates or Risk Losing Accounts
Sitting out deposit rate battles may not be possible. Key customers will seek higher rates and competitors' best offers may be invisible.
Guide to Creating Brand Slogans & Taglines for Banks and Credit Unions
Here are four common myths financial marketers should keep in mind when creating new slogans and taglines for banks and credit
The Top 10 Most Valuable U.S. Banking Brands in 2022
Megabanks invest billions into brand awareness. Their logos, names and brand identities make up about 13.5% of their total market
Financial Marketers: People Love Watching Banks’ (Short) Web Videos
Simple videos with a compelling story make a powerful tool for banks and credit unions to engage consumers, especially digital
Email Marketing in Banking Has Changed: Answers to Key Questions
Is email marketing on the way out? Experts say otherwise, but insist the channel is often undervalued and misused. New tactics can
Digital Bank Alert: Oxygen Lays Claim to the Gig Economy
Neobank Oxygen attracts freelancers who need help managing finances by offering generous rewards and using unique marketing
13 Unconventional Bank Marketing Campaigns for 2022
Financial marketers often default to safe, but boring, ideas. But not always. Here are some really clever creatives that shake things
5 Pivotal Marketing Trends in Banking for 2022
Out of dozens of issues for financial marketers to focus on, a handful will shape marketing strategies this year and
Can Your Brand Become the Nike of Banking?
In a world of commodity banking brands, financial players can stand out from competitors by building an emotional connection with
How Banks Can Avoid Being Fooled By Marketing Technology Acronyms
To get value from marketing investments in a world obsessed by buzzwords, don't begin with technology. Start with seven core
6 Ways Marketers Can Turn Boring Banking Numbers Into Killer Copy
Parroting opaque numbers confuses and then loses key banking audiences. Compare before and after examples to see how to make figures
Keeping Your Bank’s Brand Out of The ‘Cancel Culture’ Crosshairs
Financial institutions sit one hashtag away from reputation damage. Forethought and attention to service can help curtail social media
How Small Banks Can Counter Fintech & Megabank Marketing Budgets
Community institutions are losing share among Millennial and Gen Z segments. Analytics and first-party data can help reverse the
The End of the Traditional Banking Relationship, and What’s Replacing It
Consumers have changed how and where they bank — increasingly even their primary accounts. Here's what incumbents must do to