25 Things More Important Than Online Social Media
Social media is a growing tool in the kits of financial marketers. But, bankers can't go into social media without checking out this list.
Social Media in Banking
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Why Some Community Banks Are Ditching Social Media Marketing for Streaming Platforms
Bank marketers are increasingly flocking to streaming services as a way to advertise — but it's more than just a return to traditional TV ads.
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Data Reveals Truths About Gen Y’s Financial Habits
Social media isn't as important to Gen-Y as financial marketers might think. This and other surprise findings revealed.
Teacher to Win One Year’s Rent From Credit Union
OnPoint Community Credit Union is doling out $5,000 to a teacher who deserves it as part of its OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education.
No ROI on Social Media? Here’s Why
Counting the number of fans, friends, votes and followers will never prove social media's value to your CEO.
Hackers Embarrass Trio of Financial Firms on Twitter
Within a span of 48 hours, no fewer than three separate financial institutions — two credit unions and one bank — fell victim to a now common social-engineering ploy whereby hackers get people to voluntarily surrender their passwords then hijack the account for their own nefarious purposes. It starts innocently enough. A hacker sends a […]
Sustaining Social Media Success With Marketing Muscle
American Express first ran national TV spots for its OPEN Forum, an online resource and networking website for business owners, back when the social media project was launched in July 2009. Now — in what may be a first in the financial industry — American Express just rolled out a new wave of ads supporting […]
Why Social Media Is A Fulltime Job
Social media is free, but it isn't easy. There are no short cuts. Just like with anything else, bankers get out of it what they put into it.
The Biggest Credit Union Social Media Study Ever
Social media is a new tool in the pockets of every financial institution. Here are some stats to accompany your marketing strategy.
Q&A: Verity Credit Union’s Mommy Blogger
Verity Credit Union is no stranger to the Web 2.0 world. They are credited with being the first credit union in the U.S. to launch a blog.
‘The Arrival Guide’ for Gen-Y (The Good, Bad & Ugly)
Any time a credit union tries to speak to the youth, it is a good thing. You can't go wrong trying to open lines of communication.
BofA Takes Twitter to Next Level with CRM
If you want to prove the value of something, you have to track it. Banks and credit unions can learn from BofA's data strategy to learn more.
Petition to Verify Twitter Accounts for Financial Firms
How do Twitter users know they are interacting with a legitimate person or company? The truth is, they don’t. That is, unless that person is someone like Brittney Spears. Twitter has been offering “Verified Accounts” since June, but the company only seems interested in verifying accounts of celebrities — people like movie stars and sports […]
Q&A: Integrated Social Media + Financial Marketing
The Financial Brand sat down with Tim McAlpine, president and creative director of Currency Marketing, to talk about integrated social media marketing for financial institutions. As one of the financial industry’s most accomplished and well-respected social media marketers, Tim’s firm has developed a number of successful programs targeting niche groups, including the renowned Young & […]
Twitter Phishing: It’s Here, Now
Two months ago, The Financial Brand warned of the phishing risks financial institutions face on Twitter. Yesterday, at least two financial institutions had their official corporate Twitter accounts hacked, maybe more. While it seems no serious harm was done, it’s something all banks and credit unions need to be aware of. Here’s how it works. […]
Vantage CU’s Twitter 2.0 Banking Breakthrough
A few banks enjoyed success offering Twitter customer service, but most struggled to integrate the social media tool into their marketing.
USAA’s WhatsOnYourMind.com
“In a tough economy, you can connect with others and share ideas.” That’s the stated purpose of USAA’s latest social media effort centered around an online forum hosted at WhatsOnYourMind.com. In the forum, USAA encourages people to “share your thoughts and issues with us.” You don’t need to be a USAA member to participate in […]
ING Direct’s ‘Fee Tweeter’: First Ever Twitter Application
ING Direct in Canada has launched Fee Tweeter, a new Twitter application that will automatically track and tally bank fees.
HSBC Microsite: ‘Join the Values Conversation’
HSBC introduced new components supporting its Soapbox promotion, including a microsite, TV spots and an exclusive sponsorship.
U22 Gen-Y Account Offers More Than Same-Old Checking
Traditional checking accounts just aren't jazzy enough for the youngest Millennials. It takes personalization and creativity to attract them.
Umpqua Bank’s New Marketing Campaign: ‘Save Hard. Spend Smart.’
Umpqua's "Save Hard, Spend Smart" initiative is a multifaceted website the bank describes as "a virtual financial support group for you."
Say Why You ‘Intentionally Left Bank,’ Get a T-Shirt
Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union asks consumers to share their stories about why they've chosen a credit union over a large corporate bank.
Update: Wells Fargo + Wachovia Transition Ads
How long will the Wachovia brand survive? Indefinitely? Why? Who says Wachovia has to go away at all? Only time will tell.