Community & Public Relations Archive
How Tech Can Help Community Banks and Credit Union Tap The ‘Buy Local’ Movement
For community-based banking provider, the 'buy local' movement can be a powerful force when combined with advanced digital technologies.
How One Community Bank is Taking Its Fight National
Sunrise Bank looks to turn its feel-good brand of financial help for local urban communities into a nationwide fight for the little guy.
Would You Have Arrested This Customer For Making a Deposit?
Most financial institutions don't have their customers arrested for making a deposit, but one bank's strict adherence to its policies resulted in a massive public outcry.
Can Wells Fargo’s Brand Survive Another Scandal?
One year after Wells Fargo was busted for the biggest cross-selling scandal in banking history, the bad news just keeps pouring in.
Putting The ‘Community’ Bank Into Community Banking
Bring face-to-face interactions back to banking with local community events that drive people back into branches.
How Will A Trump Administration Impact The Banking Industry?
Consumers level of trust in the financial industry is growing, but it's still fragile. How will a Trump presidency affect banking's vulnerable reputation?
Beyond Philanthropy: Lessons in Cause Marketing
Fusing cause marketing with your financial institution's strategic plan can you help you accomplish important brand and business objectives.
10 Steps to Protect a Banking Brand Under Siege
Dealing with a crisis is an inevitability. At some point, it will happen. When it does, you need to be prepared with a deliberate, strategic plan.
How Community Institutions Can Fight The Megabanks
The banking industry pits big multinationals against everyone else in a classic David vs. Goliath matchup. Here's how smaller players can beat the giants.
Is Your Financial Institution Picking The Right Charitable Partner?
There's no shortage of charitable organizations vying for your support, but which one is right for you? These six tips will help you choose.
Why You Aren’t Getting New Business From Your PR Program
Most financial institutions struggle with the ROI of their public relations program, but you can leverage your PR to build your bottom line.
Measuring PR is More Than Counting Articles
Public relations isn't about how many press releases you send out or stories get published. It's about measuring strategic outcomes.
Public Relations Survival Guide for Credit Union Marketers
Six credit union PR professionals share their insights, tips and tricks in this in-depth examination of public relations best practices.
Financial Institutions Gravitate to CafeGive for Cause Marketing Campaigns
Banks and credit unions blend cause marketing with social media by leveraging an online solution that streamlines charitable donations.
6 Seasonal Ways Community Banks & Credit Unions Can Leverage ‘Local’
Here are six ways community-based financial institutions can leverage their local knowledge and involvement during the holiday season.
Credit Union Pays New Members $100 to Join ‘Do Good Army’
When Warren FCU wanted to raise awareness of its brand in a new market, entrusting new members with $100 cash to "do good deeds."
Credit Union Makes Staggering $1 Million Charity Pledge
For its 75th anniversary, Desert Schools FCU pledged to donate a truckload to charity, supported by a $350,000 marketing campaign.
Michigan Credit Union Balloon Travels Crash Lands in Maine… 1,000 Miles From Home
A credit union has a little PR fun after one of its balloons crash lands way off course.
6 Lessons For Financial Marketers From The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Hundreds of banks and credit unions got soaked for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Here are 6 tips for those who participated... and those who didn't.
Bank’s Automatic Thanking Machine (ATM) Strikes Viral Gold
An epic video of an ATM surprising customers with amassed over 6 million views in under a week. Get your tissues ready. You will cry.
