Credit Unions, Welcome to the Financial Crisis
Credit unions were able to avoid the backlash of the financial crisis — for a bit. But, they must get strategic now to retain members.
Credit unions were able to avoid the backlash of the financial crisis — for a bit. But, they must get strategic now to retain members.
Bank marketers will find themselves walking a fine line when they talk about their stability, especially when you start drawing distinctions.
In 1996, there were just 67,000 Class 36 trademarks on file with the USPTO. But in the last decade, that number has more than tripled.
South Carolina FCU joins two other credit unions running Young & Free from Currency Marketing. Here's what the campaign entails.
2008 marked a wild and unpredictable year for the banking industry. Here are the top articles trending on The Financial Brand.
Despite the struggling economy, some sectors of the financial services industry are boosting their ad budgets. Why and on what?
Branding and financial marketing isn't always about what the campaign says as much as what it isn't saying.
Before Sept. '08, there were never stories about credit unions. For decades, the media ignored this sleepy sector of banking. Not anymore.
How much does the average marketing team at a credit union make? Take a look to see how your budget compares to competitors.
The Bank of New Zealand, now known simply as BNZ, has been doing some interesting things with their brand lately. They’re retailing off-the-shelf financial products – literally, in boxes. They’ve got an intensive mass-media campaign starring a herd of animated piggybanks. And to cap it all off, they just rolled-out a fresh, new logo. Out […]
For customers with good intentions, they can earn $10 from Seattle Metro Credit Union if they promise to 'pay it forward'.
Over a dozen references to credit unions in the media lately. Most stop shy of endorsements, but many unabashedly urge people to switch.
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You've heard of food trucks and even portable branch trucks. But, have you heard of a bank branch truck featuring Guitar Hero?
Canada's third-largest credit union finally announced its new name: Servus Credit Union. What is the meaning behind the new moniker?
If banks want people to come to branches who wouldn't otherwise, they should install this new tech. But be prepared for sticker shock.
This credit union should never change names. It picked a progressive name that makes an engaging connection to the credit union's heritage.