How 2 Marketing Teams Organize For Impact
The organizational structures for the marketing teams at 3Rivers FCU and Leaders Credit Union couldn’t be more different, but they share a common goal.
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The organizational structures for the marketing teams at 3Rivers FCU and Leaders Credit Union couldn’t be more different, but they share a common goal.
Practical tips from marketing pros for navigating brand integration, from aligning messaging and honoring legacy to building trust and more.
The Member Story Project from Callahan & Associates invites credit unions to share their stories of member impact and celebrate how they change lives every
Kern Schools is looking to catch potential mortgage issues early by educating not only members but the community.
Unitus Community Credit Union used member testimonials to widen its presence in the community and convey member value.
Believing that members measure convenience with points of access, Texans Credit Union launches an aggressive branching strategy.
Cascade Community Credit Union turned its small size into an advantage when it began a re-branding initiative.
One of the largest education credit unions in the country recorded exceptional results mid-year, setting the stage for a strong 2007.
CommunityAmerica Credit Union ($1.3B, KS) approached its media strategy with an idea straight out of left field, literally. Baseball lovers both young and old, male and female, members and non-members, head to ‘CommunityAmerica Ballpark’ to see the Kansas City T-Bones, a minor league baseball team, and enjoy America’s favorite pasttime.
GUASFCU offers repeat loan promotions that target repeat applicants.
A marketing campaign focused on new low rates and balance transfer opportunities resonates with consumers looking to switch their primary credit card relationship in the wake of the CARD Act.
According to recently released data from a bankrate.com survey, an astounding 45% of consumers do not know their credit score, and another 32% have never checked their credit report. In recognition of this startling trend BMI Federal Credit Union ($355M, Dublin, OH) launched an innovative, multi-purposed mail marketing campaign to address the issue head on.
Eric King, vice president of Business Services, provides a first-person narrative of how Delta Community Credit Union is helping small- to medium-sized businesses in Georgia succeed.

The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.

How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.

How a unique role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.

Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.

RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.

Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.

Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.

Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.

Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?

Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?