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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Practical tips from marketing pros for navigating brand integration, from aligning messaging and honoring legacy to building trust and more.
Every Credit Union Has A Member Story To Tell
The Member Story Project from Callahan & Associates invites credit unions to share their stories of member impact and celebrate how they change lives every
A Campaign of Member Testimonials
April 22, 2016
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Unitus Community Credit Union used member testimonials to widen its presence in the community and convey member value.
Doubling One Credit Union’s Footprint
April 22, 2016
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Believing that members measure convenience with points of access, Texans Credit Union launches an aggressive branching strategy.
Making Size an Advantage When Re-Branding
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Cascade Community Credit Union turned its small size into an advantage when it began a re-branding initiative.
Suncoast Schools FCU Reports Strong Growth in Second-Quarter.
April 22, 2016
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One of the largest education credit unions in the country recorded exceptional results mid-year, setting the stage for a strong 2007.
CommunityAmerica Ballpark: A Strategic Media Home Run?
April 22, 2016
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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.
A Young Credit Department
April 22, 2016
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GUASFCU offers repeat loan promotions that target repeat applicants.
Piedmont Advantage Re-Energizes Its Card Offerings
April 22, 2016
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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.
Educating Members One FICO Score at a Time
April 22, 2016
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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.
Local Businesses Grow the Industry and Strengthen the Economy
April 22, 2016
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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.
Revving Up Relationships: Arlington Community Puts Gen Y in the Driver’s Seat
April 22, 2016
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Arlington Community Federal Credit Union (ACFCU), a $188 million credit union with 36 percent of its portfolio in auto loans, created an innovative program to educate Gen Y about the car buying process.
A Campaign of Member Testimonials
Unitus Community Credit Union used member testimonials to widen its presence in the community and convey member value.
Doubling One Credit Union’s Footprint
Believing that members measure convenience with points of access, Texans Credit Union launches an aggressive branching strategy.
Making Size an Advantage When Re-Branding
Cascade Community Credit Union turned its small size into an advantage when it began a re-branding initiative.
Suncoast Schools FCU Reports Strong Growth in Second-Quarter.
One of the largest education credit unions in the country recorded exceptional results mid-year, setting the stage for a strong 2007.
CommunityAmerica Ballpark: A Strategic Media Home Run?
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 ...
A Young Credit Department
GUASFCU offers repeat loan promotions that target repeat applicants.
Piedmont Advantage Re-Energizes Its Card Offerings
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 ...
Educating Members One FICO Score at a Time
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 ...
Local Businesses Grow the Industry and Strengthen the Economy
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 ...
Revving Up Relationships: Arlington Community Puts Gen Y in the Driver’s Seat
Arlington Community Federal Credit Union (ACFCU), a $188 million credit union with 36 percent of its portfolio in auto loans, created an innovative program to ...
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The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Savana Morie
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
Aaron Passman
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
Callahan & Associates
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
Callahan & Associates
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.
10 Credit Unions That Top The Charts In Member Value
William Hunt
Callahan & Associates spotlights credit unions that return more value to members.
Engagement Is Not A Perk. It Is A Strategy.
A. Jerome Fowlkes
Langley FCU asked what it would take to be a truly exceptional workplace, and it shares four ways to get there.
The Opportunity For Credit Unions In NCUA’s New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Make your succession plan strategic and give it ‘teeth’ to reap the benefits of stronger governance and more effective C-suite leadership.
How A Child Savings Account Program Is Shaping Futures In Harbor Beach
Savana Morie
A public-private partnership in Michigan aims to influence opportunities after high school via a child savings account that provides yearly deposits and every reason to imagine what comes after graduation.