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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7 Tips To Rebrand After A Major Merger
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
An Innovative Approach to Measuring Member Satisfaction
April 15, 2016
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The Net Promoter® Score is a metric that measures how likely your members will recommend the credit union. Where does your credit union fall on the scale? Are your members promoters or detractors?
Extending the Reach
April 14, 2016
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Looking for new opportunities, we formed a CUSO holding company and within it a marketing company. This marketing company serves credit unions, even banks, has been profitable since inception and has extended our reach to persons otherwise not served.
Marketing the Reverse Mortgage— A Retirement Option
April 14, 2016
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Many seniors are concerned about funding their retirement, especially with rising medical and living expenses. A reverse mortgage product allows credit unions help older members address their financial needs.
The Year Of Living Dangerously
April 13, 2016
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Introducing monthly dues was a risky move for Arizona Federal. Yet one year later, the credit union has a more engaged membership as a result.
Education as Marketing
April 12, 2016
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There is what some will call financial illiteracy in this country. It is broad, deep and very widespread. It works much to the disadvantage of credit unions and to the advantage of banks and lending corporations. What can credit unions do to turn this around, help members and increase advertising success?
Service with a Smile
April 12, 2016
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Superior experiences don’t start when members walk through the door; they start when employees commit to WOW service.
Leaders Credit Union Takes The Lead In Digital Innovation
April 11, 2016
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Product meets marketing meets members in this small-town credit union that delivers high-tech solutions.
A Strategy To Wind Down Abandoned Accounts
April 11, 2016
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Belvoir Federal Credit Union’s tech specialists have developed an automated escheatment system to swiftly clean up old accounts.
Find Your Niche! Why Member Segmentation Strategies Are Critical.
April 8, 2016
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How credit unions today are creating more profitable members through segmentation strategies.
Loan From the Front
April 8, 2016
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Member-facing staff at one Virginia credit union helps the institution reach its maximum lending potential.
An Innovative Approach to Measuring Member Satisfaction
The Net Promoter® Score is a metric that measures how likely your members will recommend the credit union. Where does your credit union fall on ...
Extending the Reach
Looking for new opportunities, we formed a CUSO holding company and within it a marketing company. This marketing company serves credit unions, even banks, has ...
Marketing the Reverse Mortgage— A Retirement Option
Many seniors are concerned about funding their retirement, especially with rising medical and living expenses. A reverse mortgage product allows credit unions help older members ...
The Year Of Living Dangerously
Introducing monthly dues was a risky move for Arizona Federal. Yet one year later, the credit union has a more engaged membership as a result.
Education as Marketing
There is what some will call financial illiteracy in this country. It is broad, deep and very widespread. It works much to the disadvantage of ...
Service with a Smile
Superior experiences don’t start when members walk through the door; they start when employees commit to WOW service.
Leaders Credit Union Takes The Lead In Digital Innovation
Product meets marketing meets members in this small-town credit union that delivers high-tech solutions.
A Strategy To Wind Down Abandoned Accounts
Belvoir Federal Credit Union’s tech specialists have developed an automated escheatment system to swiftly clean up old accounts.
Find Your Niche! Why Member Segmentation Strategies Are Critical.
How credit unions today are creating more profitable members through segmentation strategies.
Loan From the Front
Member-facing staff at one Virginia credit union helps the institution reach its maximum lending potential.
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AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.
A Credit Union Bond Beyond Bloodlines
Aaron Passman
For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons they’ve learned from each other along the way.
Connection And Caring Matter As Much As Knowledge And Resources
Chris Howard
People who are truly financially thriving have both means and a sense of security that comes from confidence about the future. Building that kind of emotional engagement requires a deliberate design of everyday interactions.
Markets Flip From Pricing Cuts To 50% Chance Of Hikes
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.