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 West Coast cooperative supports local education through a summer internship program, and alumni have left their mark on the credit union’s operations.
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Credit unions are leaning into their values and fine-tuning outreach strategies to meet the emotional and financial needs of worried members.
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The credit union integrates financial education with products tailored to young people to help these members build confidence and independence.
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Boost loyalty with lifestyle checking accounts that offer perks like telehealth, ID protection, and travel discounts.
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Language training at the Pacific Northwest credit union is laying the groundwork to better serve Spanish speakers in the region.
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With economic uncertainty on the horizon, credit union members are moving money into lower-term deposits and paying down debt, helping to boost margins and lower ...
Meet Engaged Elena, An Ideal Member At Solarity Credit Union
A data-rich segmentation strategy and member personas have transformed everything from product design to branch operations at the Washington cooperative.
Honoring Roots To Expand Reach
SF Fire Credit Union’s head of marketing shares how embracing the credit union’s history as a SEG for firefighters supports growth and brand awareness in ...
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Ignoring the financial needs of small and medium-sized businesses could mean ignoring the needs of your communities
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Regardless of what’s going on politically, the needs for education financing won’t wait.
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