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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Pumping up membership via indirect loans can be beneficial, but the strategy has its downsides.
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A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
Time For A Rebrand? Spero Financial Knew Why, When, And How.
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After a market survey revealed cracks in the credit union’s brand equity and perception, Spero went all in on mission and values.
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An unexpected marketing opportunity helped the Colorado-based credit union boost brand awareness and promote small area breweries.
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How Charitable Giving Impacts Member Satisfaction
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Is Indirect Lending Worth The Cost?
Pumping up membership via indirect loans can be beneficial, but the strategy has its downsides.
Top 5 Reasons To Offer And Grow Private Student Loans In 2023
With post-pandemic college enrollment on the rise and inflationary pressures impacting family finances, 2023 offers a big opportunity for credit unions in private student lending.
3 Ways To Measure For Better Marketing
Marketing leaders share one strategy they use to demonstrate the goals of the department and its value to the organization.
Meet The Finalists For The 2023 Innovation Series: Digital
This year’s digital solutions provide inventive ways for credit unions to serve members.
The Credit Card Pull: How To Attract The Next Generation Of Members
Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping the financial services industry. The way credit unions respond will impact business growth for years to come.
Impact Strategies From January 2023
A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
Time For A Rebrand? Spero Financial Knew Why, When, And How.
After a market survey revealed cracks in the credit union’s brand equity and perception, Spero went all in on mission and values.
Beers + Bus Stops = A Winning Combination For On Tap Credit Union
An unexpected marketing opportunity helped the Colorado-based credit union boost brand awareness and promote small area breweries.
Financial Center First Rallies Around Financial Wellness
The Indiana credit union’s robust literacy and wellness program exploded during COVID. Today, it's changing lives one class at a time.
How Charitable Giving Impacts Member Satisfaction
As credit union members become more discerning, building a strong relationship becomes about more than marketing low fees and interest rates.
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A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
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Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
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By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
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The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
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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.
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How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
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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
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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.