Every Member Has A Story. Here’s How To Use Them.
Lessons from five credit unions on using member impact stories to inspire staff and boards, educate members, and add some pizzazz to social media accounts.
Retail & Member Experience
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PSECU Moves MX Up The Org Chart
With all external-facing roles reporting to a central officer, teams are focusing less on function and more on members.
A Different Kind Of ‘Mobile’ Banking
Peoples Advantage’s branch on wheels brings financial services to members who live in regions too rural to sustain a full-service branch.
Does Facebook Want To Be A Bank?
July 9, 2015
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With the introduction of peer-to-peer payments, Facebook makes a plea for handling its users’ money.
S Is For Social
July 7, 2015
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These alphabetized tips from Navy Federal Credit Union show how to take social media from an operational check mark to a well-developed business line.
Mobile Banking Trends In The United States
July 6, 2015
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Mobile banking convenience and smartphone prevalence is prompting more consumers to use mobile banking. See what they are doing in this week’s graphic.
Mobile On My Mind
July 6, 2015
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This week, CreditUnions.com explores different approaches credit unions are taking in the online and mobile realms.
4 Technologies To Meet Marketing Needs
July 1, 2015
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From in-house video production to cloud-based target marketing, these four credit unions are using leading-edge tools to differentiate and compete.
7 Digital Marketing Ideas In 100 Seconds Or Less*
June 11, 2015
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Fiserv’s presentation at The Financial Brand Forum provides a shotgun blast of imitation-worthy ideas.
The Uber For Banking
June 10, 2015
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Discussions on the future of mobile banking and more millennial research Wednesday at the Emerge Forum.
How Altra Credit Union Targets Younger Members Through Mobile
June 8, 2015
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An aggressive mix of targeting and technology has helped the Wisconsin-based credit union decrease its average age and expand member usage.
Understanding The Value Of Early Adopters
May 28, 2015
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Members who more readily accept new self-service options are a market segment worth cultivating.
Smart Branch, Balanced Branch, Adopted Branch
May 26, 2015
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This week, CreditUnions.com covers three branching strategies from New York, South Carolina, and Georgia.
Does Facebook Want To Be A Bank?
With the introduction of peer-to-peer payments, Facebook makes a plea for handling its users’ money.
S Is For Social
These alphabetized tips from Navy Federal Credit Union show how to take social media from an operational check mark to a well-developed business line.
Mobile Banking Trends In The United States
Mobile banking convenience and smartphone prevalence is prompting more consumers to use mobile banking. See what they are doing in this week's graphic.
Mobile On My Mind
This week, CreditUnions.com explores different approaches credit unions are taking in the online and mobile realms.
4 Technologies To Meet Marketing Needs
From in-house video production to cloud-based target marketing, these four credit unions are using leading-edge tools to differentiate and compete.
7 Digital Marketing Ideas In 100 Seconds Or Less*
Fiserv’s presentation at The Financial Brand Forum provides a shotgun blast of imitation-worthy ideas.
The Uber For Banking
Discussions on the future of mobile banking and more millennial research Wednesday at the Emerge Forum.
How Altra Credit Union Targets Younger Members Through Mobile
An aggressive mix of targeting and technology has helped the Wisconsin-based credit union decrease its average age and expand member usage.
Understanding The Value Of Early Adopters
Members who more readily accept new self-service options are a market segment worth cultivating.
Smart Branch, Balanced Branch, Adopted Branch
This week, CreditUnions.com covers three branching strategies from New York, South Carolina, and Georgia.
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Tech-Grown CEOs Share Fintech Partnership Strategies (Part Two)
Marc Rapport
Three more credit union chiefs with tech backgrounds show how they adapt and innovate – and how other cooperatives can, too.
Tech-Grown CEOs Share Fintech Partnership Strategies (Part One)
Marc Rapport
Credit union chiefs with tech backgrounds show how they adapt and innovate – and how other cooperatives can, too.
Virtual Cards: More Than Just A Trend
Callahan & Associates
The next evolution in consumer payments — and credit unions that wait risk falling behind.
Credit Unions, Fintechs Join Forces For Inaugural Event
Savana Morie
Suncoast Credit Union, in partnership with WithClutch and ModernFI, hosted its inaugural Create 2025 summit in May. Attendees included eight credit unions and nine fintech companies.
4 Ways to Make Your Digital Experience Work Harder for Members
Callahan & Associates
Digital experiences must be a direct reflection of the care and service credit unions are known for. Here’s where to start.
Service Credit Union Launches CUSO For Fintech Investments
Savana Morie
The New Hampshire cooperative recently launched Service Ventures, an independent investment arm that aims to work with startups that share a commitment to operational efficiency and member experience.
Elevating the Credit Union Member Experience Through Seamless Digital Identity
Callahan & Associates
Identity continuity helps create frictionless experiences to connect credit unions with every member touchpoint across digital and physical channels.
Digital Wallet Usage Skews Younger, But Becoming More Ubiquitous
Andrew Lepczyk
Those born before 1980 use digital wallets at a lower rate than younger consumers, but adoption levels are nearly equal across income levels.
Best Of 2025 (So Far): Building Vibrant Communities
Aaron Passman
A midyear look back at how credit unions are lifting up their communities in ways that go beyond just banking.
Best Of 2025 (So Far): Fostering Financially Strong Credit Unions
Aaron Passman
Revisiting some of the unique strategies financial cooperatives are using to drive long-term success and sustainable organic growth.