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3 Culture Changes Can Give Any Financial Marketer Fintech-Like Results

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The post 3 Culture Changes Can Give Any Financial Marketer Fintech-Like Results appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Sharply different approaches distinguish fintechs from established institutions. Yet key principles of startups can be applied by anyone.

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Why Most Financial Institutions Flop When Using Stories for Marketing

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99% of things banks and credit unions call 'stories' aren't that at all. The post Why Most Financial Institutions Flop When Using Stories for Marketing appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Real stories have emotional hooks, and require three key elements.

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HSBC Retreats from the U.S. Mass Market and Citizens Reaps the Reward

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retail market and hands off 80 branches and 800,000 customers. Mass Market and Citizens Reaps the Reward appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Citizens Financial wins big as the overseas giant concedes the U.S. The post HSBC Retreats from the U.S.

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How to Find Growth in the Next Wave of M&A in Banking

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With mergers poised to accelerate, a niche approach to product marketing will improve retention and strengthen customer relationships. The post How to Find Growth in the Next Wave of M&A in Banking appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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Why Are So Many Banks Killing the CMO Role?

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Wells Fargo and BofA both retired the position, prompting debate about whether 'chief marketing officer' is endangered or simply evolving. The post Why Are So Many Banks Killing the CMO Role? appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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Justice Department Sets Major Fair-Lending Enforcement Push

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Financial institutions must scrutinize marketing, branching and lending strategies as Attorney General targets redlining in mortgage credit. The post Justice Department Sets Major Fair-Lending Enforcement Push appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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Why Banks Are Barely Keeping Up with Staff Shortages In a Covid World

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Financial institutions everywhere are haunted by a tight labor market. The post Why Banks Are Barely Keeping Up with Staff Shortages In a Covid World appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. But there are innovative ways to attract and retain employees.