The Financial Brand

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

This article Storytelling With a Twist Powers Small-Business Connections for This Community Bank appeared first on The Financial Brand. Storytelling in small-business marketing is a common strategy, but this Connecticut bank puts a twist on the approach in several ways.

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The Financial Brand

JUNE 18, 2023

This article Funny ‘Bank of Joyce’ Ads Stand Out in Crowded Atlanta Market appeared first on The Financial Brand. Many bank marketers avoid using humor, but this reinvented community bank turns a scripted misunderstanding into an award-winning campaign.

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The Financial Brand

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Community banking has plenty of innovation potential, but often it takes leaving the traditional banking mindset to find the opportunities. The post Tips & Insights on Creating (or Recreating) Brand Buzz in Banking appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

AUGUST 31, 2020

Building innovation on a basic bank chassis to produce fresh growth and expansion means venturing beyond your institution's comfort zone. The post Taking a Community Bank National Demands a Niche and a Strategy appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Long Lasting Ideas

MAY 17, 2018

And while politicians have made it popular in their circle to howl “fake news” when something hits print, broadcast, or online media that’s unflattering, some of journalism’s tried and true practices can help banks craft their brand. Continue reading Yes, bank marketers can learn something from reporters.

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The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This article Flagstar Bank’s New Logo Is Just One Step in ‘Lifestyle Brand’ Makeover appeared first on The Financial Brand. It’s not quite 'Extreme Makeover: Bank Edition,' but Flagstar has big dreams for the rebranding that’ll unite its operations with that of New York Community and Signature.

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The Financial Brand

APRIL 6, 2020

An 8-point plan for community bank and credit union marketers to bring the best of their institutions to communities during the pandemic. The post A Veteran Financial Marketer Devises a COVID-19 Strategy appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Long Lasting Ideas

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Ok kids, it’s time to loosen your tie and consider some unconventional ways to boost your bank’s brand. These are ideas that shatter the notions of conventional bank marketing: Have a little fun at the expense of your competitors: One major bank brand uses green bicycles and a marching band to pump up its brand.

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Long Lasting Ideas

MARCH 9, 2016

Writing online on the American Bankers Association Bank Marketing page on LinkedIn, Kailyn Gallagher makes some critical points to ponder for community banks. And treating your bank’s social media page as such is vital to your brand and its success, and by extension, your personal success. It’s business.”.

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William Mills

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Using Adobe to show how a community bank might find/organize their existing “assets” (photos/video?/etc.) Now speaking about personalization strategy; I’m assuming basically for an FI’s web sites. I know of several FinTech companies that started as Adobe Web Site Developers for community banks.

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The Financial Brand

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Community institutions are losing share among Millennial and Gen Z segments. The post How Small Banks Can Counter Fintech & Megabank Marketing Budgets appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Analytics and first-party data can help reverse the trend.

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The Financial Brand

MAY 15, 2023

This article Buying a CRM, Where Do Banking Leaders Start? appeared first on The Financial Brand. For many community banks and credit unions, finding the right CRM system can feel like boiling the ocean. This article Buying a CRM, Where Do Banking Leaders Start? appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Social Assurance

MARCH 8, 2021

Although financial brands continue to struggle in determining whether Snapchat is a viable channel to grow their business, understanding emerging generational preferences can’t be ignored. Determining how your brand can capture their attention and engage them is a crucial strategy for future growth and brand loyalty.

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Social Assurance

JANUARY 11, 2021

As financial marketers finalize their 2021 marketing plans, the focus for the the new year will center on executing new organizational goals, addressing changing consumer demands and behaviors and learning and experimenting with new marketing channels and tactics in evolving their marketing strategy. Facebook Pay.

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Social Assurance

JANUARY 11, 2021

As financial marketers finalize their 2021 marketing plans, the focus for the the new year will center on executing new organizational goals, addressing changing consumer demands and behaviors and learning and experimenting with new marketing channels and tactics in evolving their marketing strategy. Facebook Pay.

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The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Here's how community banks and credit unions can generate more home equity lending, along with a gallery of marketing examples. The post Tips to Help Financial Marketers Grab More Home Equity Lending Business appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Long Lasting Ideas

JANUARY 19, 2015

Does your institution proactively provide your customers and prospective customers with an opportunity to find and read reviews and testimonials, on your web site, online and in other marketing materials? The results can bring in new customers and increase brand reach, often globally, while reducing advertising costs.

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The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Disconnect between the views of Millennials and community banking leaders over rate sensitivity gives handful of institutions a big opening. The post Big Banks Are Deposit Vacuums: How Other Institutions Can Slow the Flow appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Long Lasting Ideas

MARCH 1, 2016

In mid-January, ”American Banker” released its list of “The Best Banks to Work For”. The title alone may beg the question: What in the world does employee happiness have to do with marketing a bank?’. Just take a look at three of the banks on the list and how they go the extra mile for the employees.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Meanwhile, Clark says, partnering with a local celebrity can be an effective marketing strategy for community banks to compete with national or regional banks. You’ve got to do something to set yourself apart from regional banks,” he offers. “It You will see that return come in.”.

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BankNXT

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

In Zack Miller's latest Tradestreaming podcast, he talks to Lani Hayward from Umpqua about its own podcast and its success as part of a larger marketing strategy for the bank. Lani Hayward on Umpqua’s acclaimed podcast, Open Account on BankNXT.

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The Emmerich Group

MARCH 18, 2013

If your marketing department is like a lot that I’ve seen, it’s filled with “creative” types. They learned it in marketing school. But quick, name a few marketing professors who’ve made a fortune with their marketing strategies. They learned it in marketing school. So should you fire the people in marketing?

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Banking 2020

AUGUST 24, 2015

This reason, among many others, is why marketers know that it’s something they need to pay attention to, if they aren’t already. Sabrina: Angie, I’m first curious about how you got involved in search marketing. Mobile should be at the forefront of your plan and definitely at the forefront of your search marketing strategy.

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Banking 2020

AUGUST 18, 2015

This reason, among many others, is why marketers know that it’s something they need to pay attention to, if they aren’t already. Sabrina: So given your experience and the time that you spent in the industry, why do you think search marketing is so important these days? What do you find interesting about it? Sabrina: That makes sense.

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Long Lasting Ideas

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

But a November 2015 story in the American Bankers Association Banking Journal tells a far different story, of how two executives at a Rutherford, N.J.-based based community bank helped open the door of economic opportunity by opening a teller window for homeless, poor or vulnerable women and their children.

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Long Lasting Ideas

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

The Independent Community Bankers Association and BankMarketingCenter.com offer some great ideas that BankMarketingCenter.com can help you plan and implement great digital marketing. Advertise and promote a webinar using social media aimed specifically at entrepreneurs on how to create a small business and how your bank can help.

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William Mills

MAY 11, 2016

What’s the market strategy? Looking for banks or credit unions. Branded version is available. ^KT. This is an extension of business services, powered by a local community bank. A mobile wallet powered by a local bank, built on the Malauzai platform. Who is the target audience? Jennifer Hughes (Bus.

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William Mills

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Digital banking solutions for community banks and credit unions. A turnkey solution incorporating CRM, invoicing and payments into a simple solution for the business delivered through the bank’s digital banking solution. Cool name and branding. They have some legacy systems at some BIG banks.

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