The Financial Brand

MAY 27, 2020

The post COVID Lessons: What a Community Bank Learned from the Pandemic appeared first on The Financial Brand. How can financial institutions reap experience in resilience from the coronavirus crisis? Assess things honestly and build on what worked.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 19, 2023

As you set marketing plans and budgets, consider that just this simple act of outreach and branding increases the average life by about 2-4 months. This is one of the great mysteries of community banking. Almost every community bank touts its commitment to the relationship.

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The Financial Brand

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

The future of small community banks may be the same entrepreneurial spirit that established these banks and credit unions initially. The post Community Banks Must Reignite Entrepreneurism to Remain Vital appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Jeff For Banks

APRIL 9, 2019

I ask and ask and ask: what does brand get you? Forbes calculated brand value in their " World's Most Valuable Brands " by taking anything that a company achieves over an 8% return on equity. Driving ROE higher, but hardly due to its brand. Which is probably why the first bank on their list is ranked 43rd.

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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

OCTOBER 21, 2020

How banks and credit unions responded to the pandemic can help them solve thorny technology, data, leadership and culture challenges. The post COVID Lessons Community Financial Institutions Must Apply in 2021 appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 15, 2016

Kane will report to Gordon Smith, CEO of consumer and community banking. “I am glad Mike Passilla will continue to play a key leadership role in the business working with Matt and the commerce leadership team.”

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

This year’s winners: Left: Central Valley Community Bank, People’s Choice Award; Middle: Kennebec Savings Bank, Exceptional Community Bank Service Award; Right: Cross River Bank, Emerging Service Program Award. Exceptional Community Bank Service Award. Kennebec Savings Bank.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 25, 2016

Wisconsin bank uses LEAD FWD Summit as a development resource. You can feel the energy boost at Park Bank from its leadership development program. Young employees at the community bank in Madison, Wis., In 2015, the bank paid for 10 employees to attend the conference. By Tim Cook. are excited.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

We recently spoke with community bank CEOs from across the country to gain insights on how they’re proactively positioning to manage risks and take advantage of growth opportunities in the coming year. Following some respite in 2022, community bankers are bracing for a tougher economic landscape ahead in 2023. Koger Propst.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Focus on your brand. How does the community bank present itself to candidates? It’s essential to think about your brand in every channel: your website, the local paper, social media and live events. Wherever you have a presence, that’s a place for customers and potential candidates to get to know your bank.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 14, 2014

However, now more than ever, one may find more community bankers reaching out in this widely accessible medium as well. Patti Husic, president and CEO of Centric Bank in Harrisburg, Pa., is one community banker who’s doing it right. This year she was named to ICBA’s Top 25 Community Bank Influencers to Follow.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

In this feature, we’ll look at a number of ways you can continue to build trust—an especially crucial task as the pandemic continues, telecommuting persists and consumer banking practices evolve. But for most community banks, building a trustworthy brand isn’t a conscious effort. billion-asset community bank.

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Social Assurance

AUGUST 14, 2020

In fact, every day of the year, there is a celebration of something that your financial brand can post about! Simple: it shows your brand’s lighter side and helps your followers better connect with you! Financial tips and products are great go-to pieces of content for your brand, but don’t be afraid to change things up.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Banks and credit unions had to fundamentally change their delivery, support and relationship management models at scopes and speeds that were unheard of. And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Bad things about the banking industry. The Tiny Bank that Did It Award UBank of Texas.

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Social Assurance

JANUARY 11, 2021

This is important for financial brands to pay attention to for two primary reasons. The larger potential disruptor for financial brands is Facebook’s payment tool, known as Facebook Pay. This is a formidable challenge for community banks. A recent study by Accenture predicts that a total of 2.7 Social Media Stories.

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Social Assurance

JANUARY 11, 2021

This is important for financial brands to pay attention to for two primary reasons. The larger potential disruptor for financial brands is Facebook’s payment tool, known as Facebook Pay. This is a formidable challenge for community banks. A recent study by Accenture predicts that a total of 2.7 Social Media Stories.

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The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Community bank goes modern in a big way by pioneering a new core system and partnering with an unusual fintech-powered mobile banking club. The post Traditional Bank Stakes Its Future on Daring Digital Strategy appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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ABA Community Banking

OCTOBER 2, 2019

"There are so many ways we can bring banking to people," says Ryan James, president and CEO of Surety Bank in Deland, Fla. Community is not bound by geography. I look at community as shared interest.". The post Podcast: From Financial Crisis to Digital Transformation appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Huntington and TCF merge to create the $170 billion Midwest dynamo and vault them into one of the top 10 banks in the country. This is an innovation-seeking franchise that has built a solid brand and never got over its skis in execution. The Bank That Gets Fintech. Goes to Larry Mazza and the crew at MVB Bank in West Virginia.

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ABA Community Banking

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Here's what he learned about talent from one of America's fastest-growing and top-rated consumer brands. The post Podcast: Inspiring rising leaders to be part of something bigger appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Jeff For Banks

APRIL 21, 2012

Since I estimate my Twitter community only reads about 10% of their tweet stream, and so many of my blog readers do not follow Twitter, below are selected quotes that I tweeted so far this year. JeffMarsico Credit Union CEO: "The differences between CUs & community banks are inflated by trade groups. Great asset qual, 2.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

All of these capabilities made Terafina attractive to financial institutions ranging from $1 billion credit unions to $80 billion banks. Two bank brands that jump out in that mix are Zions and Wintrust , publicized clients of both Terafina and NCR’s larger bank D3 platform. The deal makes a whole lot of sense for NCR.

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Jeff For Banks

MARCH 27, 2015

Nearly four years ago, I tested the higher interest on deposits claim in a guest post with the exact title on The Financial Brand , an industry publication geared towards marketing executives at banks and credit unions. They have entered commercial banking to the extent permissible by their regulators. Yes, you read profits.

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Social Assurance

APRIL 24, 2020

From news on increasing unemployment claims to extended social distancing precautions, communities are continuing to be challenged in new and dramatic ways during COVID-19. As a community bank, more people are looking to you not only for help financially — but also for the main thing that all leaders need to provide — hope.

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The Financial Brand

JANUARY 16, 2022

The post The Secret to Bank Innovation Goes Way Beyond ‘Culture Change’ appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Willingness to act when the outcome is unknown and to look for options on 'the edge of money' are crucial for financial institution growth.

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The Financial Brand

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

New Florida institution, built by two banking veterans on a modern tech platform, may be what the start-up of the future will look like. The post Neobank Alternative: Building a Hybrid Digital-First Bank from Scratch appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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Banking 2020

AUGUST 24, 2015

You need to step back and not necessarily look at search as just a marketing tactic because many times, it’s a big piece of a company’s branding. For community banks or credit unions who are thinking about search, what would you say is the easiest way for someone to get started with a program? Sabrina : That makes sense.

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Banking 2020

AUGUST 18, 2015

You need to step back and not necessarily look at search as just a marketing tactic because many times, it’s a big piece of a company’s branding. For community banks or credit unions who are thinking about search, what would you say is the easiest way for someone to get started with a program? Sabrina: That makes sense.

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The Financial Brand

JANUARY 30, 2022

The post Credit Unions Are Buying Banks at a Breakneck Pace: Here’s How the Deals Work appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Don't be surprised to see this number double in 2022.

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The Financial Brand

JULY 12, 2021

Banking has been a slow-moving turtle in the eyes of environmentalists. Newly-established Climate First Bank could change that view. The post How One Florida Bank Is Embracing the Green Banking Agenda appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

MAY 4, 2021

The post The Banking Model of the Future: ‘Neo+Traditional’ Hybrids appeared first on The Financial Brand. The drumbeat of doom for smaller financial institutions has been slowed by the actions of a small but growing group of tech-savvy innovators.

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Celent Banking

APRIL 28, 2017

Ecoboost engine, FIS's long-term goal is to create build-once, deploy-everywhere core banking components that can be configured in various ways to support the need of a small community bank, boutique wealth manager, or a high-scale retail bank. As Ford has shown with its 3.5L As Ford has shown with its 3.5L

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Celent Banking

APRIL 28, 2017

Ecoboost engine, FIS's long-term goal is to create build-once, deploy-everywhere core banking components that can be configured in various ways to support the need of a small community bank, boutique wealth manager, or a high-scale retail bank. As Ford has shown with its 3.5L As Ford has shown with its 3.5L

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ABA Community Banking

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Ryan James reflects on how Surety Bank supported its customers through the financial crisis and how he’s positioning the 93-year-old institution for the next 90 years. The post CEO Q&A: From Financial Crisis to Digital Transformation appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Mark Turner, Executive Chairman of the Board, WSFS Bank – We have to give the nod to an early 2019 retirement of Turner, who had one hell of a run in 12 years at the helm of a great community and wealth bank. It was always clear how much Jones loves his credit union, his team and his community. Change Agent of the Year.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Hats off to Thomas Shara at Lakeland and Tony Labozzetta of Provident for architecting the new $25 billion super-community bank in New Jersey. It’s hard to understand how Clobes has time in the day to drive her unlimited amount of leadership activities. Provident Financial Services, Inc. merges with Lakeland Bancorp.

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