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Casper Warns Social Media Celebs Could Pose Investment Risk

PYMNTS

mattress-in-a-box company Casper has underscored the increasing power of social media influencers to propel or hinder brands. Use of social media and influencers may materially and adversely affect our reputation,” the company said.

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Build your community bank’s brand with swag

Independent Banker

Promotional merchandise, or swag, has long been regarded as a no-brainer approach to business branding, but community banks are shedding those thrifty connotations with a new, mindful approach to company gifting that imparts value and purpose while bolstering bottom lines. Building brand identity. By Judith Sears.

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How important is a social media community in banking?

Abrigo

Much like the internet was once considered a fad, the same was said not so long ago about social media. The social network truly connects people. Clearly, those in the “social media is a fad” camp were mistaken. Which banks and credit unions are doing social media well?

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Deep Dive: Credit Unions Like And Subscribe To Social Media

PYMNTS

. Social media has become a cornerstone of everyday life over the last few decades, with 72 percent of Americans using social media today, a dramatic increase from the mere 5 percent that Pew Research Center first tracked in 2005. How credit unions leverage social media. million members and $106.1

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Community Banks Are Missing Out on the Value of Social Media

The Financial Brand

This article Community Banks Are Missing Out on the Value of Social Media appeared first on The Financial Brand. Nearly 9 in 10 community and regional banks are active on social media, but they lag on using it for sales. Meanwhile, examiners are keeping tabs.

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Community Banks Need a Social Media Reality Check

The Financial Brand

This article Community Banks Need a Social Media Reality Check appeared first on The Financial Brand. Smaller banks rely on social media to promote their brands — yet most of their strategies leave something to be desired.

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The Formula For Brand Affinity Marketing To Make Your Bank Go Viral

South State Correspondent

What ensued was an out-of-the-box brand affinity marketing tactic that banks can use to promote their brand today. Creating a Brand Affinity Marketing Solution. This is why influencers work in social media. Parties vested in your bank’s success abound in your community. The public laughed.

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