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You call yourself a brand manager?

Jeff For Banks

The Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Valley Forge rest stop is a common waypoint for me on my travels. This reminds me when my daughter performed a soda taste test at the local swimming pool, pitting Coke, Pepsi, RC, and a generic brand against each other. The winner: generic brand. What does your brand stand for? Force the issue!

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The United States Of Fintech: The Most Well-Funded Fintech Startup In Each State

CB Insights

California-based lending unicorn SoFi is the most well funded fintech company with just over $2B raised since 2011. Inked Brands. $ Pennsylvania. Unicorns on the map include SoFi in California, Oscar in New York, Avant in Illinois, Kabbage in Georgia, and AvidXchange in North Carolina. Click on the image below to enlarge.

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

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Under Stuart’s leadership over the past 17 years, OnPoint has gone from under $2 billion in assets to knocking on the door of $10 billion, all while becoming the most recognized financial brand in the Portland market and achieving some of the industry’s best profitability in 2023. Oh, and along the way, OnPoint will provide an amazing $2.5

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The 2018 GonzoBanker Awards

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Leveraging the Virtual Wallet brand it built years ago, it will be worth watching how PNC fares in 2019. Goes to Greg Smith, retiring CEO of Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union. This award goes to Ally Bank ’s mind-numbingly fast growth in its auto lending unit. Former Apple exec Guy Kawasaki at Financial Brand Forum.

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Fintech Fundings: 9 Companies Raise $73 Million Week Ending Dec 31

Fintech Labs Insights

It is unlikely we’ll see that much in 2016, but the fintech sector is vast, and there are fascinating opportunities for newcomers and existing brands alike. HQ: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. HQ: Trieste, Tags: SMB, credit, lending, trade financing, underwriting, commerce. Person-to-person lender . Total raised: $46 million.

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Fools Rush In: 37 Of The Worst Corporate M&A Flops

CB Insights

For Google’s part, it kept releasing its own branded phones under the Nexus brand, partnering with Samsung, Asus, and LG to manufacture these devices, and further eroding the value of the Motorola acquisition. When you’re a powerhouse brand, it can be hard to see that the times are changing. ” 11.

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THE 16TH ANNUAL GONZOBANKER AWARDS

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While this deal was announced late last year, the heavy lifting was done in 2016 as BBCN Bancorp and Wilshire Bancorp came together under a new brand to create the largest Korean American bank. Handy Handout – Tinker Federal Credit Union branded jumper cables given to board members at its strategic planning retreat.

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