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Who Owns Digital? Ugh, That’s the Problem for Bankers

Gonzobanker

financial institution executives surveyed for What’s Going On In Banking 2022 , 19% of community banks and 10% of credit unions had not launched a digital transformation strategy prior to this year, and another 15% had no plans to do so. What Does a Digital Product Manager Do? The post Who Owns Digital?

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Building a Discipline to Drive Digital Banking Strategy

Gonzobanker

With megabanks spending billions on digital investments each year, regional and community bank executives understand they cannot compete on resources. Instead, these players are focusing on specific niches, brand strategies and community connections to differentiate themselves. Appoint Digital Ambassadors.

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Preparing Merchants For The Coming Mobile Wallet Boost

PYMNTS

But as Good explained, the definition of contactless needs to expand as firms re-examine their digital strategies. Things are definitely shifting toward digital,” Good said. And that is something that merchants, as well as community banks and credit unions, must be prepared for.”. Getting Prepared.

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Using digital lending helps to reach small businesses

Independent Banker

We spoke with industry specialists about the priorities for community banks as they build a digital loan process for small businesses. Digital lending capabilities are quickly becoming table stakes, particularly when it comes to small business lending. Benefits of digital lending. By William Atkinson.

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Paid social media’s place in your marketing strategy

Independent Banker

They share tips for how community banks can get started. Social media has made it easier for community banks to nurture connections with prospects, customers and the community. To harness the power of social media as an effective marketing tool, community banks should consider how paid social could amplify their digital reach.

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15 Twitter accounts every bank executive should follow

Abrigo

The ABA has a new report out on how banks are using social media, and much of the report focuses on using Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and the like to boost customer service, make connections in the community and recruit staff. 13) @BAI_Info – BAI (Bank Administration Institute) provides research, training and industry news.

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Is Small Business Lending Facing a ‘Moment of Reckoning?’

Gonzobanker

article , former Small Business Administration administrator Karen Mills said community banks with strong small business customer bases that don’t find new ways to serve them digitally are going to face a “reckoning.” Opportunity Identification/Training. In a recent American Banker. Source: DeBanked ). Technology Utilization.

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