Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

This is a classic bank deal – one acronym buys another at a good price and plans to cut the hell out of cost while adding markets. Market cap in January: $19B. To Idaho Central Credit Union Chair Dorothy Ricks , who passed away unexpectedly in November. Bank Deal of the Year PNC nabs BBVA USA – paying 1.3 To all the I.T.

Idaho 181

Idaho Community Industry Strategy 181

PYMNTS

MAY 22, 2017

Whole Food Market, however, isn’t giving up the ghost without a fight. While the number of transactions may be down, the average basket size is up, according to a press release by Whole Foods Market ’s investor relations department. Whole Foods has been losing ground as its less-expensive competitors beef up their organic offerings.

Idaho 100

Idaho Illinois Retail New York 100

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Kent Oram, CEO, Idaho Central Credit Union – As evolution, revolution and occasional shareholder dilution occur across the industry, a leader in Idaho has quietly worked over the past 12 years on accumulating legendary performance. So many consolidation opportunities like this out there across markets with a glut of branches.

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Idaho Conference Data Marketing 148

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Community bank marketing resources. With market opportunity heating up and big bank and big credit union competitors hitting hard, too many community banks lack marketing resources … or they have 2X more spending in sponsorships than the campaigns, analytics and digital sales improvements that actually bring in new business.

Community Bank 60

Community Bank Apple Community Technology 60

William Mills

MAY 9, 2018

Stephen Butler (General Manager), Sid Probstein (CTO & VP Professional Services), Alan Swahn (VP Marketing), Percy Johnson (VP Solutions), Alex Levi (VP Sales). Info: Covered Security acts as a personal security assistant looking out for your online life. “Invest smarter by timing your fees, not the market.”

Security 40

Security Samsung Strategy San Jose 40

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2018

PNC made a Gonzo move with a national digital expansion in 2018 with the unique idea of building a small number of branches in target metro markets like Kansas City and Dallas. Goes to the always-sharp Mitch Feiger and the team at MB Financial for the bank’s sale to Fifth Third at a 24% premium to market price in May.

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Fintech Conference Innovation Community 105

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Hats off to a decade of strong leadership and hard work. Or the need to take market share in a slowest growth region? A wonderful franchise and team picked up by Guaranty in-market at a decent price. It’s time for banks to focus hard on marketing and the borrower experience. Merger of the Year – Hope Bancorp.

Utah 60

Utah System Community Marketing 60