William Mills

JUNE 2, 2016

Social media is a ubiquitous force in our society. Credit unions recognize the significance of social media and, in response, a growing majority have established a presence on popular platforms, including Facebook, Twitter and/or LinkedIn.

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PYMNTS

JULY 2, 2018

The trend comes at a time when brands are facing other changes on the social media site. Ten direct-to-consumer companies recently surveyed by Digiday all said their marketing plans are relying less on Facebook, as focus and dollars shift to other online marketing channels — and that includes Instagram , owned by Facebook.

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The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 6, 2023

This article Digital Marketing Tactics, Trends and Tips to Know About for 2024 appeared first on The Financial Brand. How can banks and credit unions make their digital marketing more effective? Get insight from three marketing agencies on the trends they're seeing.

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Long Lasting Ideas

MAY 2, 2014

Social media, search optimization, analytics, customer feedback are now just as important to implementing a strategic marketing initiative for your institution. Is your web and social presence measuring up? The latest Google algorithm update, Hummingbird, put more emphasis on content creation and social media.

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Social Assurance

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

With this service – such as Social Assurance’s Digital Listings and Reputation Management – your financial brand can manage their digital listings information across thousands of locations across the web to ensure their information’s accuracy while also helping you to respond to reviews. Send Local Communications.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2020

New evidence of that — part of the broader trend of the existential changes in the world of brick-and-mortar retail, changes that are gaining more focus this month — comes from reports that stationery chain Papyrus is closing up shop. The move has much more to do with the decline of handwriting, of course.

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The Financial Brand

MAY 5, 2021

Financial institutions have more marketing options – and more challenges – than ever, but getting it right can be a big differentiator. The post 7 Advertising & Marketing Trends in Banking for 2021 appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 3, 2023

For Gen Z consumers, banks must learn strategies to connect through hyper-personalization, social media marketing, financial empowerment and purpose. This article From TikTok to Trust: Building Relationships with Gen Z appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2020

They looked around them and saw their peers indulging in the current trend of spiked seltzers. She has also cultivated a mammoth social media audience with 17 million users in her Instagram following. Mitchell will be part of the Onda marketing effort, but not a dominant presence.

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Social Assurance

OCTOBER 22, 2021

What marketers know: traditional marketing strategies have shifted to a digital focus. However, it’s not enough to have a basic digital marketing strategy. A content marketing strategy should be at the core of your digital marketing strategy. Social is a channel.

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William Mills

AUGUST 30, 2018

Hosting a fintech podcast is not only a great opportunity to share your thoughts on trends and events in the community, but it also has some significant potential benefits from a business standpoint. After all, the end goal of a well-rounded content marketing program isn’t just to share your thoughts—it’s to see results. SEO Benefits.

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The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Digital consumer trends are changing faster than ever, making the understanding of trends more important for marketers, advertisers and product managers. The post Top 9 Digital Consumer Trends for Financial Marketers in 2019 appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2018

That seems to be the point of most of KFC’s bizarre fast food marketing ploys. They’re strange enough to grab eyes on social media newsfeeds, giving the brand viral attention. That’s exactly why KFC’s crazy marketing strategies actually aren’t crazy at all — more like genius. Weird” is a currency in this world.

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The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Here's how consumers' digital habits are changing, and how these trends that are already taking root will affect strategies in the year ahead. The post Top 9 Digital Consumer Trends for Financial Marketers in 2019 appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Long Lasting Ideas

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Grab a plate and let’s talk about one of the hot trends in the restaurant business known as farm- to- table. Continue reading Market your Mayberry at Bank Marketing Strategy + Ideas.

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Social Assurance

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

As financial service providers continue to leverage social media in their marketing and branding efforts, they continue to face the same timeless issue: how to make their brand stand out. After realizing the power of social media, bank marketers need to take the next step. It’s effective and personal.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 17, 2016

That’s a theory that many consumers appear to share, and they have taken to social media to call Zara out for what they suspect was little more than a marketing ploy attached to the not-actually-controversial (to most decent folks, anyway), corporately perceived “trend” of human acceptance.

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Social Assurance

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Our Annual Marketing and Compliance Survey and Report sought to better understand how some of these changes affected the financial services industry and how community financial institutions responded to the challenges. For more in-depth insights, be sure to download our marketing and compliance report by clicking the link below.

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Social Assurance

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Social Assurance’s Marketing and Compliance Report provides an analysis of the financial services industry and explores trends for the upcoming year. Financial marketers have advanced their marketing strategies and implemented new techniques and channels to their mix. Marketing Budgets and Trends.

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Long Lasting Ideas

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

The Independent Community Bankers Association and BankMarketingCenter.com offer some great ideas that BankMarketingCenter.com can help you plan and implement great digital marketing. Advertise and promote a webinar using social media aimed specifically at entrepreneurs on how to create a small business and how your bank can help.

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The Financial Brand

AUGUST 25, 2021

The post How Financial Institutions Can Clean Up Sloppy Brand Habits appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Here are four ways to deliver a seamless brand experience.

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Long Lasting Ideas

JANUARY 5, 2015

Go to where millennials are and find out the trends that are popular among them. This individual also would be responsible for the branch’s social media presence, as part of the bank’s strategic online marketing. Conservative bankers might dismiss social media. And we have a few of our own. *

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William Mills

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

It’s our responsibility to have a finger on the pulse of fintech trends and how financial institutions’ spending and preferences for IT change year over year. A true academic by trade, he currently oversees the marketing strategy for the Wilmington, N.C.-based Content marketing. Social media. based fintech.

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The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The post Mining for CX Gold: How Financial Institutions Can Engage Employees appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Approached correctly, staffers will offer valuable intel about how well an institution works, as well as what they're hearing from customers.

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The Financial Brand

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

10 marketing trends that are changing financial services forever.

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Social Assurance

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Social Assurity. Over the next few days we will be bringing you tips and tricks to get the most out of your marketing. From how to maximize current trends, to staying up to date on advancing ones. Go ahead a sing yourself through the 12 days of Social Assurance Content and learn more about how to Market With Confidence.

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Social Assurance

APRIL 4, 2016

For a generation raised on social media platforms, being able to talk about (and sometimes, talk to) their favorite places, brands, musicians is no longer such a far off notion, but one that is literally a click away. Many are willing to concede price and frills for a genuine connection. Problem solving.

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William Mills

MAY 11, 2016

11:37 am William Mills, CEO of William Mills Agency, and Stephen Ramirez, CEO of Beyond the Arc, discuss major trends presented at this year’s Finovate and highlight key companies such as Malauzai Software, PayActiv and many more! What’s the market strategy? The account has a tie into social media and sharing.

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Social Assurance

MARCH 8, 2021

As you start to wonder about how this generation fits into your marketing strategy, think about how you can provide resources, education, and support to help reduce that stress. This is 9% higher than non-Snapchat users. As you begin to break this down further, the #2 reason for this stress is money.

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 23, 2018

They’re forcing CPG brands to rethink their entire marketing strategies and react to new trends. CPG brands partner with hotels for immersive, social media-friendly experiences. Our wellness trends report covers more details on this trend. Retailers are jumping on the trend as well.

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William Mills

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Visualizing data for trends and market projection, visualize data in different ways. He has personally advised more than 300 chief executives on marketing strategy, business development, mergers and acquisitions, company branding and public relations. Mills-Grimes is the Digital Marketing Manager at William Mills Agency.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

From robots that sew and cut fabric, to AI algorithms that predict style trends, to VR mirrors in dressing rooms, technology is automating, personalizing, and speeding up every aspect of fashion. In this report, we dive into the trends reshaping how our clothes and accessories are designed, manufactured, distributed, and marketed.

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CB Insights

DECEMBER 14, 2017

The Honest Company’s content marketing strategy that drives 151,000 visits from pre-qualified customers. It spent $10,000+ promoting the video on social media. Instead, the company encouraged its customers to make videos themselves—videos that would drive leads, for free, through social media.

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