Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2021

As social media platforms tinker with their algorithms, marketing experts say one trend is clear: Paid social campaigns are becoming increasingly necessary to cut through the noise and reach customers. Social media has made it easier for community banks to nurture connections with prospects, customers and the community.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 1, 2024

Instead of thinking traditionally, Gentle Monster pursued a strategy of innovation and creativity to become the hottest sunglass company globally, creating a company currently valued at $900 million. Being months away from bankruptcy, Kim launched a bold five-step plan driven by a strategy around innovation.

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South State Correspondent

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Last week, the American Banking Association (ABA) held its annual Bank Marketing Conference in Denver, receiving rave reviews. The theme was – developing your marketing superpowers. Amid the brewery networking, superhero costumes, and fun, some fantastic bank marketing lessons were had, and not just for bank marketers.

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Image Works Direct

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Since its humble beginnings in the early 2000s, social media has become an integral part of many marketing strategies. It’s not only a useful way to promote new content and increase brand exposure, but also a great way to engage with your target audience and reach new audiences all over the globe.

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Long Lasting Ideas

DECEMBER 15, 2017

The number one hurdle to using social media expressed by many bank marketers is, “I don’t have the time to use social media.” So how does a bank marketer find the time? The first question to ask is – who is your best customer and what social media platforms do they use?

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William Mills

JANUARY 9, 2020

Social media participation has evolved to become a necessary aspect of a successful fintech conference strategy. Read on for 5 ways to leverage social media as part of your 2020 fintech conference strategy.

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Image Works Direct

JULY 8, 2022

Social media is a beast, and for many institutions, it can take the backseat to other marketing efforts. If that sounds like your institution, it's time to change your strategy!

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The Financial Brand

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

This article The Answers To Financial Marketing Social Media Questions in 2023 appeared first on The Financial Brand. Should you zero in on one social platform or juggle them all? Here are insights guiding social strategies in 2023. Is TikTok worth trying?

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William Mills

APRIL 25, 2019

Social media is frequently viewed as a B2C marketing strategy that other companies needn’t bother with. However B2B companies, and fintechs in particular, can gain enormous benefits from a well-rounded social media strategy.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Congratulations to the Top 2016 IB Social Media Leaders. Independent Banker ® magazine recognizes three community banks who have conducted creative, engaging and impactful social media campaigns. 2016 IB Social Media Leaders is sponsored by SHAZAM. listed in alphabetical order). Bank of Ann Arbor.

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Photo by Radachynskyi/Adobe Using ICBA’s Marketing Communications Toolkit, your community bank can tell its story with intention and precision. For the banking industry, marketing can be finicky. It offers professional tips that will help fine-tune your approach and set your marketing strategy up for success.

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Perficient

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Use Gifs to Increase Your Marketing Efforts. Gifs (aka Graphics Interchange Formats) are short, repeated video clips that have modernized the way viewers consume media content. The Rise of Gifs in Social Marketing. Adding Gifs to Your Brand Strategy. This post is the second in the Visual Storytelling series.

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The Financial Brand

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This article How This Small-Town Bank Boosted Its Video Views on Social Media by 800% appeared first on The Financial Brand. Paducah Bank created a 'social media room' in fall 2022, as part of a strategy to produce more videos and boost community engagement. Here's what it learned along the way.

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Perficient

JULY 10, 2023

In this blog, we will define reputational risk as it pertains to the financial services industry, discuss the heightened role of trust and reputation within the industry, and offer strategies for controlling the narrative of a financial services institution in the face of a crisis.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 6, 2015

There’s a lot of weight behind utilizing social media tools to network professionally on an individual-level, but is it worth the time and effort for your firm to enter the LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook world? The reason for this isn’t clear, but it is important to determine whether the effort on social is well-spent.

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Matt Wilcox Pro

JULY 11, 2016

I’m honored that Journal of Digital & Social Media Marketing has published my article, “The Seven Most Effective Digital Marketing Strategies for Banks.” You’ll find it in Volume 3, Number 4 (Winter 2015-16). I can tell you from [.]

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The Financial Brand

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 4, 2023

If you want to grab a material amount of new deposit balance, offer a 5.05% money market rate, post it all over Instagram, and sit back and watch the money roll in. In this article, we will show you 15 proven deposit marketing campaigns that will rack up deposit-gathering wins while building a high-performing bank in the process.

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Image Works Direct

MAY 11, 2023

As social media continues to become more impactful in marketing, the strategy for it continues to change. Because of that, we’re making a massive enhancement to our social media accounts!

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William Mills

MARCH 22, 2022

Key marketing strategies focus on member data, increasing online brand presence and leveraging social media. The proliferation of financial service channels has fundamentally changed the way credit unions approach marketing to members and prospects.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

There are many critical aspects to SMB retail media strategy but two stand out this year: when to advertise and where to advertise. In past years, the strategy could be more granular, such as choosing the right messaging. This is most likely the last year that social media targeting will be accessible to SMBs. “The

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Long Lasting Ideas

JUNE 30, 2014

A recent Wall Street Journal article states social media fail to live up to early marketing hype based on a newly released Gallup report. Bank marketers may want to look at this data to see if they need to update their social media strategy. Social Media Strategy Checklist.

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William Mills

MARCH 15, 2018

Not only did Facebook pave the way for other social media platforms, it also created a methodology for businesses to connect directly with their customers. This change also correlates with Facebook’s research in how social media consumption affects its users.

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Perficient

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Financial institutions that want to remain ahead of their competition must adopt new business processes and implement fresh digital strategies and technologies. It was so personal that people bought bottles for themselves and others and took to social media with thousands upon thousands of photos.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2021

From mailers and e-newsletters to social media posts and events, there are countless ways to spread the word about your community bank and its offerings. But it doesn’t matter how spectacular your marketing campaign is if it’s not reaching the right people—or anyone, for that matter. Take advantage of free analytics tools.

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The Financial Brand

MARCH 23, 2023

This article What to Do About the Surprise Risks of Social Media and Self-Service Tools appeared first on The Financial Brand. Social media and self-service money management tools played a role in two bank failures. Financial institutions should act on that insight.

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William Mills

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While FOMO as a concept predates social media, feelings associated with it have grown more intense with the rise of these platforms. Lately, the hottest trend in communications and marketing is TikTok, the fastest-growing social media network in the world.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

However, 8 percent of Cyber Monday visits did originate from social media, an increase of 17.5 It comes from WBR Insights , which credits customer engagement via social media. Brand advertisers, it says, need to justify social media ROI. percent from the prior year. That’s up from 34 percent in 2018.

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William Mills

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

What is your credit union’s social media strategy and how will you manage it? From checking Facebook updates to posting pictures on Instagram to perusing Tweets from their favorite celebrities, consumers are spending an average of two hours and 22 minutes on social networks every day, according to Digital Information World.

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Gonzobanker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Instead, these players are focusing on specific niches, brand strategies and community connections to differentiate themselves. For these institutions, digital strategy should be focused on a disciplined allocation of resources and a management team obsessed with understanding performance, competition and the voice of the digital customer.

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Payments Source

MARCH 21, 2019

There is a growing proliferation of social P2P technologies within the U.K. banking sector, but the market for such payments is vastly different from that in the U.S., where social payment apps have found a welcoming audience.

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William Mills

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Social media is no longer the shiny new toy in the PR and marketing toy box. Today, financial providers and FinTech firms alike know they must integrate social media into their communications strategies. For many FinTech companies, social media serves primarily as a source for leads.

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Long Lasting Ideas

AUGUST 7, 2014

The expansion of social media in the workplace and for personal use has made it vital for financial institutions to include a specific social media policy within its policies and procedures. 8 Steps to Create Your Social Media Policy. IBM Social Computing Guidelines. Social Media Policy Database.

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Long Lasting Ideas

MARCH 9, 2016

Writing online on the American Bankers Association Bank Marketing page on LinkedIn, Kailyn Gallagher makes some critical points to ponder for community banks. Sometimes, businesses make a critical mistake when it comes to their entity’s social media presence, treating it as they would their personal Facebook or Twitter page.

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Long Lasting Ideas

APRIL 4, 2017

Call it “old-school social media,” better known as the thank-you note. They may seem an antiquated notion in the age of social media. But the thank-you note is an important tool, not only in marketing, but it communicating appreciation to your team members. at Bank Marketing Strategy + Ideas.

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NCR

APRIL 1, 2016

Articles via #BankSocial Media Conference Blog, PYMNTS.com, Clapway . 3 ways to safely engage bank employees on social media: As more companies are implementing social media into their marketing strategies, #BankSocial shares three ways to engage bank employees while still being safe online.

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Illustration by The Laundry Room/Stocksy Customer data fuels efficient and effective marketing these days. Andrew Catalano, Austin Williams While most community banks aren’t yet using first-party data for marketing purposes to grow revenue and retain customers, experts say those willing to invest in the effort can reap big rewards. “To

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