Marketing Must Be Seen!

Marketing is not just an expense line; it is a strategic partner as credit unions face challenges adapting to rapidly evolving consumer preferences and technological advancements. By reimagining marketing’s place and purpose, credit unions can attract new members and reshape perceptions among their executives. First, let’s identify what marketing can and cannot control. What marketing…

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ALM 101 for Marketing

Asset Liability Management (ALM) at a credit union refers to the strategic management of assets and liabilities to ensure the credit union’s financial stability, liquidity, and profitability. Here’s what it involves: Asset Liability Management at a credit union is a comprehensive approach to balancing the institution’s assets and liabilities to optimize financial performance, manage risks…

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CMOs Need to Measure and Analyze the Data!

The CMO is faced with a constant challenge to prove the value of their marketing efforts. The channels we use continue to grow, the technology continues to innovate, and the consumer expects more personalization and customization of offers than ever before. To be successful, CMOs must collect, segment, analyze and visualize the data to create…

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Pandemic – Marketing Needs to Talk!

Like you, I have received several emails, seen numerous Facebook and Twitter posts on how banks and credit unions are handling the Coronavirus. Typically these posts and emails start with something like, “We care about your safety…” and then they talk about how they are making banking safe by cleaning their branches and protecting their…

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5 Key Ratios Marketing Must Know

Credit union marketers must grow beyond ad buys, graphic design, copywriting, brochures, web design, SEO, SEM, and PR. A marketer must understand what Key Ratios they can impact and how. Knowing how marketing impacts the financials will dramatically change the conversation marketers have with the CEO and CFO. Here are five Key Ratios that Marketers…

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