CUInsight Minute with Courtney Scott – April 9, 2021

Our favorites from the week in sixty seconds.

Welcome to the CUInsight Minute, sixty seconds from our Community & Marketing Coordinator Courtney Scott with our favorite reads from the week.

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Impact of changing consumer behavior on debit cards and P2P payments
by LIBBY CALDERONE, LSC
We can liken the events of 2020 to a toddler or teenager’s tantrums. Like a widely dramatic mood swing, day to day we never knew what would come next. It taught us how to sit within uncertainty, how to cope with change, but most importantly – how to adapt.The credit union industry adapted quickly to meet the immediate needs of our members – loan forgiveness, PPP loans, mortgage forbearance. We also saw a shift in how consumers spent money. (read more)

Play bigger: What “the other guys” don’t want you to know
by VICTORIA WEBER, CRMNEXT
It’ll come as no surprise to CUInsight readers — credit unions have a secret weapon that isn’t necessarily wielded as much as it can be.One of the hallmarks of a credit union is a strong foundation built upon community connection and involvement. That’s the heart of it all.It seems like every day there’s a new digital bank or tech giant wanting to dive headfirst into banking, marketing themselves as the newest, shiny object to attract potential customers. (read more)

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Buildings don’t get the credit they deserve
by JAY SPEIDELL, MOMENTUM
Buildings often don’t get the credit they deserve. They ground your organization and play a deep, cultural role – even when many employees aren’t there. They serve as a physical embodiment of your brand, bring employees together, and allow you to bring cultural values to life. Buildings have a major impact on the people who make your credit union what it is. (read more)