In the 70s everyone adopted mainframes. In the 90s we transitioned to client-server architectures. Then again in the 2000s the internet changed everything and we are once again in a technology transformation period. But today [...]
Capitalism’s grim reaper -- aka “creative destruction”-- has come calling on credit unions in the last two weeks and I’m more than a little surprised that the industry as a whole doesn’[...]
There are an untold number of ways in which we could talk about the concept of branding. We can discuss brand equity, brand power, brand messaging, personal branding, etc. Branding is as hot a topic [...]
by: Molly Jackson, VP of Marketing In launching the retooled version of Atlas this week, Facebook is positioning itself to take a larger piece of the digital marketing pie, possibly pilfering dollars from the Google [...]
by: Brian Day To increase mobile banking adoption and engagement, credit unions and community banks should consider taking a more active role in helping consumers proactively manage their finances in a digital age. One way [...]
by: Kristen Tatlock “Marketing compliance” is not an oxymoron. You can work together to create social media messages that are both compliant and aesthetically pleasing. Follow these guidelines to minimize risk: • Loan products. Speak in [...]
by: Henry Meier Today’s blog provides a good example of how well-intentioned people can end up doing more harm than good. The Department of Defense recently proposed expanding the coverage of consumer protection laws [...]
by: Linnea Solem I spent last week in New York City chairing the Steering Committee Q3 Meeting for The Shared Assessments Program. New York City was “buzzing” more than its normal pace by hosting the [...]
by: Bill Prichard A post from March 2014 on The Drinks Business website reported on an industry-wide issue that is certainly not confined to the purveyors of adult beverages: “The wine industry is ‘losing touch’ [...]
Just being on the campus of MIT makes you feel smarter. When I was there last month for CUES’ inaugural Strategic Innovation Institute I, I was inspired by the many great ideas—everything from a [...]
In a recent interview in the Washington Post, Netscape founder Marc Andreeseen raised a very interesting point regarding bitcoin, the emerging, un-regulated digital currency. Andreessen stated that bitcoin is much more than a digital currency, [...]
Wouldn’t it be cool if you could make the world a better place and support entrepreneurship? It’s definitely possible. I learned this recently visiting UnLtd USA in Austin, Texas. UnLtd USA is a [...]
Connect with others who want to make a difference. by: Dana Murn-Kohal Free registration to a great credit union industry event is a cool part about being a “crasher” through The Cooperative Trust. But it [...]
by: Anthony Demangone I'm a football fan. I've been a Steelers fan since I slept in a crib. I went to Penn State, as did both of my brothers. And my wife. So, I believe [...]
by: Anthony Burnett After working in the banking and credit union industry for the last 10 years, the number one question I hear more than anything is “What’s in it for us?” This is [...]
