Light a match
“When you can’t borrow another buck from the bank or buy another case of booze, you bust the joint out. You light a match.”– Henry Hill – Goodfellas I have always wondered what the difference [...]
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22 thoughts for 2022
In a few short days, we'll pass into a new year. As 2022 approaches, many of us will reflect on where we are today with a thought on how we can improve. Along those lines, [...]
Why the credit union tax exemption is vital for the economy
So many Americans rely on credit unions to help meet their financial needs. Credit unions are known for their ability to provide exemplary customer service, better rates, and lower fees to consumers. Credit unions are [...]
Your brand is not your logo
A common mistake that many organizations make is thinking that their logo, their name, and their taglines are their brand. This isn’t true. Your brand is what you stand for and how you stand [...]
Strategize to thrive: Pro marketing tips for credit unions
As it draws towards the end of another year, it’s natural to feel reflective over the last 12 months and to think about what you have achieved. What did you set out to do [...]
Bring glad tidings – all through the year
You see them everywhere you turn this time of year. Social media posts rife with credit unions ringing bells, presenting checks, and sharing good cheer with the community. Nearly one third of annual giving happens [...]
Priebus, McLarty to share White House stories at CUNA GAC
Two former White House Chiefs of Staff will share their unique perspectives at the 2022 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC). Reince Priebus, the first chief of staff to President Donald Trump, and Thomas “Mack” McLarty, [...]
Manchin says ‘no’ to BBBA, pushing back package approval
This weekend Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., publicly opposed the Build Back Better Act (BBBA), telling Fox News on Sunday, “I cannot vote to continue with this piece of legislation.” The Democratic party’s $1.[...]
How marketers can engage in the omnichannel consumer journey
The growing number of owned devices, platforms and channels has created a complex labyrinth where connecting disparate data points to make sound, data-driven targeting decisions is increasingly difficult. At the same time, consumer expectations around [...]
What you need to know now and in the future about Log4J vulnerability
Businesses and government agencies are continually under attack from cyber hackers seeking to steal and sell data, bring down critical infrastructure, or reap a major payday. These cyber attacks are becoming more frequent and more [...]
Are you helping your members thrive?
How are your members doing with their finances? If you had to guess, what proportion of your membership is financially healthy? In other words: how much of your member base is spending, saving, borrowing, and [...]
Signs you should move to a larger home
Almost everyone needs to get a bigger place at some point in their lives, whether they’re a college student moving from the dorms into an apartment complex or a growing family that needs more [...]
3 Questions with Strum Agency’s Josh Streufert
CUInsight Publisher & CEO Lauren Culp is joined by Josh Streufert, Creative Director & Principal at Strum Agency for a quick interview with just 3 questions... Three questions: 1. (0:29) Why are some brands [...]
The bridge between brand and CX with Chris Wallace
You’ve got brand. You’ve got customer and member experience. But are you focusing enough on the link between the two? We’re talking bridges here, folks. And joining us to offer his expert [...]
Accio, solutions! Magical vendor management tips from Harry Potter
I was 16 when the fifth Harry Potter book came out. My best friend and I had been total HP nerds since we were in fifth grade. Already conscious of being way too old for [...]