What Disney+ teaches credit unions about branding
Oh yes, I did. I signed up for Disney+ within the first week. As an avid fan of all things Disney, Star Wars and Marvel how could I not? I mean let’s be real: [...]
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Why your credit union should participate in ‘Credit Unions For Kids’
Credit unions are the ultimate arbiters of the welfare of families across the United States, whether providing financial stability to a family buying their first home or getting a working mom the vehicle she needs [...]
5 ways financial marketers can avoid the ‘quicksand of digital change’
There’s an increasing trend among financial brand marketing teams I work with: They report feeling stressed and overwhelmed thanks to the continued rise and focus on digital growth. It’s an understandable reaction as [...]
The efficient millennial still needs some help from credit unions!
Credit Unions and community banks are constantly asking themselves how to attract the millennial consumer. In fact, 75 million of today's U.S. population are millennial's, so why do only 24% of them bank with [...]
3 ways to save this holiday season
As per usual, money can be a little tight this time of year. If you’re usually finding yourself in need of a little extra cash during the holiday season, here are three ways you [...]
What every new executive team member needs to know
Think back to your first day at work. What didn’t you know then that you know now? If you’re like most employees, you probably had a lot to learn: standard processes, specific expectations, [...]
Adventures in stock photos – Act 3: Believe Dave Klavitter
Writing this article brought me to tears. Please read to the end to understand why. I’ve been quite vocal about replacing stock photo libraries with images of real members and employees. All of my [...]
2020: Credit union growth strategies in the Year of the Rat
According to the Chinese Calendar 2020 is the Zodiac Year of the Rat. Rats are clever and wise and are symbols of wealth and surplus (because of their fast rate of reproduction). Rats have to [...]
CUs top banks when serving members’ financial well being
Credit unions are far better than banks at serving their members’ feelings of well-being, according to a recent study from Gallup. According to the research, credit unions appear to be at their best far more [...]
NAFCU meets with CFPB on innovation policies, upcoming rules
Members of NAFCU's Government Affairs team met recently with CFPB leaders to discuss the bureau's ongoing rulemaking efforts and innovation policies to share credit unions' perspectives on the issues. Last week, NAFCU Executive Vice President [...]
NextGen Know-How: A framework for better, shorter meetings
I work with many organizations, and a common complaint from leaders is that they have to attend too many meetings. They often say that they can’t get their real work done because there is [...]
Reporting ERM activities is critical
A critical component to any enterprise risk management (ERM) program is reporting the results. Providing an update on the ERM program and what has been accomplished allows the ERM culture to continually be fostered at [...]
Does highlighting the CU difference on a website make a difference?
When credit unions highlight the credit union difference on their websites does it make a difference when it comes to financial performance? Yes it does, according to a Filene review of nearly 400 credit union [...]
New Year’s resolutions for credit unions?
Every year, countless people make New Year’s resolutions. And every year, countless people break them. Why do you think that is? I suspect it has to do with the fact that most people confuse “[...]
Tips for keeping your credit union members safe this holiday season
The holiday season is here again and most people are full of goodwill and the giving spirit. Unfortunately, charity scams are all too common this time of year and cyber-criminals frequently try to prey on [...]