Are You Losing at Service?

Are You Losing at Service?

Your immediate answer is probably no. After all, community institutions are known for their service. Right?Many consumers no longer think that’s the case.During the pandemic, consumers prioritized digital banking to such an extent that 47% said they would switch...
Five Items You Must Assess About Your Marketing

Five Items You Must Assess About Your Marketing

“Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is, I don’t know which half.” — John WanamakerMarketing touches everything. Loans. Deposits. Branches. Digital. Strategy. Growth. Consumers. Businesses. You name anything in your credit union or community...
Clean Up Your Front Porch

Clean Up Your Front Porch

Picture this: a new friend invites you to their house and you excitedly drive over, ready to see how they like to decorate and what kinds of delicious meals they cook. But when you leave the car and hurry up the sidewalk…you stop dead in your tracks.Their front porch...
What Can Buffaloes Teach Us About Conflict?

What Can Buffaloes Teach Us About Conflict?

Unlike another blog post I wrote, this article is actually about buffaloes—the large…very large animal. Turns out many of us interchange the word buffalo with bison, and the latter is actually correct when we’re talking about the North American herd animal.But no...
Don’t Go Breaking Consumers’ Hearts

Don’t Go Breaking Consumers’ Hearts

I know what you’re thinking – “I couldn’t if I tried!” But sadly, the financial industry isn’t the upbeat world of an Elton John song.In fact, community institutions are breaking quite a few hearts lately if data is anything to go by. A 2022 “American Banking Journal”...