Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are common growth strategies in the financial services industry. Last year, M&A activity was at an all-time high across all global industries – and there is no sign of a slowdown. As a result, it’s more important than ever to optimize your M&A strategy with public relations (PR). With the right […]
Social media, blogs, community outreach, advertising, website content, video development, oh my! How can financial marketing teams today manage their time and resources to effectively attract new clients and drive growth? Hint: Less is more. With a few foundational elements in place and smart planning, you can turn your marketing plan into your best one […]
In the most recent employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4.3 million Americans quit their job in August 2021. This is a record-high rate, with the most people quitting their jobs in the south and Midwest regions of the country. Known as the “Great Resignation” and sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic, the […]
Forecasting financial industry marketing and public relations trends is an important component of any communications and marketing plan. Check out some of these trends to help enhance your visibility.
With the economy beginning to show signs of a resurgence, now is the time to reinvent your credit union or community bank public relations strategy. Why now? With more than a year of navigating the unfamiliar territories of the pandemic, we are now transitioning to life post-COVID. People’s needs, desires, and day-to-day routines are changing. […]
To feel more confident in your financial marketing and communications today, consider strategies that will help increase interest earnings in your marketing portfolio. What does that look like?
There is no doubt, the pandemic and politics have significantly influenced American media. Turn on primetime news and read the headlines in your local newspaper. You are guaranteed to hear about the pandemic and polarized politics. But don’t let these global and national events dissuade you from incorporating media relations into your 2021 marketing and […]
Don’t wait, start planning smart year-end public relations (PR) moves to enhance your brand, reach your target audience and build credibility. For community banks and credit unions (along with many other organizations and industries), digital marketing is at the top of the list for reaching target audiences more effectively. And it should be. Today more […]
It’s obvious. People are spending more time online today due to the pandemic and social distancing restrictions. And the trajectory of online engagement is expected to continue. Is your brand leaning into this trend? How can you best position your brand to ensure it’s being seen by your customers, while also being a thought leader […]
Right now, your marketing and communications efforts should be on your website design, content and navigation. Now more than ever, people are spending more time online. The increase in digital engagement has been driven by the pandemic and social distancing restrictions across the nation. And the trajectory at which people will continue to engage online […]