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VIDEO POST: Growing Your Credit Union–A Contrarian Strategy Worthy of Contemplation

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

It’s no secret that one of the keys to long-term success for credit unions lies in their ability to connect with the next generation of members.  After all, there are more millennials than there were baby boomers.

But there is another demographic reality that may be worthy of consideration that would suggest a contrarian strategy that might work well for some credit unions.

Take a look.

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ACTION ADVICE: Engage your planning team in a discussion about the strategy of delivering more services focused on the aging demographic.  Consider the options that may be available for you to deepen your relationships with this group and create new products and services that meet their evolving needs.  Don’t forget to ask how you can leverage their loyalty to bring in their extended family and friend networks as new members.

It’s Your Turn…What do you think about this idea?  Does it make sense, or would it be a serious mistake for a credit union to consider it?  I look forward to your thoughts…

Effective Marketing Strategies: A New Way to Think About Branch Banking?

Monday, June 7th, 2010

Last Friday morning my wife and I were working out with our trainer when he mentioned that his wife had interviewed at a relatively new bank in our area the previous day.

Here’s what makes his comment interesting and worth sharing.

The bank was Applied Bank and the duties of the position included serving as a barista and as a back-up teller. (more…)