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hiddenBrand First

We bank marketers are constantly plagued with a burning question: how do I split my ad dollars between brand and product advertising? I know I need to strengthen my bank’s brand, but I have line-of-business leaders breathing down my neck to run product ads. Instead of burying the information like...

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hiddenAudience in Advertising

Ads are two-way conversations. Every ad shares one critical element. And yet, almost everyone misses it. Do you know what it is? Here’s a riddle for you: I am many, yet unseen,Clicked and scrolled on every screen.Each mind unique, each heart its own,In my numbers, your brand is sown. What...

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Don't fall into the trap

hiddenCustomer Service is Dying

Banking has another pandemic looming as a threat. It’s not a health concern, but it is a fast-spreading illness. Customer service is dying across the country. And at a rapid rate. Now, I’m not the first old white guy to shake my fist at the sky and proclaim such doom...

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AI is Here to Stay

hiddenArtificial vs Actual Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence is here to stay. It’s not a fad. It’s not a flash in the pan. I think it will continue to evolve and bring even more value. But I also think we’ve jumped the shark a bit. Every marketing conference agenda I see is chock-full of AI talks....

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Banks, Bread, & Branding

hiddenNearly Half of All Banks Are Making the Same Big Branding Mistake

Banks typically spend a lot of time looking at what other banks are doing—sometimes to benchmark, sometimes to borrow, and sometimes just to make sure we aren’t missing something obvious. But the best lessons don’t always come from our own industry. Sometimes, we need to look outside banking to see...

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How to stand out

hiddenYour Customers Are Asking ChatGPT for the Best Bank. Do You Show Up?

How to make sure your bank gets recommended—before the decision’s already made. Someone’s sitting at their kitchen table, frustrated with their bank. The app’s buggy. The customer service line bounced them around. Maybe the mortgage process dragged on longer than promised. Whatever the reason, they’re ready for a change. So,...

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Levels of Organization

hiddenOrganize Your Content With These Inverse Triangles

The Inverse Triangles of Content The term “content” is thrown around a little too loosely and generically. Imagine for a moment you’re single, looking to go on a date. You’re grocery shopping and you meet someone who perfectly matches any superficial parameters you might have. He/she notices you noticing him/her...

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Bank to the future

hiddenThe Future of Banking Can Be Seen in the Past

Perspective points out community banking’s value. The lens of time focuses on what’s important. Change needs perspective to be appreciated, especially the kind of change that makes a real difference. To think about where banking is today, those of us who work in its midst have to consider things from a much...

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Disruption is Dead

hiddenBrand Discernment Over Brand Disruption

Aaaaooooooogaaaa! That’s the clarion call of “disrupt or die!” The horn has been blasted loudly and repeatedly from the mountaintops—mainly by those who get paid for their opinions and guidance moreso than those of us who have to do the work. There is no wonder we hear we must change...

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