Nook Enables Credit Unions to Engage with Members Differently
Do you have any “friends” that seem to come around when they need something? Their social call for coffee is actually a request for advice or a job recommendation. Or maybe you own a truck and they’re moving next weekend… What if your credit union is acting like that friend toward your members? Unfortunately, that […]
10 Social Media Tips for Credit Unions
So much has changed in social media in the last few years. TikTok is even bigger. Twitter is now “X.” LinkedIn feels like the new Facebook, and Facebook is a ghost town of ads and conspiracy theorists. If this sounds daunting, don’t worry! You’re not alone. Everyone—even the “experts”—look for a little refresher on social […]
Credit Union SEO Optimization Tips for Content Marketing
Your credit union competes for more than the best rates on mortgages and auto loans. You also compete for visibility on the internet. That is, on Google’s (or Bing’s) search engine results pages. If you’re on the first page for a given query—or in the top 3 results—you’re doing well. If you’re not, you effectively […]
Does Credit Union Content Marketing Work?
Content marketing is a kind of marketing strategy designed to attract and nurture inbound leads. It relies on maintaining a consistent and prominent online presence to show up in peoples’ internet searches. Can credit union content marketing work? Few credit union marketing strategies are exactly alike. Each credit union fills a unique niche and appeals […]
Five Digital Marketing Strategies for Fintechs
There are many ways to launch a new fintech startup. Getting good PR, knowing the right people, and partnering with established institutions all work very well. But at some point, you’ll need a digital presence. Not only does it lend credibility to your organization, but it guides curious parties to your brand—and your solution. If […]
How to Increase Credit Union Member Engagement
I’ve seen a few guides on how to boost credit union member engagement before. And you know what? I wasn’t impressed. They were a little technical and self-serving. Technical in that they listed things like “segment lists for content marketing,” and self-serving in that they sell content marketing services. Okay, maybe that’s a bit harsh. […]
One Way to Reduce New Member Churn at Your Credit Union
It can be hard to bring in new members to credit unions. And the reality is, that difficulty can be measured in dollars. Member acquisition costs can add up quickly. So, it’s critical to keep new members once you get them. Unfortunately, there’s no secret formula to reducing new member churn. Or is there?
Credit Union Email Marketing vs. Marketing Automation
Choosing how you want to engage with your members isn’t always easy. There are countless tools in the marketing space, and some are demonstrably better than others. In this blog, we’ll explore which is better for your credit union: email marketing or marketing automation. To compare email marketing vs. marketing automation services, we’ll talk about […]
CU 2.0’s On-Page SEO Checklist
Most credit unions use content for inbound marketing in some capacity. But from what we’ve seen, most credit unions don’t follow many (if any) best practices. So, we’ve put together a brief on-page SEO checklist for copywriting. This is not an exhaustive list, and it doesn’t cover most of the technical side of things. Also, […]