BANK AND CREDIT UNION MARKETING
When planning a direct mail campaign, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with the sheer number of decisions you have to make. Which format should I use? Do I want variable data? Should I incorporate digital media channels?
Every marketing vision needs an executor. Whether it’s yourself or someone you trust to carry out what you see in your head, the final product needs to POP in order to capture the attention of your patients and prospects and outshine your competitors. At image.works, Michelle Albrecht is one of our trusted, most experienced designers.
Pocket calendars. Game boards. Singing cards. Exploding mailers. These are just a few of the out-of-the-box projects we’ve completed for Tammy Harrigan at SeaComm Federal Credit Union over the years, and we can’t wait to see what kind of inspired, groundbreaking project she dreams up next!
The Wall Street Journal reported in January that U.S. consumer borrowing saw the largest monthly gain in 16 years, “buoyed by increased consumer confidence in the economy.” Total household debt rose to $13.21 trillion in the first quarter, according to the Center for Microeconomic Data. Credit card debt increased last year by 7 percent from the previous year (NerdWallet).
Communication is key. It’s what makes the world go round – especially in the world of modern-day marketing! How you craft your message is arguably the most important part of selling your product or service. The word choice, tone of voice and organization all combine to attract the target audience and set you apart from the rest.
While working as an art consultant for a major metro gallery, Victoria Hanson could never have predicted she would one day end up in the financial services industry. “It was an accident,” she says about her career switch, which occurred when her husband accepted a position in a smaller metro area – causing Victoria to have to find new employment.
Four percent: That’s how many financial institutions plan on replacing their core systems within the next three years (The Financial Brand, 2018). How many should? Almost 100 percent. Most current systems are from the 80s and 90s, and even those installed within the past decade are already outdated due to the rapid advancements in technology.
For those of you who don’t know, throughout the entire month of March, image.works conducted our first-ever social media contest. We took our popular recipe cards (because who doesn’t get excited about food?!) and pitted them against each other in a March Madness-style tournament bracket.
At image.works, we realize our clients are the reason for our success, and our new “Client Spotlight” posts give us the opportunity to highlight some of the inspiring individuals with whom we feel so privileged to work. This quarter, we’re thrilled to feature as our client spotlight guest Rebecca Ewer from First Commonwealth FCU!
Picture this. It’s 1998, the stock market is booming, technology is on the rise, and a young Billy Van Wie is working 70-hour weeks as a branch manager at Enterprise Rent-A-Car.