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Why Credit Unions Need Social Media to Truly Serve Their Communities

Posted by Ben Timmons on August 20, 2019

This article was originally published to Credit Union Times.

The power of being active on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media platforms can’t be overstated. Companies such as Robinhood, a commission-free stock and ETF trading app, have built entire followings through their social media channels. In fact, Robinhood found the social aspect so beneficial that it even integrated an activity feed into its website that allows for further customer engagement. User input builds brands – just as community input can build your credit union.

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Topics: employees, marketing best practices, Social Media for Credit Unions, social media tips, strategy

4 tips to turn credit union employees into social media advocates

Posted by Doug Wilber on July 23, 2019

This article was originally published to Credit Union Journal.

Credit unions should know by now that a marketing strategy without social media isn’t an option. As the CEO of a company that helps financial institutions, including credit unions, reach audiences and build awareness online while remaining within the boundaries of compliance, I’ve seen that social media is the best way for brands to connect with communities. But in a digital landscape full of branded content, how can you break through to send messages that will resonate with your audience?

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Topics: social media strategy, Social Media for Credit Unions, Social Selling, Employee Advocacy

4 Ways Credit Unions Can Make the Most of Their Social Media Networks

Posted by Meghana Hermes on June 18, 2019

As society becomes more connected online , it’s clear that every financial institution needs some kind of social strategy. This is especially true for credit unions, where audiences are specific and community-based. But in a world where organizations of all kinds boast a social media marketing strategy, how can you cut through the noise?

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Topics: social media strategy, credit unions, Social Media for Credit Unions

How to Win Social Media Like Navy Federal Credit Union

Posted by Mikki Ware on March 24, 2016

Credit unions have a unique position when it comes to social media. Unlike banks, which are opened to everyone, credit unions have a specific customer base. Members have to be affiliated with certain groups, such as an employer, community, or school. With the smaller, more targeted pool of members and potential members, social media can be viewed as a natural extension of strategic community engagement. The challenge is getting buy-in from credit union decision makers, as well as tracking ROI of social media participation. However, the tide seems to be turning, as research from CUNA Mutual shows that 60 percent of credit unions have been using social media for about 2 years.

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Topics: credit unions, facebook, FFIEC, financial services, gremln, ROI, social media, Social Media for Credit Unions, strategy

Why Credit Unions Need Social Media to Truly Serve Their Communities

4 tips to turn credit union employees into social media advocates

4 Ways Credit Unions Can Make the Most of Their Social Media Networks

How to Win Social Media Like Navy Federal Credit Union

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