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by Lee Schwartz
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“A checking relationship with rewards – and no monthly debit card fee.” That’s the online promotion Citi is running right now. No doubt other financial institutions soon will be spinning similar themes, as big banks rush to abandon planned debit card fees in response to growing and vocal consumer frustration, much of it playing out via social media.
Will YouTube be coming soon to your TV? Of course they will.
Having been thoroughly bashed last year, bank brand reputations appear to be showing signs of recovery. In American Banker’s second annual survey, administered by the Reputation Institute, 30 banks showed, on average, positive increases in a range of categories as scored by consumers. While not out of the “reputation woods” yet, banks appear to be paying extra attention to key areas outside of products and services, and that intense focus is equating to higher scores.
Last night Fargo was hit with a blessing in disguise. A storm that included a Tornado Warning swept through town, knocking out power and sending even the most stubborn of us to our basements.
Bank organization charts typically have lagged behind consumer and market forces. In many cases, banking units have been shaped by a “bricks-and-mortar” structure, reflecting vertical business lines such as retail, commercial, mortgage, trust and insurance, and supported by operations, compliance and IT. Is it time for an extreme bank org-chart makeover? Industry analyst Terence Roche thinks so.
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PayPal, Visa and Mastercard beware: American Express has stepped into the digital payments arena in a big way with the launch this week with its new digital …More...
We now live in a real-time world. You could argue that it was always that way, but before it was only real-time in a local radius. “Viral” …More...
We all are aware of the big four social networks like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn, but other types of social sites are gaining more exposure every …More...
Fess up: Did you check your work email over the recent Thanksgiving holiday? If you did, you’re in good company (although maybe not in the good graces …More...
Why is the marketing community making such a big deal out of the mobile web? Maybe because some models are predicting that mobile devices, such as smart …More...
How many times have you purchased something and lost your paper receipt somewhere between the checkout register and your car? New solutions are emerging that will offer …More...
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Loyalty. Every business seeks it from its customers. “Disciples.” “Raving Fans.” “Build a community.” Casinos are no exception. While a significant amount of their marketing is to …More...
