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We want to share with you the trends we see in the financial services industry, including important events and media input. As an agency, our goal is to help you. That is why we also post our financial PR and Marketing best practices and opinion articles as a resource for your company.

CUNA GAC 2023, The Largest Advocacy Event for Credit Unions

I recently had the opportunity to attend Credit Union National Association’s (CUNA) Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) in Washington, D.C. The event is the credit union industry’s premier event bringing together leaders from across the movement to rally around a united case – to tell policymakers how their lawmaking affects credit unions and their more than 130 million members.

Quality vs. Quantity: How to Engage Journalists

Quality trumps quantity when it comes to digital marketing today, making a company’s brand feel more personable in the long run. We live in a time of transparency, and consumers desire a sense of authenticity that instills familiarity and trust.

Finding Your Perfect Match: How to Build a Strong Foundation with Your PR & Marketing Partners

Finding a perfect match with a PR and marketing partner can be tough. As you begin working together it is important to build a strong foundation. Creating a positive and productive working environment where you and your partners can communicate, collaborate and achieve your shared goals effectively is the key to a fruitful professional relationship.

Becoming the Main Character with a Strong PR Strategy

Do “main characters” only exist within the pages of a book or the movie screens we watch? A trend devised by Gen Z members attests otherwise. Originating on TikTok during the height of the pandemic, the main character trend typically refers to an individual’s change in perspective to gain confidence in the unique elements of their personal identity. Rather than seeing yourself as playing a minor role within society, the main character concept positions an individual as the hero of their own story.

New Year's Predictions: Marketing, PR and Fintech in 2023

The fintech and financial services sectors have proven to be profoundly resilient and we look forward to another productive and innovative year.  As we work on our annual Bankers as Buyers report, which highlights predictions and trends for the financial services industry, we were inspired to make a few of our own. WMA team members weigh in on their 2023 fintech, marketing and PR predictions.  

Back By Popular Demand: 2023 Trade Show Directory

After a two-year hiatus of some shows and the introduction of virtual or hybrid models of others, we’re excited about the direction that events are headed in 2023.

Our take on VentureTech 2022, the credit union show focused on innovation and acceleration

At the beginning of November, I attended VentureTech22 in Frisco, Texas. The show aims to drive digital transformation and innovation in the credit union industry, giving fintechs a platform to present their technologies to an audience of credit unions, credit union service organizations (CUSOs), credit union leagues and league service corporations, as well as fintech investors.

Inside Marketing: 3 Things Credit Unions Can Learn From Lionel Messi

The 2022 World Cup is quickly approaching, and many soccer legends are participating in their final world cup games. One of them is Lionel Messi—a soccer (or football, for those not in the U.S.) professional that has inspired millions of soccer fans around the globe.

Take Your Time: How Patience Can Lead to Better Results

In a world geared for speed and increased efficiency, there is no shortage of productivity techniques and tools to help us save time and complete more tasks each day. However, despite access to infinite technologies and methods to conserve time (e.g., cars, email, virtual meetings, etc.), we do not have much control over how our time plays out. Having an extensive workload and a perceived lack of control can quickly lead to feeling burned out. Completing work in a timely manner is important but focusing our attention on a “quality over quantity” approach can help eliminate stress and improve work performance.

How Should Companies Communicate in a Difficult Market?

Although cultivating and fostering successful B2B relationships is an important goal for many fintech communicators, the process does not end there. We are seeing the phrase "cost of living" dominating the discussion around the current recession, bringing to light how it affects consumers daily. In times of pressure and rapid change, we as communication professionals must comprehend the difficulties, requirements, and motivations.

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