Our marketing team recently attended HubSpot’s annual INBOUND conference in Boston, Mass. with over 11,000 business, marketing, and sales professionals to network and learn from HubSpot leaders and top industry experts. “INBOUND takes the best of our work – the culture, the innovation, the creativity – and propels it forward for the collective good,” said Yamini Rangan, HubSpot CEO. “It’s where careers take off, businesses begin to scale, and community changes us for the better."
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.
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In the ever-evolving landscape of strategic communications, one powerful trend has emerged for businesses seeking to connect with their target audience: women-centered marketing. The interplay of targeted communications and authentic engagement has proven to be a transformative force, not only in propelling brands to the forefront but also in bolstering local economies. Given the overwhelming popularity of Beyoncé's Renaissance tour, Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie, and Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, it has become evident that women-centered marketing is not just a strategy, it's an economic catalyst.
Just a few short weeks ago, Victor Wenbanyama got his spot as the first pick in the 2023 NBA draft. As the celebrations are winding down and the 7’4” Frenchman is enjoying the last bits of his offseason before he makes the big move to San Antonio, he is most likely preparing for a new routine, new culture and a new place to call home for the next few years. Same thing for other athletes like Lionel Messi and Karim Benzema, they’re making a big change and uprooting their lives to continue to pursue their dreams.
Our CEO, William Mills, attended this year's FinovateSpring in San Francisco and sat down with leading fintech and financial services innovators to examine the latest technological advancements in the industry.
Watch the full interview series below.
Public relations programs will always vary based on a fintech’s unique goals and market position. But, whether it’s a startup or a more established company, with one competitor or hundreds, organizations’ public relations programs should focus on a three-pronged approach: building brand awareness, educating key audiences and establishing credibility. To optimize success, there are three key tactics companies should prioritize when developing their public relations strategy.
Technology has both enhanced and hindered the financial industry. While many institutions have used tech to modernize consumer experiences and streamline office processes, many institutions have fallen victim to “shiny object syndrome” and adopted solutions that have complicated their operations or simply don’t work as they should.
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is taking the media by storm. This concert, with its 40+ song setlist, goes through all of Taylor’s iconic “eras” ranging from her debut country albums to her pop albums to her more recent folk albums. The evolution of Taylor’s brand teaches us that adaptability is key to remaining competitive in your industry and your customer loyalty will ultimately be the driving force in building your reputation.
"Technology has made banking faster than ever before, and there's no going back to the slower pace of the past." – Suresh Renganathan, CTO for Teachers Federal Credit Union
