The first in-person edition of Fintech Meetup wrapped up—and what a show it was! The industry’s newest fintech conference, described by some as “the future of fintech events,” took place at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on March 19th-22nd. The event was organized by the team behind the original Money 20/20 and had 3,000+ attendees, 40% of which were fintech founders and C-level executives.
ICBA LIVE could not have been timed better. Thousands of community bankers and fintechs converged in Honolulu over the weekend of March 12, when the stability of our nation’s financial markets was being challenged (yet again). ICBA and its bankers reacted quickly, providing much needed communication about how community banks are different, the stability of their financials, and that we are not facing a systematic problem.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.