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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.

Redefining Banking at Bank Director's Acquire or Be Acquired

Last month, I had the privilege of attending Bank Director’s Acquire or Be Acquired Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. In terms of the caliber of C-level bankers, it was easily one of the best events I’ve attended in years. With nearly 2,000 attendees, I estimate that over 1,200 were senior-level bankers and their board members, all actively engaged in the conversations. Throughout the event, I had the opportunity to attend insightful sessions led by industry experts and connect with over 100 bankers, fintech executives, consultants, and top-tier service providers.

The Power of Presence: Why Financial Conferences Are Key to Your Brand’s Success in 2025

Exiting the holidays and entering a new year can only mean one thing: trade show season. It’s time to trade in your stocking stuffers for booth swag, dust off the business cards, and prepare for meeting with your peers. Attending industry events is an invaluable way to expand your relationships and generate new business opportunities, as well as gain knowledge on the emerging trends and technologies shaping financial technology. 2024 was packed with industry events, networking opportunities and trade shows, and this year will be no different. As you kick off your 2025 travel, it’s important to brush up on the top industry events and keep in mind how to maximize your investment. 

Coachella of Banking?

If you haven’t already seen the agency’s Tradeshow Guide for 2025, you will notice that the majority of events tend to be Spring and Fall. However, one exception, and one of my favorite events of the year, is Bank Director's Acquire or Be Acquired Conference which is January 26-28, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. Entering its 31st year, this annual conference enables bank CEOs, board of directors and executive teams to gain a better understanding of the economy, explore opportunities for enhancing shareholder value, provide insight into how the competitive landscape is evolving and explore financial growth opportunities and strategic planning ideas that go beyond M&A.

How Fintechs Can Maximize Their Trade Show ROI

Looking ahead, as summer transitions into fall, the trade show and conference season for fintechs and financial institutions will be a busy one. Whether it’s large events like Money 20/20, Finovate Fall, or more focused events like Lend360, the Auto Finance Summit or National Mortgage News’ Digital Mortgage conference, there are proven strategies that exhibitors and attendees can use to help ensure that they generate a good return on their trade show investment.

Credit Unions, Fintechs Pushing the Industry Forward – What We Heard At GAC 2024

Branded under its new moniker, America’s Credit Unions (following the recent merger of CUNA and NAFCU), the 2024 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) was a successful one, bringing together credit unions from across the U.S. and the service providers and technology partners that are helping them better serve their members.

Fintech Meetup Stays True to Its Mission: Making Connections

We all cherish those networkers with a superpower for connecting people. Now there’s a conference that’s honed in on meeting the need: Fintech Meetup. Here’s our take on the show.

Podcast: Jon Lear Discusses Fintech Meetup and the Future of Fintech Events

The fintech industry has many events, but what makes a show really stand out? The organizers of Fintech Meetup have nailed the answer to this question. The first edition of Fintech Meetup was described as “the best fintech show of the year”, “the best event for creating new opportunities” and “the industry’s newest and coolest event”, among other superlatives.

Navigating the Future of Fintech: Your 2024 Trade Show Directory

As the fintech industry continues to evolve, staying informed and connected is crucial. Released in anticipation of the upcoming year, our 2024 Financial Technology Trade Show Directory is a trusted source offering insights and information you need to navigate – and make the most of – the industry’s conferences next year.

Connecting the Fintech Ecosystem: Thoughts from Jack Henry Connect

Jack Henry Connect was bigger than ever this year. About 2,750 bankers (representing 880 banks and credit unions) joined 250 fintechs in Indianapolis to collaborate and exchange ideas.

FinovateFall 2023: A Glimpse into the Future of Fintech

Earlier this month, we had the opportunity to travel to New York City to attend FinovateFall2023. Alongside 2,000+ attendees, 1,000+ financial institutions and 70 emerging technologies coming from both startups and established firms.

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