Imagine your fintech wants to announce a new product, partnership, or award. You might think a press release is your best option, but this isn’t always the case. It’s important to ask yourself these two questions before you write it:
According to Insider Intelligence, Gen Z now makes up 27% of the United States population. While this generation can be broadly defined, it often encompasses those born between the years of 1997 and 2012. This would make the oldest members of the population around 26-years-old. A common misconception is that Gen Z are teenagers and children, and while some are, a large majority of the population are well within adulthood.
The fintech and financial services industries continue to show resilience, and we eagerly anticipate another year marked by innovation and productivity. 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 2024 fintech, marketing and PR predictions.
It’s that time of year once again, and the holiday season is quickly approaching! While the holiday season is the most wonderful time for festive celebrations, there is also an abundance of valuable industry lessons to be gained.
Are your 2024 PR strategies as polished as a Red Ryder BB Gun? With Christmas and the year-end on the horizon, it's a time for reflection on the past and anticipation for the future. Companies are diligently shaping plans for 2024 across various domains such as product development, investments, technology, and notably, marketing and PR initiatives.
Every year, as the days grow shorter, cold winds blow in from the north, and the barrier between our world and the world of ghosts and ghouls becomes thin, people don masks and disguises to evade the malevolent spirits that emerge to haunt the realms of the living. That’s how the old story goes anyways. Even if it isn’t actually true, its legacy endures, as people still love dressing up for Halloween. For most people, it’s the one chance a year to dress up in costume and assume a persona different from their own.
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.
Class is back in session! Once again, school buses are lining the streets, and store shelves are packed with notebooks and pencils, but this season is much more than just back-to-school time.
It's also conference season, when dozens of tradeshows and industry events pop up around the world, attracting vendors and media from all over. Although conference life may just be part of the gig for some, for many, it's a chance to get out of the office, network, and gain fresh insight. The question is, though: how can you best prepare and make the most of it?
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.
In spite of what feels like a slowdown in funding, as of 2023 the fintech sector is valued at nearly $179 billion worldwide. For early-stage fintechs attempting to break into the marketplace, it's critical to ensure that companies are aware of who they are, whether their solutions can help, and if they are trustworthy. When it’s all said and done, a great solution means little if an organization has a track record of being unreliable.