Americans no longer walk into their local bank to make a deposit or a withdrawal, which means they don’t get to have a relationship with their bankers. Consumers are banking online and can even apply for loans without meeting with their bankers. So how does the banking industry keep these consumers engaged and offer great ... <a title="Banks Must Become ‘Customer First’ to be Successful" class="read-more" href="https://newstaging.evokad.com/customer-first-banking/" aria-label="Read more about Banks Must Become ‘Customer First’ to be Successful">Read more</a>

Millennials are the largest generation in history, and with so many in this young adult age range, the banking industry is taking notice of what this group is looking for when choosing a financial institution. The stigma that has followed this generation is that they are confident, coddled, open-minded, ambitious, entrepreneurial, naive, intelligent and technology-focused ... <a title="Credit Unions: What They Mean to Millennials" class="read-more" href="https://newstaging.evokad.com/credit-unions-and-millennials/" aria-label="Read more about Credit Unions: What They Mean to Millennials">Read more</a>

Managing finances as an individual is no easy task, especially in a changing economy with more fast-paced lifestyles than ever. How is a small credit union going to navigate these waters? With solid targeted marketing and strategy behind user-friendly online and mobile applications, land is on the horizon. Different Digital for Different Folks Closing the ... <a title="Digital Trends Credit Unions Should Embrace" class="read-more" href="https://newstaging.evokad.com/digital-trends-credit-unions/" aria-label="Read more about Digital Trends Credit Unions Should Embrace">Read more</a>

Did you know that only 2 percent of visitors to most websites convert to a purchase of a product or service on the first visit? Whether they’re not yet ready to buy or enroll, or want to continue their search, the remaining 98% are bound to click away from your website, and we all know ... <a title="Retargeting for Credit Unions: How to Keep Your Potential Members Engaged" class="read-more" href="https://newstaging.evokad.com/retargeting-for-credit-unions-how-to-keep-your-potential-members-engaged/" aria-label="Read more about Retargeting for Credit Unions: How to Keep Your Potential Members Engaged">Read more</a>

If your website design is not optimized to be viewed on a mobile phone, it should be. A comScore report says smartphones and tablets combined now account for 60% of all online traffic. And now, Google’s found a way to reinforce the message that mobile-friendly matters. This past February, Google released a statement warning business ... <a title="How to Survive Google’s Mobilegeddon" class="read-more" href="https://newstaging.evokad.com/how-to-survive-googles-mobilegeddon/" aria-label="Read more about How to Survive Google’s Mobilegeddon">Read more</a>

Banking with Wearable Technology The introduction of wearable technology is rapidly changing the way society operates. The impact of wearable devices, however, goes beyond just social behavior – it’s intended to change and improve everyday lives, healthcare and personal finances. A new and significant game changer in the wearable devices market is the Apple Watch, ... <a title="Smart Watches and Your Credit Union" class="read-more" href="https://newstaging.evokad.com/smart-watches-and-your-credit-union/" aria-label="Read more about Smart Watches and Your Credit Union">Read more</a>

How to build stronger and more meaningful relationships Consumers are more digitally connected than ever before, now arming them with the information to be more insistent on truth and quality. In fact, a recent Nielsen report states the average U.S. consumer spends approximately 60 hours a week absorbing content online. This abundance of knowledge significantly ... <a title="You’re Missing the Mark on Customer Connections" class="read-more" href="https://newstaging.evokad.com/youre-missing-mark-customer-connections/" aria-label="Read more about You’re Missing the Mark on Customer Connections">Read more</a>

As we all know, credit unions comprise a relatively small portion of the overall banking market – accounting for 9.5% of the savings market, 10% of the credit market and 6.8% of the total assets under control.  It’s interesting to note, however, that there are slightly more credit unions in the United States than there ... <a title="Bridging the consumer gap between credit unions and banks" class="read-more" href="https://newstaging.evokad.com/consumer-gap-credit-unions-and-banks/" aria-label="Read more about Bridging the consumer gap between credit unions and banks">Read more</a>

Why credit unions should transform their digital presence Technology is transforming the way we live. It is changing the way people communicate, connect and discover. It’s turning the average consumer into an informed consumer, and continues to influence their behavior. Businesses with an active digital lifestyle tend to maintain a competitive edge by furthering their ... <a title="Living an “Active Digital Lifestyle”" class="read-more" href="https://newstaging.evokad.com/credit-unions-digital-presence/" aria-label="Read more about Living an “Active Digital Lifestyle”">Read more</a>

You’ve heard it stated time and time again – first impressions are everything. Studies show that 90% of a consumer’s first impression of a brand is based on visual elements, and in the digital age, this certainly includes your credit union’s website. When evaluating the effectiveness of your credit union’s website there are several factors ... <a title="3 Credit Union Web Design Elements That Drive New Membership" class="read-more" href="https://newstaging.evokad.com/3-credit-union-web-design-elements-drive-new-membership/" aria-label="Read more about 3 Credit Union Web Design Elements That Drive New Membership">Read more</a>