The number one hurdle to using social media expressed by many bank marketers is, “I don’t have the time to use social media.” So how does a bank marketer find the time? Work Smarter, Not Harder By working smarter and implementing time management strategies, bank marketers can overcome the obstacles that keep them from investing in using social media. This can be done by … [Read more...]
Jerry Lewis, banks and the power of testimonials
The passing of Jerry Lewis at 91 a few weeks back set us to thinking about the power of testimonials. For Lewis, comedian, actor, singer and star of stage, screen film and nightclubs, testimonials came in the form of laughter and applause from an audience, or in the case of his work for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, billions of dollars for charity. Lewis was honored … [Read more...]
Market your Mayberry
At BankMarketingCenter.com, we’re always on the lookout for how other segments of the economy – beyond the financial sector – market their products. Grab a plate and let’s talk about one of the hot trends in the restaurant business known as farm- to- table. Put simply, farm-to-table – or farm-to-fork, is the idea that local restaurateurs fill their menus with items grown … [Read more...]
Good medicine: What banks can learn from the Dr. Pepper hoax
My friend Paul has an addiction. His substance of choice isn’t dangerous. In fact, it’s delightful, especially over ice. It’s Dr. Pepper. So imagine his horror this week when social media blew up with something that looked very much like a corporate press release, announcing that Dr. Pepper, the popular soft drink, would cease production this summer. Fellow Peppers … [Read more...]