By Joe Winn, Greenprofit Solutions Your credit union is already on social media. And it rocks, right? No? So what’s missing? To clarify, social media is not an end upon itself. It’s part of a larger strategy. For that, you need to be looking at your overall Inbound Marketing plan. So how does social media fit in? Now…
By Anthony Hernandez, Defense Credit Union Council “A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plan next week.” – General George S. Patton General George S. Patton was a brilliant battlefield commander during World War II. His genius was his unique ability to make quick decisions of enormous consequence based on limited information…
By CUNA The COVID-19 pandemic has credit unions doing exactly what credit unions were built for: people helping people. To help you manage the challenges of this pandemic and its impact, CUNA and the Leagues have developed a COVID-19 Response Center as a centralized hub of current resources, tools and information available to your credit union. …
By CUinsight Setting aside any arguments for brick & mortar expansion vs. online/mobile growth – I think we’ll all agree that it’s an exciting time when your credit union is ready to expand. Whether you’re looking to expand to a nearby location in a market you know well, or are rapidly expanding into new markets with…
By Leadership First No one said leadership was easy, and it’s definitely not for the faint of heart. To become one of the greats of leadership, it requires making some very tough and unpopular decision. Accepting responsibility when things go wrong while giving away the credit when things go well; running headfirst in the fire when…
Many security and IT teams suddenly have to support and protect employees who must work remotely due to the COVID-19 crisis. Make sure you cover these areas. By Susan Bradley, Contributing Writer, CSO Your boss just called and all your employees are mandated to work from home for the next two to three weeks due…
Every security operation should be asking whether they are prepared for a pandemic in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Start by focusing on these areas. By Bob Violino, CSO The ongoing worldwide outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which originated in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, continues to grab headlines. As of mid-February 2020, more…
From data analytics to cybersecurity to customer experience, here’s where CIOs will direct their IT budgets this year. By Sharon Florentine, Senior Writer CIO The CIO role has become a transformational one. Forty-six percent of IT leaders say their work is primarily focused on transforming the business, according to our 2020 State of the CIO survey. But…
Nearly 60 million Americans have been affected by identity theft. You might even know someone who’s been a victim… By NortonLifeLock | February 10, 2020 Nearly 60 million Americans have been affected by identity theft. You might even know someone who’s been a victim, so it could happen to anyone. There are a host…
CUs announcing hires and promotions in January include Desert Financial CU, Teachers FCU and Tower FCU. By Tahira Hayes WEST: The $4.6 billion Desert Financial Credit Union in Phoenix, Ariz., promoted Cathy Graham to EVP, reporting directly to the CEO. She previously served as SVP, chief marketing and strategy officer. Along with marketing and strategy,…