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In Case You Missed It – 4.30.25
Strategy, artificial intelligence, marketing sensitivity, collective action, and website accessibility. Here’s what we noticed, in case you missed it: Strategy ain’t rocket surgery I enjoyed reading this simplified approach to strategic planning, from Catie McDonald of FarWell advisors, “The secret to a successful strategy is surprisingly simple” The word “strategy” still seems to provoke fear…
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In Case You Missed It – 4.9.25
Gen Z workers, housing incentives, AI financial services, coffee addiction and the bidding war for Apple’s cards. Here’s what we noticed, in case you missed it: Refreshing take on Gen Z workers Every generation seems to complain about the next; it’s a pointless bad habit as old as humanity itself. Here’s a more productive take…
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In Case You Missed It – 3.12.25
Credit union stability, member-confusing tech, cannabis banking, starting new credit unions, weird St. Patrick’s Day traditions, and how Americans spend their money. Here’s what we noticed, in case you missed it: CUs as a “Beacon of Stability” Spotted on CUInsight, this article from Jim Holt of CU Student Choice highlights one of the most vital…
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In Case You Missed It – 2.5.25
Clear communication, visual data, Super Bowl Facts, automating finance and a breath of fresh air. Here’s what we noticed, in case you missed it. The wrong time to be silent. We wrote these posts a few years back and under different circumstances, but the advice has stayed fresh. When the world seems to be changing…
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In Case You Missed It – 12.11.2024
How members look at branches. The Hyundai/Amazon partnership. The continuing need for EV loans. Job satisfaction and water on Mars. Here’s what we noticed, in case you missed it: Is this a branch or a gym membership? This thought-provoking article on The Financial Brand from Rivel Banking Research, entitled “How Consumers Value – and Use…
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In Case You Missed It – 11.13.2024
All the fancy new and coming EVs. The undeniable power of tech security. A look at FedNow’s first year. Some new options for social media lovers. Here’s what we noticed, in case you missed it: EV market maturing and expanding In a recent podcast, Ford CEO Jim Farley stated that he’s been daily driving a…
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In Case You Missed It – 10.16.24
Today we’re talking about where new credit unions come from, how a certain social media site might be a sinking ship for CUs, some rocket science, the will-they-won’t-they of branches, encouraging your members to vote and your fuzzy best friend’s fashion. Here’s what we noticed, in case you missed it: CU De Novo Collective Foundation…
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In Case You Missed It – 9.18.24
Prescient predictions, member service or doom loops, colors don’t exist, when Dad can’t draw, and Froot Loops. Here’s what we noticed, in case you missed it: Admiral Hopper’s long-lost lecture on the future of computing The NSA recently published video on YouTube of this positively prescient 1982 lecture from then-Captain Grace Hopper, an amazing (and…
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In Case You Missed It – 8.21.24
Remember to support good causes, keep AI expectations real, and give mortgage lenders a reality check. Too heavy? Check out clever ads and pick your fave Froot Loops color. Here’s what we noticed, in case you missed it: Help fight for the future of credit unions! The CU De Novo Collective has launched the Louise…
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In Case You Missed It – 7.24.24
A CU for Freelancers! Student Loan Chaos! The Death of Cash! Credit Reports and Medical Debt! Get me off this crazy thing! Here’s what we noticed, in case you missed it: Finally, a CU for the Gig Economy We’ve mentioned freelancers and the gig economy many times here in this blog. And finally, someone’s actually…
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