Last week, we took a moment to look back at 2015’s biggest marketing trends. This week, we’re looking forward to the marketing innovations in store for 2016.
Looking forward: 3 marketing innovations for 2016
Dec 22, 2015
Tags: financial services, marketing strategy, marketing innovation
Looking back: 4 marketing trends of 2015
Dec 17, 2015
Taking a look back at some of 2015’s biggest marketing trends can be a great way to review the year, and think toward 2016 marketing strategy – if you haven’t already done so.
Tags: financial services, marketing strategy, personalized marketing
Today’s business landscape is constantly changing. Customers are in the driver seat, demanding new products and services, and expecting businesses to always be available. All the while, technology lets us deliver more faster than ever before, while connecting with more and more consumers.
It’s a competitive environment. And it’s one where companies must be agile in order to meet new demands, adapt to new technology and stand out in the marketplace.
Tags: marketing leadership, financial services, Competitive advantage, agile marketing
Is Your Team Mired in Marketing Minutia?
Oct 28, 2015
Every day, marketers are tasked with more and more responsibilities. We need to think big picture, but at the same time support sales staff spread across the country. Our productivity can take a hit when we stop focusing on innovative projects in order to cross items off our to-do list.
When we get mired in this marketing minutia – the every day tasks that keep us from planning, innovative and creating powerful new campaigns – it’s time to look for ways to streamline activities and improve productivity.
Tags: financial services, marketing productivity, marketing resource management, Vya, streamline marketing
Every day, marketing and operations teams face a number of hurdles just to get the right message in front of the right consumer. They need to help local branches and employees customize marketing materials, but still maintain oversight of marketing pieces.
Tags: financial services, marketing resource management, marketing operations, marketing process, Vya
Today, financial services marketing teams face what seem to be competing needs: They need to reach more local consumers, but still need to maintain control of marketing materials to ensure compliance is met and brand standards are upheld.
Tags: financial services, MRM, localized marketing, local marketing, financial services marketing, compliant marketing materials
For financial institutions, local marketing can be tricky. Far too often, branches left to their own devices create and share marketing materials based on consumer feedback or needs. While local relevancy is important to drive sales, these materials are often not effective, lack brand consistency and miss cross-sell opportunities.
Tags: financial services, marketing resource management, local branch marketing, legal and regulatory compliance, financial services marketing
Getting the Most From Your Co-Op Funds Investment
Sep 17, 2014
Who doesn’t want to spend money wisely? When it comes to using co-op or market development funds (MDF), effective fund management at the local level is the key to success.
Tags: co-op marketing, manufacturing, distributors, distributed sales, financial services, insurance, co-op funds, market distribution funds, dealers, MDF funds, channel partners
Creative Multichannel Campaign Ideas for September
Aug 01, 2013
Fall is just around the corner, so prepare to ramp up your sales and marketing efforts with these September multichannel campaign ideas:
Tags: marketing ideas, direct mail, QR code, summer, ecommerce, creative marketing, multichannel marketing, financial services, insurance, marketing campaign, email marketing, literacy, September
Creative Multichannel Campaign Ideas for August
Jul 02, 2013
As summer winds down, give some consideration to these multi-channel campaign ideas playing off of some lesser-known August holidays.
Tags: marketing ideas, direct mail, QR code, summer, ecommerce, health care, creative marketing, multichannel marketing, financial services, insurance, marketing campaign, email marketing, social media, August, referrals, Medicare
