FINANCIAL MARKETING INSIGHTS
3 things every bank can learn from IKEA
Think IKEA is just about low-cost furniture for dorms? Think again. It's a company well-founded in purpose, offering nesting and affordable design for all. IKEA can teach every banker how to grow loyalty and profit from the inside out. Read on for our 3 favorite ways.
Employees: the power brokers of your brand
You work very hard to craft a consistent brand message. That only takes you so far.
The real power brokers of the brand are employees. Read more for just a glimpse of all the ways they can help build the brand—or torpedo it.
Business spaghetti: stop waiting to see what sticks
"Things change so fast, there's no room for a plan," we've heard more than once—from more than one CEO. They don't want to be tied down, so they throw out random tactics and wait to see what sticks. Here are 3 ways to be ready for change while still working a smart plan for your brand.
5 ways to get a super sticky, can't-put-it-down brand
For many, branding involves only 1 or 2 sensory experiences. But brands that engage all 5 senses create something super sticky. Like double stick tape, it's nearly impossible to put down. Here are 5 ways to bond your brand to its fans.
Choosy brands choose Groucho—right?
Groucho Marx is famously quoted as resigning from the Delaney Club quipping "I wouldn't belong to any club that would have me as a member."
Whether or not the story is actually true, it leads us to wonder why some brands are so eager to accept just anyone.
