Building Brand Success

CU Strategic Planning has been at the forefront of helping credit unions unlock their potential through Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) certifications, grants and much more. After 12 years in business, CU Strategic Planning realized it was time to take its brand and growth to the next level by increasing awareness and amplifying its deep bench of expertise.

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YMC Finds Success

Your Marketing Co., a leading strategic marketing, branding strategic planning services firm for credit unions, acknowledged the need for an outside perspective to further enhance its reach into the credit union market.

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Whys & Wheres of GAC

I’ve been fortunate to have attended 22 of the last 23 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conferences, and I plan to attend in 2023 as well. Here’s my take on what you will see and what you should see – and of course, communicate:

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PR Course Builds Reach

Executives, marketing and public relations professionals for credit unions, CUSOs and other business partners looking to expand their business can learn from industry veteran, Cooke Consulting Solutions Principal Sarah Snell Cooke.

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The Weight of our Words

Get comfortable being uncomfortable because your work is too important not to reach more people. Share your member success stories, your expertise, your mission and values, and allow the weight of your words to spark movement.

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7 Step Plan for Crisis PR

Crises are inevitable, so how should you handle your company’s public relations when ‘stuff’ hits the fan?

When a story could or has had a negative impact on your company, how you respond will help mitigate the fallout to your organization’s image and business.

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2 Keys to Drive PR

And how is it different from marketing?

Let’s start here: The difference between marketing and public relations is the difference between saying you’re great and someone else saying you’re great.

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4 ROIs from PR

Leveraging public relations, along side marketing and social media, is a powerful combination to help grow your business. Read the blog and sign up for the March 29 webinar!

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