Believe it or not, when I'm not crafting blog posts that tenuously explore the relationship credit unions should have with Beyonce, I spend a lot of my professional life working with brands, helping them connect with their audience through video.
All in Gen Y Perspective
'Hate' is A Strong Word, But Surprisingly Accurate
Here's a fun party trick: The next time you're out with your friends at the Olive Garden or wherever it is that you chose to carbo-load, mention the word "bank." Say something like "I have to run to the bank after we finish the fourth bowl of breadsticks." Then sit back and look at everyone's face.
Credit Union Lotto: A Pretty Awesome Idea
I played the lotto for the first time last year, when the big prize swelled to over 550 million dollars. I'd never played before, partly because I am a firm believer that no one ever wins these things and also because I never had any extra dollars to throw away.
I Want Uber For Credit Unions, Dadgummit
Last year the car service Uber came to Dallas and it changed. My. Life.
In case you didn't know, Uber is "a technology company that has developed a software that allows anyone to request a ride via mobile app, text message, or the web."
Snapchat is Weird and I Am Officially Old
Some of you may not know this, but I've been working with Young & Free in some shape or form since I was 21. I'm now 26, and apparently, an old. I went out to dinner with a friend of mine who teaches Junior High School. We got to discussing the general state of youth, what the kids are doing, etc. He mentioned to me: All the kids are using Snapchat these days. They say to me, "Mister you're still on Facebook? You old!"
3 Things Your Credit Union Can Learn From Beyoncé
As the waning days of the year trickled to an end, the world was gifted with a brand new, totally secret album from world ambassador of peace and my personal hero, Beyoncé. It completely disrupted the current album release model by dropping entirely in secret, with no one knowing it was being released, and exclusively on iTunes. Here are 3 things your credit union can learn from Beyoncé. Yes, Beyoncé.
One Card To Rule Them All
For as long as I can remember I've kept my wallet in my right back pocket. On the rare occasion that I accidentally stuff it in another pocket (grabbing groceries out of the car, hands full and I shove it in a random pocket) I've felt, well, naked. Every now and then I'll meet up with someone who admonishes me for carrying it there and casually informs me that keeping 32 assorted credit and rewards cards right under my butt will cause massive, irreversible back damage and the next world war.
The Importance of Financial Literacy
"But I got my car payments spread out over 72 months as opposed to 60 so that the payment would be lower, meaning I pay less over time." I overheard this statement at a crowded bar in downtown Dallas, filled to the brim with 20-somethings. Mumford and Sons served as the soundtrack to this completely idiotic statement, which was lit by stringed patio bulbs, ambient cell phone glow and mason jar candles.
An App That Helps Figure Out How To Pay Off Student Loans? Yes, Please
According to recent reports, student loan debt clocks in at a massive $1.2 Trillion. The majority of students in America have taken out loans in order to get through college. After for years, once they take the cap and gown off, they are saddled with a huge amount of debt, and many have no idea how to tackle it
Three Ways Your Marketing Team Can Get Creative, Today
In our industry, one of the only things we can count on is change happening slowly. This sucks. But! There are always small things you can do that require no budget and can really jumpstart creativity. Here are three.