PixelSpoke Perspectives
Best Practices are for Beginners: The Secrets of Website Optimization — Podcast
Conversion rate optimization expert Jon MacDonald, founder of The Good, joins us to talk about the 3 biggest killers of website sales and how to let your members tell you how to sell them more online. Plus, hear why he thinks we are just beginning to understand how to make websites effective sales channels — for credit unions and for all … Continue reading →
Marketing with Passion AND Effectiveness: An Interview with Laura Woods from 1st Financial FCU
Laura shares her lessons from her innovative “Dreams” marketing campaign that gave the members who bank at 1st Financial a voice, how her credit union has become more profitable by avoiding loans that are A credit rated, and why empathy, vulnerability, and a distaste for the word “no” fuel her marketing philosophy. Cameron’s Top Four Takeaways: Give the people who bank here … Continue reading →
Discover What Members Really Want – Podcast
Tansley Stearns, Chief Impact Officer at Filene Research Institute, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of live observational research in discovering what members really want. You’ll learn about a metric that may be more predictive than NPS, why Tansley believes iteration is the real gift of the digital age, and what she considers to be the key pillars of … Continue reading →
Confessions of a Credit Union Strategic Planner — Podcast
Jim This, a strategic planner with over 20 years experience guiding credit unions in their strategic thinking, offers his insights about how to create a remarkable member experience, why being small is not the same thing as being local, marketing to millennials, and specific examples of credit unions that have created breakthrough strategies. Cameron’s Top Takeaways: It’s easier to advertise for rates than service. … Continue reading →
The ABCs of ADA Online for Credit Unions
Jonathon Hensley, a well-known expert on the implications of accessibility for the handicapped in the digital world, joins us to share best practices and opportunities from the coming legislation for the web. In this podcast, you’ll learn about why designing your online properties to be accessible is both smart business and the right thing do, what technology debt is and … Continue reading →
The Economic Trends Shaping the Future of Credit Unions — Podcast
Economist Mike Wilkerson joins us to talk about the economic forecast for 2016 and what it means for you. He shares his exclusive research on the economic impact credit unions have in their communities and discusses how the shrinking middle class and sharing economy are reshaping the future of credit unions. Listen on: iTunes | SoundCloud
PixelSpoke's Cameron Madill Featured in Portland Business Journal
Our CEO Cameron is off using business as a force for good again, in true B Corps style. He was quoted by the Portland Business Journal in an article about the work he’s doing with the Portland B Local Board. The Portland B Local Board’s mission is to help provide resources and community support to help Portland B Corps maximize the … Continue reading →
Leading with Financial Wellness – Podcast
Shawn Gilfedder, the CEO of McGraw Hill FCU and a national expert on creating financial wellness programs, shares his experience changing his credit union’s value proposition from products to financial wellness. He explains how McGraw Hill FCU created innovation within the credit union and how Zappos inspired their transformation. Listen to the full podcast on: iTunes | SoundCloud Cameron’s Top Takeaways: … Continue reading →
A Tale of Two Loans: Why You Are Marketing Your Loan Products Incorrectly – Podcast
Randy Thompson, CEO of TCT Risk Solutions (and one of the nicest guys in the biz), talks about his passion for the core mission of credit unions — serving the underserved. He explains how proper management can reduce chargeoffs and help members improve their credit score, and how to effectively outsource compliance so you can focus on the good stuff. … Continue reading →
Engaging Members by Getting Hyper Local – Podcast
Melina Young, Director of Marketing and Brand at Verity Credit Union and one of CUES’ 15 Top Next Credit Union Execs, discusses how Verity is engaging their members by being hyper-local. She presents a positive way to view large competitors and reminds us that we can avoid day-to-day doldrums and make more authentic connections by focusing on the “why.” Listen on: … Continue reading →