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From Traditional Banking to Fintech: The PR Transition

5W PR

The rise of fintech, a blend of finance and technology, has challenged the dominance of traditional banks. Once bastions of stability with grand lobbies and personal relationships, banks now face competition from sleek apps offering innovative services and unparalleled convenience. Nonetheless, the environment has evolved.

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Convergence of Marketing & Comms: Insights From E*Trade, Dolby, BitGo,  Bank of the West

Onclusive

We have all been on the front lines of the convergence of marketing and communications, but the transformation has not been without challenges: cultural challenges, organizational design challenges and measurement challenges. Ben Stuart, CMO, Bank of the West. “I That’s not really the way to measure PR.

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The corporate blog makes a major comeback in 2020

Communications Conversations

Oh, and also, corporate blogging was almost dead. But, corporate blogging was down. According to the good folks at the UMass Dartmouth Center for Marketing Research , corporate blogging use was down to 21% among the Fortune 500–the lowest it had been since they started tracking in 2010. But then a funny thing happened.

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Communications Careers: Measuring Progress in Steps Through Peaks & Valleys

Deirdre Breakenridge

I recently read an inspirational tweet about progress being measured in steps. This is important because the measure of achievement is not about becoming a CEO, it’s about feeling that you’ve got to where you wanted and fulfilled your potential. See more articles on our Insights Blog. It was time to focus on the next objective.

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B2B Blog Metrics: 4 Effective Categories to Measure Success

Sword and the Script

Businesses that engage corporate blogging with professionalism and process can boost visibility, grow a community, and ultimately, have a meaningful influence on sales. For example, I once worked for a company that found visitors that engaged the blog were 50% more likely to make a purchase. 1) Measures of Visibility.

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The Role of PR in Transforming Consumer Finance

5W PR

Advocating user-friendly technology The surge of digital banking demands crystal clear communication about the user journey. Welcoming the digital revolution The journey to consumer finance services no longer starts at a bank branch. Curating messages for online audiences Press releases alone just won’t cut it anymore.

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Navigating the New Wave: PR Strategies for Emerging Fintech Startups

5W PR

It’s on the company to underline the robust security measures it’s put in place. Underscore that the company puts user privacy first, sticks to the necessary guidelines, and fortifies user data like a bank vault. Make use of relevant hashtags to take part in industry discussions and extend the company’s reach.