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The #PRStudChat Community Discusses Financial Services & Social Media on April 19th

Deirdre Breakenridge

Social media participation in the financial services industry is expected to increase as social networks expand in the coming years. Understanding your business purpose and approach on social media is imperative and financial services companies are investing in their infrastructure, guidelines, and engagement best practices.

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From Traditional Banking to Fintech: The PR Transition

5W PR

The financial sector is undergoing a seismic shift. Towering brick-and-mortar branches symbolized financial permanence, while friendly tellers fostered a sense of trust. PR efforts reinforced this image, highlighting personalized service, financial expertise, and a commitment to safeguarding customer assets.

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Inside MD Financial Management’s Successful COVID-19 Content Strategy

Contently - Strategy

On March 11, the content team at MD Financial was finalizing their Q2 content plan, built around themes like spring cleaning your finances and home-buying season. “Our world flipped,” said Shawna Dennis, who leads all of marketing for the physician-focused financial services company. The COVID content strategy.

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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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How to Measure the Quality of Your Content

The Proactive Report

Can you measure the quality of your content? Is your content based on research or did you just have a “bright ideas” and dash off a blog post or news item? For example, a financial services firm was eager to reach women over 45 in a specific area who are interested in financial planning and retirement.

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The Role of PR in Transforming Consumer Finance

5W PR

The world of financial services is experiencing a seismic shift. Instead, today’s consumer finance landscape is ripe with innovation, digital engagement, and a spotlight on financial literacy. From intimidation to inclusion For many years, the financial services industry was wrapped in an intricate web of complexity.

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3 Studies with Benchmarks for Content Marketing, Blogging and Webinars [UML]

Sword and the Script

Fortunately, there are several new studies that have been published about content marketing, blogging and webinars that provide solid benchmarks. Of those, 84% say they outsource content creation; distribution, technology, strategy and measurement were distant followers. 2) Blogging benchmarks. 1) Content marketing benchmarks.