Blog

We’ve already talked about how your CRM can serve as the foundation of a data-driven marketing strategy  for your bank or credit union. But, you can get even more value out of CRM data when you apply analytics to your strategy.

This is especially pertinent when it comes to identifying and maximizing wealth management opportunities for your customers. As millennials become the largest generation, their wealth is also increasing. In fact, a Deloitte report found that “Until 2020, the aggregated net worth of global millennials is predicted to more than double compared to 2015.”

The way banks and credit unions market to this growing customer segment will need to account for continued wealth accumulation. Here are three ways you can apply wealth data to campaigns and use analytics to grow your bank’s reach and revenue.

The consumer experience, and consumers’ expectations for their experience has changed significantly over the past decade as digital becomes the way of nearly every industry. And, the banking industry is no exception.

Not only are mobile apps a standard for banks of nearly all shapes and sizes, but now digital-only banks have come on the scene, offering customers opportunities to manage their finances entirely online. The convenience of digital-only banking has put pressure on traditional community banks and credit unions to revamp their own digital strategies, so they can attract and retain more customers.

Here’s what you need to know about the current digital banking landscape and how to remain competitive in it.

A financial institution’s growth starts with its employees. If they’re unmotivated, they’ll be less likely to add value or bring in new business. That’s why so many banks and credit unions have implemented employee incentive programs to keep team members motivated and satisfaction high.

There’s a lot that goes into creating a comprehensive incentive program, and it’s important to regularly assess if yours is working effectively. When you’re reviewing your program, consider these three keys to success:

Data analytics has come to be a widely accepted and necessary part of any marketing strategy in any industry. In fact, according to the 2017 Big Data Analytics Market Study, big data adoption reached 53% in 2017 for all companies interviewed, with finance and telecom leading the way.

As the finance industry has been quick to adopt big data, now is the time for banks and credit unions to take it one step further and use analytics to guide business decisions. The following guidelines can help you move beyond baseline analytics so you can take the right actions for your business.

Maintaining a customer base in your CRM is just the first step in using the technology to support your sales and marketing efforts. It’s when you let the CRM data be the driving force behind your campaigns that you realize the most value.

That’s because CRM data can offer significant insight into how your customers and prospects think and act. In a recent report from Econsultancy and IBM Watson Marketing, 66 percent of organizations said CRM data was the best data for better understanding the customer journey. When you tap into this information, it can go a long way in generating business.

Before you kick off your next campaign, take into consideration the following ways you can apply your CRM data.