Direct mail has re-emerged as a prominent player in bank marketing strategies, a trend which has been labeled with terms such as resurgence, renaissance or simply counterintuitive. While many marketers may be surprised by this trend, Media Logic has consistently recognized and championed direct mail for its enduring power and effectiveness. We have continuously highlighted […]
The Media Logic Financial Services blog regularly features content on understanding generational cohorts: Millennials, Gen Z, and Alphas. Although Boomers are less frequently our primary focus, our Healthcare Industry blog is rich with Medicare marketing and senior content. Recently, Ipsos research captured our attention with its updated insights on the value of Boomers to brands, […]
Community banks and credit unions are gaining momentum in the credit card issuing space. One critical strategy for maximizing the value of new cardholders is early month on book (EMOB) engagement. Media Logic's card marketing experts outline the truths, consequences and best practices you should know in our newest EMOB tip sheet.
Our latest infographic shows why EMOB marketing works. Let it inspire and motivate you to push five key activities with cardholders in their first 90 days!
Despite market challenges, co-brand credit cards are poised for significant growth through 2030. With only 25% of U.S. consumers currently holding co-brand cards (versus 69% with general-purpose cards), issuers face substantial acquisition opportunities. Strategic targeting of underrepresented segments—particularly higher-income consumers and younger demographics—presents immediate growth potential. Find out how forward-thinking issuers will leverage data-driven personalization, fintech partnerships, and innovative payment flexibility to differentiate their offerings in this dynamic, competitive landscape.
Throughout 2024, we explored topics ranging from emerging payment trends to audience segmentation strategies, offering insights to help financial brands navigate an increasingly competitive landscape. Here's a look at the top 10 articles from this year, covering key themes and takeaways that shaped financial marketing in 2024.
For financial marketers, understanding and adapting to the changing habits of Gen Z and Millennials across streaming, social media and AI-powered platforms is crucial to establishing authentic connections with these digital-natives. To better understand these cohorts and their media preferences, Media Logic conducted a survey of 800 Gen Z and Millennial consumers. Our report looks at the insights that financial marketers can use to drive engagement and influence purchasing decisions while fostering lasting relationships with these influential consumers.
With Walmart’s recent introduction of its “Pay-by-Bank” program designed to bypass payment networks and merchant fees, a new open banking alternative may be poised to take off in the U.S., despite lagging well-behind the global use trends.
As we noted in our blog last year, JPMorgan Chase (JPMC) – the largest U.S. bank by several measures – continues to invest in physical locations as part of its winning strategy to serve customer segments, cross-sell multiple products to Chase households and source new deposits. In sync with JPMC, many banks and credit unions […]
The Amex Gold Card, introduced by American Express in 1966, has gone through a curious evolution. The flagship product, once associated with prestige and financial status among affluent middle-aged, high-earning professionals is gaining popularity with the Gen Z audience.