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* When comparing non-mortgage credit balances (auto loans, credit cards and student loans) across high-income consumers (greater than $50,000 annually), ethnic segments accumulated more debt the past two years than did the non-ethnic group. * Although the African-American market had the highest outstanding balances, it was the Hispanic market with...

TOMS RIVER, N.J. - A simple Mon-Oc Federal Credit Union community awareness program turned into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Marketing/Branch Administration Vice President Jane Wittman-Roll. The Stanley Cup, won this year by the New Jersey Devils made a surprise visit to a recent Minor League Baseball BlueClaws game, where the...

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. - To promote participation in direct deposit Sunmark Federal Credit Union was willing to pay members. In the "Win an extra payday with Sunmark and Direct Deposit" members were asked to sign up and share a short story about the most ridiculous item they ever spent a paycheck...

MAUMEE, Ohio- Erie Shores Credit Union is getting a new "brand" look thanks to The Lauerer Markin Group. The $103 million credit union has selected the marketing firm to promote its new identity and position. "Our industry has seen tremendous regulatory change in recent years," said Ralph Kubacki, ESCU CEO....

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Security Service Federal Credit Union (SSFCU) Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications John Worthington was awarded the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) San Antonio Chapter Del Oro Community Service Award. Worthington was honored for his years of outstanding service to the local community. Throughout his...

INDIANAPOLIS - For the first time the Indiana Credit Union League will be shining the spotlight on credit union marketing success stories during its 69th Annual Meeting and Convention, September 18-20. The Affiliate Marketing Showcase will be on display in the exhibit hall. "We're glad we can give maximum exposure...