Tag: financial services marketing

Nearly 25 million U.S. households remain unbanked or underbanked, representing a significant market opportunity for financial institutions willing to address the unique barriers these digitally engaged, financially active consumers face. Success requires more than marketing messaging—it demands transparent products, no-fee accounts, community partnerships, and actionable strategies that rebuild trust with populations disproportionately affected by traditional banking exclusion.

Explore Media Logic's top financial services marketing blog posts of 2025, including valuable commentary by group director, Nicole Johnson.

In this intriging Q&A session, Media Logic's resident expert, Nicole Johnson, Group Director and FS Practice Lead, shares her perspective on the Lower Midde Market segment honed by decades of commercial payments and retail banking marketing experience.

American consumers are currently facing a dramatic financial landscape. With recent data indicating that 70% of U.S. consumers face difficulty paying monthly bills, economic fragility is increasing (PYMNTS). As we approach the end of 2025, this increasing trend has many wallets taught, and the implications for financial services marketers are becoming clearer.

Despite being labeled as "digital natives," Millennials are increasingly seeking a return to physical, analog experiences- a cultural shift that has significant implications for financial services marketing.

The credit card market is facing a paradox. Nearly half of U.S. consumers doubt they'd be approved for a new credit card—even as card applications hit their highest levels since pre-pandemic times. This disconnect between perception and reality, combined with shifting usage patterns across generations and risk tiers, requires a fundamental rethink of acquisition strategies.

The days of developing "one-size-fits-all" payment strategies are over. New data from PYMNTS Intelligence reveals that consumer payment preferences vary dramatically by channel, with debit cards dominating most in-store transactions, while credit cards and digital wallets rule online purchases.

The resurgence of direct mail in financial services marketing has brought renewed challenges — and an evolution of tried-and-true tactics. As marketers seek to stand out in a crowded mailbox, incorporating tangible elements that engage the senses has become a key strategy. Here is a quick look at some emerging trends in direct mail that include many tried-and-true tactile engagement techniques.

Think of agentic commerce as having a super-smart personal shopper that never sleeps. These AI agents can learn a user's needs, preferences, budget, past purchase history, and then go out and do all the heavy lifting. This ranges from searching across various online marketplaces, evaluating products, reading reviews, comparing specifications, and even negotiating with sellers to secure the best possible price.  

Financial service marketers - brace yourself - there has been a shift in how consumers discover, evaluate, and act on financial advice. FinTok, TikTok's thriving financial education community, has emerged as a primary source of financial guidance, with Sprout social reporting 71% of Gen Z and 68% of Millennials reporting that social media positively impacts their financial decisions. This isn't just another social media trend; it's a democratization of financial advice that's reshaping how entire generations approach money management, creating both unprecedented opportunities and challenges for banks, credit unions, and financial technology companies.