Tag: social media for financial services

Prefer to Listen?  Click the sound bar below to hear timely TikTok information and insights from our logicians.   If you work in financial services marketing and are not using TikTok as a social platform, it’s time to reconsider. The financial community on TikTok (known as #FinTok) has become one of the most influential financial education channels.   However, with that immense influence, comes a rapidly evolving compliance landscape. For financial institutions, the question is […]

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.

For financial services brands, it's not enough to simply have influencer representation. To be competitive, FS brands need to do it *and* do it right, with an informed, strategic approach.

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.

Picture a stereotypical Millennial. What comes to mind? We’re thinking skinny jeans, side hair parts, iPods and MySpace accounts. Now, think of a Gen Z’er, bopping to TikTok dances, scrolling on their iPhone and sporting the baggy jeans. These two generations may feel like separate demographics, but there is a population that straddles them. They’re […]

Recognition of observances can humanize financial services brands and boost engagement… as long as it’s done right. We share good examples from the industry and list strategies you can apply to your social content.

Done well, TikTok’s short-format videos can pack a punch. The key is to master both the message *and* the delivery. Here, we’ve identified TikToks from banks and credit unions that we think get it right.

Facebook advertising restrictions impact audience targeting for financial services. Get what you need to know to adjust new and ongoing marketing campaigns accordingly.

For effective bank and credit card marketing, consider what consumers want (and expect!) from financial institutions and products in 2022.