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Making the feeling ‘mutual’ for a new generation of bank customers
12/18/2024
Making the feeling ‘mutual’ for a new generation of bank customers
“Well, your money’s in Joe’s house, that’s right next to yours. And in the Kennedy House, and Mrs. Macklin’s house, and, and a hundred others. Why, you’re lending them the money to build, and then, they’re going to pay it back to you as best they can.” Seventy-eight years ago, George Bailey memorably explained the operation of a mutual savings and loan to a national audience in It’s a Wonderful Life. But while today’s bankers understand mutuality, do today’s potential clients? On the latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast — — bank leaders Gregg Tewksbury and Lori Dufficy discuss a new campaign, , that aims to educate consumers about mutual bank ownership. Among other things, they talk about: Why present, and future, customers need to be educated about the distinctive values of mutuality. How the campaign developed messaging that resonates with consumer. The role of the campaign in helping mutual bank employees understand their unique value proposition and take pride in their work. . If you can’t see the audio player above, to listen to this week’s episode. View the campaign at . about public opinion on mutuality. Register for the , April 6-7 in Washington, D.C.
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