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Why BlastPoint’s Member Acquisition Toolkit Changes the Game
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[00:00:00] Welcome to the Blast Point Deep Dive podcast. Hi everyone. This is the Blast Point Deep Dive podcast, uh, a collaboration between humans and AI exploring the power of data and AI driven solutions, and we're diving into one of those today. That's right. I'm Tom. And I'm Anna. We're working alongside our human collaborators today, uh, ready to explore the really fascinating intersection of business challenges and well, the power of data and AI driven solutions.
Yeah. And in this deep dive, we're tackling something pretty central for credit unions right now. Mm-hmm. It's this challenge. How do you, you know, keep that vital community mission going strong mm-hmm. While also driving the growth you need in a financial world that's just. Well totally reshaped by digital stuff and nimble fintechs.
The old ways they're just not cutting it anymore. Exactly. It's not enough to just have good intentions. Credit unions need clarity, you know, real data backed clarity. They need to know precisely who their best potential members are. Right, and [00:01:00] not just who, but how to actually reach them in this noisy market and where to put their resources strategically.
You can't just spread things thin. No. You really can't. And that brings us, uh, neatly to our focus Today. We're looking at a specific solution. Yeah. Blast point's member acquisition toolkit. The material we've looked at presents this as well, a premium strategic solution. It's built specifically for credit unions aiming to help them grow smarter.
I. Not just, you know, bigger in terms of sheer numbers, smarter growth. Got it. So our mission for the next few minutes is to really unpack this toolkit. We'll use the sources, we have to figure out what it actually is. Mm-hmm. How it works. How it works, and importantly, what kind of impact it's supposed to have for credit unions trying to navigate all this competition.
So sit back, relax. And let's discover this new package member acquisition toolkit. A premium solution build, as we said, to help credit unions grow smarter, not just bigger. Welcome to.[00:02:00]
Alright, let's dive right in the material. We've got points to a really fundamental challenge, doesn't it? This focus often on just the volume of new members coming in. Yeah. The quantity over quality issue. Exactly. Rather than really digging deep to understand and acquire the members who are actually the most valuable for that specific credit union.
And that difference is so critical. Just chasing raw numbers without knowing who you're bringing in. Yeah. Well, it can lead to incredibly inefficient marketing. Totally. Yeah. You end up pouring money into these broad campaigns. Sure. You might get some signups. Mm-hmm. But maybe they're not the right fit.
Maybe they don't engage much or they leave after a few months. Yeah. It's just a costly disconnect. It really is. It's like, um, trying to sell. High-end retirement planning services to college students. It just [00:03:00] doesn't make sense, right? The sources point out that the credit union's doing really well, the high performing ones, they aren't just getting lucky, they're strategic.
They use data. They know exactly who to target, and they know how best to talk to them, where to find them. I. And crucially, they track what happens. They measure the results. Precisely. That strategic data first approach seems to be what separates effective growth from just well random acquisition. And this member acquisition toolkit, from what we've seen, is positioned as the direct answer to that.
It's designed to help operationalize that smarter, more strategic way of bringing in new members. Okay, so let's get into the nuts and bolts. How does this toolkit actually function? The info breaks it down into two main parts, right? Like integrated packages or add-ons. That's right. Two main components.
The first one is all about identification and uh, profiling. It's called the ideal member profile plus smart list. Okay, let's start there then add-on one ideal member profile [00:04:00] plus smart list. So if a credit union gets this, what do they actually receive? So what you get is a really detailed data enriched profile of your ideal member.
And the key thing here is it's not some generic thing. It's built using your credit union's own data. Ah, so it's specific to them. Exactly. It reflects their member base. And alongside that profile you get what's called a smart list of Prospects. Prospects, okay. Yeah. Potential new members. But this list isn't just names and addresses.
It's enriched with extra data and importantly, insights into their likely channel preferences. Channel preferences like how they prefer to be contacted, email, social media, that kind of thing, precisely where they're most likely to actually see and engage with your message. Okay. That already sounds way more targeted than just, you know, buying a big generic list of names.
So how does having this custom profile and the smart list actually help a credit union grow? Well, it gives them several really key advantages. First off, it uses, um, [00:05:00] deep exploratory data analysis. It digs into their existing member data to find hidden patterns. Okay. And really pinpoints who their best current members actually are.
Not just based on simple demographics, but looking at behaviors, product use, overall value to finding the why behind their best relationships. Exactly. Finding the characteristics of those really loyal. Really profitable members they already have. And once you know that, once you understand those characteristics, the toolkit helps you build lookalike audiences.
These are lists of prospects out there who share similar traits to your identified ideal members. Ah, I see. So finding people like your best members. Right. And you can filter this specifically to match your strategic goals. Yeah. Like say you wanna grow your young professional segment. Hmm. You can find prospects who look statistically similar to your best current young professional members.
This means your campaigns are way more likely to have a higher ROI return on investment. Because you're talking to people who are already predisposed to be a good fit. Exactly. You're targeting folks much more likely to [00:06:00] join and become valuable long-term members. And you mentioned the channel preference data earlier.
That seems really crucial today with everyone being everywhere online and offline. Oh, it is knowing if a prospect group is more receptive to. Say digital ads versus direct mail, or maybe email over social media that allows for truly tailored outreach. So no more scatter gun approach, right? Less guesswork.
You speak to them where they're actually listening, using the channels they prefer, that naturally leads to less wasted effort and ultimately, I. Higher conversion rates. Okay, so component one is really about laser-focused identification, understanding who the best targets are and how to make that first effective contact using data.
Makes sense. What about the second part? So the second integrated piece is the platform add-on. This is about activating and tracking all this, right within the BlastPoint platform itself. Activate and track. And what does this part deliver? This essentially brings those prospect audiences. You identified the smart [00:07:00] lists.
Yeah, the smart list and the lookalikes. It brings them directly into the BlastPoint software environment. It includes robust tracking tools built right in specifically for monitoring your acquisition campaigns, tracking the campaigns themselves. Mm-hmm. But crucially, it doesn't just stop when someone signs up.
It also provides tools to monitor their onboarding journey. Ah, interesting. And to track cross-selling efforts after they become a member, it follows the whole life cycle. So this part is more about the action, the measurement, and looking beyond just getting them in the door. How does having this integrated platform capability help?
Well, it empowers the marketing team to act directly on all those insights they got from the first component. Alright. They can segment those audiences by persona. By location, maybe by predicted intent. And deploy campaigns directly from the platform streamlines the process. Definitely. And you get real time visibility into how the campaign is performing at every stage from the [00:08:00] first touchpoint through engagement.
All the way to conversion so you can see where things might be dropping off or what's working really well. Precisely. You can see bottlenecks, you can see successes, and you can make adjustments quickly. You don't have to wait weeks for a report. That ability to adapt on the fly based on live data must be huge.
It really is. And then there's the onboarding piece. You can guide new members through those crucial initial steps, track how they're engaging with different products or services, and use their behavior after joining. To spot opportunities. Maybe they're a good candidate for a credit card or a mortgage down the line.
So it helps identify those cross sell and upsell moments. Exactly. Yeah. Which ties back to a key point in the source material. It's not just about that initial cost to acquire someone. It's about understanding and maximizing the lifetime value of that member relationship, that holistic view. Yeah, that makes a lot of sense.
Getting a member is an investment, right? And making sure they stick around and engage more deeply is how you get the real return on [00:09:00] that investment. Kinda said it better. So pulling it all together, then the profiling, the smart lists, the platform for activation and tracking. What are the big strategic benefits?
This whole approach offers a credit union. The sources we looked at really highlight several key strategic wins. Mm-hmm. Um, at the core, it's those data-driven ideal member profiles. They let credit unions actually identify and prioritize the member segments that are most valuable. Right. And the ones that align best with their overall strategic goals.
Which means you're not just adding random members, you're intentionally building a higher quality, potentially more engaged base. Exactly, yeah. And you gain a much deeper understanding of who your best members really are, their behaviors, the channels they prefer, the attributes that drive their loyalty and their value.
To the credit union and knowing that lets you align your growth efforts much better, right? Like focusing on young professionals, if that's the goal, or mortgages or digital thinking users, precisely. You can tailor campaigns directly to [00:10:00] those specific strategic initiatives and those channel insights we talked about, knowing where to reach them.
That obviously helps make the marketing spend much more efficient. Absolutely. Less waste plus the ability to do smarter segmentation and customize the messaging right there on the platform. That means your campaigns feel more relevant, more personal. You're not sending generic stuff out. No. You're speaking more directly to the needs and interests of specific groups.
That personalization has to improve response rates. Yeah, you'd think so. And then a huge one is the real time conversion tracking. In today's world, that's just crucial knowing what's working now. Not next month. Exactly. See what works, fix what doesn't optimize on the fly. No waiting until the end of the quarter to find out a campaign.
Completely missed the mark. Right? And finally, that full funnel visibility. Seeing the whole journey from prospect to engaged member, and even tracking potential long-term value. That gives you a complete picture. So connecting this back, why is this kind of [00:11:00] strategic data-driven shift so important for credit unions right now?
Why isn't the old way good enough anymore? Well, the whole competitive landscape has just shifted dramatically, hasn't it? You've got syntax, big banks, they're all using data and slick digital experiences to grab attention and members. Mm-hmm. They're very targeted, extremely so. Credit unions, even with their strong community focus, need to compete smarter.
They need to use intelligence and relevance to really stand out. Just relying on broad kind of generic outreach. It's not just expensive anymore, it's just plain and effective compared to competitors using precise data insights, this kind of strategic approach, really grounding everything and understanding your data and your ideal members.
Yeah, it seems essential now. Not just for surviving, but for actually thriving and growing sustainably. Exactly. Building that high quality engaged membership that fits the mission and adds value long term. It's about making every single marketing dollar, every member interaction count as much as possible.[00:12:00]
The material we reviewed doesn't just talk theory. It actually gives some pretty compelling real world examples. Right. Some case studies showing the impact. Yeah. This is where you see the numbers. The first one mentioned is a Midwest Credit Union using this data-driven platform approach, they apparently drove $26 million in new.
Business. Wow. $26 million. That's, that's significant for credit union. How did that break down any more detail? Yeah. They saw a 4% surge in membership overall, which the source pointed out is quite a bit higher than the typical industry growth rate. Okay. 4% growth, and that growth translated directly into an estimated $16 million in new deposits and $10 million in new loans, 60 million in deposits, 10 million in loans.
Those are hard numbers. Mm-hmm. It shows the financial clout of getting the right kind of members, not just any members. Absolutely. The value per member they acquired through that targeted strategy was clearly very high. Okay. What other examples were there? There was another case study involving a regional credit union.
Their focus was different. They wanted to [00:13:00] convert indirect members. Ah. The ones who might have say, an auto loan through the CU, but don't really bank there. Exactly. Turning those single product relationships into fully engaged. Primary members. That's a common goal, but it can be tricky. Yeah, definitely.
What results did they see? Well, using the platform's insights to target these indirect members effectively, they generated an estimated $230,000 in new deposits just from that specific group. $230,000 from converting indirects. That's solid. It is, and what's really interesting is that their engagement rate with this segment was reported as being 80% higher than their competitors trying to do the same thing, 80% higher engagement.
Wow. That really speaks to how effective the tailored outreach must have been. Understanding them better. Clearly paid off big time. It shows how you can turn these less active relationships into, you know, valuable advocates almost. Okay. And there was a third example too. Yeah. The third one involved. P one FCU.
They had a very specific goal around boosting engagement with their [00:14:00] checking account product. So using the toolkit more for cross-selling within their existing member base? Correct. Not just net new members, but deepening existing relationships. They needed a better way to find and reach the members already with them who were the best prospects for adding a checking account.
Makes sense. What did the analysis show? The platform analysis gave them really deep insights into the specific demographics and, uh, behavioral patterns of the members most likely to open and use a checking account. Okay. And based on the results they saw from refining their outreach, I. Using these insights, their predictive model suggests it could drive up to $437,000 in annual revenue for them, nearly half a million dollars a year, just from optimizing how they target existing members for checking.
That's pretty impactful. It really is. They're projecting an annual conversion rate for those targeted indirect members of up to 12% with this optimized approach. Those numbers, I mean across different credit unions, different goals. They [00:15:00] really hammer home the potential dollar impact of moving away from broad marketing to these precise data informed strategies.
For sure. These case studies definitely make the argument that this isn't just a nice idea, it's driving real measurable business results for credit unions on the ground. Okay, so bringing this all together. The core message coming from the material seems to be that this toolkit is fundamentally about turning all that complex member data into, well into actionable growth.
Yeah. It aims to simplify things for marketing teams, help them cut through the noise. It gives clarity on who the best potential members are to focus on. Mm-hmm. Provides those crucial insights into how to best reach them through their preferred channels and then guides what to do next. Riot. How to nurture those relationships for long-term value.
Not just the initial signup. Exactly. It's designed to support very specific strategic goals, growing certain segments, making marketing spend more efficient, boosting product engagement, whatever it might be, and crucially doing it with measurable [00:16:00] results. Taking the guesswork out of the equation and replacing it with data-driven confidence.
That seems to be the core value proposition. So wrapping up this deep dive, the material really underscores that for credit unions trying to thrive today, that smart, sustainable growth, it's not just about volume anymore, it demands these targeted data-driven strategies. And tools like this member acquisition toolkit are presented as being designed to provide exactly that capability, bridging the gap between data and effective action, which leaves us with a final thought for you, the listener, to mull over.
Mm-hmm. If focusing only on that initial cost to acquire a member completely misses the bigger picture, their potential lifetime value. Mm-hmm. The strategic insights locked in data, then what are the real costs, maybe the hitting costs. That a credit union pays by not truly understanding who its best potential members are and how to effectively connect with them.
That's a powerful question to consider. What opportunities are being missed? Indeed. Well, thanks for joining us for this deep [00:17:00] dive and if you found this exploration valuable, definitely subscribe to the Blast Point Deep Dive podcast. We'll be exploring more ways. Data and AI are reshaping various industries.