Special Report from Day One of the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference
As the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference kicks off in D.C., CUSO Magazine’s Emily Claus is boots on the ground reporting on all the latest coming out of the nation’s capital. With insights into this year’s Undergound and info on the future of the NCUA, day one of GAC was not one to miss!
Making the Most of Video Marketing
It’s no secret that video has become the main form of content consumed on social media these days. With that in mind, how can credit unions join in and make the most of this trend? Marketing expert Peter Meyers shares how credit unions can get started with their video marketing.
The Year Will Not Wait
As we look ahead to what 2026 has to offer, marketing expert Bo McDonald encourages credit unions to move along with the year and all the changes it brings, instead of pushing back against them or worse—waiting to act.
Credit Unions Prepare for GAC 2026
As thousands of credit union professionals gear up for GAC 2026, the industry’s largest event, Emily Claus discusses what will be new and different this year along with what key topics America’s Credit Unions might focus in on.
Can Credit Unions Buy Their Way to Success?
In an effort to increase their membership, credit unions have been offering cash rewards for new account openings, loans, and more. Chip Filson wonders at the long-term effects of such a strategy and what it might mean for the relationship between financial institution and member.
You’ve Implemented AI: Now What?
As organizations are herded toward more and more AI programs, Dave Wordhouse offers words of advice on what to do with those AI systems after they’ve been implemented to ensure safety and soundness.
The Credit Union’s Data-Rich, Insight-Poor Dilemma
Credit unions are constantly collecting member data, yet most of it sits unused, doing little to build a connection between the member and the credit union. Ashleigh Craven urges credit unions to take their data out of the box and use it to start meaningful conversations with members.
Newly Chartered and Urgent Needs CDRLF Grants Increased to Fifteen Thousand Dollars
The National Credit Union Administration has announced that it has extended benefits of the Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDRLF) for low-income-designated credit unions, including for those recovering from natural disasters and for newly chartered credit unions. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.
Credit Unions: Fall Back in Love With Your Mission
As we celebrate the season of love, Emily Claus encourages credit unions to stop trying to mimic the competition, but to instead fall back in love with their mission of people over profit and to use their cooperative foundations to stand out from the rest.
Goldilocks and the Three Fields of Membership
Are fields of membership outdated? Or are they what keep credit unions focused on their communities and away from chasing members wherever they can be found? CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo suggests it’s not FOMs holding us back, but how we serve.
