CASE STUDY

Maryland Bankers Association - Building Reputation and Influence

Challenge

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Challenge
Maryland Bankers Association (MBA) engaged Red Banyan to provide strategic communications to support its small, but talented team of professionals. The organization represents Maryland banks and thrifts at the local, state, and federal levels across the following areas:
  • Advocacy
  • Communications and PR
  • Professional development
  • Education
  • Training
  • Financial education

Maryland Bankers Association (MBA) hired Red Banyan to provide strategic communications support to a small, but talented team of professionals.  With this client, Red Banyan was charged with showcasing how MBA delivered value to their members across the following areas:

  • Advocacy
  • Communications and PR
  • Professional development
  • Education
  • Training
  • Financial education

Action

The Red Banyan team worked with MBA on an ongoing basis consistently generating a flow of creative ideas to elevate MBAs profile. We monitored the news and identified opportunitieis to insert MBA leadership and its members into relevant discussions. Our team also drafted talking points as well as informational and thought leadership pieces on various topics related to the banking industry, and media trained executives both from MBA and its members — prior to interviews. 

I have nothing but the highest regard for Red Banyan’s founder and his team. The team’s culture reflects Evan’s commitment to excellence. The team at Red Banyan are approachable, cordial, and responsive.

CEO Maryland Bankers Association

Impact

Due to our efforts, MBA garnered positive attention from both press and its members. News pieces featuring MBA and its members received strong engagement on social media and helped position the organization as the leading force advocating for Maryland’s banking industry. Additionally, MBA was able to foster stronger connections with executives of its member banks, who became more actively involved in MBA’s initiatives.