Not so long ago, banks didn’t have to worry so much about customer acquisition and retention. People opened accounts at their local branch, often based on their parent’s recommendation, and stayed with them for life. This multi-generational relationship was good business, and as such, marketing a bank’s services was reasonably straightforward. Is it safe? Is it friendly? Does the manager know my name? Yes, yes, yes! The money rolled in.   But banking has changed. Traditional banks are no longer just competing with their Mainstreet rivals. Banks are now challenged by […]