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Article header for More Than a Logo: How Southern Energy Credit Union’s Rebrand Won a Diamond Award

More Than a Logo: How Southern Energy Credit Union’s Rebrand Won a Diamond Award

Apr 27, 2026

We’re proud to share that our client, Southern Energy Credit Union, has been awarded Best-of-Category at the 2026 America’s Credit Unions Diamond Awards for their […]

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Vibrant Brands Client Sun FCU Takes Home Top Honors at the 2026 Diamond Awards

Apr 16, 2026

We’re excited to share that our client, Sun Federal Credit Union, took home multiple top honors at the 2026 America’s Credit Unions Diamond Awards for […]

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How Credit Unions Can Win in the AI Search Wars

Apr 1, 2026

The Way People Choose Is Changing — Fast For years, credit unions focused on ranking in Google Search. Now, a fast growing number of consumers are […]

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How to Attract Younger Members to Your Credit Union in 2026

Mar 26, 2026

Credit unions across the country are facing the same challenge: Your membership is aging.Younger consumers aren’t walking through the door.Traditional marketing isn’t working on them. […]

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Where Should Your Next Credit Union Branch Go?

Mar 12, 2026

Using Research to Find the Right Locations for Growth Opening a new branch is one of the biggest strategic decisions a credit union can make. […]

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Credit Unions Face a Constant Challenge: Which Products Should We Promote Right Now?

Mar 5, 2026

Should you focus on auto loans? Mortgage refis? Credit cards? HELOCs? Certificates? Too often, institutions rely on instinct, outdated assumptions, or internal priorities rather than […]

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Article header for Credit Union Website ADA Compliance in 2026: Why It Matters More Than Ever — and How Vibrant Keeps You Compliant Year-Round

Credit Union Website ADA Compliance in 2026: Why It Matters More Than Ever — and How Vibrant Keeps You Compliant Year-Round

Jan 22, 2026

In 2026, ADA compliance isn’t just a legal checkbox for credit unions — it’s a member-experience mandate. As digital banking becomes the primary way members […]

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Article header for Grow Membership in 2026: How Credit Unions Can Win Gen Z & Younger Millennials

Grow Membership in 2026: How Credit Unions Can Win Gen Z & Younger Millennials

Jan 22, 2026

Why youth acquisition should be your #1 growth investment — and how to refresh outdated products to match. Credit unions enter 2026 in a strange […]

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How Credit Unions Can Use AI to Boost Marketing Content Without Losing the Human Touch

Dec 18, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way organizations create marketing content—and credit unions are no exception. From generating copy and designing visuals to accelerating […]

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AI Is Becoming the First Stop for Search — Is Your Brand Ready?

Jul 29, 2025

In the last decade, “just Google it” became the default response to any question. But in 2025, a major shift is happening: People are starting […]

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