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Objective

OggaDoon began working with Bristol/ Great Western Credit Union (GWCU), the biggest credit union in the South West, in 2016, to deliver  PR, brand communications, stakeholder engagement and media coverage as well as strategic marketing advice. The objectives evolved throughout this time, whether it was reaching people and new audiences during the pandemic with newly launched services, communicating the shift of focus on fintech and their digital platform, or launching their rebrand encompassing new areas such as Dorset, Somerset and Stroud.

Results

Across this six-year partnership, OggaDoon generated over 20 articles with an estimated 25M total audience, across local, regional, financial and tech press with publications including ITV West Country, Bristol Live, Bristol 24/7 and FinTech Magazine. Around 15 press releases were sent to the media, as well as creating monthly comment pieces and web releases to help position GWCU as a leader in sustainable and ethical finance. OggaDoon has regularly pitched the credit union to publications to help identify opportunities and also responded to any inbound media enquiries. 

In addition, OggaDoon established regular communications with GWCU’s stakeholders to ensure brand awareness and understanding of the collective impact. Other results included support for a successful Fair4All Finance bid, real-time responses to budget statements, key-word performing content and input into investment strategies, plus re-positioning of the brand as a social impact fintech business.



“Over this partnership, we felt that OggaDoon understood our growth plans to help increase access to ethical, low-cost finance across the region. Simon and Caroline provided invaluable support with content creation and strategy which allowed us to widen our customer base and connect with new audiences. Though our regular partnership has come to an end, we look forward to working with them on a project-by-project basis. We highly recommend their services!”

James Berry, CEO of Great Western Credit Union

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Challenges

The past few years have been particularly difficult for many people across the UK and with the pandemic, it became harder to reach people in traditional marketing, particularly at a time when the organisation was looking to grow. OggaDoon helped to raise an understanding of the constant financial changes and how that impacts people, whilst linking it back to how the credit union was responding to those challenges.

Strategy

Caroline and Simon met with the GWCU team bi-monthly, to discuss the latest updates and marketing strategy, which would inform the creation of content. It was about understanding the needs of members and people across the region and making sure it connected with people on an emotional level. Also, promoting the employer partnership scheme, as well as the credit union’s move into fintech helped to differentiate itself from other credit unions and financial services on the market.

Guerilla Tactics Used:

PR

Media relations

Brand Awareness

Brand Strategy