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10 Lessons For Management from the 2026 ABA Bank Marketing Conference
For years, bank marketing conferences were largely about advertising channels, branding campaigns, social media, and creative tactics. This year, the 2026 ABA Bank Marketing Conferece was different. This year, the major themes centered on hyperscaling bank marketing by leveraging generative and agentic AI to fuel growth. Whether the topic was deposits, branding, social media, analytics,...
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We work with many banks across the country, and we get to see hundreds of different client scenarios weekly. We recently worked with a bank that held a loan with a client who was using a 1031 exchange, but instead of paying off the loan with that bank, the customer retained the economics of the...
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Every year, banks spend millions buying deposits they already have access to. What is often called a deposit campaign based on rate, is an unconscious reaction to a data problem that few bankers stop to think about. In this article, we provide the unlock of how banks can get deposit data and leverage it to...
Read More about A 502% ROI Direct Deposit Tactic Most Banks Are Ignoring A Framework for Inflationary Forces and Rate Predictions
On September 16th, the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds target range by 25 basis points to 3.75% to 4.00%, and the current short-term rate forecast is no longer a benign glide path lower. Futures markets now imply an effective Fed Funds rate of approximately 4.2% by December 2026 and roughly 4.7% by September 2027....
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Today we feature another backstage conversation from our 2026 Elevate Banking Forum. We sit down with Billy Boughey, keynote speaker and Founder of Elevate Experiences… and the first ever guest on the Community Bank Podcast! The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not...
Read More about Why You Need to Do Hard Things with Billy Boughey Why the U.S. Economy Gets a “B-Minus” Grade with Dr. Elliot Eisenberg
Today we share a special backstage interview from our 2026 Elevate Banking Forum with Dr. Elliot Eisenberg. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. – Member FDIC
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In this episode, Bailey Erickson sits down with Scott Latham, CEO of the Alabama Bankers Association. They discuss the issues facing community banks, both nationally, and in the state of Alabama. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState...
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In this episode, Caleb Stevens sits down with Dee Ann Turner, former Chick-fil-A executive, bestselling author, and leadership expert, to discuss the principles behind enduring leadership, remarkable culture, and talent selection. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState...
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Sun, Oct 18, 2026 - Wed, Oct 21, 2026
Las Vegas, NV • In Person
Las Vegas, NV • In Person
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Prospecting
SouthState Attending
Money 20/20 is the world’s leading, premium content, sales and networking platform for the global money ecosystem. While content is a little hard to digest given the short nature of most of the sessions, the conference is fantastic for networking, learning about new payment trends and prospecting for payment bankers. From in-depth analytics to inspirational...
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Sun, Oct 25, 2026 - Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Salt Lake City UT • In Person
Salt Lake City UT • In Person
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SouthState Attending
The ABA Annual Convention is renowned for its visionary keynote speakers who deliver timely information and personal inspiration. These sessions are designed to provide attendees with high-level insights into the trends shaping the banking industry, offering strategic perspectives that can be applied within their institutions. In addition to the keynote sessions, the convention offers buzzworthy...
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Tue, Nov 3, 2026 - Thu, Nov 5, 2026
San Diego, CA • Hybrid
San Diego, CA • Hybrid
Industry
SouthState Attending
Build lasting connections, engage with industry thought leaders, and join the community that has been at the forefront of 7(a) lending for 40 years. Whether you join in person or virtually, they are looking forward to celebrating this milestone with you! NAGGL has hosted the industry’s largest meeting of 7(a) lending professionals, who in turn-...
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Sun, Nov 8, 2026 - Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Las Vegas, NV • In Person
Las Vegas, NV • In Person
Industry
SouthState Attending
The AFP 2026 event gathers 7,000+ corporate finance professionals from around the world. Attendees explore emerging financial trends, industry challenges, and cutting-edge innovations shaping treasury and finance. The conference offers unmatched learning, networking, and professional development for those navigating today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape. The agenda includes 130+ sessions across seven key tracks, such as...
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