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Thanks for checking out this episode of BanktasticTV’s “The Burst.” Here are some important notes about this episode:

Partnership Symposium Coverage
We got a lot of really great video and interviews from Partnership Symposium last week! If you want to watch everything we got, check out this week’s “CU Scoop”. We had a great time in Indianapolis and meeting a lot of Banktastic members for the first time!

Finovate 2008
Just a reminder - Mark and I will be in NYC next week for Finovate 2008! We’re going to be live blogging this event and getting some great video interviews for next week’s episode. At this time, we’re still looking for a guest blogger, so if you’re interested please email me at lisa@banktastic.com. We’re really excited to see the presentations and visit NY! Find us at the event next week!

How is Your FI Holding Up in this Economy?
The question was asked on Banktastic several months ago, but we’ve seen a huge change in the economy since then. How is the recession hurting your FI? What significant changes have you had to make? Our economy has taken many hits over the last couple of months, so we’re wanting to know what you’re having to do to keep your FI out of trouble. Share your thoughts on Banktastic!

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Thanks for checking out this episode of BanktasticTV’s “The CU Scoop” featuring Mark McSpadden. Here are some important notes about this episode:

TheCULoop Discusses the KVFCU Conversion
KVFCU in Maine is in the process of potentially converting over to a bank, and Andy LaFlamme discusses the controversial move in his blog, . The conversation is already going with some great questions stemming from it. We highly suggest reading up on the conversion and following it as it unfolds.

MyLifeMyMoney vs. Young & Free
A very hot discussion that’s been hitting the blogs lately was what some are considering a blatant rip-off by Resource 1 CU (Dallas) of Common Wealth CU (Alberta). If you’re somehow unaware of the situation, Common Wealth CU launched the Young & Free campaign targeted to Gen Y by use of social media, attractive incentives and a “spokester.” Recently, Resource 1 CU announced it’s program, MyLifeMyMoney, which seems like an almost carbon copy of Young & Free’s campaign, from the incentives to the stick figure people used in Y&F’s videos. Share your thoughts with us on this situation - do you think it’s okay for one CU to borrow/use/rip-off another CU’s idea?

TDECU and Hurricane Ike
As Hurricane Ike slammed the gulf coast of Texas this weekend, TDECU, based out of Lake Jackson, TX, used its blog to help people out. They kept an eye on the situation and updated their blog with new information as often as they could to provide a central location where their members could come and see the current status of the status. We think it was a very interesting way for TDECU to communicate with their members during a time of need. Good job, guys!

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Feel free to email comments or suggestions about “The CU Scoop” to mark@banktastic.com, or post your thoughts on the Banktastic Community. We’re always looking for your input.

What’s on the whiteboard this week?
See what’s behind Mark’s head this week!

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Thanks for checking out the first episode of BanktasticTV’s “I Know Y.” Here are some important notes about this episode:

Internet Usage
For this episode, I was able to interview some great high school students while they were playing at a local game venue. My focus for this episode was to get some insight into how they use the internet. Facebook vs. Myspace, do they use Twitter, and a few more. The answers might surprise you, so check it out!

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