Topic: Press

CUbroadcast Interviews President/CEO Todd Mason

“The world is way too complex to do it alone, and nowhere is that truer than in technology. When you think about mobile banking, home banking, digital banking, payments and all the things that go into that, that’s compliance, that’s marketing, that’s technology, that’s security, that’s all of those elements that come into play. It’s… Read more »

Synergent Named as one of the 2017 Best Places to Work in Maine

Synergent was recently named as one of the 2017 Best Places to Work in Maine. The awards program was created in 2006 and is a project of the Society for Human Resource Management – Maine State Council (MESHRM) and Best Companies Group. Partners endorsing the program include: Mainebiz, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and… Read more »

Synergent & Partner CUs Receive Direct Marketing Awards

On July 19, five campaigns entered by Synergent’s Corporate Marketing and Direct Marketing Services divisions were recognized with Awards for Creative Excellence from the New England Direct Marketing Association (NEDMA) at their 35th Annual Awards Show and Dinner at Bentley University in Waltham, MA. The awards recognize and reflect the evolution and ingenuity of direct… Read more »

Accolades Continue for Auto Lending Campaign

Once in a while, a very special marketing campaign comes along that far exceeds all expectations – and then continues on its trajectory of success. Back in January, we reported that in 2016, Northern CU in Watertown, NY, partnered with Synergent Direct Marketing Services to launch a cost effective ACH data mining campaign. Running three… Read more »

Synergent Campaigns Receive National Recognition with CUNA Diamond Awards

Five campaigns from credit unions that partner with Synergent Direct Marketing Services received prestigious Diamond Awards at the 24th Annual Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Marketing & Business Development Council Conference recognition dinner on March 31 in San Antonio, Texas. The Diamond Award recognizes outstanding marketing and business development achievements in the credit union industry…. Read more »

University Credit Union Signs 10-Year Renewal Agreement with Synergent for the Episys Core Processing Solution

Synergent is pleased to announce that University Credit Union has signed a 10-year renewal agreement for the Episys Core Processing Solution with Synergent Technology Services. University Credit Union also has renewed their agreement for additional Synergent services, including share draft and ECC processing, and card services. Based in Orono, ME, University Credit Union has $276… Read more »

Todd Mason Selected as New Synergent CEO

The Maine Credit Union League and Synergent Boards have selected Todd Mason to lead the organizations as their President/CEO. Last year, current President/CEO John Murphy announced his plans to retire this June following 44 years of service to credit unions, including 25 years as the President/CEO of the Maine Credit Union League and Synergent. Mason is… Read more »

Data Mining Campaign Featured on CreditUnions.com

In 2016, Northern CU in Watertown, NY, partnered with Synergent Direct Marketing Services to launch a cost effective ACH data mining campaign. Running two phases of the campaign, their ACH auto loan recapture program brought in about $2.2 million in additional auto loans. “Marketing budgets are contingent [upon results] and can be trim,” shared Alexa… Read more »

CU Broadcast: Cybersecurity, Payments & Data Mining

“We all demand convenience and we all expect security. The balancing act is in between,” states Ben Jordan, Synergent’s Vice President of Technology Services during his November 14 interview with Mike Lawson on CU Broadcast. Their insightful discussion explores the connection between cybersecurity, payments, and data mining. Jordan and Lawson also provide a retrospective on highlights… Read more »