There is little awareness and usage of its online banking tools.
Creating a brand identity for Citi’s online banking toolkit.
Consumers can simplify their lives and have more time for what matters most by using Citi bank’s online toolkit.
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A surprise stunt that launches the new name for Citi’s online banking features and simultaneously demonstrates their convenience.
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A video of the Check Stunt. The video will be posted to Citi’s YouTube channel. It will show both people frantically trying to deposit their checks and people with InTouch depositing them on the spot.
The video allows us to digitally UHDFK�D�ODUJHU�DXGLHQFH��DQG�LQWURGXFH�WKH�EHQH¿WV�RI�,Q7RXFK�LQ�a visually engaging way.
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IPad stations inside Citibank locations. The iPads will have the option to play short tutorials (about 30 seconds) on KRZ�WR�XWLOL]H�DOO�RI�WKH�,Q7RXFK�WRROV��or use the features in-store.
The stations make it convenient for members to familiarize themselves with InTouch and increase the likelihood of them using it.
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Personalized signoff message after members conduct transactions at Citi ATMs.
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This reaches out to current customers who may not be as digitally connected as other members and informs them of the features they’re missing out on.
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Next time, deposit your check using Citi InTouch, our online banking tool.
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Digital banners that drive people to the InTouch website and Check Stunt video.
The banners will be strategically placed on various sites (predominately RQ�<RX7XEH��WR�JDLQ�XVHUV¶�DWWHQWLRQ��and give them the option to click through to the video or website.
The banners will increase the popularity of the Check Stunt YLGHR��DV�ZHOO�DV�JDLQ�DWWHQWLRQ�IRU�the InTouch website.
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Digital billboards that sync with smartphones to start interactive features.
Billboards will be placed in various VWUDWHJLF�ORFDWLRQV��SURPSWLQJ�consumers to sync their phone (this FDQ�EH�GRQH�ZLWK�1)&���2QFH�V\QFHG��the smartphone becomes a track pad and the billboard becomes an interactive way to explore InTouch and watch the Check Stunt video.
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A partnership with credible online bloggers to help promote Citi InTouch.
Selected bloggers will write sponsored posts (including the Check Stunt video) sharing their experience with Citi InTouch.
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Using bloggers who already have high readership and credibility to LQLWLDWH�FRQYHUVDWLRQ��UHDGHUV�ZLOO�EH�more likely to trust the product and gain a positive view of Citi InTouch.
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A social interaction that links Citi FXVWRPHUV�ZLWK�SURPLQHQW�¿QDQFLDO�¿JXUHV�
We will invite users to share the Check Stunt video via Facebook status. All participants will be added to a queue where they can win a chance to Google Hangout with reputable ¿QDQFLDO�H[SHUWV�
Not only does this effort increase the video’s viewership and JHQHUDWH�EX]]��LW�SHUSHWXDWHV�WKH�idea that Citi wants their customers to have the advantage of being in touch all the time.
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People will have access to smartphone chargers and can use the provided monitors to discover the EHQH¿WV�RI�&LWL�,Q7RXFK�
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In-store window posters. Engaging messages will convey a tone that shows Citibank cares about your life.
This branding will be an integral part of alerting Citi members to the new online banking system.
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Putting what matters most within reach
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