Episodes
215
Latest episode
Oct 2026
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EN-US
This is a podcast built for bank marketers, but still valuable to lenders and bank executives who want who want actionable ideas—not marketing fluff. Join hosts Josh Mabus and John Oxford for new episodes every two weeks where they break down what’s working (and what’s not) in bank marketing, digital strategy, brand positioning, customer experience, regulatory challenges, and more—no matter how big your bank is. Whether you’re tackling a rebrand, launching new tech, or just trying to make your bank stand out, The Marketing Money Podcast gives you insight, humor, and a healthy dose of real talk. For even more banking insights from Josh, visit mabusagency.com.
Josh and John discuss how community banks can compete by understanding their strengths and investing in what makes them different. They explore brand positioning, marketing budgets and the importance of building a strategy around your bank’s unique value. The post Episode 216 | Be the Bank Only You Can Be appeared first on Marketing Money Podcast .
Josh and John dive into new research on bank marketing budgets and staffing for 2026. They break down what banks of different sizes are spending, where those dollars are going and which channels marketers believe are delivering the best returns. The post Episode 215 | Are Banks Spending Enough on Marketing? appeared first on Marketing Money Podcast .
Josh and John mark 10 years of the Marketing Money Podcast with a conversation about using AI in marketing. They explore how tools like ChatGPT and Claude can make writing, research, planning and everyday tasks more efficient while stressing the importance of privacy and human oversight. From press releases to trip planning, they share how AI can boost productivity without replacing creativity and critical thinking. The post Episode 214 | 10 Year Anniversary appeared first on Marketing Money Podcast .
Josh and John discuss how fraud prevention, compliance, and outdated processes have made everyday banking more difficult than it needs to be. Using a recent bank account-opening experience as an example, they explore why customer experience has become a competitive advantage, how fintechs continue to raise consumer expectations, and why banks should spend as much time removing friction as they do adding security. The post Episode 213 | Security vs. Simplicity appeared first on Marketing Money Podcast .
— Josh and John discuss a new trend to explore a bigger problem in banking: the fear of standing out. They discuss why banks often copy competitors instead of creating distinctive brands, why marketing is one of the few true competitive advantages left, and how investing in brand creates long-term growth when products and pricing all look the same. The post Episode 212 | Copying The Competition Costs You appeared first on Marketing Money Podcast .
Josh and John discuss the excitement surrounding the World Cup and what bank marketers can learn from it. They explore why audiences matter more than paywalls, why positive experiences outperform negative messaging, and why banks should spend more time showing customers their value. The post Episode 211 | Why Great Customer Experiences Still Win appeared first on Marketing Money Podcast .
What do stadium naming rights, FIFA sponsorship rules, and community banking have in common? More than you might think. Josh and John break down the marketing lessons hidden inside the World Cup, including brand strength, exclusivity deals, customer loyalty, and why sometimes the strongest brands are recognizable even when their logos are covered up. The post Episode 210 | Marketing Lessons from the World Cup appeared first on Marketing Money Podcast .
Live from IDX at The Reserve in Nashville, Josh and John unpack five overlooked opportunities banks should be paying attention to right now. Along the way, they explore AI fatigue, brand differentiation, and how community banks can stand out by leaning harder into what makes them human. The post Episode 209 | Live From idX appeared first on Marketing Money Podcast .
If it worked for another bank, it probably won’t work for yours. Josh and John break down the challenge of standing out in banking and why success comes down to finding and amplifying the right differentiator. The post Episode 208 | The 1% That Makes You Different appeared first on Marketing Money Podcast .
In this episode, Josh and John dive into the state of modern media, from the collapse of local journalism to the rise of citizen journalists and a landscape driven more by clicks than facts. They unpack what this shift means for banks and financial institutions, including how and where to show up in today’s noisy environment. The post Episode 207 | All Clicks. No Context. appeared first on Marketing Money Podcast .
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