cuasterisk.comCU*Answers, a CUSO known for providing its flagship core data processing system, CU*BASE, recently sponsored the “Win a Chance to Learn from Passageways Essay Contest”. Congratulations to Mike Varley, I.T. Manager of Frankenmuth Credit Union, who was the Grand Prize winner of the Passageways PowWOW registration fee and accommodations. Read More
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CU*Answers to Hold 2010 Email Address Contest
The CU*Answers CUSO has announced that it will be offering another collaborative marketing contest, designed to help CU*BASE clients update member personal information, by offering an incentive to members who will provide their email address. Read More
CU*Answers Sponsors “Spec Writer Contest”
The Grand Rapids-based CUSO, CU*Answers, known for providing core data processing and its flagship CU*BASE system, is offering a contest reward of $2,500 to the person that designs the best spec for an integrated CU*BASE tool.
According to the CUSO, a good project spec requires the ability to imagine and clearly explain big-picture, high level overview of the project, and get down to the nitty-gritty details that define how the software will behave and what the end-use experience will be. Contest rules require that specs be submitted in a Microsoft Word formatted document, and include a thorough big-picture introduction suitable to be adapted for the Release Summary when the project is implemented, as well as include mockups of all related screens with explanations and illustrations of the specific changes to be made. Detail and structure guidelines have been provided on their website, as well as sample programming instruction, techniques for making screen mockups, templates and more.
Suggested project ideas include creating an on-demand process for members opting into a CU’s ski-a-pay program, a configuration and work process to handle common wire transfers, integrating a Savings Bond Redemption flow into teller processing, and others. The CUSO also recommends submitting an original idea, but reminds contestants to follow the posted rules and propose a project with enough complexity to warrant at least 7 pages of content.
This contest was announced in an email blast to CU*Answers clients late last week, with the headline “Another Chance to Win $$ for your Credit Union”. The CUSO is also concurrently running their 3rd Annual Video Contest, which awards $1,500 to the credit union that provides the best video contest concept conveying the theme: “Your Credit Union is Everywhere”.
According to Dawn Moore, VP Writing Team/Product Design for CU*Answers, “I’m really looking forward to discovering some untapped talent somewhere in the network. At the very least, I’m hoping the contest will provide some insight into the software design process, which can be as time-consuming and complex (and expensive) as the development work itself.”
For more information on this contest, go to: http://www.cuanswers.com/spec-contest/
CU*Answers Announces Results of “Go Green” Contest
CU*Answers, a CUSO headquartered out of West Michigan, has announced that the results of their most recent collaborative marketing contest are in. The environmentally friendly theme of “Go Green!” was used to promote E-Statement enrollment, and emphasized a credit union member’s choice to print their electronically available statements only if needed. Read More
CU*Answers Announces Winner of 2nd Annual Video Contest
CU*Answers, a West Michigan-based CUSO, announced last week that Glacier Hills Credit Union of West Bend, WI, is the winner of the video contest, sponsored by the CUSO. Read More
CU*Answers Announces E-Statement Contest
CU*Answers, a CUSO headquartered out of West Michigan, offers its newest collaborative marketing contest, which promotes the enrollment of E-Statements for its credit union clients. Read More
CU*Answers Announces Win-Win Combo
West Michigan-based CUSO, CU*Answers, known for providing its flagship core processing system , CU*BASE, announces its newest CU*DRIVE campaign, spurring credit union members to purchase a certificate of deposit online through It’s Me 247 Online Banking and be entered to win an Apple® iPod® Touch. Read More
CU*Answers Announces 2nd Annual Video Contest
CU*Answers, a West Michigan-based CUSO, is happy to announce it will sponsor a video contest for the second year in a row. Read More
Collaborative Marketing Contest Spurs Member Enrollments
CU*Answers recently announced that its most recent collaborative marketing contest was a success, increasing CU*EasyPay! enrollment by as much as 200% for some credit unions. Read More
AAC Credit Union Wins CU*Answers video contest
Winning entry customizable for use in different credit union markets
CU*Answers named $49 million AAC Credit Union the winner of its “Lights, Camera, Action” video contest, and produced the winning idea along with two other credit union-themed videos. Read More
New Collaborative Marketing Contest
CU*Answers helps clients collect member email addresses!
CU*Answers recently announced its latest collaborative marketing contest for clients using its CU*BASE processing system. This newest contest is designed to help clients update member personal information by offering an incentive to members who provide their email address to the credit union. A Garmin GPS Navigation System will be awarded to one winner selected by a random drawing from all member email addresses collected during the two month contest entry period by participating credit unions. CU*Answers coordinated the collaborative purchase of more than 300,000 statement inserts bringing the cost down to $.015 per insert. This allows credit unions of all size to participate affordably. Read More
