It’s no secret that people are holding onto their money right now. Things are downright scary out there. Whether businesses are doing well or not, they are being cautious about spending money, with good reason. But they still need to market and have a web presence. When times are tough, the businesses that can still keep their name out there are the ones who will survive.

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Contact us for pricing information. We have some lovely, flexible payment plans at your disposal.

Fool the economy—stay in the minds of your customers by keeping it simple.

We just launched a new coordinated advertising campaign for Lacamas Community Credit Union. Titled the Better Match Campaign, it’s geared towards educating consumers about their offerings in an entertaining way, and ultimately increasing their membership. The campaign consists of a web site and four TV spots currently, but will be expanded to a print campaign and have additional TV spots added in the future.

The TV spots will be showing on KPTV (Fox 12) in the mornings, then across multiple cable channels on Comcast, such as TBS, USA, Food Network, Oxygen, Animal Planet, CMT, CNN, E!, FX, TRU TV, A&E and TLC.

The web site features the commercials, engaging copy and design style as well as a viral marketing-style Breakup Letter Generator, which consumers can use to break up with their current bank by e-mailing their customized breakup letter to one or more people.

Special thanks to Furman Pictures for their cinematography and editing contributions!

Check out the spots below and if you live or work in Southwest Washington, check out LCCU, too!