Tyler Lane is the CEO and Founder of Session Interactive, a Denver-based digital marketing consultancy specializing in SEO, analytics, paid search, and content strategy for mid-market and enterprise brands. With over 11 years of experience in digital marketing, Tyler leads a team of seasoned professionals who deliver data-driven solutions to help clients achieve measurable growth. Under his leadership, Session Interactive has become a trusted partner across industries such as finance, healthcare, technology, and travel, known for its strategic thinking and flawless execution.
About the Episode
Credit unions have a powerful story to tell, but staying relevant means making that story clear, human, and consistent at every touchpoint. In this special compilation episode of Built to Convert, Tyler Lane reflects on standout conversations with Pam Piligian, Michael Murdoch, Melanie Draheim, and Tansley Stearns about what it takes to make credit unions matter in a crowded financial landscape. They explore how marketing can communicate member value, why emotional connection matters more than price alone, and how brand, digital, and experience must work together to build trust. From mission-driven messaging to stronger member relationships, these leaders share practical insights for creating lasting relevance.
Key Moments
Telling the Credit Union Story Through Value and Values
- How marketing helps communicate the accountability, member value, and shared values that make credit unions different [1:15].
Moving Beyond Transactions to Financial Relevance
- Why credit unions should define performance through member relevance and build a brand people can recognize and trust [2:23].
Building Member Connection Through Emotion, Not Just Price
- How emotional decision-making shapes financial choices and why people-focused messaging creates stronger differentiation [3:31].
Aligning Brand, Digital, and Experience for Lasting Relevance
- Why credit unions need brand, digital strategy, and member experience to work together to stay relevant for the future [4:34].
Top Insights
- Tell the credit union story clearly – Communicating the value and values behind your mission helps members understand why your organization matters.
- Define performance beyond transactions – Measuring success through financial relevance encourages deeper member relationships and more meaningful long-term impact.
- Build emotional connection with members – Understanding how people feel, not just what they need, creates stronger trust and more resonant messaging.
- Align brand, digital, and experience – Bringing these strategies together ensures members encounter a consistent, modern, and credible organization at every touchpoint.
- Make relevance an ongoing priority – Staying visible, useful, and memorable helps credit unions remain essential to current and future members.
Notable Quotes
- “That said, I think it’s marketing’s job to tell that story.”
- “I think it goes back to because the goal isn’t just transactions, it’s the financial relevance that I spoke to.”
- “I think that as marketers, we not only need to be living the brand, we need to understand how our membership sees our brand.”
- “But I’m a believer that it’s much more about the people.”
- “All three of those strategies really have to come together.”
Resources
Industry Experts
- Tyler Lane on LinkedIn
- Pam Piligian on LinkedIn
- Michael Murdoch on LinkedIn
- Melanie Draheim on LinkedIn
- Tansley Stearns on LinkedIn
Companies and Organizations
- Session Interactive
- Navy Federal Credit Union
- University Credit Union
- Fox Communities Credit Union
- orsa credit union
Making Credit Unions Matter Through Relevance
If your members do not understand your value, even the strongest mission can get lost in the noise. At Session Interactive, we help growth-minded organizations turn brand, data, and digital strategy into clearer messaging, stronger experiences, and more meaningful connections. Let us help you tell the story that makes your organization matter.
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