Forget billboards and banner ads — this episode is all about unexpected, low-cost, high-impact marketing moves that big banks simply can’t pull off. Chris and Dan share real-life guerrilla marketing campaigns from community banks that sparked attention, built goodwill, and drove serious local engagement.

In this episode:

• What guerrilla marketing is (and why it works for banks)
• How surprise and delight builds brand loyalty
• Real examples: food trucks, cookbooks, classroom giveaways & more
• Ways to turn offline buzz into social media momentum
• Compliance watch-outs and how to stay inclusive
• Tips for measuring success and repeating what works

Links & Resources:

• Website: bankmarketingshow.com
• Sign up for our newsletter: bankmarketingminute.com
• Contact Chris and Dan: contact@bankmarketingshow.com

Podcasting isn’t just for influencers anymore—banks are getting in the game. In this episode, Chris and Dan sit down with Caleb Stevens, VP of Marketing at SouthState Bank’s Capital Markets Division and host of the Community Bank Podcast. From demand generation to practical AI use, Caleb breaks down how banks can modernize without losing sight of what really matters.

In this episode, we cover:

• - The rise of podcasting as a bank marketing tool
• - How digital lead gen is changing—and how demand creation is in
• - How to use AI in practical, low-risk ways inside your bank
• - Caleb’s “3Ms framework”: Message, Methods, and Metrics
• - Real-world examples of alignment between marketing and lending teams that actually drove results
• - Why the simplest marketing ideas might be your most powerful

About Caleb:

Caleb serves as the VP of Marketing for SouthState Bank’s Capital Markets Division, serving over 1,000 community banks across the nation through a variety of banking products and services. He is also the host of The Community Bank Podcast and the co-author of the book Collegiate: 7 Big Ideas to Make College Awesome. He lives in Athens, Georgia with his wife Grace and two young sons.

Links & Resources:

- SouthState Bank podcast: https://southstatecorrespondent.com/podcasts/

- Community Bank Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-community-bank-podcast/id1513967803

- Contact Caleb: caleb.stevens@southstatebank.com

- Favorite Book: Remarkable - David Salyers & Dr. Randy Ross

- Resource for brand messaging: https://storybrand.com/

- LEAD - Neil Stevens: https://www.oconeestatebank.com/business/make-your-remarkable-podcast

- Website: bankmarketingshow.com

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- Contact Chris and Dan: contact@bankmarketingshow.com

How do you grow your bank’s social media presence without relying on your bank's own profiles?

Most banks don't - but in this episode, Chris and Dan explore a different strategy: using your own staff as influencers and brand ambassadors. You’ll learn why employee-led content consistently outperforms corporate posts—and how to turn your team into your most powerful marketing channel.

Here’s what we cover:

• - Why your employees’ social media reach outperforms bank official pages
• - Creating a culture of brand ambassadorship, not just marketing
• - Balancing compliance with creativity in employee posts
• - How to run a successful internal workshop to train social media ambassadors
• - The secret to making these programs sustainable over time
• - Why storytelling (not promotion) should be at the heart of your content

Links & Resources:

- Website: bankmarketingshow.com

- Sign up for our LinkedIn newsletter: bankmarketingminute.com

- Contact Chris and Dan: contact@bankmarketingshow.com