Community bank energizes online presence
Occasionally, a marketing agency encounters a potential client that feels like a perfect fit, and for us, that client was Boundary Waters Bank. Named after a well-known entry point to the boundary waters, we were excited about this opportunity. Boundary Waters Bank exemplifies Lake One’s Fractional CMO collaborations. We teamed up with Authentic Brand, which appointed a Fractional CMO to elevate the regional bank's marketing efforts.
Website Revamp
One of the initial steps in this process was refreshing a dated online presence. “We needed our site to be more user-friendly for both our customers and employees…,” says Nina Bowen, Vice President at Boundary Waters Bank. “Additionally, we sought a more modern and creative identity,” she notes. Previously, the website was managed by a third-party vendor, limiting the bank's control over its design and operations. Furthermore, the team required a quick turnaround.
Lake One collaborated with Boundary Waters Bank to create a self-managed and hosted website in approximately 12 weeks. The design process started by updating the bank’s iconic loon logo. Since the new site launched, Bowen remarked, “Our customers love the appearance and usability of our new site! Although change can be a bit intimidating initially, they have responded positively! Lake One made the design and execution of this project incredibly manageable. We worked with a very tight deadline, yet they committed their full effort! Their familiarity with the Boundary Waters and Ely, MN allowed them to connect with us personally, which was evident in their work. They helped us stay on schedule, and the communication was outstanding!” Nina Bowen, Vice President, Boundary Waters Bank.