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Greater Kentucky Credit Union

See how Housetop helped Greater Kentucky Credit Union modernize its brand, website, and marketing strategy around the Think Greater platform.

  • Strategic Planning & Audit
  • Messaging Development
  • Brand Development
  • Website Design & Development
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Greater Kentucky Credit Union Visa debit card in the new brand
Fig. 01Greater Kentucky Credit Union
Client
Greater Kentucky Credit Union
Scope of Work
  • Strategic Planning & Audit
  • Messaging Development
  • Brand Development
  • Website Design & Development
  • Campaign Development
  • Content Creation
  • Email Marketing
  • Graphic Design
  • Marketing Partner (Current)

01The Opportunity

For decades, Greater Kentucky Credit Union built strong relationships with members and established itself as a trusted financial institution within the communities it serves. As a new leadership team stepped into place, the organization recognized an opportunity to build upon that foundation while preparing for the future.

An animated social ad.

Like many established credit unions, GTKY faced the challenge of balancing tradition with modernization. The existing brand, website, and marketing presence no longer fully reflected the organization’s vision, evolving product offerings, or the expectations of today’s consumers.

Member story social post: a member of 30 years on his first auto loan and savings account

At the same time, leadership saw an opportunity to strengthen engagement with younger generations while continuing to serve its loyal membership base. The credit union wasn’t looking to abandon what made it successful. It was looking to modernize the member experience, clarify its messaging, and position the organization for the next chapter of growth.

02The Process

We began with a strategic planning and audit process designed to identify opportunities, challenges, and priorities for the organization. Through stakeholder conversations and strategic workshops, we helped establish a clear marketing roadmap and messaging framework.

A member story video ad.

03The Solution

Working alongside leadership, we refined the organization’s messaging and helped develop the “Think Greater” platform, creating a more unified brand experience across channels. We then redesigned the credit union’s website to improve usability, product visibility, and the overall member experience.

Greater Kentucky branded stationery set in green, gray, and white with logo and letterhead
Greater Kentucky Credit Union home mortgage Facebook ad: Home is where you build greater
A Facebook ad for home mortgages.

Today, we continue to serve as Greater Kentucky Credit Union’s full-service marketing partner, supporting campaigns, content creation, digital marketing, product promotion, member communications, and strategic initiatives throughout the organization.

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GTKY has worked with Housetop since 2024, and we’ve been thrilled with the results. Our Google presence, website, and social media have all seen noticeable improvements... The process was smooth, collaborative, and clearly guided by their expertise.
Michael Little, CEO of Greater Kentucky Credit Union
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