Research & Thinking

Review webinar materials from "Can an Influencer Strategy Help You Reach Gen Z," hosted March 26th, 2026.

166 times more likes per post, 300,000+ total impressions, and an average campaign spend of just $4,300. Filene's FiLab Finfluencer test delivered results that surprised even the most skeptical credit union marketers. Here's what 13 credit unions learned when they put influencer marketing to the ultimate test.

The next generation of members seek out financial guidance online and the question is whether your credit union will be part of that conversation. Filene's FiLab Finfluencer report reveals how 13 credit unions stepped into that space by testing influencer campaigns, and what they discovered may change the way you think about future member growth entirely.

Gen Z is anxious about money and seeking answers on social media, often from finfluencers who are entertaining but not always accurate. This report shows how credit unions can fill that gap with credible, authentic content. Based on analysis of 270,000+ posts across credit unions, banks, digital natives, and finfluencers, it reveals what performs best on social media platforms, and how storytelling, humor, and short-form video build engagement and trust with the next generation of members.