Kiosk Solutions Jun-Jul 2017 | Page 44

banking kiosks Self-service banking trends The financial industry has a clear direction for where it intends to take self-service this year By Olea Kiosks Inc - www.olea.com To secure a larger market share, financial industry leaders are searching for new ways to build brand identity and educate potential customers about their latest offerings. In an annual survey of 760 financial institutions, 54% of respondents said the most important focus for 2017 was to make the customer journey easier and more straightforward. For many bank managers, employing digital banking kiosks in their branches and other high-traffic locations, such as shopping centres, is paying dividends by reaching a new potential customer base 44 KIOSK solutions and informing existing customers about new products and services. But what else can self-service and digital signage bring to financial institutions? Here are three critical trends every bank and credit union operator should follow. Digital signage for marketing Consumers are always looking for new ways to maximise their money. With fewer customers transacting business in person at their local branch, it’s becoming critical for banks to find new methods to reach potential 1 customers, and accordingly many banks are turning to digital signage – which has been shown to have a powerful effect on attracting new business. One study showed that 19% of Americans have decided to purchase a product after seeing it advertised through digital signage, and another 68% say they’ve bought an item just because they were attracted to a digital advert. Digital kiosks are proving to be effective cornerstone of digital marketing and outreach strategies because the interactive messages that can be displayed on a brilliant, high- resolution touchscreen are captivating and informative, yet also allow for easy customer acquisition through simple data forms. In addition, studies show that digital kiosks help drive a better revenue stream; one brand reported