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UK Metro Bank’s Launch Success
Three months ago, MetroBank UK finally opened its doors after a long ramp up period, and a lot of excitement from the press and the public just interested in what this new banking concept is all about. Ever since I started this blog I’ve made posts here and there about Vernon Hill’s banking ventures – [...]
Metro Bank UK Ramping Up Promotions
Metro Bank UK looks like its finally coming to fruition. A number of unoccupied retail locations in London are now sporting advertising promoting “Love Your Bank”.
MetroBank Gets Served First Lawsuit For Its Branding
Metro Bank was recently served its first lawsuit based on its branding. Surprisingly its not because of the name Metro Bank – of which there are 4 other banks throughout America with the same name – but its because of its big red M.
Metro Bank’s Failed Re-Launch
Commerce Bank Harrisburg’s conversion into MetroBank went live over the weekend – and it was a complete disaster, everything from paychecks not being recorded, tellers breaking down and crying, and debit cards suddenly being turned off. Metro Bank has a big PR headache which hopefully their customer friendly service will be able to recover from.
Metro Bank’s New Website Launched
Metro Bank launched their new website this weekend at www.mymetrobank.com. Nothing major to focus on – but the Vernon Hill marketing machine will be starting up in a big way very soon.
Commerce Bank/Harrisburg Conversion into Metro Bank is Underway
The eagerly awaited conversion of the Commerce Bank/Harrisburg brand into the new Metro Bank brand is finally beginning to become apparent to the regular folk who don’t exactly track Commerce/Metro like I do. Last week, Commerce Bank/Harrisburg put out a press release stating that over the next two weeks the Commerce Bank logo and brand [...]
Pennsylvania’s Metro Bank Progressing
Slowly but surely the MetroBank formed by the combination of PHiladelphia’s Republic First Bank and Commerce Bank/Harrisburg is being formed – rebranding of the locations should be complete by the 3rd quarter of 2009.
MetroBank – “America’s Next Great Bank” – Coming Soon
Vernon Hill – the creator of Commerce Bank is onto his next venture: Creating “America’s Next Great Bank” which seems like it could be better than Commerce Bank – with an international twist.
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