Adrenaline

05/28/2026

Compelling storytelling. Distinctive financial brands. Award-winning creative work.

Adrenaline and our clients earned three wins in this year’s Telly Awards recognizing standout campaigns across branded content, commercial video, and promotional content.

See the award-winning work from Everwise Credit Union and Beginnings Credit Union.

Adrenaline wins 2 silver and 1 bronze Telly Awards in the 2026 competition for excellence in brand and marketing creative video work.

05/28/2026

As digital natives with high expectations, Gen Z demands personalized and seamless banking experiences – both online and off. Join us on Wednesday, June 3rd at 3pm for the webinar “Future Proof Your Financial Brand: Strategies to Win Gen Z,” presented by Adrenaline’s Chief Experience Officer Juliet D’Ambrosio.

Attendees will gain a sharper understanding of what drives Gen Z and how to build stronger, lasting relationships with this next generation. Register here: https://adrenx.com/3Q6MAW0

05/27/2026

Did you know that 57% of customers will switch to a competitor financial institution after just 3-4 unsatisfactory visits to a branch? From poor curb appeal to low staff engagement, here are 7 signs it may be time for a branch refresh.

Updating existing bank & credit union branches with a branch refresh is a low-risk, high-return opportunity to build better banking experiences

05/26/2026

When Virginia Credit Union wanted to build a new branch to serve as a brand beacon in the suburbs of Richmond, they turned to longtime partner Adrenaline to explore a ground-up construction project. Take a look at the credit union's Courthouse Landing branch, thoughtfully designed to foster meaningful connections with members.

05/22/2026

Building on brand momentum in their high-profile Fifth Avenue flagship location, Valley Bank partnered with Adrenaline to develop an updated content strategy for their digital signage screens. See how the “Eyes of New York” content campaign empowers the bank to create even more meaningful connections using dynamic motion graphics that make the most of this stunning LED display.

An updated banking digital signage content strategy leads to innovative creative design for Valley Bank's digital display screens

05/21/2026

“If the data tells you where to invest, the brand experience is going to determine whether those investments deliver,” said Juliet D’Ambrosio in a recent webinar she presented alongside Nick Mentel. “How Successful Credit Unions Drive Growth with a Brand-to-Branch Strategy” delves into the art + science needed to drive credit union growth. Read our recap and watch the full webinar here.

Credit union leaders can learn how to close the brand-to-branch performance gap and drive institutional growth in this on-demand webinar.

05/20/2026

Are these banking trends hot or hype? In the latest Believe in Banking podcast, Gina Bleedorn, Juliet D’Ambrosio, and Don Mallory explore what truly moves the needle in banking. From AI and the branch comeback to Gen Z and industry networking, this candid, fast-moving conversation covers what represents real progress and what’s just buzz.

In episode, Gina & Juliet are joined by banking industry veteran Don Mallory for a conversation exploring today's biggest themes in banking

05/19/2026

With rising expectations for meaningful engagement, today’s branches can no longer be designed for a one-size-fits-all audience. In her keynote at Future Branches Boston, Adrenaline’s President & CEO, Gina Bleedorn, will share her guidance for how banks and credit unions can appeal to customers of all generations – meeting their unique financial needs at every stage of life.

Don’t miss Gina’s session on Mon. 6/15 at 2:15 pm and be sure to visit Adrenaline’s branch transformation experts onsite in the Adrenaline booth!

Adrenaline's President & CEO Gina Bleedorn will present "Targeting Across Generations Through Branch Design" at Future Branches Boston 2026.

05/14/2026

Can your financial institution’s name supercharge growth? Watch Gina Bleedorn’s presentation from Financial Brand Forum where she addresses how to overcome the complex challenges that come with renaming and rebranding.

Insights from Adrenaline’s Financial Brand Forum presentation on solving naming challenges for banks and credit unions.

05/14/2026

There's still time to register for our webinar How Successful Credit Unions Drive Growth with a Brand-to-Branch Strategy! Join Adrenaline's Juliet D'Ambrosio & Nick Mentel TODAY, May 14th, at 2:00 pm ET as they explore how credit unions are aligning branch strategy, brand strength, and member experience to drive growth. Sign up now: https://adrenx.com/3RC0pfm

05/13/2026

Operating primarily as a digital-first brand, Civic Federal Credit Union had an ambitious goal of opening 11 branches within a year, all while establishing a distinct, community-centered experience at each location. Designed for flexibility, empathy, and authentic connection, the new branches are more than just physical spaces – they’re an extension of the Civic brand.

See how Adrenaline designed an independent branch experience for Civic Credit Union focused on member education & community engagement.