Hello Reader,
We are thrilled to announce the launch of CU Times PRO, a premium membership designed to empower credit union leaders with the tools, insights, and resources they need to thrive in today’s complex industry landscape.
As credit union leaders, your time is precious, and your decisions shape the financial futures of millions. That’s why we’ve curated CU Times PRO to deliver high-quality, actionable content that you can trust and use immediately. This exclusive community offers unparalleled access to CU Times’ trusted newsroom and industry-leading analysis, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve.
With CU Times PRO, you’ll enjoy unlimited access to CUTimes.com, including all articles, 20 premium analysis articles monthly, and our comprehensive archive. Stay informed and inspired with our monthly Executive Briefing Newsletter, providing strategic insights to help grow your business and membership. Connect with your peers through our live monthly Roundtable Webcasts, where leaders from the largest credit unions share solutions to today’s challenges—complete with live audience Q&A. And, of course, don’t miss our weekly “Shared Accounts With CU Times” podcast, featuring exclusive interviews, real-time industry updates, and a lot of fun with the personalities of the CU Times newsroom.
For individuals, annual subscriptions are $795, with monthly options at $76. Group rates start at $755 per person for 2-10 members, and $715 per person for groups of 11 or more. Free access remains available, providing two articles per month, with an invitation to upgrade for unlimited access.
Introducing this membership model allows us to sustain and grow our commitment to delivering the top-tier journalism you rely on. By joining CU Times PRO, you’re investing not only in your success but also in the strength of the credit union community as a whole.
We invite you to become a founding member of CU Times PRO and shape the future of credit union leadership with us.
My best to you,
Michael Ogden
Editor-in-Chief, CU Times
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Michael Ogden
Editor-in-Chief at CU Times. To connect, email at [email protected]. As Editor-in-Chief of CU Times since 2016, Michael Ogden has led the editorial team in all aspects of content strategy and execution, including the creation of the publication’s exclusive and proprietary research database of the credit union industry’s economic landscape. Under Michael’s leadership, CU Times has successfully shifted to an all-digital editorial product with new focuses on the payments, fraud, lending and regulatory beats. Most recently, he introduced a data-focused editorial product for subscribers that breaks down credit union issues into hard data, allowing for a deeper and more factual narrative for readers. In 2024, he launched the "Shared Accounts With CU Times" podcast, which offers a fresh, inside-the-newsroom perspective through interviews with leaders from the credit union industry and the regulatory world. He dives into pressing credit union issues, while revealing the personalities working behind-the-scenes to push the credit union world forward. His background includes years as a radio and TV anchor/reporter and a public relations and digital/social media manager, where he covered the food and music industries, as well as cooperatives and credit unions. Over the years, he has launched numerous exclusive video and podcast series, including a successful series of interactive backstage interviews with musicians at music festivals, showcasing his social media and live streaming production skills.
