Callahan Media
About Callahan Media
Callahan Media supports credit unions in improving their financial performance and enhancing member value by delivering actionable content that fosters fresh perspectives on their opportunities and challenges.
Types Of Media
CreditUnions.com
CreditUnions.com, powered by Callahan & Associates, is the leading source of actionable, data-rich content for the credit union industry. With a mission to empower credit unions to create lasting impact for their members and communities, we offer inspiring thought leadership, compelling stories, and insightful analysis.
Our in-depth content—including real-world success stories and industry trend analyses—helps credit unions navigate challenges, discover innovative strategies, and drive positive change.
Exclusive Client Content
Our exclusive client content, including articles and curated resources, combines deep industry expertise with insightful data analytics. This content equips credit union leaders with the tools and knowledge they need to navigate challenges and drive success.
Anatomy Of A Credit Union
The Anatomy Of A Credit Union series is a quarterly profile that explores the strategies and analyzes the performance of an exemplary credit union.
State Of The Industry
Callahan’s State of the Industry report provides comprehensive data and insights on credit unions across all 50 states, including an overview of national industry performance. This resource offers a snapshot of where the credit union movement stands and helps leaders assess trends shaping the future of the industry.
Market Share Guides
Our Credit Union Core Processors guide helps leaders fully understand the performance and strengths of core processors in the credit union space. It provides valuable insights into data processing options and helps credit unions identify potential new partners to better meet their needs.
The Credit Union Auditors guide is the only publication designed specifically to help credit unions understand the auditor market and choose a CPA partner best suited for their needs.
Client Webinars
Through client webinars, Callahan facilitates engaging conversations, panels, and case studies, bringing perspectives and success stories from credit unions across the nation. These sessions are designed to inspire peers and share insights that lead to actionable strategies.
Awards And Recognitions
ASPBE: 2024 Azbee Awards For Excellence
“Anatomy Of True Sky Federal Credit Union” story package from the third-quarter 2023 issue of Credit Union Strategy & Performance received a national silver award in the 2024 Azbee Awards of Excellence. This achievement reflects Callahan’s commitment to delivering insightful and impactful content to the credit union community.
FOLIO: 2024 Eddie And Ozzie Awards
“Anatomy of True Sky Federal Credit Union” story package from the third-quarter 2023 issue of Credit Union Strategy & Performance received an honorable mention from FOLIO:’s Eddie & Ozzie Awards, which celebrate excellence in magazine editorial and design.
Full Awards List
2024 Azbees, ASBPE Awards of Excellence
GOLD AWARD, Mid-Atlantic Region
NATIONAL FINALIST
Credit Union Strategy & Performance, Special Section, “Anatomy Of True Sky Federal Credit Union”
2024 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards
HONORABLE MENTION
Credit Union Strategy & Performance, Series of Articles, B2B, “Anatomy Of True Sky Federal Credit Union”
2023 Azbees, ASBPE Awards of Excellence
Credit Union Strategy & Performance, Special Section, “Anatomy Of Carolina Foothills Federal Credit Union”
2022 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards
FINALIST
Credit Union Strategy & Performance, Series of Articles, B2B, “Anatomy Of VSECU
2022 Azbees, ASBPE Awards of Excellence
BRONZE AWARD, Mid-Atlantic Region
Credit Union Strategy & Performance, Special Section, “Anatomy Of Utah First Fedearl Credit Union”
2021 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards
FINALIST
Credit Union Strategy & Performance, Series of Articles, B2B, Anatomy Of GreenState Credit Union
2021 Azbees, ASBPE Awards of Excellence
SILVER AWARD, Mid-Atlantic Region
Credit Union Strategy & Performance, Special Section, “Anatomy Of Partners Federal Credit Union”
2020 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards
WINNER
CreditUnions.com, B-to-B Column/Blog, Callahan Commentary
ENTRIES
* “A ‘New Normal’ Requires A New Lens” by Katy Slater
* “What Has The World Come To: Inspiration From The CEO Of BlackRock” by Jon Jeffreys
* “It’s Time For Credit Unions To ‘Chime’ In About Doing The Right Thing” by Alix Patterson
CO-WINNER
Credit Union Strategy & Performance, Series Of Articles, B2B, “Anatomy Of Innovations Federal Credit Union”
2020 Azbees, ASBPE Awards of Excellence
SILVER AWARD, Mid-Atlantic Region
CreditUnions.com, Analysis/Commentary Blog, Callahan Commentary
ENTRIES
* “What’s Your North Star?” by Katy Slater
* “What Does ‘Sustainable Business’ Mean To Credit Unions?” by Katy Slater [https://www.creditunions.com/blogs/commentary/what-does-sustainable-business-mean-to-credit-unions/].
BRONZE AWARD, Mid-Atlantic Region
Credit Union Strategy & Performance, Special Section, “Anatomy Of Digital Federal Credit Union.”
2019 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards
WINNER
Credit Union Strategy & Performance, Series of Articles, B2B, “Anatomy Of Infinity Federal Credit Union”
WINNER
CreditUnions.com, B-to-B Column/Blog, Callahan Commentary
ENTRIES:
* https://www.creditunions.com/blogs/commentary/data-analytics-doesnt-need-to-be-daunting/
* https://www.creditunions.com/blogs/commentary/its-time-to-make-your-credit-union-a-lifestyle-brand/
* https://www.creditunions.com/blogs/commentary/the-great-recession-10-years-out-and-looking-ahead/
* https://www.creditunions.com/blogs/commentary/what-does-sustainable-business-mean-to-credit-unions/
2018 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards
HONORABLE MENTION
Credit Union Strategy & Performance, Series Of Articles, B2B, “Anatomy Of SouthPoint Financial Credit Union”
2018 Azbees, ASBPE Awards of Excellence
BRONZE AWARD, Mid-Atlantic Region
CreditUnions.com, Analysis/Commentary Blog, Callahan Commentary
ENTRIES:
* The Rise Of The Machines, by Scott Patterson [https://www.creditunions.com/blogs/commentary/the-rise-of-the-machines/ ]
* Something Wicked This Way Comes, by Chris Howard
* Put Your Data Where Your Mouth Is, by Liz Furman
2016 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards
Honorable Mention
CreditUnions.com, B-to-B Column/Blog, News In Context
Honorable Mention
CreditUnions.com, B-to-B Tool, Search & Analyze
FINALIST
Credit Union Strategy & Performance, Series of Articles, B2B, “Anatomy of Mazuma Credit Union”
Meet The Media Team
Our media team brings years of combined experience telling insightful and inspiring stories for the credit union industry. In addition to our core team, we work with a network of trusted consultant writers and guest contributors to ensure a diverse range of perspectives and expertise.
Aaron Passman
Editorial Director
About Aaron
Aaron Passman is the editorial director at Callahan & Associates, overseeing the company’s online and print publications. He spent more than a decade as a journalist before joining Callahan, and his extensive experience covering the credit union industry includes serving as a reporter and editor for Credit Union Journal and overseeing its 2020 merger into American Banker. Aaron holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas and lives near Kansas City with his family.
Rebecca Wessler
Editorial Consultant
About Rebecca
Savana Morie
Multimedia Content Writer
About Savana
Savana Morie joined Callahan & Associates as a content writer in 2024. A graduate of the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications, she spent nearly eight years in newsrooms and two years in public relations. Today she lives in Knoxville, TN and specializes in a variety of multimedia content, including regular articles published on CreditUnions.com.