Deluxe:
Showcasing Payments and Data Provider's Fintech Transformation

Opportunity
Cookerly jumped in to tell Deluxe’s (NYSE: DLX) “One Deluxe” story to media, customers and Wall Street after DLX integrated 80 silos and rebranded the legacy check printer to a “trusted payments and data” provider.
Strategy | Execution
- Led robust media relations, including company’s first investor day in 12 years. After ringing the NYSE closing bell, the CEO appeared on CNBC’s “Mad Money” from the Exchange; Manhattan media tour built tier-one relationships.
- Conducted thought leadership program for Deluxe CEO and SMEs.
- Raised awareness for direct marketing services for financial institutions and payments companies and products across small business sectors, including restaurants, retail and more.
Results | Impact
Since the launch of our proactive earned media efforts, the agency team secured hundreds of notable tier-one and leading trade media placements: Associated Press, Fortune, PYMNTS.com, etc.
Notable coverage:
CNBC.com, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Reuters, Forbes, MarketWatch, PaymentsSource, Chief Executive, U.S. News.com, Reuters, ABA Banking Journal, American Banker, QSR Magazine, Modern Restaurant Management and more
With more than two decades of experience in public relations and journalism, Mike is a strategic communications leader who focuses on media relations and reputation management.