LONGVIEW, Wash,-Below are the scripts from the three Columbia CU TV spots:
Lending Ad
Announcer: And now a word from our sponsor, Columbia Credit Union Business Services
1952 Spokesperson: I'm here in 1952 with Candace, a Columbia Credit Union businessman from 2012.
Candace: Businessperson.
Spokesman: Right-o. Candace tells me for the past 60 years Columbia Credit Union has been making lives better with business loans that run the gamut-even those (incredulous voice) six-figure loan requests?
Candace: Absolutely! Multi-million-dollar loans to the best local businesses. Investing in our community.
Spokesman: Columbia is where the best local businesses go when they need a loan, yes indeed. Columbia helps businesses like Candace's bakery run tip-top. (Spokesman-character takes spoonful of unknown substance from plastic container and eats it.) Mmm-mmm, that's some delicious pie, Candace.
Candace: Um, I run a biotech firm, and that's not pie (camera zooms in on Candace grimacing)
Announcer: Columbia Credit Union business, helping businesses get their piece of the pie and making life better since 1952.
Wealth Management Ad
Announcer: And now a word from our sponsor, Columbia Credit Union Wealth Management.
1952 Spokesman: I'm here in 1952 with Jerry, a Columbia Credit Union investment advisor from 2012. He tells me Columbia Credit Union Wealth Management Department offers insurance and investments, for now and my golden years.
Jerry: Right, like IRA transfers and 401(k) rollovers.
Spokesman: Whatever the gee-willikers those are! Over the past 60 years Columbia has been making life better. Their popularity is off the charts. Jerry tells me there is an entire team of investment professionals. Nearly one in three neighbors banks with Columbia. So thanks to Columbia Credit union, I have a bright retirement ahead. And that's in addition to the full Social Security benefits I can look forward to for the rest of my life (announcer grins and Jerry winces).
Announcer: Columbia Credit Union wealth management, helping navigate change and making life better since 1952.
Home Mortgages Ad
Announcer: And now a word from our sponsor, Columbia Credit Union Home Mortgages.
1952 Spokesman: Hi! I'm here from 1952 visiting with Sheri, a Columbia Credit Union mortgage specialist from 2012. Sheri tells me that Columbia Credit Union has been making life better for 60 years. Why there's even an entire team whose only job is home mortgages.
Sheri: And Columbia Credit Union's voted best financial institution, too. Four years in a row.
Spokesman: Sheri says for the past 60 years, Columbia Credit Union has become southwest Washington's top mortgage lender.
Sheri: From your first home to your vacation home.
Spokesman: She says good, old-fashioned service abounds when you apply in person or (dramatic air quotes by spokesman) 'on the web.' But I say, no thanks, sister, no spiders in my home (announcer grins as Sherri makes a face). Columbia Credit Union Home Mortgages. Yes, we're on the Web at Columbiacu.org. Making life better since 1952.











