In the face of rising payment complexity and fraud, financial technology firms are increasingly seeking to shape industry conversation and build brand authority. CheckAlt, a leader in payment management and receivables solutions, has selected the William Mills Agency, a top fintech public relations and marketing firm, to manage its PR strategy and amplify its message on modernizing business payments.
CheckAlt has appointed William Mills Agency as its public relations partner to enhance its industry profile and messaging.
The partnership aims to advance dialogue on key challenges: modernizing receivables, reducing payment complexity, and leveraging automation and AI.
CheckAlt provides a unified platform for managing paper and digital payments, including lockbox services, ACH, cards, and remote deposit capture.
The firm serves financial institutions, fintechs, and businesses in sectors like healthcare, property management, and municipalities.
William Mills Agency brings over 45 years of specialized experience in PR and marketing for the financial and fintech industries.
The collaboration seeks to highlight how CheckAlt’s solutions help clients streamline workflows, reduce fraud risk, and improve customer experiences.
The collaboration between CheckAlt and William Mills Agency is a strategic move to position CheckAlt more prominently within the competitive fintech and financial services landscape. CheckAlt’s leadership identified a need to contribute more visibly to the critical industry conversation around payment modernization, especially as automation and artificial intelligence begin to transform operations.
Jason Schwabline, Executive Vice President of Revenue and Growth at CheckAlt, stated, “Financial institutions are under pressure to modernize receivables in the face of rising fraud, staffing constraints, and growing payment complexity... this partnership helps us contribute more visibly to that conversation”. William Mills Agency was selected for its deep domain expertise and proven track record in building brand awareness and credibility for financial technology companies.
CheckAlt’s core offering is an integrated receivables platform that consolidates the management of all payment types—from traditional paper checks to digital ACH and card transactions—into a single, secure portal. This “digital-first” approach is designed to help organizations accelerate cash flow, improve operational efficiency, and reduce exposure to fraud.
The company serves a diverse client base, including banks, credit unions, fintech partners, and businesses across vertical markets such as healthcare, property management, and government. Its solutions are built on a secure, cloud-enabled AWS platform and emphasize seamless integration through APIs, compliance with standards like PCI DSS and SOC 2, and tailored service.
The primary objective of the public relations campaign will be to cut through market noise and clearly communicate CheckAlt’s value proposition: simplifying complex payment ecosystems. William Mills, CEO of the agency, noted, “Payment management is becoming increasingly complex, and CheckAlt offers a unified approach that directly addresses the operational challenges institutions face”.
The agency plans to execute focused PR and messaging strategies to amplify CheckAlt’s visibility. This will involve positioning CheckAlt executives as thought leaders on topics like AI in payments, receivables modernization, and fraud prevention, thereby highlighting the tangible impact of its solutions across the financial services industry.
For CheckAlt, this partnership is more than a marketing initiative; it is an investment in industry leadership. By leveraging William Mills Agency’s specialized communications expertise, CheckAlt aims to strengthen its brand, connect with key stakeholders, and drive the narrative on building more efficient, secure, and modern payment operations.
About CheckAlt
CheckAlt is a leader in payment management, delivering a complete receivables solution that seamlessly processes both paper and digital payments. From traditional lockbox services to advanced electronic lockbox, and from ACH to credit and debit card payments, we simplify transactions for hundreds of financial institutions, fintechs, and businesses nationwide. Organizations trust CheckAlt to accelerate payment processing, improve operational efficiency, and deliver secure, digital-first solutions. With innovation and a commitment to exceptional service at our core, we empower businesses to manage payments more efficiently and securely.
About William Mills Agency
William Mills Agency is North America’s leading fintech public relations and marketing firm. The agency has established its reputation through the successful execution of media relations, marketing services and crisis communications programs. The company serves clients ranging in size from small start-ups to large, publicly traded companies.