Alternative Materials Card Standards Update
By Dave Tushie, Magellan Consulting Inc., ICMA Standards and Technical Representative Those who follow my regular reports from card standards meetings are aware that a new work item…
Industry News
Worldwide Card Use to Jump 43% by 2029, Nilson Predicts The Nilson Report predicts that global card activity (credit, debit, and prepaid) will grow 43% to nearly 1.11 trillion…
ICMA: The Epicenter of the Global Card Industry for 35 Years
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA The International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) is celebrating its 35th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its journey to becoming the epicenter…
Commerce Department Seeks Public Input on Investigation into Semiconductor Imports
The U.S. Department of Commerce has officially launched a national security investigation into the import of semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment (SME), inviting public comments to inform its…
EMV Card Production Management: Optimizing Resources with Advanced Tools
In today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, customers have grown accustomed to instant gratification and highly personalized experiences. According to a Salesforce report, 73% of consumers expect companies to…
Gift Cards and Sustainability: What to Know
Gift cards have become a popular and practical solution for modern gift-giving, offering flexibility and convenience to both givers and recipients. As they continue to play a prominent…
Maximizing Marketing Opportunities with ICMA in 2025
As global card industry professionals face the dual challenge of staying up to date with fast-evolving trends and understanding the shifting preferences in how the world transacts, effective…
Top Reasons to Attend the 2025 ICMA EXPO
The International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) is celebrating a major milestone in 2025—its 35th anniversary! Since 1990, ICMA has been the driving force behind the card manufacturing industry,…
The Enduring Power of Direct Mail Cards
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA For more than three decades, marketers have meticulously refined card package designs and strategies to boost direct mail engagement and strengthen customer…
The Hybrid Consumer: Embracing the Best of Both Digital and Physical
By Amanda Gourbault, Chief Revenue Officer, CompoSecure It is a fact that our world continues to become an increasingly digital one, with many once ubiquitous physical objects being…