COVER STORY

Cover Story

Redefining Payment Cards for a Sustainable Future

By Traci Skala, Market Segment Director, Giesecke+Devrient
As concerns about the environment gain traction, the payment card industry is not only adapting to these values, but also responding to increased consumer expectations. Today’s customers expect their banks to demonstrate a commitment to sustainability, as it directly impacts…

FEATURED ARTICLES

The Enduring Power of Direct Mail Cards
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA

For more than three decades, marketers have meticulously refined card…

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…

The Evolution of Technology Elements in Non-Secure Cards
By Dave Tushie, Magellan Consulting, Inc., ICMA Standards and Technical Representative

An industry trend I have been watching is the increasing…

Rethinking Gift Cards: The Shift Toward Sustainable Alternatives
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA

In the ever-evolving retail landscape, gift cards have become a…

NEW MEMBERS

New Members

Associate Member  Bixby International  United States  Daniel Rocconi  bixbyintl.com  Bixby…

EXECUTIVE MESSAGE

ICMA Celebrates 35 Years in 2025
By Jeffrey Barnhart, Founder and Executive Director, ICMA

ICMA is thrilled to celebrate its 35th anniversary at the…

Member & Product News

Member & Product News

CompoSecure Earns Sustainability Silver Medal from EcoVadis CompoSecure Inc. has…

Industry News

Industry News

Restaurant Gift Card Sales Peaked Early Restaurant gift card sales…

EVENT NEWS

Save the Date for the 2025 ICMA EXPO

By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA
The global card industry is gearing up for one of the most anticipated events of the year: the 2025 ICMA EXPO. Taking place from May 12-15, 2025, at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida, this year's EXPO promises…

ACE NEWS

ACE-Commercial Online Training: Now On Demand! 

By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA
Are you ready to take your career and your company's reputation to the next level? The revamped ACE-Commercial program from ICMA is here to help you do just that—now available as an on-demand online course. Whether you’re working from the…

ASSOCIATION NEWS

New Blogs Posted on ICMA.com

The blogs posted to ICMA.com feature ICMA members demonstrating their thought leadership on topics of interest to the global card industry. There are also posts about how to best leverage your ICMA member benefits. Our most recent blogs include: Unlocking…

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