Tag: co-brand marketing

Navigating the Future of Co-brand Credit Cards: Trends and Challenges

Navigating the Future of Co-brand Credit Cards: Trends and Challenges

Despite market challenges, co-brand credit cards are poised for significant growth through 2030. With only 25% of U.S. consumers currently holding co-brand cards (versus 69% with general-purpose cards), issuers face substantial acquisition opportunities. Strategic targeting of underrepresented segments—particularly higher-income consumers and younger demographics—presents immediate growth potential. Find out how forward-thinking issuers will leverage data-driven personalization, fintech partnerships, and innovative payment flexibility to differentiate their offerings in this dynamic, competitive landscape.

How Co-Brand Travel Cards Can Navigate the COVID-19 Downturn

How Co-Brand Travel Cards Can Navigate the COVID-19 Downturn

Travel brands and their issuing partners need to think broadly about how to sustain spending on co-brand cards during COVID, while also executing acquisition campaigns. Our team has already seen some new solutions from these brands and observed some interesting promotions from non- co-brand cards that can be instructive.

Using the Rails to Make a Co-Brand Credit Card Connection

Using the Rails to Make a Co-Brand Credit Card Connection

Co-brand credit cards are supposed to be extensions of the master brand. It’s considered best practice to integrate elements all while creating a distinct product that consumers will want to use “off brand.” Amtrak excels at this in ways we don't always see.