Trends in Credit Card Acquisition
Behind the credit card growth are strategies ranging from the tried and true to emerging trends in successfully acquiring cardholders and attracting new audiences.
As an ongoing sponsor of such major sporting properties as the Olympics, NFL and FIFA, Visa has regularly turned to Media Logic for marketing strategies to capitalize on some of the largest sporting events in the world. In fact, we’ve worked with Visa partners and issuers to develop a range of promotions that integrate multiple brands to encourage card acquisition and usage.
From an Olympics customer sweepstakes to encourage acquisition of U.S. Bank Visa FlexPerks credit cards to a Visa FIFA Women’s World Cup customer sweepstakes for Subway to a combination customer/employee Visa 2019 Super Bowl promotion for ICBA and so many more, we know how to tap into the excitement of these big events so that everyone comes out a winner.
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Behind the credit card growth are strategies ranging from the tried and true to emerging trends in successfully acquiring cardholders and attracting new audiences.
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is no longer a novelty reserved for sneaker drops and flat-screen TVs. It has quietly become a household budgeting tool, woven into how consumers pay for groceries, utility bills, subscription services, and travel. That shift has profound implications for banks, credit unions, payment issuers, and fintechs — not just in product strategy, but in how marketing teams attract, retain, and engage customers.
Super Bowl LX drew 125M+ viewers and record-breaking ad prices, with financial services brands going big. The dominant theme was "AI is the new crypto", while others leaned on humor and humanity. Our takeaway: the strongest ads paired entertainment with a clear product message.