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Reducing Distribution Costs With Digital Cards

By Alain Paquin · March 5, 2026 · 2 min read

The Need

Traditional card publishing requires significant infrastructure:

  • printing

  • logistics

  • warehousing

  • retail margins

These factors reduce publisher profitability.

Meanwhile, online marketplaces now represent about 65% of trading card transaction volume, highlighting the shift toward digital channels.

The Strategy

Introduce digital trading cards through the Holocards platform.

Benefits

  • lower production costs

  • global reach

  • faster releases

  • higher margins

The Approach

Digital card packs can be released instantly worldwide.

Publishers can experiment with new concepts without manufacturing risks.

ROI Impact

Digital distribution significantly increases profit margins per release while enabling faster product testing.

Call to Action

Explore how digital cards can transform your business model.
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