The GCA took the #Cardmitment campaign to Westminster, raising the profile of our £1.5bn world-leading industry with MP's, encouraging Christmas card sending and highlighting the importance of the postal service to our industry. GCA’s Amanda Fergusson and Adriana...
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GCA meet with Royal Mail, and focus on Christmas
Update from GCA Royal Mail meeting November 2023
#Cardmitment
#Cardmitment campaign – sharing the joy of sending and receiving greeting cards
#Cardmitment Toolkit
#Cardmitment Toolkit for everyone to use to remind people of the joy of sending and receiving Christmas cards
Father’s Day – celebrating the UK’s Dads!
A look at the origins of Father’s Day, with up to date facts and figures.
Why do we have bunnies on our Easter cards?
A look at the origins of Easter cards and the Easter bunny.
Why are Valentine’s Day cards so popular?
We look at the origins of Valentines Day, along with some fun facts
Who Sent the First Christmas Card
A look at the history of the Christmas card with up to date facts and figures.
GCA CEO shares the joy of a hand written card
GCA talks the #Cardmitment message to Stationer’s Company, sharing the joy of a hand-written card as part of an event attended by over 150 Stationers’ and others.
The Ladder Club
The Ladder Club is a one day seminar about greeting card publishing aimed at new and emerging publishers.
GCA representing the card industry at the House of Commons
GCA CEO Amanda Fergusson attended the Genesis Business Senate at House of Commons on 18th October 2023. The meeting was attended by Kevin Hollinrake MP, the small businesses minister who is also responsible for post. Mark Hart, deputy director of the Enterprise...
Conference and AGM 2023 Report and Photos
Summary report and photos from the GCA’s 2023 Conference in Leeds
GCA Royal Mail Ofcom update
Update on GCA discussions with Royal Mail and Ofcom on behalf of the greeting card industry.
2023 GCA Conference and AGM, Thursday 28th September 2023
Regularly updated blog containing all the information you need on the 2023 Conference in Leeds, plus links to book.
What makes us British? Our mantelpiece.
Press Release: What’s a certain giveaway that you’re in a British home?
Brits display their birthday cards for weeks unlike other nations
September is Britain’s biggest month for birthdays
#Cardmitment
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Spring & Autumn Fair 2023
Latest information on the February 2023 Spring Fair. Money saving tips on decorating your stand and additional GCA marketing opportunities.
Sustainability in the Card Industry – Woodmansterne
GCA’s Sustainability in the Card Industry blogs share good practice happening in our industry to inform and inspire others. Read about what Woodmansterne are doing to are doing to reduce their environmental impact.
Use expiring stamps to bring a moment of joy
*********PRESS RELEASE******** #Cardmitment: Make a ‘Card Commitment’ before 31st July 2023, urges the GCA Just ten days before millions of non-barcoded Royal Mail stamps become invalid, the UK’s Greeting Card Association is asking Brits to use one of those stamps...
Thinking of You Week 2023!
Thinking of You Week is the week that sees people across the world send cards to friends, loved ones, work colleagues, neighbours to say hello, thinking of you, share a joke or just to reach out and connect. This year Thinking of You Week takes place on 18th-24th...
Graduate Opportunities in the Greeting Card Industry
Are you a student considering a career in the greeting card industry? This blog details some ways to access the industry, and has links to lots more information.
GCA represents the card industry at the Genesis Senate
GCA CEO, Amanda Fergusson attended the Genesis Initiative Senate meeting at the House of Commons on 21st June. The Senate heard from Sarah Dines MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Home Office and Minister for Safeguarding. Discussions included...
GCA Podcast – David Greaves, Emotional Rescue
GCA podcasts hear from greeting card leaders. Sharing their journey in cards and top tips to inspire the next generation of greeting card industry leaders
How to recruit new creative talent!
GCA top tips to recruit new creative talent and help from the expects to build successful working relationships with new designers and others joining your team.