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
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2024 Mother’s Day Toolkit
The 2024 Mother’s Day Toolkit contains downloadable resources and POS to help with online and offline marketing.
The Future of the Universal Postal Service -GCA meets with Ofcom
GCA meet with Ofcom to share an insight into our industry and the impact postal service levels and price increases are having on our 500 members across the country.
The Origins of Mother’s Day
A look at the origins of Mother’s Day, with facts and figures.
UK Greeting Card Association reacts to BBC Panorama programme on Royal Mail
Press release issued 27th February 2024
GCA Podcast – Alan and Vanessa Harnik of Notes & Queries
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
Lunch-and-Learn Online Workshops
A GCA members’ knowledge sharing event on a key industry topic
2024 GCA Conference and AGM, Thursday 19th September 2024
The 2024 annual GCA Conference and AGM will be held in Bristol on Thursday 19th September 2024 at the Bristol Harbour Hotel.
#Cardmitment 2024
#Cardmitment 2024 – working to share the joy of cards and the importance of an affordable, reliable and regularly nationwide postal service
Children’s Bereavement cards
Children’s bereavement charity Winston’s Wish contacted the GCA as they are seeking partners in the greeting card industry to work with to create a new sympathy range for children. Children are often described as ‘the forgotten mourners’ because they are frequently...
Dragons Speed Dating 2024
This popular GCA members event is a great way to meet prospective business partners, network with existing business contacts and keep up to date with current industry issues!
UK Greeting Card Association reacts to government’s commitment to keep a six day week delivery service
GCA Press release responding to Downing Streets announcement that it “would not countenance” a move to limit postal deliveries to five days a week.
UK Greeting Card Association reacts to Ofcom review rumours
Press release from Greeting Card Association reacting to Ofcom review rumours
Promoting Cards at Spring Fair 2024
The GCA have continued to meet regularly with the Hyve team as they plan for this show, relaying members' feedback and discussing ways to ensure buyers and exhibitors are attended to. Hyve have confirmed that parking at the NEC will continue to be free for everyone...
GCA Dragons Speed Dating
The Dragons Speed Dating Event is a popular GCA members event
#Cardmitment in the media
All the latest media coverage from our #Cardmitment campaign
FSC® & Greeting Card Publishing
How to ensure your cards are printed on paper that supports responsible forestry.
Post-Graduate Showcase & bridging the gap into industry.
See here if you’re looking to recruit New Creative Talent in 2024
Caring at Christmas!
Join in our #Cardmitment campaign and help start a wave of Christmas cards across the UK, sharing the joy of sending and receiving cards!
GCA #Cardmitment Latest
Latest information for GCA members on our #Cardmitment campaign and how to get involved.
GCA takes #Cardmitment to the Houses of Parliament!
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...
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