An award-winning greeting card business finds it bewildering that changes are being considered to the Royal Mail service which could see services being cut back and stamp prices being hiked yet again. Bewilderbeest, based in Elmswell in Suffolk, was founded six...
A sustainable greeting card business is calling for essential Royal Mail postal services to be maintained. The Seed Card Company in Basildon in Essex create beautiful plantable cards which people can plant before watching them grow into wildflowers, carrot,...
Press release issued 27th February 2024
Why enter awards and top tips for being nominated. This blog also details many of the awards open to GCA members with links to enter.
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
A GCA members’ knowledge sharing event on a key industry topic
In partnership with the GCA, Windles host a Litho Workshop at their site in Thame, Oxfordshire.
GCA Supplier members are invited to sponsor the event. Sponsoring the GCA Conference is a great way to get involved in the industry, get noticed by GCA members and promote your business, products and services.
The way that people engage with brands, products and businesses is changing, and social media is playing a key role.
#Cardmitment 2024 – working to share the joy of cards and the importance of an affordable, reliable and regularly nationwide postal service
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...
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!
GCA Press release responding to Downing Streets announcement that it “would not countenance” a move to limit postal deliveries to five days a week.
Press release from Greeting Card Association reacting to Ofcom review rumours
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...
The Dragons Speed Dating Event is a popular GCA members event
All the latest media coverage from our #Cardmitment campaign
How to ensure your cards are printed on paper that supports responsible forestry.
See here if you’re looking to recruit New Creative Talent in 2024
Join in our #Cardmitment campaign and help start a wave of Christmas cards across the UK, sharing the joy of sending and receiving cards!
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...
Update from GCA Royal Mail meeting November 2023
An insiders guide to making the most of your first greeting card tradeshow.
Latest industry updates on reducing our environmental footprint