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Meet the Sponsor – Graphite Creative
Graphite Creative, sponsors of the 2023 GCA Conference & AGM are excited about their new Liquid Foil innovation. And we can see why!
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
The power of Instagram for greeting card businesses
The way that people engage with brands, products and businesses is changing, and social media is playing a key role.
GCA Press Office
GCA Press Office
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...
GCA Benefits of Membership
Why should you join the Greeting Card Association?
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...
Send a Card with Pride in London!
The GCA Diversity & Inclusion subcommittee has successfully secured a place at ‘Pride in London 2023’. This is a great opportunity to wave the flag for greeting card sending and champion diversity in our industry. Find out how you can get involved.
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...
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.
Connecting Students with the Greeting Card Industry
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) is the not-for-profit trade body working to protect and promote greeting card sending and support our members to grow their businesses. The UK greeting card industry is a world-leading creative industry, we send more cards per...
Litho Workshop
In partnership with the GCA, Windles are excited to announce a Litho Workshop taking place on Tuesday 4th July 2023
Meet the member – Beth Garnett Illustration
Time to Meet The Member! We asked Beth Garnett of Beth Garnett to tell us a bit about their story.
Benefits of entering Awards
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 being heard – Royal Mail update
GCA voice is heard – latest updates on Royal Mail
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
The Annual Greeting Card Industry awards – HENRIES
The GCA is a big supporter of The Henries greeting card awards and urges all members to enter these ultimate accolades in greeting card publishing - our industry ‘Oscars'. The Henries are annual awards that are organised and owned by Max Publishing, which publishes...
GCA Podcast – Mark Callaby, Ohh Deer
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
GCA CEO highlights the power of cards at the NFSP annual Conference
GCA CEO speaking about the importance of greeting cards at the National Federations of Sub-Postmasters annual Conference
GCA Podcast – Rachel Hare, Belly Button Designs
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