UK Greeting Card Association reacts to BBC Panorama programme on Royal Mail
Press release issued 27th February 2024
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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 Podcast – Alan and Vanessa Harnik of Notes & Queries
We get an insight into the US greeting card market from Alan Harnik, founder of leading US distributor Notes & Queries.
Lunch-and-Learn
A GCA members’ knowledge sharing event on a key industry topic
Litho Workshop
In partnership with the GCA, Windles host a Litho Workshop at their site in Thame, Oxfordshire.
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.
#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 excluded from having a full and active role in the grieving process. Feedback from…
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 visiting Spring Fair and cloakroom charges will be £1…
#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
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 Lovesy were joined by vice president Karen Wilson of Paper Salad, David Falkner of Cardology and Jakki…
GCA meet with Royal Mail, and focus on Christmas
Update from GCA Royal Mail meeting November 2023
How to survive your first trade show
An insiders guide to making the most of your first greeting card tradeshow.
Greeting Cards and the Environment: Into a Greener Future
Latest industry updates on reducing our environmental footprint
Festive Friday 2023
Festive Friday 2023 is on the 1st of December. This is the date when everyone in the greeting card industry posts their Christmas cards! This year our #Cardmitment campaign reminds everyone about the joy of sending and receiving cards, and continuing to enjoy them as part of the seasonal decorations in their homes! We’re also…
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
GCA member discount at US tradeshow *Noted.
GCA members discount at US tradeshow *Noted, with additional benefit of reduced fees for US Louis awards.
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